Harvest a Pound Every Three Weeks!

[StinkBud]

Hey Stinkbud-

So I've been really, really intrigued with this whole thread. Read it cover to cover. I'm very interested in making one. However, with the amount I smoke, I'd be left with so much extra bud that I literally couldn't safely give away enough of it before I was sitting on another pound. Because of this, I've been thinking about tinkering with either a two- or three-plant flowering unit. I've got a few questions though.


1- If I were to have a two-plant setup, I'd probably have four sprayers in there. Three plants, six sprayers. Is that enough?

2- I've seen 3-gallon roughneck tubs at Lowe's. Would this as a reservoir be enough for such a small flowering unit? The outer dimensions of these totes are 15.8" x 10.3" x 7" high.

3- What size EcoPlus pump would you go with? I've seen as small as 66gph, but I'm leaning towards a 132gph being enough. What would be optimal for the EZ-Clone spray heads? I can't find where I read it, but I seem to remember ~20psi each, right?

4- I've yet to give it any thought, but what would you suggest for cloning and vegetative units to match my flowering needs? I'm especially stumped on the flowering unit... I don't really need the LxW dimensions of stacking two 18-gallon tubs, but I know I'll still need the height. Maybe stack a bunch of 3-galloners? Shrug.


I made a post probably a dozen pages back or so now, about lessening the waterfall noise from the flowering units... I'll get back to yall about it once I've got the time and cash to build one of my own, get a tad stony, and really do some serious cranial engineering. It certainly CAN be done, the question is how to do it best and easiest

On the subject of noise, what parts of this setup are the loudest to run? I'm trying to soundproof it as much as possible and need to know what to spend some good old re-engineering time on

Thanks again, still an A+ thread!

Build a small 6 hole unit like I did. I still use the Eco 396 because I use this pump on all my systems.

They make all different sizes of containers so I'm sure you can find some that will work for a small cloner and veg unit.

The water fall is the loudest.

 

[StinkBud]

what do you think stink i put questions and pica onpage 248

Can't help you much when it comes to ebb and flow. I've never run it before so I don't know what's up with your leaves other than they look bad.

I recommend HO fluorescents for clone and veg. MH is also good for veg.

I only recommend 600W HPS or higher for your flower room. Light is the single most important factor in my grow system.

If you don't have enough light then Aeroponics is a waste of time and money.

Good luck bro!

 

[andyman]

Can't help you much when it comes to ebb and flow. I've never run it before so I don't know what's up with your leaves other than they look bad.

I recommend HO fluorescents for clone and veg. MH is also good for veg.

I only recommend 600W HPS or higher for your flower room. Light is the single most important factor in my grow system.

If you don't have enough light then Aeroponics is a waste of time and money.

Good luck bro!

Besides nuits lights are all im spending $$ on for the next few months.
Stinkbud Im so exited about your system that I race home from work everyday to see how much things grew. I dont even want to leave my growroom now, think the ol lady is getting jelouse lol.
I dont think I will ever buy soil again exept for luggin back to my favorite outdoor gurilla grow spot. again thanks so much

 

[StinkBud]

Ive been lugging bottled water for the last several days until my RO system gets here.. i also need a climate controller and co2, mylar on the remaining walls, and when summer comes around i will have to get some fans and ducting to cool the lights, also an AC unit...This isnt cheap.. ive spent a hell of a lot of dough on this.
Its all gonna be all dialed in soon.

This stuff is only gonna get better. As soon as i harvest this first unit it will give me some room to work on the other units. I plan on trimming a shitload of the lower branches so as too bulk up the main colas.

This ak47 i have must be a weak pheno beacuse it just isnt bulking up like normal ak does..but man this cheese and redgrape are hard and thick!!!

I have some empty boxes that i cut holes in and hung string across to hang the buds on..but where would the best place to set them? in the spare bedroom with a window open? or in a shed? or what? I am a little nervous about the drying and curing process. My last outdoor stuff got really dry (but it was a lot hotter then). I have mason jars ready for the cure.

Thanks stink for the lesson on dialing in the nutes.

I like my bud very dry. Right on the edge of being over dry. It's a personal thing though. Some people like the moist type of buds that you have to pull apart.

I dry my buds to where you can crush the bud into fine particles. A touch of flame on a bong hit is all you need. Joints burn clean through the whole way.

Are going to trim before drying?

If so watch your buds closely. Sometime the outside will dry too fast and the inside will still be wet. If that happens put the buds in a brown paper bag.

This will allow the moisture to circulate throughout the buds. Shake up the bag a few times a day to allow the bottom buds to get fresh air.

Your AK is actually fine. It just needs about 2-4 weeks more flowering time than your other plants.

AK is mostly Sativa, your other plants are all hard core Indicas. Serious Seeds says the AK finishes in 8-9 weeks but thats for the Indica Phenotype. The Sativa pheno takes over 10 weeks to finish.

