Indoor - DWC 2x600w - Jack the Ripper+SSH+White Russian+Blue Dream+Strawberry Cream
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lordjin
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That's a pretty complex cocktail you're using. I'll be watching this as a demonstration of your nutes. Your grow will probably play a pretty big part in my nute switch decision for my next project.Haha thanks manI'm jealous of your metropolis of skyscraper colas!
As for my girls, I just went in and checked them this morning. They have reallllly perked up since last night. Those pictures were taken right after swapping nutrient solution in my res. Giving them half synthetic (botanicaire CNS) and half organic (Mother Earth super-tea) with a whole messy slew of other goodies mixed at 1/4-1/2 strength (Fox Farms solubles, Great White, Liquid Karma, Sweet, Snowstorm Ultra, FlavorFul, and a few others). It's been tricky getting my PPM and PH right, especially with the snowstorm, but I've dialed it down pretty good. Keeping everything in the window for success
Anyways, thanks for the feedback. I'll have some more shots in a couple days when they start to get some swelling on
lordjin
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I love the way they're looking in early flower. I can already tell those are gonna be quality nugs. They have that tell-tale robust look of hydro. Excellent.Here are a few new things going on in conjunction with my grow. Me and a buddy are starting up a few mothers in soil. We're going to crack a few more killer strains tonight, to include some Third Dimension by TGA subcool.
Anyways here are some clones that will be flowered in a few weeks under their own light next to the strawberry cream. Mendo purps in the back, Day Dream up front (Arcata cutting- Teen!)
Here's the seedlings. We're hoping to pull two different female phenos with the Chernobyl (duh). 2X TGA Subcool's Chernobyl, 1X Island Sweet Skunk, 1X Hawaiian Snow. Boooombs. You will definitely see some individual strain grows coming from cuttings out of here. Nothing like a legit clone source, from the seed, from the breeder.
And here's the Strawberry Cream that disappeared from my journal a bit ago. Sitting under her own 600, happy.
Back down the street at my house. Day 20 flower here. Everything in my veg box is jammin. In my flower room, the Jack the Ripper started locking out nutrients during some PH issues I was having. Something in my PH down or water source is causing my reservoir readings to rise by up to a point overnight. I've fixed this through pre-mixing and re-PH a day later. From there it seems to level out. Anyways, everything else is is looking solid. Here's some bud shots. Getting a tiny bit sticky
Thanks for stopping in
dsmoke1
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Thanks man
Love the way they look when they hit this phase. Frosty trichome colonies are starting to consume the fan leaves. Everything smells so sweet and fruity too Sent you a PM about some before and after pictures regarding nutrient lines.
dsmoke1
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Tomorrow I will be building new buckets for the right side of my tent. I'm doing a recirculating/undercurrent DWC with 18 gallon tubs... Hard to explain but you'll see. Will completely destroy the issues I've been having with PH fluctuation.
Veg box update. Next four up! Bout another week in Veg and they'll be sent in to flower. Cannot effing wait. These bad girls are gonna blow up. Here's the line-up:
Mako Haze. Been LSTing this bitch for a while anticipating the stretch. This shit is gonna be so bomb.
Romulan. Will be training throughout the week. Her roots finally hit the water and she's been rocking out ever since. Loving the leaf pattern.
Ceres classic from seedling. Successfully FIMd this one. Counting about 4-5 tops as of now, but there's a good chance I pulled more. Woo!!
Ceres seed number two. Pulled off a nice top on this one. Looking great.
Annnnd because I know everyone likes a flower update Getting sparkly. Starting to put off some nice stank too.
Peace
Veg box update. Next four up! Bout another week in Veg and they'll be sent in to flower. Cannot effing wait. These bad girls are gonna blow up. Here's the line-up:
Mako Haze. Been LSTing this bitch for a while anticipating the stretch. This shit is gonna be so bomb.
Romulan. Will be training throughout the week. Her roots finally hit the water and she's been rocking out ever since. Loving the leaf pattern.
Ceres classic from seedling. Successfully FIMd this one. Counting about 4-5 tops as of now, but there's a good chance I pulled more. Woo!!
Ceres seed number two. Pulled off a nice top on this one. Looking great.
Annnnd because I know everyone likes a flower update
Getting sparkly. Starting to put off some nice stank too.
