Lights on 24/7 - Page 2

tjg911 · February 16, 2011

my lights run from mid feb to mid may. i have 4 sets of double tube T8 shop lights and initially i use 1 set. as i have more plants more sets are used. i did not have to replace any tubes until i think it was last year. i had a shop light fixture go bad too that may be the one that i start using in mid feb so it has the most use.

lilhammerlane · February 16, 2011

thanks for all the replies.
seeing both responces on using them 24/7 verses 16/8 a day.
myself, I do both methods.
really cant tell much of a difference, like Fusion mentioned, I will have to agree, Tomatoes love the lights, and it cannot hurt them.

erlyberd · February 17, 2011

You can get by just fine with 10-12hrs per day. Think of how much energy your going to save.

RinTinTin · February 17, 2011

How would you feel if the lights were bright 24/7 in your bedroom?

lilhammerlane · February 17, 2011

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Originally Posted by RinTinTin

How would you feel if the lights were bright 24/7 in your bedroom?

they are bright in my bedroom.....why do you think they call me "lilhammerlane"!!!

February 16, 2011	#16
tjg911 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: zone 5b northwest connecticut Posts: 2,570	my lights run from mid feb to mid may. i have 4 sets of double tube T8 shop lights and initially i use 1 set. as i have more plants more sets are used. i did not have to replace any tubes until i think it was last year. i had a shop light fixture go bad too that may be the one that i start using in mid feb so it has the most use. __________________ I need a hero I’m holding out for a hero ‘til the end of the night He’s gotta be strong And he’s gotta be fast And he’s gotta be fresh from the fight I need a hero I’m holding out for a hero ‘til the morning light He’s gotta be sure And it’s gotta be soon And he’s gotta be larger than life

February 16, 2011	#17
lilhammerlane Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 37	thanks for all the replies. seeing both responces on using them 24/7 verses 16/8 a day. myself, I do both methods. really cant tell much of a difference, like Fusion mentioned, I will have to agree, Tomatoes love the lights, and it cannot hurt them.

February 17, 2011	#18
erlyberd Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CT Zone 5 Posts: 186	You can get by just fine with 10-12hrs per day. Think of how much energy your going to save.

February 17, 2011	#19
RinTinTin Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 581	How would you feel if the lights were bright 24/7 in your bedroom?