🚨 EMERGENCY PROTOCOL

Power Outage / Equipment Failure

Something broke or the power went out. Don't panic. Follow this in order based on what failed.

⏱️ TIME MATTERS

Under 4 hours: minimal impact. 4-12 hours: stress possible, monitor. 12-24 hours: significant risk in flower. 24+ hours: potential crop damage.

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1
Full Power Outage
Everything is off
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Note the time — how long has power been out?
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Open tent/room for airflow — CO2 depletes and heat builds without fans
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If in flower: keep it DARK — don't open tent if lights should be off. Light leak = hermies.
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Battery-powered fan? Point at canopy for air circulation
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Check temperature — if above 90°F, open everything up for ventilation
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When power returns: resume normal light schedule as if the outage was "night"

⚠️ In flower: treat the outage as extended dark period. When power returns, start the light cycle as if it's "morning." Do NOT add extra light hours to compensate.

2
Light Failure
Light died, everything else works
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Check power cord and outlet first — is it actually plugged in?
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Try a different outlet — rule out the circuit
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Check driver/ballast — blinking = overheated, let it cool 30 min
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Temporary backup: CFL or shop light within 6" of canopy buys you 24-48hrs
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Plants survive 1-2 days without light. Order replacement ASAP.
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Fan / Ventilation Failure
No airflow = heat + humidity spike
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Open tent flaps / room door immediately for passive airflow
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Point a house fan at the opening as temporary replacement
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Dim lights to 50-75% to reduce heat output
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Monitor temp — if above 85°F, turn lights off until airflow is restored
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Check humidity — no ventilation = humidity spike = mold risk in flower
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AC / Dehumidifier Failure
Temp or humidity out of control
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AC died (temp climbing): dim lights to 50%, increase exhaust fan speed, open tent
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Above 90°F: lights off until AC is repaired
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Dehumidifier died (RH climbing): increase exhaust fan, open tent for air exchange
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Above 70% RH in flower: defoliate for airflow, inspect for mold daily until fixed
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DampRid or buckets of rice as emergency dehumidifier (minimal but helps)
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Pump / Hydro Failure
Hydro/DWC/drip system down
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Air pump died (DWC): roots drown in 4-6 hours without oxygen. Critical priority.
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Add H2O2 (3% at 3ml/gallon) to add temporary dissolved oxygen
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Lower water level so some roots are exposed to air
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Drip/ebb-flow failure: hand-water immediately, plants are not being fed
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Get replacement pump ASAP — most grow stores stock them
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Prevention Checklist
So this doesn't happen again
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Smart plugs with alerts — get notified if power drops or equipment shuts off
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Battery backup / UPS for air pumps (DWC is most vulnerable)
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Spare fan and spare air pump on hand — they're cheap insurance
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WiFi temp/humidity monitor with phone alerts (Govee, SensorPush)
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Generator for extended outages if growing in flower during storm season

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