Aussie Growers Thread

[jzs147]

Very professional setup and grow there jz

Awww cheers jungle.
Appreciate it.

 

[Rewerb]

Catweazle loved frogs

Jon Pertwee (pre-Dr Who) as Catweazle?

 

[reza92]

no because its old school and better for the plants than digital

i still say 400 sontiagro at arround 2.3 amps draw with an open shade is better for anyone, as a first light, or fall back light, for noobs or pros as they can be used for flower and veg, have less heat issues

than a 600hps for that stuff, obviously if your growing pounds you will want one or two 600s

400s still grow great weed, if the plant is not to big

there no difference between an electronic ballast and a magnetic ballast other than the cost and the fact the digital ballast can be turned down in some cases (but you shouldn’t because it reduces the bulbs life and doesn’t output the correct spectrum).

I recommend a 600 because most people will outgrow a 400 rather quickly and a 600 lights a 1.2x1.2m tent nicely.

 

[reza92]

FIFY couldn’t resist blowing that tranny

fair play man.

 

[beernutz]

FIFY couldn’t resist

 

[jzs147]

there no difference between an electronic ballast and a magnetic ballast other than the cost and the fact the digital ballast can be turned down in some cases (but you shouldn’t because it reduces the bulbs life and doesn’t output the correct spectrum).

I recommend a 600 because most people will outgrow a 400 rather quickly and a 600 lights a 1.2x1.2m tent nicely.

Yeah shit yeild 1000 better.
Digital also so you can turn down in veg an turn up in bloom more yeild 150 for a globe pffft half oz who cares.

 

[reza92]

High in Phosphorous - perfect addition for flowering (just what I need right now, as I have a deficiency in a couple of plants), but where to get it????

bunnings sell an organic bird (I think) guano that does the same job.

Richgro 2.5kg Organics Phosphorus Root Health Booster

Find Richgro 2.5kg Organics Phosphorus Root Health Booster at Bunnings. Visit your local store for the widest range of products.

www.bunnings.com.au

 

[beernutz]

Stubbies go alright bursto. Anything cold on tap is usualy good.
Cartlon druaght carlton dry or vb is the usual go to for me.

Carlton draught is all I drink
Stubbies Fuck tinnies

 

[reza92]

What strain of Lactobacillus are we talking about? Chances are, I can access it & pass-on a cheap source & advice onm how to grow your own.

bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki for cats and other leaf eating grubs.

bacillus thuringiensis israelensis for gnatts

 

[reza92]

Yeah shit yeild 1000 better.
Digital also so you can turn down in veg an turn up in bloom more yeild 150 for a globe pffft half oz who cares.

The price of a digital can make some newer growers a bit iffy compared to a cheap magnetic. For a persons first few runs just hanging it higher for veg will suffice until they get other skills down pat.

personally I’d never run a 1000w hps. They loose efficiency and spectrum over the 600’s so if I needed the photons I’d just whack a second 600 in there. Each persons eventual grow style is different but and they can choose equipment based on their own needs once they know what those needs are.

 

[jzs147]

The price of a digital can make some newer growers a bit iffy compared to a cheap magnetic. For a persons first few runs just hanging it higher for veg will suffice until they get other skills down pat.

personally I’d never run a 1000w hps. They loose efficiency and spectrum over the 600’s so if I needed the photons I’d just whack a second 600 in there. Each persons eventual grow style is different but and they can choose equipment based on their own needs once they know what those needs are.

Fair enough.
My personal opion is if you want weight either a 600 and a 400 over 4x4 tent.
Or 315 and 600
Or 1000 hps digital.

I do agree that a 600 is a good starting point.
Also digital is more efficient on power.

 

[bursto]

cant beat a good home brew

i been slack this summer fuckin arround with weed to much

 

[Lukeqc]

Fair enough.
My personal opion is if you want weight either a 600 and a 400 over 4x4 tent.
Or 315 and 600
Or 1000 hps digital.

I do agree that a 600 is a good starting point.
Also digital is more efficient on power.

I’m about to start flower with a 600hps and 2 240w cob. I’m thinking that it’s a good balance of light vs heat vs added spectrum. 3000k leds. I have a 250w mag hps somewhere. I might use 1 led and 1 hps next time and see which side of the tent likes what more.

 

[Hydro4life]

High in Phosphorous - perfect addition for flowering (just what I need right now, as I have a deficiency in a couple of plants), but where to get it????

I heard you can buy it online really cheap at the moment!?

 

[Lukeqc]

Best I give you some pointers in the right direction, there’s way to much to explain in a post m8.

Get yourself on of these ir temp guns from Bunnings to measure LST (leaf surface temperature) you’ll also need a digital temp and rh meter.

Stanley Infrared Thermometer

Find Stanley Infrared Thermometer at Bunnings. Visit your local store for the widest range of products.

www.bunnings.com.au

Have a read of these articles

CO2 Enriched Hydroponic Growing | Manic Botanix

The CO2 fertilizer effect. Article covers contemporary research about yield increases in under lights growing with CO2 enrichment. Optimum ppm and growth.

medteknutrients.com.au

Light, CO2, Temperature, Relative Humidity and Photosynthesis | Manic Botanix

medteknutrients.com.au

Then study up on VPD (vapour pressure deficit.) there’s also a link to get a VPD chart, and you can use the learnings from these articles to get going.

I’m on and off grid until early next week, and can give you some more practical info then.

Just bear in mind if you go down this path you’ll need some way of controlling your growing environment for best results without burning cash on co2.

The Ultimate Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) Guide

"Why devote an entire guide to VPD?" you might ask. The answer is that the vapor pressure deficit (VPD) is extremely important for growing plants. VPD helps you identify the correct range of temperature and humidity to aim for in your grow space. With VPD you can achieve the best results while...

pulsegrow.com

I have thoroughly read the med tek article and it’s how I’ve set up my space.

When the lights are on, external air travels through the cool tube, while the tent is sealed. Then when the lights turn off, fresh air is forced into the tent and pulled through a carbon filter within the tent. These are controlled by a/c zone dampers. I got the idea from the above article.

There is a wealth of knowledge out there these days. A lot more than 10 years ago!

 

[Hydro4life]

my WA mates might bash me but,

i must admit to liking them, real easy beer to drink

i just get coopers red when i im doin shit, its 5.8

I drink anything that’s cheap or free!!

 

[Hydro4life]

I have thoroughly read the med tek article and it’s how I’ve set up my space.

When the lights are on, external air travels through the cool tube, while the tent is sealed. Then when the lights turn off, fresh air is forced into the tent and pulled through a carbon filter within the tent. These are controlled by a/c zone dampers. I got the idea from the above article.

There is a wealth of knowledge out there these days. A lot more than 10 years ago!

Timers do the same

 

[Lukeqc]

Timers do the same

Not when trying to keep it air tight in a sealed room. The co2 would purge out of the grow space. There are a few timers and relays, don’t worry about that haha

 

[jzs147]

I’m about to start flower with a 600hps and 2 240w cob. I’m thinking that it’s a good balance of light vs heat vs added spectrum. 3000k leds. I have a 250w mag hps somewhere. I might use 1 led and 1 hps next time and see which side of the tent likes what more.

Sounds like a good mixture. 600 in middle cobs either side

 

[bursto]