I too have considered the heat exchanger idea- my only concern is that it may get in the way of the roots and mist. The best idea I could come up with is to route coils of tubing all the way around the inner walls of the chamber- it will radiate cool throughout without any central obstructions.
Not bad, although i think he is still falling short of the actual root hairs. I have a feeling he is overfeeding, but he may have to if his cycles are still too long due to mist run-on doubling his cycle time. I wonder if his chamber is too small. Although I admit his roots don't look totally soaking wet, so that's a good start. Keep us posted on his progress over there... I didn't notice any mention of the nozzles he was using?
So that is the only hole in your pod? I wonder if you could leave that the way it is, and also make a small hole down lower in the pod walls. The convection effect should draw cooler air in the bottom hole, while venting it out the top without the need for any fan and probably work even better at removing the hot air only. The plants look quite happy- congrats
Periscope up! lol
It's made by DMFit Part Number ADMF0404 for the 1/4 inch one and ADMF0606 for the 3/8 one. I got the 1/4 inch from seller fixurwater on ebay here. Freshwater systems also claims to sell them but I wanted mine before Christmas.
Photo is there now.
Thanks Bra!
Yes, that's it, haven't tried it after the pump. I'm attaching a screen cap of the DMFit catalog page for them. If I'm reading the chart right the 3/8 filter has a delta P of 7.25 PSI at 87 PSI.
Well, the one thing i was lacking way a way to connect the nozzles to the jg pipe- then realized also needed a way to connect the pipe to the pump- lol... The parts are en route- so should be soon enough... Instead of rigging while waiting, just focused on other areas of life, working on a business on the side too- so I stay plenty busy lately.
Must be dumb luck- I recently ordered from freshwater systems again, and was surprised to see their letter saying my order had shipped within 6 hours of my submission... LOL Knock on wood... I did pay the extra couple dollars for priority mail vs. parcel post both times- perhaps that makes a difference? It was literally less than 5 dollars difference.
I don't know what it is, I paid for fed-ex and the A$$holes sent my stuff first class mail after a wonderful six week delay.
That's pretty much the way I was thinking as well. I don't think precipitates will be a problem if you're using good quality soluble nutes. There was a guy (with the screen name of john guest I think) who was using one of those hand pumps they use to pressure check plumbing to fill his accumulator once a week and he said he never experienced problems.
So go Team!!!
TB: You are correct in your assumption. However, I have a 4" 200 mesh in-line filter before the pump (inspected/cleaned every 2-3 weeks) and still wound up with clogged mist heads. My heads have tiny, cleanable, screens, which had actually clogged. (edit: I run RO water through the entire system, then break everything down, including mist heads, and clean them between grows.)
That's just plain incompetent r0m- sorry such a bad expereince with those guys. Yeah that John Guest guy was really interesting- I think he really had some good ideas...I don't know what it is, I paid for fed-ex and the A$$holes sent my stuff first class mail after a wonderful six week delay.
That's pretty much the way I was thinking as well. I don't think precipitates will be a problem if you're using good quality soluble nutes. There was a guy (with the screen name of john guest I think) who was using one of those hand pumps they use to pressure check plumbing to fill his accumulator once a week and he said he never experienced problems.
Thanks aero-cheeleader for striking again!Hehehehe I certainly have no clue, but I am just here reading all your amazing stuff and think everything you all do is awesome
Btw- your grow is turning out top notch, so I oughtta come over and cheer-lead for you!Thanks PF- I wonder if the 200 mesh is still too large. I would think a 5 micron filter or perhaps a 1 micron filter bag to pour your nutes through like Atomizer does would be a good route- what do you think?