Peace
mystifiedbongs
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wow dude... your plants look so healthy... im thinking about just springin for a cap ebb n grow unit...
sucks cause i need 2 diff units one for veg and the other for flower
but good job anyways... looking foward to the next update
sucks cause i need 2 diff units one for veg and the other for flower
but good job anyways... looking foward to the next update
dsmoke1
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Haha thanks... Dude, just wait for tomorrow. I have something so awesome cooked up. Me and a buddy have been brainstorming for days and we have come up with a SUPER cheap and insanely effective, and space efficient, DWC system. Stay tuned I'll show you Blueprints for success
Blueprints for success
dsmoke1
Active Member
So here it is, the Cadillac of Deep Water Culture systems. A recirculating, undercurrent DWC. We pieced one together today for about 150$ said and done. There is a *tiny* leak at the intake of the pump which will be fixed using silicone sealant tomorrow. Once that get's jamming, I'll upload a video. We had her chugging earlier today and BOY does she have a current churning in the buckets. 1000 gallons of displacement per hour in a 30-40 gallon system. PPM fluctuation issues, PH issues, root rot, salt buildup, stagnant water: Fixed This is a foolproof and simple method of how to maintain a constant and clean nutrient solution that is oxygen and food rich. Mixing in food is so simple with this system, as you can test PPM in the rest 5 minutes after introducing and the PPM is the same throughout. PH too.
Here's a video of what they look like running:
[video=youtube;eQ6bd1ACNNs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ6bd1ACNNs[/video]
[video=youtube;g9LuXGQERR0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9LuXGQERR0[/video]
And here's mine. Two 18 gallon tubs. 17 Gallon reservoir. Raised output. 1 1/2" PVC piping for a nice undercurrent. Once again, running pics tomorrow
Blue Dream
I really cannot wait to get growing with this system! I will most likely be swapping my other side out for another one of these when I harvest. If anyone has questions as to what I used and where, just ask. It was definitely a bitch-and-a-half to measure and assemble everything in our heads but the actual idea is VERY simple and can be mimicked a hundred different ways. Scrubbing water is just as important as scrubbing air. This will give you the richest and most stable nutrient solution you can dream of cooking up. Instant PH adjustment. Instant PPM adjustment. Constant water displacement. What more could a hydro grower ask for? Stay tuned
This is a foolproof and simple method of how to maintain a constant and clean nutrient solution that is oxygen and food rich. Mixing in food is so simple with this system, as you can test PPM in the rest 5 minutes after introducing and the PPM is the same throughout. PH too.Here's a video of what they look like running:
[video=youtube;eQ6bd1ACNNs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ6bd1ACNNs[/video]
[video=youtube;g9LuXGQERR0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9LuXGQERR0[/video]
And here's mine. Two 18 gallon tubs. 17 Gallon reservoir. Raised output. 1 1/2" PVC piping for a nice undercurrent. Once again, running pics tomorrow
Blue Dream
I really cannot wait to get growing with this system! I will most likely be swapping my other side out for another one of these when I harvest. If anyone has questions as to what I used and where, just ask. It was definitely a bitch-and-a-half to measure and assemble everything in our heads but the actual idea is VERY simple and can be mimicked a hundred different ways. Scrubbing water is just as important as scrubbing air. This will give you the richest and most stable nutrient solution you can dream of cooking up. Instant PH adjustment. Instant PPM adjustment. Constant water displacement. What more could a hydro grower ask for? Stay tuned
mystifiedbongs
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DAMN!! Cant wait to see what that thing can do... i would +rep again if i could bro
dsmoke1
Active Member
Haha, me too man. Me too. It really churns out some water. Seen reports of people pulling two pounds per plant using this method (with massive lighting, too
) - I'll be fine with half that all flour plants combined.
lordjin
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OMG, bro. That fuckin' kicks some serious ass. What the hell did you make? That's awesome... really I can't say enough about it. I want detailed schematics so I don't make a built mistake. Lol. That's way better than the more primitive float and drain scenario I was thinking about. Way more active. Just from what i know about the principles of hydro, I can see how that much circulation of oxygenated water would make your plants explode. I know the principles, dude, I don't even need to see a plant in there to know how awesome it's gonna be. Yeah, I want OG Kush clones from this same shop I got these from growing in THAT. I think aero has finally met its match. Undercurrent, huh? Amazing. I want to copy that exact thing for my next. I'm hooked.So here it is, the Cadillac of Deep Water Culture systems. A recirculating, undercurrent DWC. We pieced one together today for about 150$ said and done. There is a *tiny* leak at the intake of the pump which will be fixed using silicone sealant tomorrow. Once that get's jamming, I'll upload a video. We had her chugging earlier today and BOY does she have a current churning in the buckets. 1000 gallons of displacement per hour in a 30-40 gallon system. PPM fluctuation issues, PH issues, root rot, salt buildup, stagnant water: Fixed
Here's a video of what they look like running:
[video=youtube;eQ6bd1ACNNs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ6bd1ACNNs[/video]
[video=youtube;g9LuXGQERR0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9LuXGQERR0[/video]
And here's mine. Two 18 gallon tubs. 17 Gallon reservoir. Raised output. 1 1/2" PVC piping for a nice undercurrent. Once again, running pics tomorrow
Blue Dream
I really cannot wait to get growing with this system! I will most likely be swapping my other side out for another one of these when I harvest. If anyone has questions as to what I used and where, just ask. It was definitely a bitch-and-a-half to measure and assemble everything in our heads but the actual idea is VERY simple and can be mimicked a hundred different ways. Scrubbing water is just as important as scrubbing air. This will give you the richest and most stable nutrient solution you can dream of cooking up. Instant PH adjustment. Instant PPM adjustment. Constant water displacement. What more could a hydro grower ask for? Stay tuned
rosecitypapa
Active Member
Nice journal, setup and grow! I like your pics too, very clean and clear.
