CO2 boost bucket reviews

[Kite High]

its all bs for your $$$y
want to benefit from co2? completely seal the room...use ac to control temps preferably mini splits as no air ever leaves through it...and

And most importantly have your growing skills and plant reading down, all environmental factors inline or it will do nothing...also have lights on temps of at least 80F...do it right with proven methods or waste your money trying...its up to you

 

[potpimp]

They are junk - for suckers. I bought one when I first started growing. I about choked when I saw the price, then I DID choke when I found out how much the replacement crap was. What a complete ripoff.

 

[krydbom]

These are what I use:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Pro-Co2-Boost-Bucket-Hydroponics-Indoor-Out-EZ-Exhale-Plant-Natural-Garden-/251257376616?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3a801b4f68

For the price I couldn't not try it, and I like them. For me with a room of only 4x4 these are great instead of getting a $200 tank and regulator. Any input or suggestions appreciated, but I'd rather not drive to the hydro store to refill tanks (it's more expensive) and my PPM meter is hitting 1500 already!!

 

[Kite High]

Yeah whatever. Have fun with that... I go to the welding supply to fill my tanks $20and they last 50 days in a5x5x9height

 

[potpimp]

Yeah whatever. Have fun with that... I go to the welding supply to fill my tanks $20and they last 50 days in a5x5x9height

That's a true pro right there.

 

[krydbom]

That's a true pro right there.

True pro? His comment was very rude, I'm just trying to show people what I use and alternative solutions. Do the math!! $20 for 50 days? I get at least 150 days for $50 (oh and your gas and time making it to the welding store) true pro ha

 

[woody333333]

True pro? His comment was very rude, I'm just trying to show people what I use and alternative solutions. Do the math!! $20 for 50 days? I get at least 150 days for $50 (oh and your gas and time making it to the welding store) true pro ha

all i see is an ebay link

 

[Kite High]

I've been growing for over 5 years without any Co2 supplement.

you lie...here's proof...3 years ago you asked

What percentage should I keep the humidity at for my indoor grow?

Thanks a ton!

Also what is a good level to stay between for my pH rating? Thanks again

So you grew 2 years without knowing these things eh?

True pro? His comment was very rude, I'm just trying to show people what I use and alternative solutions. Do the math!! $20 for 50 days? I get at least 150 days for $50 (oh and your gas and time making it to the welding store) true pro ha

I was not rude just know that those things are all gimmicks and if you actually think that it produces 2000 ppm for months then would you be interested in the Brooklyn Bridge for cheap? Please do not run around misinforming everyone with bs hype.

Oh and how is that hydro sale website going for you? Finished school yet?

I have been at this a very long time...please do not make yourself look so blatantly ignorant. I run very controlled sealed ac'ed environments with monitored and controlled co2 supplication and above is my proof. Let's see your buckets and timed ventilation setup and co2 levels?

 

[krydbom]

Yes growing in soil for many years before trying hydro and actually checking my ph levels.. Or knowing what they were even! I'm not sure why you would assume I'd lie lol

Also why are you so against any co2 bag or bucket? Did you try them and have bad results? There would not be more than 5 brands on the market if they did not work for growers man

 

[Kite High]

Yes growing in soil for many years before trying hydro and actually checking my ph levels.. Or knowing what they were even! I'm not sure why you would assume I'd lie lol

Also why are you so against any co2 bag or bucket? Did you try them and have bad results? There would not be more than 5 brands on the market if they did not work for growers man

there are a bazzillion nutes on the market and most suck bad...BUT NOOBS keep buying them...as to why there are 5 doing this sort of thing? For people who do not know any better and most of all to get their money....what are you testing your co2 levels with? What are the reactions/mechanics to the co2 production? How is it regulated sustained? How long have you used it?

and even if growing in soil how did you not already know what rh levels are good?

