SMART METERS AND CONTROLS
Smart meters and controls can be used to regulate and monitor just about
anything (if you are a commercial grower or growing on a large-scale, you can
even monitor multiple areas at once). The meters report atmospheric information
to your computer, and a timer can help regulate humidity, air, fan speed, water,
and light. This allows you to monitor the results and alter the environment to
keep conditions constant and accurate. Of course, it is also a good idea to invest
in a backup generator in case your system has a power loss, which would
immediately impact your plants and ruin all your hard work.
SIMPLE BUT NECESSARY TOOLS
• When you get too busy thinking about your plants, roots,
and nutrients, you can forget about yourself. Protect your
eyes and see your plants without squinting by wearing
wrap-around, polarized sunglasses. Opt for a pair that
includes protection from UV and infra-red (IR) waves and
can be worn both outdoors and indoors.
• Industrial syringes help measure and
control quantities of nutrients or water
while keeping things clean and tidy.
• Soft wire ties, commonly used for sealing
bags or tying wayward cables together,
can help keep your growroom neat and
tidy. They’re also useful for training
plants or tying your crops to supports.
SPACE AND BUDGET
There is a plethora of products you can buy
for growing, but you need to keep in mind the
space you have. For example, there’s no point
buying large lights if they are too big for
your grow area or if you aren’t growing much.
Your budget should also consider your level
of expertise and your reasons for growing.
If you’re just starting out, you might want to
purchase cheaper tools and systems to work
out what is best for you. Then, once you know
the basics, you can upgrade from there.
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