Lighting Lighting Question For A 4 X 8 Tent But The Real Point Is Stealth Trimming

[Mariano Gomes]

So I was originally going to get a 5 x 5 tent but when I researched on stealth trimming almost all feedback is it’s gonna stink up the house. So I thought of this solution. What if I get a 4 x 8 tent then just light up half of it and grow on just one side. So I would have space on the other half of the tent to do some trimming with 0 scent.

My questions are

Is it ok to just light one side of a tent and place plants on just one side or does a tent need to be packed with lights in regards to efficiency and the plants getting more par and lumens?

Will I fit in one half of this tent to do trimming when the time comes or do I need an 8x8?

 

[AutoWonders]

I utilize an air purifier during harvest and that helps cut down the raw, green odor. It also takes that odor away faster. The grow room door is always closed until the air purifier has done it's job.

 

[Mariano Gomes]

I utilize an air purifier during harvest and that helps cut down the raw, green odor. It also takes that odor away faster. The grow room door is always closed until the air purifier has done it's job.

Are you windows sealed in the grow room? So after trimming and harvest you hangout in the room till the smell is gone? How long does that usually take?

 

[Tony21]

Frying some bacon on slow low heat haha

But what about the drying time, that is when it stinks, and don't think drying in live tent is a good idea

 

[Mariano Gomes]

Frying some bacon on slow low heat haha

But what about the drying time, that is when it stinks, and don't think drying in live tent is a good idea

oh forgot to mention getting another 2 x 2 or 4 x 4 with drying rack for drying the 2 tents will be connected to the 8" fan and 8" scrubber outside the tent with a Y duct 6" to 8" connector like this Amazon product ASIN B0041EGCV2"+to+8"+duct+adapter

 

[Mariano Gomes]

and gonna transfer the trimmed bud in a tote to the drying chamber to let less of the odor out.

 

[AutoWonders]

Are you windows sealed in the grow room? So after trimming and harvest you hangout in the room till the smell is gone? How long does that usually take?

I have my windows open when harvesting. I trim in an extra bathroom. I close the bathroom door to the width of the air purifier, set it on high and let it do it's thing.

The thick, heavy odor is gone after a couple of hours. The odor hung around much longer without the air purifier. My drying rack is inside an old 2x2 tent that fit inside my bathroom stand up shower. I have a fan/filter in that tent and that helps with reducing odor as well.

 

[Mariano Gomes]

You have your windows open when harvesting? Is it legal there?

I have my windows open when harvesting. I trim in an extra bathroom. I close the bathroom door to the width of the air purifier, set it on high and let it do it's thing.

The thick, heavy odor is gone after a couple of hours. The odor hung around much longer without the air purifier. My drying rack is inside an old 2x2 tent that fit inside my bathroom stand up shower. I have a fan/filter in that tent and that helps with reducing odor as well.

 

[AutoWonders]

You have your windows open when harvesting? Is it legal there?

The bathroom I use for trimming is on the second floor, so I don't feel that odor is much of a problem.