I'm not running AK anymore for this very reason.

If you want some medicine that will knock your dick in dirt then you have got to try some NYC Diesel. It is VERY strong. Almost too strong for me. Very heavy body stone.

It tastes unreal. Very fruity but with a slight hash finish. It smells kind of tangy.

It slow growing and super hard to clone but worth it in the end. Put it on your list for next time.

 

[andyman]

I like my bud very dry. Right on the edge of being over dry. It's a personal thing though. Some people like the moist type of buds that you have to pull apart.

I dry my buds to where you can crush the bud into fine particles. A touch of flame on a bong hit is all you need. Joints burn clean through the whole way.

Are going to trim before drying?

If so watch your buds closely. Sometime the outside will dry too fast and the inside will still be wet. If that happens put the buds in a brown paper bag.

This will allow the moisture to circulate throughout the buds. Shake up the bag a few times a day to allow the bottom buds to get fresh air.

Your AK is actually fine. It just needs about 2-4 weeks more flowering time than your other plants.

AK is mostly Sativa, your other plants are all hard core Indicas. Serious Seeds says the AK finishes in 8-9 weeks but thats for the Indica Phenotype. The Sativa pheno takes over 10 weeks to finish.

I'm not running AK anymore for this very reason.

If you want some medicine that will knock your dick in dirt then you have got to try some NYC Diesel. It is VERY strong. Almost too strong for me. Very heavy body stone.

It tastes unreal. Very fruity but with a slight hash finish. It smells kind of tangy.

It slow growing and super hard to clone but worth it in the end. Put it on your list for next time.

in my seed order I just got last week, blueberry , sensi star, diesel.
not sure if its nyc diesel or not. just said diesel. is there a differnce?
got a few free seeds too gold power, super skunk, purple lady, forgot the others

 

[Skinflute]

If you want some medicine that will knock your dick in dirt then you have got to try some NYC Diesel. It is VERY strong. Almost too strong for me. Very heavy body stone.

It tastes unreal. Very fruity but with a slight hash finish. It smells kind of tangy.

It slow growing and super hard to clone but worth it in the end. Put it on your list for next time.

Who is the favorite seed bank of the month? Which bank do you guys reccomend buying from for NYC Diesel seeds, shipping will be to the US.

Thank you

 

[jem]

Stink i already have the 400 watt lights i don't want to waste money. I have 3 400 watt hid lights it equals 1200 watts all together. which is like 2 600 watts is it not? Mabe get one more 400 or 1 more 600. Anyway as soon as my crop is done I am building your system i have most of the materials already. If I get 1 mor 400 that means 1600 watts. See i get the 400 real cheap He don't have 600. 110 bucks with shipping I get reflector bat wing style 2 bulbs one MH One HPS 400 watt balast evething is new except rebuilt ballast with 3 year warrenty. I cool refletors with my squil cage fan right by them it seems to work ok. I would by all new lights but i already have these ones so i got to use them. What do you think? Mabe 1 more 400 or save for 100watt. Lokking for the fence posts today.

 

[andyman]

Who is the favorite seed bank of the month? Which bank do you guys reccomend buying from for NYC Diesel seeds, shipping will be to the US.

Thank you

Took 14 days from start of order to get to the states from ( Attitude seeds) in the UK. all came in. all that I put in my sprouter have sprouted so far. it was my first order and I will order from them again. I think it would have came faster if they didnt have to wait on my sensi star that was out of stock. they send it in a t-shirt so that its stealth. I got several free fem seeds from them too. one says "diesel" not sure if its nyc or not but it was free so cool.

 

[repvip]

Stink do you have any idea how your mentor came up with the ratio of nutes?

well I ask because I have been paying attention to how much I have been adding per gallon, using your ratio, and most of the nutes are about 70% strength of what the manufacturer recommends per gallon. Course, we are utilizing a reservoir system and recirculating, so this makes sense. Sweet looks like it could be upped easily twice the volume.... and still only be at 70%.

Anyway, just curious if he/she had a method to their madness

Thanks

 

[DIRTHAWKER]

It's only meant for the pumps, plants can go awhile without light and be ok. But the roots dry out super quick, and if you got your pumps on a 1 on 5 off shedule then they are not drawing that much power. In my experience, power outages never last that long anyways. I'm still gonna pick one up, will have to do a test once it's charged and see how long it sustains a 1/5 pump schedule. Hopefully it will keep em running for at least a hour.

Hey robotninja,, did you ever do a test on the UPS?

I just picked one up.. Anyone know what the best way to connect this UPS is?

My guess is; UPS plugs into wall, timer plugs into ups, power strip plugs into timer, pumps (all 5) into power strip?

 

[Picasso345]

Hey robotninja,, did you ever do a test on the UPS?

