Makeminefullgrown
Well-Known Member
Hello all, I’m starting my second auto grow and am trying to maintain a more consistent environment. I purchased the Inkbird ITC-608T, which has the Temp and Humidity controller.
I had no problems dialing in my lights on parameters of 80-83F and 62-65% rh.
Right now my seeds just germinated and are in the soil. I figured I would run my LED at a very low setting and on for 24hrs until they sprout, then cut the light back to 20/4 or 18/6.
This dark period is where I have a disconnect….I’m an old fart who didn’t pay enough attention to technology as it passed me by.
Anyway, in order to get my temps up to 80-83F I have a small portable heater, which is linked to the Inkbird. So far it’s worked perfectly…..runs fine and is keeping the temp in that range.
The RH is requiring more of a challenge. I have 3 humidifiers in my 2.5’x6.5’ grow space. I have one linked to the Inkbird and the other 2 running at medium levels. This mix is keeping the rh at my desired 62-65% levels.
The problem will occur when the light cuts for the 4-6hr darkness period.
I’m sure the temp will drop a touch but the Inkbird will keep the heater running and compensate to keep the temps at that 80-83F level.
Furthermore, I think the bigger issue will be the RH. I have a good outlet fan and along with the Inkbird I’m not worried about the RH going above 65%.
But ideally I’d like my temp to drop down to 72F range and the RH to drop a little as well. I’m having a brain block on how to accomplish this…..
I thought I could put the Inkbird on the same timer as the lights and I would be without any heat, plus I would lose the ability to regulate the RH. Although the biggest humidifier does have a rh level control and I may be able to find a happy level where it would turn off should the rh get too high…..
I guess the big question is will the Inkbird perform properly if it’s on a timer?? I can’t find the answer to that anywhere. I believe it turns on when plugged in and reverts the prior programmed settings….but I’m not 100%.
Does anyone see a simple solution here? Is there a big drawback to having the same temps and RH during the 4/6 hrs of darkness??
If anyone can chime in I would be one grateful grower.
I had no problems dialing in my lights on parameters of 80-83F and 62-65% rh.
Right now my seeds just germinated and are in the soil. I figured I would run my LED at a very low setting and on for 24hrs until they sprout, then cut the light back to 20/4 or 18/6.
This dark period is where I have a disconnect….I’m an old fart who didn’t pay enough attention to technology as it passed me by.
Anyway, in order to get my temps up to 80-83F I have a small portable heater, which is linked to the Inkbird. So far it’s worked perfectly…..runs fine and is keeping the temp in that range.
The RH is requiring more of a challenge. I have 3 humidifiers in my 2.5’x6.5’ grow space. I have one linked to the Inkbird and the other 2 running at medium levels. This mix is keeping the rh at my desired 62-65% levels.
The problem will occur when the light cuts for the 4-6hr darkness period.
I’m sure the temp will drop a touch but the Inkbird will keep the heater running and compensate to keep the temps at that 80-83F level.
Furthermore, I think the bigger issue will be the RH. I have a good outlet fan and along with the Inkbird I’m not worried about the RH going above 65%.
But ideally I’d like my temp to drop down to 72F range and the RH to drop a little as well. I’m having a brain block on how to accomplish this…..
I thought I could put the Inkbird on the same timer as the lights and I would be without any heat, plus I would lose the ability to regulate the RH. Although the biggest humidifier does have a rh level control and I may be able to find a happy level where it would turn off should the rh get too high…..
I guess the big question is will the Inkbird perform properly if it’s on a timer?? I can’t find the answer to that anywhere. I believe it turns on when plugged in and reverts the prior programmed settings….but I’m not 100%.
Does anyone see a simple solution here? Is there a big drawback to having the same temps and RH during the 4/6 hrs of darkness??
If anyone can chime in I would be one grateful grower.