Hydroponics

DuckAttack · Jun 24, 2009

I was having trouble keeping my heat down, living in Southern California in the desert area it gets blazin' hot....

I have a 4x4x6.5 Grow tent. My inline fan took a crap and don't have the funds to buy a new one at the moment, so i rigged this up and it works great!!

Under $20

Walmart - $12 - 12" Black fan
Home Depot - $6 - Ducting Reducer 8" reduced to 6"
Laying around the house - Duct Tape.

I plugged it into its own power strip just incase the resistance popped the fuse...nope.. two weeks in and it keeps my tent in the higher 80's but its better than nothing considering its in the high 90's to 100's outside.

Let me know what you think. I have no clue what the cfm is, but if I could post a video of me standing in front of it, it blows my hair back from 5 feet away.

VictorVIcious · Jun 24, 2009

DuckAttack said:
I was having trouble keeping my heat down, living in Southern California in the desert area it gets blazin' hot....

I have a 4x4x6.5 Grow tent. My inline fan took a crap and don't have the funds to buy a new one at the moment, so i rigged this up and it works great!!

Under $20

Walmart - $12 - 12" Black fan
Home Depot - $6 - Ducting Reducer 8" reduced to 6"
Laying around the house - Duct Tape.

I plugged it into its own power strip just incase the resistance popped the fuse...nope.. two weeks in and it keeps my tent in the higher 80's but its better than nothing considering its in the high 90's to 100's outside.

Let me know what you think. I have no clue what the cfm is, but if I could post a video of me standing in front of it, it blows my hair back from 5 feet away.

Hey, you do what ya gotta do. Not sure why this is in a hydro thread, but hey.....lmao VV :twisted:

I grow dank · Jun 28, 2009

4 11L pot wilma (drip) system with a 30L resevoir, 400w mh/hps for flowering. 4 weeks veg, 7-9 weeks flowering. could someone tell me a general rule of thumb on how many time a day to water and for how long per watering? thanks

VictorVIcious · Jun 28, 2009

I grow dank said:
4 11L pot wilma (drip) system with a 30L resevoir, 400w mh/hps for flowering. 4 weeks veg, 7-9 weeks flowering. could someone tell me a general rule of thumb on how many time a day to water and for how long per watering? thanks

Not unless they know what medium your plants are in. ???? VV :blsmoke:

twistedentities · Jun 29, 2009

I grow dank said:
4 11L pot wilma (drip) system with a 30L resevoir, 400w mh/hps for flowering. 4 weeks veg, 7-9 weeks flowering. could someone tell me a general rule of thumb on how many time a day to water and for how long per watering? thanks

if you're using clay pellets, i do 15 minutes every two hours and it seems to keep them happy....

GypsyBush · Jun 29, 2009

One thing I LOVE about hydro...

little pots... :eyesmoke:

LincolnStOnEr · Jun 29, 2009

Here is an Update I posted about 2 weeks ago or so and I have went out and purchased a 260w Ballast with MH and HPS capabilities. I'm running the MH at the moment during Veg and might switch to HPS later on or just try it on another grow. Heat was an initial Factor in this set up but after going out and purchasing two Medium sized fans and positioning them on each side it keeps a good about of wind going around inside of this closet. Anyhow I'm about 5-6 weeks in right at the moment. Any tips that anyone has or any constructive criticism would be appreciated. bongsmilie

~Take one for me and I'll take a second one for myself~!

LincolnStOnEr · Jun 29, 2009

Here are the pictures forgot to wait for them to finish loading... LOL

VictorVIcious · Jun 29, 2009

LincolnStOnEr said:
Here are the pictures forgot to wait for them to finish loading... LOL

Here is a link to a thread I posted about air cooling your light. You will not be wasting money on the cool tube even if you decide to buy a higher power light, all of them fit in the same cool tube. https://www.rollitup.org/do-yourself/187391-diy-venting-grow-room-lights.html VV :bigjoint:

LincolnStOnEr · Jun 29, 2009

I checked out your post and that is a clean install and probably going to be switching my location here soon. but currently i'm living in an Apartment so can't just go drilling through walls. I have to have a way that has nothing going to the outside and also to where no one can see anything.

VictorVIcious · Jun 29, 2009

LincolnStOnEr said:
I checked out your post and that is a clean install and probably going to be switching my location here soon. but currently i'm living in an Apartment so can't just go drilling through walls. I have to have a way that has nothing going to the outside and also to where no one can see anything.

