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[doublejj]

I use 2 grams of 73% calcium hypochlorite (pool shock) per gallon to make the solution. I then add about 20ml of that to my 3 gallon cloner rez every 2-3 days...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WLWMM06/ref=psdc_1272967011_t3_B009S85LEA

I use Dip-n-Grow rooting hormone, absolute best I've found. I like to run the cloner 24/7 for the first week, then cycle timer for about 9 min off, one minute on. But no problem to just run the cloner without a timer. As long as the water is below 85f, and above 55f, all is good...

Thanks...pool shock i ordered will be here in 1 week and i just ordered 1/2gl of K-L-N concentrate...gonna give this a try

 

[raratt]

2 grams of 73% calcium hypochlorite (pool shock) per gallon

I wonder who figured that out "Yeah use the stuff that kills algae to get plants to root" ???

 

[tyler.durden]

I wonder who figured that out "Yeah use the stuff that kills algae to get plants to root" ???

It's the same chemical used to sterilize a lot of our drinking water. The history on that is fascinating, documented in this episode of one of my all time fav PBS series, How We Got to Now. This is the Clean episode -

The plants thrive on the calcium hypochlorite solution because they don't have to fight off any invading microbes (bacteria, fungi, etc.) at their vulnerable cuttings stage, while the poison isn't strong enough to harm the plants themselves. Cool shit...

 

[DustyDuke]

It's the same chemical used to sterilize a lot of our drinking water. The history on that is fascinating, documented in this episode of one of my all time fav PBS series, How We Got to Now. This is the Clean episode -

The plants thrive on the calcium hypochlorite solution because they don't have to fight off any invading microbes (bacteria, fungi, etc.) at their vulnerable cuttings stage, while the poison isn't strong enough to harm the plants themselves. Cool shit...

Is this the stuff hard to find here, well the 73% stuff obviously I don’t want a bucket this big lol

 

[FresnoFarmer]

Thanks...pool shock i ordered will be here in 1 week and i just ordered 1/2gl of K-L-N concentrate...gonna give this a try

Don’t you have a big ass diy cloner?

 

[doublejj]

Don’t you have a big ass diy cloner?

yes.....2 of them with 15gl reservoirs...

 

[MICHI-CAN]

Is this the stuff hard to find here, well the 73% stuff obviously I don’t want a bucket this big lol
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0.49 / lb on clearance at most big box stores in fall. LMAO. Disposable pool and hot tub owner.

 

[DustyDuke]

0.49 / lb on clearance at most big box stores in fall. LMAO. Disposable pool and hot tub owner.

Now find it in Australia for me
Edit: It was a reference to the right product not to purchase

 

[MICHI-CAN]

Now find it in Australia for me

Right. Vat only works in my favor. I tell you what. Mail me a live ainted cray and I'll ship an equal weight of pool shock. Really that pricey? I'll check to see what I can find. Sorry I used my last two bags to clear the sewer connection pipe.

 

[DustyDuke]

Right. Vat only works in my favor. I tell you what. Mail me a live ainted cray and I'll ship an equal weight of pool shock. Really that pricey? I'll check to see what I can find. Sorry I used my last two bags to clear the sewer connection pipe.

I don’t think it’s to pricey at the pool shops. I’m just struggling to find the 73% stuff

 

[tyler.durden]

yes.....2 of them with 15gl reservoirs...

I think you forgot a zero there

 

[MICHI-CAN]

I don’t think it’s to pricey at the pool shops. I’m just struggling to find the 73% stuff

Just out of curiosity. Try any school supply stores for teachers. Too Damn many private schools here. I got 5 gal90% ISO there. Had a large scientific supply I regretfully did not ponder. But did see chlorine powder.

 

[doublejj]

I think you forgot a zero there

well they prob would hold 150gl however i only use the bottom 15....the rest is airspace..

 

[MICHI-CAN]

well they prob would hold 150gl however i only use the bottom 15....the rest is airspace..
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Cause I am me. Can anyone give the difference between tap water concentrations of chlorine concentrations of pool shock as being discussed?

 

[doublejj]

Cause I am me. Can anyone give the difference between tap water concentrations of chlorine concentrations of pool shock as being discussed?

with tap water i would have to dump and refill 15gl water and K-L-N every 2-3 days. With pool shock I only add a few ozs every 2-3 days.

 

[Grindrage67]

Woke up at 4am to do donut shift at work now at home smokin a bowl admiring my expert gorilla auto plant

 

[MICHI-CAN]

with tap water i would have to dump and refill 15gl water and K-L-N every 2-3 days. With pool shock I only add a few ozs every 2-3 days.

Thank you. Lacks stability. I actually filter chlorine and such out with charcoal. Not so important outdoors. Just assking. My clones do well.

 

[tyler.durden]

well they prob would hold 150gl however i only use the bottom 15....the rest is airspace..
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Your cloners will be crazy with roots when you get the CH. Looking forward to the root pics...

 

[Singlemalt]

Is this the stuff hard to find here, well the 73% stuff obviously I don’t want a bucket this big lol
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I use 56%, adding 2.6 g per gal makes the same strength as Tyler's juice
edit: only cuz I couldn't easily find the 73%.

 

[DustyDuke]

Started cleaning out the grow space well the parts I could. My veg cupboard is backed up. Everything will get chopped next weekend, 4 weeks longer then expected .
I’ll just be glad to go back to soil and healthier plants not really impressed by anything this grow, all my own doing.
Next will be a bodhi Black Triangle in the small tent, gdp x goofy grape (from a riu member), pale strangler and Purple haze in the big tent. If I find something with decent yields in the bodhi beans I’ll probably just stick with that and 2 other strains for a while. Which wil probably be the gdp x goofy grape and pale strangler if they yield well or I’ll pop some more bodhi gear and keep looking