Here's the deal. This is my first grow (feel free to check it out in my sig), and I have a couple questions about the humidity of the cabinet. Right now it seems rather dry, and this is only with CFL's in it, not even the 400w MH or HPS so I feel like it will only get drier when the big lights go in. I don't have a humidity meter, but am in the process of getting one, so I can't say for sure what it's currently at - it just feels relatively dry. Now maybe it's OK, and I just don't know it (like i said, this is my first grow) - is it supposed to feel like a rain forest in there, or just like a normal day outside?

My other question is whether or not it would be safe to add a small humidifier or something. I am afraid that water will get on the CFL's (or MH or HPS bulb once it's in) and potentially break it.

Any help is appreciated.

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Everything I say or do on this forum is entirely made up and fantasized. I would never attempt to grow, possess, or smoke marijuana. I grow Lettuce, Strawberries, and Tomatoes.

Controlling humidity can be a pain at times. I try to keep mine between 50 and 60%. A little more or a little less won't hurt. I use a combination thermometer/hygrometer that I got at Wal-Mart for $8.00. It will tend to go up for a day or two after watering which is normal. You can bring it down with a fan and your exhaust fan. If it is to low you can put a container of water in the grow area, or a wet towel. These are simple ways to controll the humidity in a small grow area. Make sure you have plenty of ventilation in your cabinet or your plants could get sick. Hope this helps.

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