LED and also Fire question
I was curious to know if as a first time closet grower should I be concerned about fires because if a light is on 18 hours a day (prob. HPS) their is a good chance something could go wrong.... or am I just paranoid? (yes,I would use a fan and other cooling methods)
LED- has anybody heard about these or used them because they seem like great types of light and very efficient yet cool temperature. Why dont I hear about them more often?
thanks alot bigT
LED and also Fire question
well you should be concerned about fires and take some precautions in preventing them, the lights like hids such as a high pressure sodium, or metal halide are safe and are commonly used in both indoor and outdoor lighting already and are not really a fire hazard providing they are mounted secure to prevent them from falling,and all the ballast components is in a ballast box or housing and the lights located a safe distance from flamable materials so that even if the cooling fan failed to come on it wouldnt start a fire. you should also make sure that your house wiring and circuit are adequete size to supply the lights used, and would even suggest you spend a little more for a good timer and not use the cheaper 15 amp timers that you plug into the wall.
you might due a search on leds, some have experimented with them, but dont think they will ever be used with good results for growing plants.
LED and also Fire question
I have had a 1000 watt hps short out. It did not create a fire.
Always have a smoke detector in your grow area.
For LED check out: http://boards.cannabis.com/indoor-li...ut-please.html
I think they are the future, but not right now.
LED and also Fire question