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title: "I'm going on a trip for 5 days. My grow lights are not on timers, but…"
description: "I'm going on a trip for 5 days. My grow lights are not on timers, but the room my plants are in does not have a window. Will it be better to leave the lights…"
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author: "Maddi"
published: "2025-07-23T11:48:06.879391Z"
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# I'm going on a trip for 5 days. My grow lights are not on timers, but…

_Posted by Maddi on 2025-07-23_

I'm going on a trip for 5 days. My grow lights are not on timers, but the room my plants are in does not have a window. Will it be better to leave the lights on or off while I'm gone?

## 3 comments

### Topekatwister commented on 2025-07-23

Timers are inexpensive and easy to pick up at Walmart or hardware stores. If no one is taking care of your plants while you’re gone I would recommend grabbing a timer. Wouldn’t you be heartbroken to come home to your plants all dried and fried from too much light? I just got back after 8 days away and was worried about my plant babies the whole time despite having a house sitter haha

### Sunny commented on 2025-07-23

It’s better to get timers. Plants need the day and night cycles.

### Waspinator commented on 2025-07-24

If you can't get a timer, then set the lights on but maybe reduce the intensity since they'll be constantly on

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