Yes adding on to these machines seems very easy. I just want to completely understand why first.
Snaps, what is channeling? Could this be the indent in the material from feeding tane through the top? I was going to add a cone reducer to the top to avoid this.
I just purchased a closed loop system that looks like the turpenator iii. The only difference being, mine doesnt have a valve between the column and the dump valve.
I have been just filling the column through the top, then I dump into the collection pot and recover. This seems to work ok.
Can...
Foliar makes more sense on a larger scale. Using an atomizer outdoors in the morning in between regular feedings is a great way to feed your plants.
Foliar application is not limited to feeding. You can apply everything for mold and pests or calcium is good and will also increase CO2 intake...
Screw the bulb into the hood, make sure not to get oily hands all over it. Not too tight, not loose.
Plug lamp cord into the ballast.
Make sure any switches on ballast are in correct place (120/240 mh/hps).
Plug ballast into outlet
It is best to have an on/off switch somewhere to avoid...
It would have been safer inside with no hot plate.
Edit: Not saying thats safe either. Just think about it.... Electrical device all mixed in a cloud of butane.... just asking to ignite. SWIM needs to read more and think before trying anything further.