Well, you do what you gotta do. You have a pretty open area so it might not get to bad. VV

Bongtok4u · Jun 29, 2009

looking for some help. This is what i have. pics included. foam build up and dead looking plantsw what to do

FIRST TIME WITH HYDROPONICS
I AM RUNNING A BUBBLEBONICS FROM STEALTH HYDRO
2 CFLS 46 WATTS (bare bulbs)
2 LEDS 54 WATTS
4-6 INCHES
2 6" hydro fans
MY GROW TENT HAS INLET AND OUTLETS
11 GAL TOTE USE ONLY 6 GALLONS WATER TEMPETURE IS 70
WELL WATER
DONT KNOW ITEM M-L
PH CHANGES DAILY
I DO NOT FOLAIR FEED
HUT IS 62"TALL X 36 WIDEX 20 DEEP
LIGHTS ON 76 DEGREES 60% HUM
LIGHTS OFF 70 DEGREES 50% HUM
NO BUGS IN ROOM
FROM SEEDS AND DONT KNOW JUST GOOD BUD

hup · Jun 30, 2009

what type of medium should i use for my hydro system? starting out from seeds

HydroMagnum · Jun 30, 2009

Has any one used the cutting edge solutions and would u reccomend it in hydroponically growing. Thanks

VictorVIcious · Jun 30, 2009

Bongtok4u said:
looking for some help. This is what i have. pics included. foam build up and dead looking plantsw what to do

FIRST TIME WITH HYDROPONICS
I AM RUNNING A BUBBLEBONICS FROM STEALTH HYDRO
2 CFLS 46 WATTS (bare bulbs)
2 LEDS 54 WATTS
4-6 INCHES
2 6" hydro fans
MY GROW TENT HAS INLET AND OUTLETS
11 GAL TOTE USE ONLY 6 GALLONS WATER TEMPETURE IS 70
WELL WATER
DONT KNOW ITEM M-L
PH CHANGES DAILY
I DO NOT FOLAIR FEED
HUT IS 62"TALL X 36 WIDEX 20 DEEP
LIGHTS ON 76 DEGREES 60% HUM
LIGHTS OFF 70 DEGREES 50% HUM
NO BUGS IN ROOM
FROM SEEDS AND DONT KNOW JUST GOOD BUD

If In Doubt Flush It Out. Your feeding them too much nutes or too high of ph. For any of the Hydro systems you need meters that check your ppm ( part per million). Right now, you need to get all of that stuff out of there and start 1/4 strength nute solution for a few hours. Then start again with fresh water, add your nutes, ph your water after adding nutes. I would start at that point with 1/2 strength. If the plants begin to recover, kick it up a quarter after about 3 days, no adverse effects, kick it up to full strength.
Most of the nutrients have buffers in them that affect your ph. This is why drops will not work for checking ph in that type of system. Good luck. VV

GypsyBush · Jul 3, 2009

Thought I'd share...

Some have called "extreme" ebb/flow...lol... :razz:

This is my "single plant/600w/ one pound" attempt... :clap:

still vegging... :weed:

She is in a 19 gallon pot of hydroton... :hump:

ShoAL paTroL · Jul 4, 2009

i have a ? about one of my res's that keeps going murky and some nasty stuff floating in it.the nutes are sensi bloom a&b,bud candy,calplex,and some beastie blooms.iam running a ebb/flo.the res has a air stone and a pump that moevs the water around so it doesnt go stale.i just filled this res last night and its already looking nasty.the plants look fine and my ph hasnt spiked up.

could it be the calplex that doesnt like my tapwater since its organic?.or is it the airstone?does anyone have any thoughts why this keeps happening?

orzz · Jul 4, 2009

ShoAL paTroL said:
i have a ? about one of my res's that keeps going murky and some nasty stuff floating in it.the nutes are sensi bloom a&b,bud candy,calplex,and some beastie blooms.iam running a ebb/flo.the res has a air stone and a pump that moevs the water around so it doesnt go stale.i just filled this res last night and its already looking nasty.the plants look fine and my ph hasnt spiked up.

could it be the calplex that doesnt like my tapwater since its organic?.or is it the airstone?does anyone have any thoughts why this keeps happening?

What is your water temp in the rez?

ShoAL paTroL · Jul 4, 2009

orzz said:
What is your water temp in the rez?

71 iam not sure how warm it is during the day.i was told i didnt need to chill this res with sensi bloom.also i have some snow ultra in there and the bottle recomends not running an airstone.

orzz · Jul 4, 2009

ShoAL paTroL said:
71 iam not sure how warm it is during the day.i was told i didnt need to chill this res with sensi bloom.also i have some snow ultra in there and the bottle recomends not running an airstone.

I would check to make sure it is staying around 71 during the day also.

Is your rez light proof?

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