mike45214
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I agree 100% there. I just recently started using just plain water cause it's too much of a headache dumping nutes in. Had to get a pros opinion it.
Thanks SS
Superstoner's new 3 rail, 50gal system, 36-40oz every 2 weeks.
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Thanks SS
waterdawg
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I'm not lol. I actually have great respect for SS. I follow his threads and have gained lots of knowledge. I was quoting the fool that basically said it was a waste of time.
AlphaPhase
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I'm subbed. Very cool. I built an Aero system many years back and never really got to use it. Looking forward to this! Good vibes
joe macclennan
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subbed up ss...you never fail to impress brother.
I've actually been thinking about busting out my old stinkbud system for another run in the future....I like your idea of insulating the rails....never considered this before.
whatcha gonna use? Reflectix?
edit: oh and I added your quote from earlier to my sig.....thank you.
Very fitting around here at times
I've actually been thinking about busting out my old stinkbud system for another run in the future....I like your idea of insulating the rails....never considered this before.
whatcha gonna use? Reflectix?
edit: oh and I added your quote from earlier to my sig.....thank you.
Very fitting around here at times
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superstoner1
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I really appreciate the nice words. The new system has been in flower for one week now with no problems except a small drip from overspray that was fixed with a piece of scrap plastic as a blocker shield in about 2mins. The biggest unintended consequence is the system is much quieter, in fact almost hard to hear. Will take pics tonight.
superstoner1
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A few pics and girls are happy. I left one rail uninsulated to check for differences in root growth and root zone temps. This is 7days in flower room under a 432w 8 bulb t5, tonight they go under a 1k.
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AlphaPhase
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Looks great man. What were your findings with the insulated/non-insulated test? I'm assuming warmer on the non insulated side, but did it affect root growth that was noticeable?
AlphaPhase
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Reason I ask is I don't have the buckets in my ebb system insulated yet, but I was thinking of using a 5x5 piece of reflective insulation board that would fit my 5x5 tent and set it on top of my buckets, then cut holes out just enough, maybe 4"x4" or so, so that the plant can grow above. That should block alot of heat and add alot of light reflection from the base of the plant and up and cover everything below the base of the stem in the whole tent. Is that a good idea?
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oceangreen
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I've found little difference when the rails are un-insulated. as long as the water is chilled well and the timers are every 5 minutes the roots stay cool
Red1966
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It will make it damn near impossible to get to the pots if you need to. Maybe cut it in strips with notches along the side?
superstoner1
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Thank you, I veg the plants for 21-28days.
But as stated above, these plants went in 7days ago and you can tell they are nice sized but there is a big mix of strains on this system which shows in some of them being smaller. In the next week they will explode.
But as stated above, these plants went in 7days ago and you can tell they are nice sized but there is a big mix of strains on this system which shows in some of them being smaller. In the next week they will explode.
ringlead3r
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u clean up under the canopy in week 2 or just let it ride out? and for 28 days of veg id say that's pretty amazing or do you actually count from first sign of root? Looks like you top at least 1 time even. last one. 28days with just the t5's? I also agree any comments I read of yours sound accurate and honest. +rep
drekoushranada
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I am loving the new set up.Do you or anybody have any suggestions on what I should scale the system down to fit in a 8Lx4Wx7H foot tent? Thanks!
superstoner1
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28 days of veg means from when they go into the vegger and they get nutes.
superstoner1
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Thank dawg. Guys, the system can be made in just about any size, you just have to make it to fit. It could be single, double, or triple rail. Anything less than 8' ceiling would be hard.
Tone5500
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Ok thanx that what I really needed to know the space I'm growing in is 8x4x8 closest but there's no door so I was going to get a tent but not going to spend 600-700 on a tent ill just buy some sliding doors for te closet and lightproof it thanx again