led that won't "die"

DaSofaSurfer
DaSofaSurferstarted grow question 6y ago
lately (sometimes) I've noticed my LED doesn't turn completely off unless I take the cord from outlet. I know this is common occurrence with cheaper Chinese LEDs. will I still be able to grow photos with this minimal light in dark period or will it cause them to hermie? thanx
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GrowYOtents
GrowYOtentsanswered grow question 6y ago
In my early grows I had (still have) the same LEDs. I can confirm that none of my photo seeds ever hermed. Even though you can see the LED's are on you will agree they are extremely dim compared to when the light is normally on. This is not enough light to cause a problem. It's the same as an outdoor grow getting some light from a full moon. Good luck for the grow. I have run many grows under those cheap LED's and as much as your yeild is always going to be lower than a better quality LED, you still get decent bud provided your genetics,temp and air flow ect are stable. So keep it up and happy growing!
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DoDrugs420
DoDrugs420answered grow question 6y ago
"The slightest light source at the site of cultivation can interfere with the development of hemp or trigger unwanted mutations or disease of the plant!" (True) But the timer won't fix it, its because its a chinese led and wasn't properly designed. If you have the time take it out of the outlet everyday. I know of a growmie with this same issue but it only happens on 2 of his chinese leds, the other 2 leds also chinese but of a different supplier don't have this same issue. The timer didn't fix it for him, so he got rid of those 2 bad leds. Best of luck m8
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Bloombuster
Bloombusteranswered grow question 6y ago
Hey, buddy! 👋😇 Most likely, it's not the LED that's the problem, but because you have a voltage stabilizer installed in your house! 👆 I would recommend connecting your lamp to the electricity network through an electronic timer, setting a schedule for turning it on and off! 👌 Even the slightest light source in the cultivation area can hinder the development of cannabis or provoke unwanted mutations or diseases in the plant! 👆 Good luck, buddy! ✊😇
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