I just picked one up.. Anyone know what the best way to connect this UPS is?

My guess is; UPS plugs into wall, timer plugs into ups, power strip plugs into timer, pumps (all 5) into power strip?

Yep. Some might say there should be a relay in there, but you already know that, lol.

 

[robotninja]

Indeed I did, however I am on my first grow in Veg right now so I only have 1 pump running. After charging the ups I killed the power to that outlet from my circuit breaker and it maintained the pump on a 1/5 shedule for about an hour and a half before I decided to put the power back on cause it was time for lights on. But at 90 minutes, the pump was only running for a total of 15 minutes. So I'm sure it had enough juice to keep it up for another hour at least, pretty cool!

 

[andyman]

Indeed I did, however I am on my first grow in Veg right now so I only have 1 pump running. After charging the ups I killed the power to that outlet from my circuit breaker and it maintained the pump on a 1/5 shedule for about an hour and a half before I decided to put the power back on cause it was time for lights on. But at 90 minutes, the pump was only running for a total of 15 minutes. So I'm sure it had enough juice to keep it up for another hour at least, pretty cool!

COOL, I wondered how long they would run. have to go get one on my lunch break.

JUST GOT BACK FROM STAPLES THE CHEAPEST ONE THEY HAVE IS 50.00$

 

[jem]

Damm stink i just found out hydro store 10min. from house just got 2" net pots and neoprene collars. Damm those pots look small i trust you though he ordered me the timer 90 bucks and the ez clone spayers 69 cents each will be in next week he said. I still did not find the 4 4 4 posts but the guy told me lowes got them. I can't grt over how small those 2" net pots are i am used to 10" and smallest i ever had was 5". Should be set up in the next two weeks can't wait. I got about 5 to 6 weeks left till my harvest i will post pics its only six plants but they are big 5 foot one of them.

 

[andyman]

Damm stink i just found out hydro store 10min. from house just got 2" net pots and neoprene collars. Damm those pots look small i trust you though he ordered me the timer 90 bucks and the ez clone spayers 69 cents each will be in next week he said. I still did not find the 4 4 4 posts but the guy told me lowes got them. I can't grt over how small those 2" net pots are i am used to 10" and smallest i ever had was 5". Should be set up in the next two weeks can't wait. I got about 5 to 6 weeks left till my harvest i will post pics its only six plants but they are big 5 foot one of them.

TIMER on ebay $79 on free shipping

 

[SoccerMomZoey]

Hi all...I've been "lurking" this post for awhile now. Started at page one, and not quite done reading through every page. I skipped to the end to post this real quick before I finish reading. I just wanted to say a big "Peace, Love and Thanks" to that amazing Stink! I have wasted $140 on seeds, and who knows how much nickle and diming on equipment here and there...which all added up to a lot of white flies, too hot cabinets, dead plants, and tears. I am starting this project a little late in life, but I have a gorgeous 17 year old daughter who has had 4 knee surgeries since she was three years old. Not wanting to have her hooked on pain pills, this is what we collectively decided. She is an active kid...surfs, skates, etc....and then comes home in agony.
I know in my heart this project will work, and Stink's setup will allow my daughter to finally have the summer she deserves. I will let everyone know how it works out, as everyone seems so supportive on this site!!!!
Hugs and kisses!!

 

[dragonbud]

I'm sure this has already been asked but...My buddy picked up the 5" square posts instead of the 4" square. Has anyone used the bigger 5" fence post? I probably have to make a slightly bigger 3/4 pvc rack and the resevoir has room for the extra two inches of material...right?

 

[andyman]

I'm sure this has already been asked but...My buddy picked up the 5" square posts instead of the 4" square. Has anyone used the bigger 5" fence post? I probably have to make a slightly bigger 3/4 pvc rack and the resevoir has room for the extra two inches of material...right?

Im planning on using the 5" post they have more root room for bigger plants. you got the right idea about widening the pvc rack. should work fine, thats what Im getting

 

[jem]

Hey stink i want to take some clones from my batch i got now in flowering and put them in the your clone unit to start your setup. Can i take clones from plants that are flowering? I figuired i coulg with the florecents being on 20hrs they woulg veg again

 

[potpimp]

Damm stink i just found out hydro store 10min. from house just got 2" net pots and neoprene collars. Damm those pots look small i trust you though he ordered me the timer 90 bucks and the ez clone spayers 69 cents each will be in next week he said. I still did not find the 4 4 4 posts but the guy told me lowes got them. I can't grt over how small those 2" net pots are i am used to 10" and smallest i ever had was 5". Should be set up in the next two weeks can't wait. I got about 5 to 6 weeks left till my harvest i will post pics its only six plants but they are big 5 foot one of them.

Trust the Stinkmeister! The 2" pots are fine. I already had posts with 3" holes but bought new ones to use the 2". This is an incredible system; you can trust the mastah.