Aero vs RDWC, lets talk about it

diggs99

diggs99

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Wastei said:
Fogponics use ultrasonic foggers while Aeroponics use spray nozzles. Aeroponics will create big healthy lateral root growth. I've see to many problems with Fogponics, the roots won't develop hardy enough. They get to brittle with almost no laterals.

I use 2" neoprene rings in my system. You just have to support the plants with SOG net or whatever.
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Your currently running aero? do you have a journal or any pics posted anywhere i could have a look at?

Thanks for chiming in bud, lots of good info in this thread now. hopefully it helps the next grower who comes along trying to decide.
 
Wastei

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PhatNuggz

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I have grown HPA, but sans pressure tank, to very good effect, but where I live the temps are too hot 7+ months a year to keep the room at a reasonable temperature and therefor the root chamber, so I switched to top feed with Hydro Halo Drip rings, only the clogged from algae buildup inside. I drilled the holes, but same problem, so I switched to F & D. About a year ago I got an idea to combine a high GPH pump with HPA mist heads, which worked pretty well. Not exactly HPA roots, but... You might notice the beginning stages of root rot, caused by overwetting the starter cubes. Not an issue when using clones. See pics

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Airwalker16

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PhatNuggz said:
I have grown HPA, but sans pressure tank, to very good effect, but where I live the temps are too hot 7+ months a year to keep the Moo room at a reasonable temperature and therefor the root chamber, so I switched to top feed with Hydro Halo Drip rings, only the clogged from algae buildup inside. I drilled the holes, but same problem, so I switched to F & D. About a year ago I got an idea to combine a high GPH pump with HPA mist heads, which worked pretty well. Not exactly HPA roots, but... You might notice the beginning stages of root rot, caused by overwetting the starter cubes. Not an issue when using clones. See pics

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I remember this setup for.a while back. Where did you get the sprayheads at*?
 
diggs99

diggs99

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Its been decided....

first up, LP Aero. 4 Sites and a 40g res. Worst case scenario, it dont work for me and i convert it to something else lol
Ill be back when i start building it maybe later today or tomorrow.

Thanks everyone in this thread for the info/experiences and guidance. Lots of good stuff in here.
 
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PhatNuggz

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DaFreak said:
I've seen the fog generators before, they really do look like the metal discs in your normal humidifiers. I remember people ran into failures with them and salt buildup. Perhaps what they have now is a lot better than what I saw 15 plus years ago.
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Their are commerically viable foggers, but very expensive
 
sandman83

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I loved my aero system for smaller plants years back, only ran into issues if the emitters clogged or the roots blocked the drainage. Currently I'm eyeing a 4 site rwdc system with controller tank outside a tent, would be nice to have it easier to monitor.
 
diggs99

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Just got power back after 20 hours out. I am totally over aeroponics or anything else that requires pumps until im better situated to deal with outages.


Im going back to growing shit in pots for now, its just simpler lol
 
sandman83

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diggs99 said:
Just got power back after 20 hours out. I am totally over aeroponics or anything else that requires pumps until im better situated to deal with outages.


Im going back to growing shit in pots for now, its just simpler lol
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yeah there's the downside. I've got a backup battery on my pumps but nothing would keep the lights running during an extended outage
 
diggs99

diggs99

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sandman83 said:
yeah there's the downside. I've got a backup battery on my pumps but nothing would keep the lights running during an extended outage
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Ya i have generator that runs my pellet stove,deep freeze and lights in my house, im gonna need to get another for my room before i start growing aero for sure. With systems like that i would think an automatic backup supply would be a must.
 
Axion42

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All you need is a UPS. I got mine for $80 at best buy. Not sure how long it'll last but it kept my pump going for 4 hours before. You can also put your pump on longer cycle just to save power longer, the plants will live.
 
diggs99

diggs99

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Axion42 said:
All you need is a UPS. I got mine for $80 at best buy. Not sure how long it'll last but it kept my pump going for 4 hours before. You can also put your pump on longer cycle just to save power longer, the plants will live.
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Got a link for this ups bud?

Still can't find anything to run sterile. No pool shock or h2o2 anywhere. Even getting it shipped to me online is near impossible.
 
diggs99

diggs99

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Axion42 said:
CyberPower EC850LCD Ecologic UPS System, 850VA/510W, 12 Outlets, ECO Mode, Compact https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DBAA696/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_I5-4DbW6AP2CQ

Similar to mine, not exact though. But you get the idea, theres tons of them on Amazon, some smaller, some with bigger batteries to fit your needs.
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Oh nice, this could def get the job done for a temporary outage. Thanks, im gonna order one


rkymtnman said:
yep, live by the sword, die by the sword.

dwc: buy a battery powered air pump and you can at least run airstones until power comes on.
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Ya no doubt, I wasnt even considering outages or what i would do lol, then it happened

Running these( RDWC/AERO) systems it seems prarmount to have some sort of backup to keep the pumps running. Lights arent even such a huge concern, but the pumps cant stop for 20 hours lol


New plan is to veg these 4 babies , pick the best pheno, take clones and then begin the aero journey. By then i should also have a UPS( thanks @Axion42 and another generator just for the room.
 
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