Need a little help getting back on track

[dalvis]

Moving from a closet grow to my shed with a new 4x4 alongside my current 2x4 (now my veg tent). I’m having a hell of a time with environmental control. The shed is 20x10ish with cinderblock walls and metal roof. I’ve been working on insulating the roof and filling any holes that might let in/out light however I’ve got 2 heaters and 3 humidifiers working overtime to keep up. Should I maybe look into getting space heaters for the tent themselves? IMO a humidifier in the tent makes no difference with the exhaust on but I’ve never used a 4x4 before (for sure). And lastly, I have one of those Inkbird humidity controllers and I’m about to give up with it. Have RH set to 50% +/- 5% and will walk in to find the humidity at 30% with the dehumidifier on. Literally killing my grow. Anyone with advice on this along with a recommendation on a humidity sensor I would greatly appreciate it.

 

[dalvis]

Temperature seems to be under control however humidity is still a mess.

 

[Xena]

Welcome to the RH cluster F, we all have it.

 

[Rwise]

Are they in veg? If so let the RH go up to 65%

 

[1Legalgrow]

On the humidity controller............. You have it set at 50% +/- 5%. The 5% you need to tighten up on the parameter. Set that to something like 1.5 or maybe 2.5, It will keep the RH more steady. Hope that helps.

 

[dalvis]

They are autos in flower. Trust me I’m trying.

 

[dalvis]

Yeah I agree. I was just thinking that I didn’t want the controller having to switch back between equipment too often. My problem is that the controller is “undamped” in that it brings the humidity level well outside of what I have it set for.

If the humidity fell outside of the zone and the controller was trying to correct it, I would understand. But seeing the dehumidifier on when you are well below the parameter is quite frustrating.

 

[dalvis]

Thanks for the reply. Hate to hear it but glad to know I’m not the only one struggling. I’ve ordered an analog hygrometer and a calibration kit so no more guessing at accuracy. Figure getting an accurate baseline is the best first step and go from there.