Bigdogfirecrotch
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Does that control all the pumps for your rail systems too?
Superstoner's new 3 rail, 50gal system, 36-40oz every 2 weeks.
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Tone5500
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Ok thank you , I seem you answered me question in my other thread if you could just elaborate a little more on this relay that your
Talking about sorry if they are noob questions
superstoner1
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My one timer controls all pumps and will be able to handle as many as I ever need because I use it as a trigger not a power source. I have two 15a circuits I use for fans and pumps in both rooms, these are wired to a heavy duty double pole relay. The coil on the relay takes very little power, like .3a, to engage which make the connections on poles letting the power go to the pumps. So just using that small amount of draw will not put any stress on the timer and is safer.
Bigdogfirecrotch
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Ah that goes beyond my electrician skills...however I do have two regular circuits and a 240 wired to my electrical closet and dedicated to the grow room so guess I could make it happen with the help of an electrician. Thank you.
Bigdogfirecrotch
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I am also sorry for all the noob questions...I've followed your threads for a while but I finally have the space and the funds to make this happen so I want to do it right the first time.
Question- does that mean you run your cloner, veg and flower pumps on the same 80 sec on and 8 min off? Sorry if you've already answered...
Question- does that mean you run your cloner, veg and flower pumps on the same 80 sec on and 8 min off? Sorry if you've already answered...
Bigdogfirecrotch
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SS Disregard the question about timers, figured it out. Could you tell me what parts are needed for the relay? Or Is this something you can just buy premade? I've been searching but I can't anything on how to make this.
extremepsi
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super stated this in a previous thread
get a 15a spst or dpst contact relay with 120v coil, i use grainger.com. use a basic appliance cord for the trigger, this will wire to the coil on relay and when timer kicks on the realay will engage. cut the power strip cord near middle. if using a dpst then wire plug end of cord to poles on one end of relay, using white and black wires. wire cord from power strip to other end of relay making sure that same color wires are using same pole. green wire can bypass relay and twist together. now when triggered the relay closes and white wires will have a connection to each other and so will the black, this allows the current to the power strip. dont skimp on electical stuff, get a good hd contactor relay.
get a 15a spst or dpst contact relay with 120v coil, i use grainger.com. use a basic appliance cord for the trigger, this will wire to the coil on relay and when timer kicks on the realay will engage. cut the power strip cord near middle. if using a dpst then wire plug end of cord to poles on one end of relay, using white and black wires. wire cord from power strip to other end of relay making sure that same color wires are using same pole. green wire can bypass relay and twist together. now when triggered the relay closes and white wires will have a connection to each other and so will the black, this allows the current to the power strip. dont skimp on electical stuff, get a good hd contactor relay.
Bigdogfirecrotch
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Thanks....I must have missed it because I've read through almost every SS thread now. I will read your instructions again when I am more inclined to understand lol. I think I will need to see pics of the set up to get it I am a visual learner... This is the only part I don't have a firm understanding and plan for and I'm not planning on starting my first grow until jan 15 so I have plenty of time to plan and prepare. This is my first grow but after spending years learning about different methods I know this is what I want to do and I am committed to doing it right.
I have updated some plans for my 11.5x11 room that I am gutting, wiring, dry walling and painting with the rubber roof paint. All ballasts and fans will be in the 2x6 electrical closet to cut down on noise (I have tenants whose bedroom is directly below room). Does anyone think the pumps will be noisy enough to hear below?
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extremepsi
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i just copied and pasted the info, not trying to hijack his thread , trying to find pics that ss had posted before if he needs me to ill take pics of mine
superstoner1
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Big dog I will get a pic. On your room, consider using the fan to pull not push, much more efficient.
Bigdogfirecrotch
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Cool I will just put the fan in the attic even better for noise management...
What are your thoughts on vertical bulbs for this set up? Hearing some good things about the sun system Luxor.
superstoner1
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I can tell you that when I switched from sealed lights to vertical bulbs I lost about 40% of yield. Never again.
Bigdogfirecrotch
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Sorry I wasn't clear, I was talking about this sealed vertical bulb reflector.
https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/112475/GROW-904700.html
flamethrower1
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Hey SS, just got back from the hydro shop with a regiment of your recommended nutes, holly sucker balls, bought everything in gallon size containers and the walk out the door price was 3 bills.
Hope this works as stated or my lawyer will be talking to yours.
Ok ,just kidding.
I was using Dyna and my yields were falling off from where I would like them to be.
Anyway, nothing ventured, nothing learned.
Thanks for all of the time and info you have provided.
Peace brother
Hope this works as stated or my lawyer will be talking to yours.
Ok ,just kidding.
I was using Dyna and my yields were falling off from where I would like them to be.
Anyway, nothing ventured, nothing learned.
Thanks for all of the time and info you have provided.
Peace brother
thenasty1
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i started using the ss recipe a year or so ago, and my results have improved dramatically. unless something else is out of whack in your room, you will notice the difference.
superstoner1
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I did a break down of nutes cost per dry ounce from clone to harvest, including shipping and netpot, and its less than $1.50. I get everything from plantlightinghydroponics.com they are the best price and service.
superstoner1
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[QUOTEnameno,no, post: 10906398, member: 347744"]Hey SS,I been using gh in my buckets,hydroguard, humidity is high 60s,temp77.
Late flower,why are my leaves looking so dry on my largest 1 the smallest plant looks oily.? Thanks man[/QUOTE]
Sorry nameno, my mental powers are blocked by the huge cloud of sweet smoke.
Late flower,why are my leaves looking so dry on my largest 1 the smallest plant looks oily.? Thanks man[/QUOTE]
Sorry nameno, my mental powers are blocked by the huge cloud of sweet smoke.
jpdnkstr
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has anyone gone from GH 3part(I use all additives except flora nectar)? I am very tempted to try Pure Blend Pro, to add some flavor, but am heavily invested in GH already. I grow a few different styles(rails, drip with hydroton, RDWC, as well as some true organic) and some of my indica's flavors suffer in the rails. I use GH 3part for drip, with great flavor...any input is appreciated.