 

[Sir.Ganga]

Look people this whole thing about CO2 whether from a bag or a bottle is one of the biggest gimmicks that has hit the growing scene. For CONTROLLED environments its great. Does anyone here actually know how much control you actually need for CO2 to be worthwhile? Forget that you need to be pretty much a sealed unit to get any benefit, but between proper ventilation, timers, bottles, and everything else required to run it properly, the benefits are far outweighed by the cost and your additional time. These guys that come on here and boast huge increases in yields are just trying to make it right in their own worlds as they bleed money and don't know why. Save your money, If you have ventilation, growing in a closet or tent CO2 just is not worth the effort or price. Unless you spend huge money on equipment and a sealed room, concentrate on water, light, and food, this will give much better results. IMO

 

[Kite High]

Totally correct...it must be sealed and all other aspects controlled and dialed in or you are wasting time and money

However my rooms are totally sealed and completely controlled and man o man does it more than pay off then

 

[Sir.Ganga]

Totally correct...it must be sealed and all other aspects controlled and dialed in or you are wasting time and money

However my rooms are totally sealed and completely controlled and man o man does it more than pay off then

YUP! Most people forget that if they are using existing walls or build a new room and do not vapor barrier or seal the kick plates to the floors. A dry walled room is not considered as sealed. I have gone farther than most when building, sealed the frames, vapor barriered the entire room tuck taped all my seams, Sealed the cement floor, all my venting run through one way valves, 5/8" Blue board, double taped and finished, and a exterior door with complete weather proof seal. I can create enough negative pressure in the room that it is really hard to open the door with the exhausts going. I ran bottled CO@ for a full year and my increase was less then 10%, it basically paid for itself. I'm not her trying to argue KH, and I'm pretty sure you have done your own testing, and seen good results but for someone looking for the magic bullet so to speak that hasn't thought the process through or was prepared for it, doesn't have the return or effectiveness. Dollar for dollar there are other alternatives.

 

[Kite High]

Yes I too when constructing my rooms from glue board in and out. Vapor barrier, liquid nailed all contacts and screwed together in and out, all seams caulked inside and out, 5 coats exterior ultra white inside 5 coats flat black inside, and all walls floors and ceilings insulated. Mini split ac. It's hard to open them. You have to pull slowly or it will tear the ducting for the vertical lights.

Also I would like to point out that a sealed and controlled environment is costly to setup and operate but if you know what you are doing it is unbeatable. But agin everything has to be optimimum and at that rate if growth production you better have temp cutoff relays on heat sources and feeding right or it will turn on You quickly. Another benefit I love to co2 supplementation is the reduction. On veg time.

 

[contraptionated]

It's been a while for me on RIU! I hope everyone is well

I've been growing for over 5 years without any Co2 supplement. I finally decided to do some testing and add Co2 to my grow room - my overall yields have went up by 10-20%, this is no shit! Trust me I weigh the product

I prefer the bags or hangable buckets is easiest, plus I don't have to drive to the hydro store to refill a big tank. Just order online!

I am a huge believer in having as much fresh air as possible coming into my room. However, I run my fresh air on cycles using a timer. This allows the Co2 to actually have an impact on my plants, if my PPM gets in between 1000-2000 the plants are SO perky and happy. Then I hit the girls with more fresh air! I'm on about 2 hour cycles (fresh air, then Co2) over and over again.

I know everyone has their own way, but my yields are bigger now due to carbon dioxide usage!

That is all very well and good for you. I'm glad that your yield has increased since using co2. I have a question. What is your gpw yield with co2? Perhaps your yield is still not as high as it could be if you just brought intake air through a perforated raised floor and located your exhaust ports on the ceiling directly above the hoods. Bottom to top air circulation is the penultimate scenario for max yield. If you don't believe me, check out Heaths Flooded Tube Vertical. He uses a horizontally oriented 20" fan mounted on the floor directly underneath his BUD( base upside down) 600w hps and gets 2.14gpw all without co2 or even an extractor fan. Could have something to do with the constant airflow pushing up towards the undersides of the leaves where the plant needs it most. Could be, could be...

 

[desertdog]

I have used Co2 Boost Buckets and had super shitty results! I also own a Co2 meter and even though this company says their buckets produce 1000-2000 PPMs of Co2, my meter only read 880 PPM right when I used it and then went way down after a couple hours. My room is about 5' x 5'.

I have also tried Exhale Bags and didn't have great results with those either.

So far, my favorite Co2 product has been Pro Co2 Buckets. They don't have the air pump like the Boost Buckets do, but they hang above your plants so the Co2 falls down and it worked great for me! After 1 Day of having the bucket above my plants, my leaves were a beautiful vigorous green, nice and perky and the plants looked healthier than ever!

HOpe this helps! Have a wonderful green day!

I use them and I liked the results. I am going to monitor the Co2 on the next run so I can decide which I like best the boost bucket or the Pro. I will post once it is set up and running again. I just didn't like the boost bucket and results were not as good as two Pro buckets plus the Pro's last 3 times longer.