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  1. DarthVaper84

    Res/Nutes Change Frequency

    I don’t know anything myself about “exudates”, but I can answer one of your questions. New elements will never appear overtime that aren’t included in the original liquid nutrients (or dissolvable). It is possible that different compounds/molecules could form I suppose, but e.g. having a bunch...
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    I said "I'm new to this..", not "I knew this.."

    This link gives all kinds of information on growing, and it’s free. https://www.ilovegrowingmarijuana.com/guides/ Topping, or cutting the main stem, is extremely easy to do and it will be explained in the link. Your grow box is far too small for flowering. It’s not impossible, but without...
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    RDWC success - without a chiller

    Thanks Koolaid. I started germination in Rockwool yesterday and will have the system running soon. Its been interesting considering running a sterile vs biologically active system. I’m trying to consider the pros and cons of each. Cost and quality of product are obviously the biggest factors...
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    5x5 5k budget

    Some LEDs do have IR bulbs built into them. My VIPAR SPECTRA 600 has probably 8 or so.
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    RDWC success - without a chiller

    Thanks all for the great advice. I did my first “dry run” (kind of a misnomer...) tonight with my LED light at full power and my 20 gallons of water running through the system for the first time. After a couple hours my res temp was 69F (started at ~68F) and I believe this is close to the max...
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    RDWC success - without a chiller

    This is a great suggestion. I’m really hoping I won’t approach 75F, but I’ll determine that based on testing the system with full water and no plant tomorrow. Looks like I may very well go with the non-sterile route using beneficial bacteria.
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    RDWC success - without a chiller

    Wow I was unaware of this product. Just read about it and it seems like a great addition. Any downside to running something like this during the grow? Also, I have a bunch of Gen Hydro FloraKleen that I was planning to use during change outs. I wonder if that would do the trick as well...
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    RDWC success - without a chiller

    Thank you for the detailed explanation! Do you have a model recommendation that has an intake line? Most of the ones I’ve seen have what you might call an “internal inlet” and then just an outlet
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    RDWC success - without a chiller

    Could you elaborate a bit more on exactly how you pulled this off. I’m definitely intrigued
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    RDWC success - without a chiller

    Oh and, I already had an LED because I figured HPS/MH would be crazy hot. I’ll lost some pictures of the whole setup soon
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    RDWC success - without a chiller

    Thanks for the suggestions. I decided to go ahead and use some reflective insulation for the grow sites, as well as paint my tops white. Much appreciated!
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    My RDWC Setup. I'd appreciate your input...

    I should say also that your influent manifold is sweet. :)
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    RDWC success - without a chiller

    Hey all. I’m curious to know about those of you that have built/ran RDWC setups and did not have a water chiller, yet were still able to have successful grows. Also, what arrangements did you make to keep your reservoir water temperatures cool in lieu of having a chiller? The idea of throwing...
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    technical watering question from a noob (how dry is too dry, where is the sweet spot?)

    With your attention to detail you should skip soil and go straight to hydro. You’re suited for it lol
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    Any advise on my plants. Or constructive criticism.

    Since you’re in bloom you should try adding a phosphorus-heavy nutrient (read label and don’t add extra!!) with NO nitrogen
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    Any advise on my plants. Or constructive criticism.

    Do you think if they ran some FloraKleen’d water through that MG soil it could leech out some N? Might be worth a shot.
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    What Are You Listening To?

    The Streets are a classic. Saw them like ten years ago they were hilarious
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    whats your favorite game while stoned?

    New FF7 or the original? I played the demo for the new one and am like “eesh I’m not so sure about this...”. Then again I’m an original FF7 superfan so the bar was high.
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    whats your favorite game while stoned?

    COD MW multiplayer (NOT Warzone). I find my recent Jack Herer I grew really improves my situational awareness and has helped my KDR. Once it fades though, I’m worse than sober lol
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    Hydroponics

    Nice to read that flushes aren’t always super critical. I’m about to start my first and will be going with the 10 day or so flush, but who knows, with an EC meter alone I can hopefully do add backs. Thanks for the every two weeks at first advice, this forum has been great so far.
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