DIRTHAWKER
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Andy, co2 is heavier then air so it sinks.. most if not all people who use co2 have it set above the garden so that it will sink into the canopy.
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repvip
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Hey... my lights are vented with a 745cfm fan. The flower room is completely sealed, as I am using CO2. I've bitched and moaned about CO2 generators enough... they put out too much heat and humidity (the combustion of propane directly produces CO2 and H2O).
If I don't use my CO2 generator.. everything is perfect! I am using the generator and thus required to use a dehumidifier as well, which also puts out a bit of heat. All in all--go with CO2 tanks/regulator over the generator!! I will need to make the switch eventually. I need a CO2 ppm meter--I am running completely blind as it is.
I think it's like Stink says.. the ambient room temp will control the res temps easy. Pumps running 1/5 won't warm the rez. Not sure what my rez temps are... it is pretty cold to the tough. For awhile there I thought it might be too cold. Also, a larger rez volume will cause major resistance to temperature fluctuations.
having trouble understanding what week of cloning or veg do you take your cuttings for the next harvest ?
DIRTHAWKER
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I use all those lower leaves and popcorn buds to make bubble hash. I just made the purest bubble you could ever imagine.
I used fresh green leaf instead of waiting for it to dry first. There is virtually no fiber in the hash what so ever.
The hash ended up being just one big gooey ball of pure resin that bubbles when you smoke it.
Go to Fleabay and pick yourself up some cheap bubble bags. You will need them soon! Also pick up some 5 gallon paint buckets from HD next time you're there.
Soon you will be the first StinkBuddy Bubble Boy!!! (say that three times real fast).
LOL ... does that mean its ok to trim the leaves this late into flower?
repvip
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Stink do you just throw the fresh trim in the freezer until you make bubble hash?
Dirt your club will love you even more
Remember to check out Stink's guide on bubble hash, I will have to say it works easy! My first attempt--the finest grade would bubble with the first light! Knocked me on my ass. And I only have a 4bag kit!
Dirt your club will love you even more
Remember to check out Stink's guide on bubble hash, I will have to say it works easy! My first attempt--the finest grade would bubble with the first light! Knocked me on my ass. And I only have a 4bag kit!
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andyman
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thanks so much, been wondering for a minute about thatandy, co2 is heavier then air so it sinks.. Most if not all people who use co2 have it set above the garden so that it will sink into the canopy.
repvip
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jem, none of the PVC parts are threaded. The ONLY threaded part is the female hose adapter next to the ball joint. Neither of these are threaded (the connections you make to the 1/2" PVC).
I don't know the exact length of the fence posts. Somewhere around 48" for Stink's setup I believe. You can customize this however you want, otherwise the plans on page 75 should have everything you need...
offgridgrower
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dirt:
I would say that if you could trim anytime, cause ur system they will bounce back in a day or two!!! its not going to hurt it im sure, is it common to keep your osculating fans running when the co2 is being pumped in?
I would say that if you could trim anytime, cause ur system they will bounce back in a day or two!!! its not going to hurt it im sure, is it common to keep your osculating fans running when the co2 is being pumped in?
DIRTHAWKER
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On the subject of threaded pvc.. i used all threaded 1/2 pvc for my pump and sprayer system..actually i made them right in the isle at home depot..lol they come in grey and different sizes.
offgrid most peeps turn off oscilating fans during co2 output..but thats just what ive read.
Actuallif you look at some of the pics ive posted you can see the threaded pipe configuration.
offgrid most peeps turn off oscilating fans during co2 output..but thats just what ive read.
Actuallif you look at some of the pics ive posted you can see the threaded pipe configuration.
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Picasso345
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CO2 is heavier than air. In my wardrobe I run a plastic line above the plants with tiny holes in it and the CO2 flows down over the plants.
Have you ever seen dry ice? It gives off CO2 as a white vapor so if you can picture how that white "smoke" flows off the ice and slowly moves downward you understand how a heavier than air gas flows.
EDIT: you have to be fast here to be the first to answer a question, lol.
DIRTHAWKER
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Its like were all a bunch of stoners in a class,, and were all holding are hands up trying to answer the questions...
stinkbud systems 101.
stinkbud systems 101.
andyman
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My bubble bags are mesh all the way up the sides too. not just the bottom.Stink do you just throw the fresh trim in the freezer until you make bubble hash?
Dirt your club will love you even more
Remember to check out Stink's guide on bubble hash, I will have to say it works easy! My first attempt--the finest grade would bubble with the first light! Knocked me on my ass. And I only have a 4bag kit!
got them off this guy.
Item number: 190274996515
he sells them on ebay or directly though his email. jusritebags@gmail.com
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HERE IS THAT ON EBAY
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andyman
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Hey Dirt - that is choice - I too utilized all threaded PVC nipples for my build - the schedule 80 is nice - stiffer, with a thinner inner diameter (rated at 210psi vs schedule 40 rated at half that)... but the gray color just looks so choice with the red sprayers!
Just a clarification on the oscillating fans - I leave them on all the time - they actually help to stir up the CO2 as it is heavier than air and wants to float to the bottom... try placing an oscillating fan on the floor aimed up to mix it up even more! Now your exhaust fan is another story... you want to be sure to turn off your CO2 when you exhaust... good news is you don't have to exhaust as often with CO2 (AC is pretty much mandatory). With a CO2 gen, some people let it run all the time as the cost of generated CO2 is relatively cheap. Have you guys seen this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SDorIv81CA
I have one on the way for a new room... I wanted to use one a few months back - but I did not want one sight unseen. My local shop kept intending to get one in for me to check out, but that did not happen... I ordered one last week - I hope I don't regret it! The same company makes some cool 6" inline water cooled elements for your AC reflectors; do away with ducting AND add cooling??? ...their stuff seems almost too good to be true - I hope that isn't the case!
Look ma - I got the DirtHawker version! No glue, no cutting!
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Hey Andyman - no - the schedule 80 is not to be confused with the schedule 40 gray electrical conduit... this stuff is used most often for sprinkler systems and aeroponic systems - if you're into that type of thing!
I built several with slip-fit PVC - they worked fine as you say - makes it easier to clean and take apart too! This stuff is like Lego to me... just fun to see how I can put it together. I utilized 48" nipple sections for the spray bars of the flower units - clean - just screw em in (I did use a little thread tape). No measuring required... but no difference or measurable performance increase of any kind, though it is a bit more modular... and the cool gray color with the red sprayers - cmon! ha ha
DIRTHAWKER
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Also you can put a connection between the fence post sprayers and the pump so you can unscrew it to clean when you change the reservoirs every few weeks.
andyman
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Very cool.
hows come I never see people use cpvc on here. I prefer it to pvc?
Picasso345
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I like the white of PVC better. That sickly yellow color of cpvc looks bad to me. Lol, how's that for logic?
andyman
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the thing with cpvc is there are more fittings avalable for it. I use to work for a plumbing company and we did big condo's and homes with cpvc and pex. the cpvc has an attachment that you can screw a garden house onto without brass or other fittings. and its easyer to work with. dont need to pre clean it to glue it. smaller diameter for 1/2 " so it might have less volume for running pumps. Im going to try it on a cloner Im making for a friend