What ppm's are you running at?
What ppm's are you running at?
dsmoke1
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Haha, thanks guys. You'll be good nation, just keep at it Lordjin, I'll definitely shoot you a PM here with some schematics and instruction on what we did. Got some things to take care of today but I'll take some pics and lay it out tonight - It looks daunting at first, but it is so simple.
Thanks Rosecity Nice to see someone from Portland. Used to live there. Right not I'm around 1000 ppm. Tap water around here is 200ish to begin with, and I do not RO. I should walk them up to 1500PPM until the time I flush. Some guys break 2000 no sweat with biiiig plants
Lordjin, I'll definitely shoot you a PM here with some schematics and instruction on what we did. Got some things to take care of today but I'll take some pics and lay it out tonight - It looks daunting at first, but it is so simple.Thanks Rosecity
Nice to see someone from Portland. Used to live there. Right not I'm around 1000 ppm. Tap water around here is 200ish to begin with, and I do not RO. I should walk them up to 1500PPM until the time I flush. Some guys break 2000 no sweat with biiiig plants
dsmoke1
Active Member
I have RTV setting on the leak right now, but it should be set and operational by tomorrow. That's what I get for turning a submersible pump into an inline pump All is well though, she's sturdier than hell and ready to rock. I am absolutely pumped for this system. Should be picking up the last things needed to fire things up on that side here really soon.
In the meantime, let's get high. Here's some recent pickups.
Platinum Blackberry Kush- The slightest hints of purple. Has a really soft, almost rose-like, scent. When smoked, the taste is so sweet and fruity I really can't even describe it. Not harsh the least bit. Loving this stuff.
Purple Trainwreck- Haven't tried. About to break one down and roll one up!
All is well though, she's sturdier than hell and ready to rock. I am absolutely pumped for this system. Should be picking up the last things needed to fire things up on that side here really soon.In the meantime, let's get high. Here's some recent pickups.
Platinum Blackberry Kush- The slightest hints of purple. Has a really soft, almost rose-like, scent. When smoked, the taste is so sweet and fruity I really can't even describe it. Not harsh the least bit. Loving this stuff.
Purple Trainwreck- Haven't tried. About to break one down and roll one up!
dsmoke1
Active Member
Here she is in action! No airstones in there yet! Check the current out! Here's some pictures and a running video. I'll be getting everything situated for the plants soon. Expect to see some babies flowering in there very very soon.
And the video:
[video=youtube;bWURj8XK6J0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWURj8XK6J0[/video]
Yeah, it's a bit loud. I'm a man. I'll deal with it.
And the video:
[video=youtube;bWURj8XK6J0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWURj8XK6J0[/video]
Yeah, it's a bit loud. I'm a man. I'll deal with it.
medicine21
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Nice home made UC! The rest of your grow looks fantastic too. I hope you can keep the water temps down in that UC without a chiller. Get yourself one of those cheap water thermometers, just to keep an eye out. Picked one up at the hydro store for like 3 bucks.
cannabis420420
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very nice keep it up buddy
lordjin
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I love it. I'm totally making one.
The only thing I need to do a little differently is I need a larger container to serve as my return junction. In addition to a larger body of water, I think I would also direct the outlet tubes downward with an elbow so that they're shooting the water back below the surface? Can that be done? I need to minimize surface agitation there so my float switch can work. That return junction tub is also where I need to plant a submersible to run my chiller through.
All in all, I very handy piece of work. I just have to make mine a little bigger with six containers as it will occupy the whole of a 5' x 5'. I'm totally gonna watch how that works for you. Good luck, but I'm pretty sure it's gonna work great.
Also, I bet with a smaller system (as opposed to a giant gro-op) the water has shorter distance to travel and the undercurrent effect is more pronounced.
The only thing I need to do a little differently is I need a larger container to serve as my return junction. In addition to a larger body of water, I think I would also direct the outlet tubes downward with an elbow so that they're shooting the water back below the surface? Can that be done? I need to minimize surface agitation there so my float switch can work. That return junction tub is also where I need to plant a submersible to run my chiller through.
All in all, I very handy piece of work. I just have to make mine a little bigger with six containers as it will occupy the whole of a 5' x 5'. I'm totally gonna watch how that works for you. Good luck, but I'm pretty sure it's gonna work great.
Also, I bet with a smaller system (as opposed to a giant gro-op) the water has shorter distance to travel and the undercurrent effect is more pronounced.