Hydrohobby - Top 5 Tools and Gadgets for 2018

I thought it's a good time to mention some of the most important tools & gadgets - that will assist you to maintain ideal temperatures in your grow room environment. These tools won't break the bank and are worthy additions at Hydrohobby hydroponics. With Christmas around the corner – it’s time to drop some hints :) ….

1. Lighthouse Wireless Thermostat - our latest addition is this small but smart device is modestly priced at £27.95, this clever device will enable you to preset temperatures that will that active your cooling equipment or heaters. 

2. AirComfort – When it comes to hydro tech look no further – assisting you to remained dialled into your grow room environment, the AirComfort will keep you informed on the temperature and humidity via Bluetooth to your mobile phone. You can export data and operate multiple AirComforts on one handset - allowing to operate AirComforts devices at different levels and or in multiple grow rooms or tents.

3. Temperature control is vital in the growing environment, you need to look after those roots and avoid pathogens, moulds and fungi - caused by cool lights off temps! For a cost-effective solution, the Lighthouse 1kw & 2kw Oil Filled Radiator will keep your plants roots happy, ensuring they don’t have to struggle with temperatures less than 10-15°F (5-7°C) - when grow lights are off.

4. If you’re feeding your plants without checking the EC using the  Bluelab Truncheon - then this needs to be on the top of your list! Sometimes customers have issues in different stages of their plants development - and when asked what EC is their tap water, or the nutrient feed solution they are feeding their plants – they are unaware. * Find out more about the importance of EC in my previous blog post here.

5. For 100% success in your indoor grow environment - the more tuned in your are to your plants growing environment - the better. If you aware of Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) or the importance of plant leaf temperature, then our next tool the GrowGadgets Laser Thermometer - will assist you to grow your produce to its full potential. Modestly priced at £19.95 - the Laser Thermometer tool is a no-brainer helping any grower ensure temperatures are within ranges for success. Find out more in my previous article covering: The Importance of VPD.

As I mentioned at the start - these tools won't break the bank, but when used correctly - they will enable you to obtain those larger yields that every grower strives for!

With over 15 years in the hydroponic industry - our Grow Room Tools range is extensive - and includes books from author Rich Hamilton writer of The Growers Guide Series which cover all elements of growing in DWC, Coco Coir & Soil and Organics - worthy additions to any growers bookshelf - providing up to date easy to follow information and guidance to bring you success!

Next week we will take a look at the new Nutrient Boosters that have arrived at Hydrohobby hydroponics in 2018...