That's a beautiful first grow!
Try it for about 72 hours with one. I think that's how long it let mine go in the dark. Heck it might have been longer as I was putting it off since I had six more of these to trim.
@Sensi Jay Sorry buddy, I think we have accidentally hijacked your grow.
No problem Hemi, very interesting, and clearly aided with the trim, plus may improve the end product. I've got a bit of space at the back of the tent, so may try it on run 1. Thanks for the info mate.
Whilst I've got all your attention...i wish

Does changing the light cycle have any ill effects on autos? With photos once you go 12/12, if you increase the light cycle it can go back to veg or hermie.
But with autos, does it make any difference what happens with the cycle? Like I imagine if you're working down there's no ill effects but going from 20/4 to 24/0, does that have any bad effect?