The UK Growers Thread!

PUKKA BUD

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right silly question time peeps. I was looking at getting a tent, but it will require a bit of 'modification' to fit n the space and I can't really bring myself to start chopping up something I paid nigh on £100 for, so was considering building a cab, or even better find something prebuilt that can be modded, when whilst searching I came across this,http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500002701&langId=-1&searchTerms=FABRIC+COVERED+TIDY+RAIL+SINGLE+WARDROBE+-+BLACK#pdpAlternativeProducts the dimensions are perfect and peeps say it can take a fair load of weight, do you reckon it will burst into flames though? I'm only using 250 - 400W of CFL, temp sitting round 79 atm, obviously have to cut a couple of holes for duct, cable etc (light proofing not really an issue as it'll be in another cupboard) but hmmm ?!?! Failing that it's down B&Q for a bit of MDF and some Blue Peter skills!

Cheers Peeps
Looks interestin mate! you thinkin the black or white 1?......its a shame they dont say what the material is you could check it out.....you could cover in maylar or panda film tape joints up and would be sound inside......thanks for pointin them out the small 1 would be sound for a veg cab!

peace
 

las fingerez

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Hi i just thought id post this for any UK growers who have been tryin to buy Rapid Rooters......Ive been readin alot about them on RIU and thought id give them ago but found you could only buy from America and get shipped witch cost....so after abit of searchin i think ive found the UK version..........ROOT RIOT ORGANIC PLANT STARTER CUBES items - Get great deals on Home Garden items on eBay UK!



Im goin to give them a go on my next run so ill let you no what i think!

peace
there the tits, love em bro :) made by the same people as clonex :)
 

tip top toker

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Howdy sambo, hope ya good. Nowt serious, just a handgover with a vendetta, never in my life have i had a migraine that compared to how i feel right now. Think i'm gonna drag myself to the car and get to the chinese shop and buy shit loads of noodles.
 

rainz

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Hi i just thought id post this for any UK growers who have been tryin to buy Rapid Rooters......Ive been readin alot about them on RIU and thought id give them ago but found you could only buy from America and get shipped witch cost....so after abit of searchin i think ive found the UK version..........ROOT RIOT ORGANIC PLANT STARTER CUBES items - Get great deals on Home Garden items on eBay UK!

Im goin to give them a go on my next run so ill let you no what i think!

peace
They've been around for a while now mate, been using them successfully for about 10months now, i drop em straight in soil or 4inch grodan cubes depending what set up im running, growell always have em in stock
 

PUKKA BUD

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Have they i didint no id only herd of the rapid rooters of RIU mate,......couldnt find any info on UK version on here......wished id a just asked mite a saved me some time searchin lol
 

rainz

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Have they i didint no id only herd of the rapid rooters of RIU mate,......couldnt find any info on UK version on here......wished id a just asked mite a saved me some time searchin lol
lol no worries mate, just shows that ur not lazy lol, so ur a sparks then? i wonder could you tell me what decent timer i could use with a 250hps without a contactor that wont fail lol? Its my experimental grow and i dont wana spend a fortune comparing dwc to soil ( not organic ), its not yeild but quality im comparing using vitalink nutes
 

tip top toker

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I used to use one of the #5 BnQ segment timers, used it for about a year and a half, it didn't melt and it didn't @break@ although it would ocasionally not turn the light off, maybe once a fortnight kinda thing. So i bought a plug n grow contactor timer off ebay for 20 quid and it works perfectly with the 600w

Had to abandon sainsburys before i was sick, trying to sort things out with some double cheeseburgers :D
 

las fingerez

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lol no worries mate, just shows that ur not lazy lol, so ur a sparks then? i wonder could you tell me what decent timer i could use with a 250hps without a contactor that wont fail lol? Its my experimental grow and i dont wana spend a fortune comparing dwc to soil ( not organic ), its not yeild but quality im comparing using vitalink nutes
lol reagards contactor for 250w light i did read that you dont need one and i dont use one on my 250mh veggin light, never have and its fine. think u need the contactors for 400w and above? not sure but i am sure about my magnetic ballast, using it on a homebase value timer, 3 for a tenner ;)

edit - yeah i'm with ttt, got a 25 quid contactor from my shop that will run 2k for my 600w :)
 

