Written By – Joey Espinoza

   Garden Adviser – Perfect Gardens

Here at Perfect Gardens we have tried many fans for exhausting heat. We’ve tried the cheap fans, the expensive fans etc. The best exhaust fan that we have found is the Max Fan. We’ve found that Can-Fan in general is making the highest quality of equipment in regards to an exhaust fan. The Max Fan is a very powerful fan that can cool your growing environment or the lights themselves.

Check out our quick video on the Max Fan:

The Max Fan offers a built in speed controller which is very useful. You can slow down the fan speed or speed it to it’s full capacity with a flick of a switch. This is advantageous because it allows you to basically have multiple fans in one...

How Do I Setup an Analog Grow Light Timer?

 Written By – Joey Espinoza

 Garden Adviser – Perfect Gardens

Many times I will have new growers come into our store and they don’t even think about a grow light timer, let alone know how to set them up. I’m writing this article to help the new growers learn how to set their grow light timer.

First, please understand that in this particular article we are only discussing the analog timers, not digital. We will create a new post/video which will explain those timers in more detail.

A analog timer comes with little pins that you can press down or pull up. When you press them down you are setting the time for the grow light timer to be on. When they are up, there is no cue to tell your grow light(s) when to turn on.

There is also a red knob on t...

How Do Air Cooled Reflectors Work?

  Written By: Joey Espinoza

     Grow Coach – Perfect Gardens

Air Cooled Reflectors are the most popular hoods used today. I would estimate that around 80% of the people growing indoors are using some kind of air cooled reflector. They’re popular for good reason too. They work well for ventilating heat, provide great lighting coverage and they allow you to introduce CO2 into your garden without wasting it due to ventilation pulling it away from the plants.

If you are completely new, this strange talk of ‘air-cooled reflectors’ may sound complicated at first, but trust me it is extremely simple.

What is an Air Cooled Reflector?

A reflector is a piece of hardware used for indoor grow rooms...

What Products Make Up a Grow Light?

 Written By – Joey E.

 Grow Coach – Perfect Gardens

For the sake of this article, please understand that I am discussing what is required for an H.I.D. (High Intensity Discharge) grow light.

There are three main components needed to make a complete grow light. It’s not as simple as getting one product and plugging it in. Many people come into the store and think it is that easy and it is for some grow lights (LED & T5) however when it comes to the traditional indoor grow light, it requires a bit more.

Product #1 – Ballast

The ballast is usually the most expensive component to your grow light setup. It is the device which will plug into your wall outlet. The ballast comes in two types: magnetic and digital (aka electronic)...

Want To Grow Plants Indoors?

Knowing Exactly What Type of Indoor Grow Lights to Initially Invest In Will Save You Time And Money.

From the desk of Mark W. Boutwell II – Grow Coach
Green Joint Ventures

Mark – Grow Coach

In this article I will explain exactly what Indoor Grow Lights and other components are needed for growing indoors.

There are 3 Parts you will need for High Intensity Discharge Lights (HID) lights before you start gardening indoors

First on the list is the original type of grow light that has been used in the Indoor Gardening industry for over 40 years..

Today I will talk about the Basic Indoor Grow Lights requirements, Pros, and Cons to HID (High Intensity Discharge) lights.

Required Components for Indoor Grow Lights:

1. Ballast
2. Bulb
3. Hood

There are 2 types of I...

How to Use your Indoor Hydroponic Hoods For Maximum Return While Growing Indoors

What Are The Best Hydroponic Hoods for HID Lights?

From the desk of Mark W. Boutwell II – Grow Coach
Green Joint Ventures

Mark – Grow Coach

In this article we will explain exactly what types of Hydroponic Hoods reflectors have been produce over the years in the indoor grow room or Hydroponics Gardening Industry and how you can still use each hydroponic hood effectively in certain situations.

My Mentor once told me that life is a series of learning curves.

As we talk about a few different types of hydroponic hoods you will see that like life this new indoor Gardening industry is no different.

Each hydroponic hood aka Reflector that we talk about and in the order we talk about them will show the learning...

How to Use Your Magnetic or Digital Ballast Effectively in Your Indoor Garden

HID – Magnetic Vs. Digital Ballast

From the desk of Mark W. Boutwell II – Grow Coach
Green Joint Venture

In this article we will explain the Inside secrets to different techniques you can use if you are using a Magnetic or digital Ballast.

Some of these Secret Techniques will:

1. Increase Your yield
2. Reduce you electricity bill
3. Increase your Harvest turns per year which mean More money in your pocket

Over the year’s growers from inside and outside the U.S. have given me their trust and have granted me access to their indoor and outdoor gardens for Grow Coaching and consulting.

Through that I have been given a unique opportunity to be part of seeing, thinking, and creating solutio...

How to Use Your Magnetic or Digital Ballast Effectively in Your Indoor Garden

HID – Magnetic Vs. Digital Ballast

From the desk of Mark W. Boutwell II – Grow Coach
Green Joint Venture

Mark - Grow Coach

In this article we will explain the Inside secrets to different techniques you can use if you are using a Magnetic or digital Ballast.

Some of these Secret Techniques will:

1. Increase Your yield
2. Reduce you electricity bill
3. Increase your Harvest turns per year which mean More money in your pocket

Over the year’s growers from inside and outside the U.S. have given me their trust and have granted me access to their indoor and outdoor gardens for Grow Coaching and consulting.

Through that I have been given a unique opportunity to be part of seeing, thinking, and creating solutions to...

How to Use your Indoor Hydroponic Hoods For Maximum Return While Growing Indoors

What Are The Best Hydroponic Hoods for HID Lights?

From the desk of Mark W. Boutwell II – Grow Coach
Green Joint Ventures

Mark - Grow Coach

In this article we will explain exactly what types of Hydroponic Hoods reflectors have been produce over the years in the indoor grow room or Hydroponics Gardening Industry and how you can still use each hydroponic hood effectively in certain situations.

My Mentor once told me that life is a series of learning curves.

As we talk about a few different types of hydroponic hoods you will see that like life this new indoor Gardening industry is no different.

Each hydroponic hood aka Reflector that we talk about and in the order we talk about them will show the learning...

Want To Grow Plants Indoors?

Knowing Exactly What Type of Indoor Grow Lights to Initially Invest In Will Save You Time And Money.

From the desk of Mark W. Boutwell II – Grow Coach
Green Joint Ventures

Mark – Grow Coach

In this article I will explain exactly what Indoor Grow Lights and other components are needed for growing indoors.

There are 3 Parts you will need for High Intensity Discharge Lights (HID) lights before you start gardening indoors

First on the list is the original type of grow light that has been used in the Indoor Gardening industry for over 40 years..

Today I will talk about the Basic Indoor Grow Lights requirements, Pros, and Cons to HID (High Intensity Discharge) lights.

Required Components for Indoor Grow Lights:

1. Ballast
2. Bulb
3. Hood

There are 2 types of I...