PUKKA BUD

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lol no worries mate, just shows that ur not lazy lol, so ur a sparks then? i wonder could you tell me what decent timer i could use with a 250hps without a contactor that wont fail lol? Its my experimental grow and i dont wana spend a fortune comparing dwc to soil ( not organic ), its not yeild but quality im comparing using vitalink nutes
I used to use one of the #5 BnQ segment timers, used it for about a year and a half, it didn't melt and it didn't @break@ although it would ocasionally not turn the light off, maybe once a fortnight kinda thing. So i bought a plug n grow contactor timer off ebay for 20 quid and it works perfectly with the 600w

Had to abandon sainsburys before i was sick, trying to sort things out with some double cheeseburgers :D
Ive got the same 1 as you ttt works good with my 600w it says it can switch 2x600!!!but i wouldnt....... its 3kw but you got to think about your start up voltage..... think i paid 15quid tho.....you can add your start up voltage of your bulb + start up voltage of your ballast(CFL with no ballast just add SUV of each) then divide by 240 and that gives you what Amps its usin when it starts...... if its no more then the 13A the timers raited at your good to go......id go with 1 timer with 1 light mate if you dont no your start up Wattage of everythin
 

Mogwai5

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Looks interestin mate! you thinkin the black or white 1?......its a shame they dont say what the material is you could check it out.....you could cover in maylar or panda film tape joints up and would be sound inside......thanks for pointin them out the small 1 would be sound for a veg cab!

peace
I'm going for the black, planning on lining it with the diamond insulation stuff B&Q, etc do for behind your radiators - should give a bit of light reflection and some heat insulation for the fabric, probably pick one up tomorrow. Also plan to find a cheap drawstring bag somewhere, cut a hole in the side and fabric glue it as flange (tee hee) on the inside with the rest of the bag and drawstring outside to make a light/air seal around the duct. If all goes to plan 1.5 x 0.9 x 0.5 grow tent for £30. Bet I'm taking it back on Saturday though lol!!!
 

rainz

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To be honest lads i read all the same, i use a contactor on my 600 but i didnt think u would need 1 for a 250, every timer ive used with it so far doesnt turn the light off it will turn it on but thats it, its like it gets stuck on. Never had one melt or catch fire (touch wood) but its pissing me off big time as this is an experimental grow, i need the lights to be runnin with no probs thanx for all ur replies, its appreciated
 

rainz

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A few hours ago i was taking down the set i only put up yesterday at work, all for a fucking party!!! We built a fucking stage aswell as the poxy set with a 6ft screen in it!! ahhh well im laying down now smoking some 'ice cream' which aint bad at all and listening to the verve while me pizza's cooking..............meat fucking feast!!!! yea baby
 

growwwww

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Beautiful, some of my mates UK cheese grown from cutting. Got an Eigth, its fuckin beautiful gettin me fucked and beautifully high.

Peace bretherins.
 

WOWgrow

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Wodup guys, just a QQ about flushing. Do you flush every day? Or is it like normal feeding where you let the soil dry out a bit or does it not matter as you're not trying to keep them properly healthy? I was thinking of adding molasses to the flush on every other one?
 

las fingerez

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Wodup guys, just a QQ about flushing. Do you flush every day? Or is it like normal feeding where you let the soil dry out a bit or does it not matter as you're not trying to keep them properly healthy? I was thinking of adding molasses to the flush on every other one?
i normaly water as normal (letting it dry out a bit) during flush, just with plain water with canna boost every feed.

cant tell ya shit about molasses though bro :( lol
 
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