My Growitup Greenhouse Grow 2010

[cruzer101]

Nice cutting Cruzer . It looks like all is well in the light department.

Yep, got that handled, About time to finish the Blue Cheese. Shes been hanging for a week now.

damnnnnnn frosty already! haha
what is the reflective material you're using in your cabs? is it just mylar?

Yea I dig the frosty! She could have started a little larger but live and learn.
Reflective material? well the cab on the right is insulated with that silver bubble wrap then Mylar But the cab on the left is done with the same reflective German aluminum material they use to make reflectors with.
I bought a pack of 4 sheets 24' x 48" for about $150. Lined the cab and made a reflector. I still have a 2x4 sheet left.

 

[cruzer101]

I checked on the Blue Cheese today, I got a good snap on a few of the stems.

So Today I'll cut and trim the buds, then put them in paper bags and get weight.

Oh yea, we got a green door now. Damn thing still sticks but at least its functional.

I'm starting early this morning, most have have been trimmed pretty good already.
Lets see if I can get this all done today.

 

[Silent Running]

Looking damn fine cruzer!

 

[cruzer101]

Thanks Silent, I'm diggin it.

Honestly I was sort of overwhelmed at first. This is the most I ever worked with before.
Figured I would just take my time and keep it fun.

So far so good.

Well it was almost sticky time. As I got further back they weren't done yet.
I snagged the smaller stuff and got that done, guess about a jar and a half worth, but the last couple days I had a little rain and high RH so I'm gonna check them again in a couple days. Got some sunny days ahead.​

 

[WWShadow]

Hey Cruzer, I had a clogged sprayer(again, lol) so this time I tried to pop the red part off & it pops right off. So I'm poking around & can't find anything pluging it? I did however find that when the pump comes on the empty sprayer holes shoot water up to the lid & it goes everywhere! so I left the sprayers out. the tub has a recessed lid so no leaks! I also found out that the pump I have may be 290gl per hour but only 6psi!! I guess I need a more powerful pump. They have a 940gl per hour pump where I got this one(harbor freight) but it is also only 6psi. So no more cheap pumps, rofl I should have known better & spent a few extra bucks & got the right pump for the job, the first time around. Oh well, no more cutting corners!!

 

[gumball]

Hey Cruzer, I had a clogged sprayer(again, lol) so this time I tried to pop the red part off & it pops right off. So I'm poking around & can't find anything pluging it? I did however find that when the pump comes on the empty sprayer holes shoot water up to the lid & it goes everywhere! so I left the sprayers out. the tub has a recessed lid so no leaks! I also found out that the pump I have may be 290gl per hour but only 6psi!! I guess I need a more powerful pump. They have a 940gl per hour pump where I got this one(harbor freight) but it is also only 6psi. So no more cheap pumps, rofl I should have known better & spent a few extra bucks & got the right pump for the job, the first time around. Oh well, no more cutting corners!!

this made me think of your quote WWShadow!!!

 

[WWShadow]

sad but true gumball, lol

 

[cruzer101]

Hey shadow,
Hell, I try to cut corners all the time. It's amazing how many ways it doesn't work.

Yea, I tried a 350gph and it wasn't enough for my large tub but worked good on my small one. I use a 650 in my large tub.
I think by running a 1/2 inch pipe as a manifold and coming off that with the little 1/4 inch sprayers does increase the pis at the sprayer as apposed to plumbing the whole thing in 1/4 in. just a fyi. Glad to hear you got it going. I thought those red tops came off but last time I tried it didnt come off easy so I stopped. Didn't want to break it. I poked a wire through and blew into it backwards and got the shit out.

Ha! Touche Gumball.

Well figured I would get the hydro done today.
Here's a shot of testing for leaks.
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I ran the supply and drain through the bottom.
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Looks like were good. Got rubber washers and silicon to seal it with.
I just covered half of the end caps with silicon sealant so I can get it open again.​

 

[WWShadow]

so you aren't planning to flood the tube at all or do you have a small riser to put into the drain?
That is the style system I plan to put into my greenhouse next year! well, once I get it built, lol.
I used 1/2in poly for the manifold but the pressure wasn't there. some of them would spray just fine & others wouldn't hardly spray at all. If I could get 10 to 15 psi I think it would be pretty good.
I have an old hose & fitted the sprayers(20) into it & they spray very well with higher pressure. so my next pump will be at least 1hp if not 1 1/2hp. i can add a bypass valve to drain off excess pressure into the rez & to pump out for rez changes.
I can't wait to see you get this running!! Are you starting with clones or from seed?
I'm trying to weigh the benifit of the 5" square tubing versus regular 4" or 6" pvc. I'm planning on using 2" net pots so it's a toss up.
Good luck man!!

 

[cruzer101]

No, not gonna flood the tube, the 1/2 in PVC runs the length of the tube and capped.
I added sprayers about 2" away from each net pot. Same sprayers with the red cap.
I'm using a 250 gph pump and it works pretty well with six sprayers. I really don't think you need 1hp to do it.
Whats your head height (how far up does it have to pump) and how many sprayers are you using?

I have seen a lot of root systems, I figure if you are going to keep your plant 3 foot tall or less you would be fine with the 4 in PVC.

For this system I'm veggin some Headband clones.

Yea I went with the three inch net pots so I could get a layer of hydroton around the cube. Helps in keeping them from getting soaked. This setup I flower in, thats why the holes are apart like they are. Guess I should cut some more holes towards the center.

This first run will be five plants. I'm keeping the first hole free so I can keep an eye on the drain and move any roots if need be.

 

[cruzer101]

Max has now graduated from Weeks old to Months old.
We have a deal, he leaves my buds alone and I don't vacuum after I trim.

Here's a short vid of a play date.
His playmate is the same 4 year old female.



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[WWShadow]

I had 16 sprayers at first on 11 plants. woulda been 12 but, lol. then I cut it to 8. ea sprayer covering a plant on either side of the sprayer but still didn't get good spary at all. so I pulled the plugs & let it rip! everything gets plenty of water now. it's in a 27gl tote using a 5gl bucket for a rez. I woulda had more growth but between the sprayers not running properly & I sort of shorted the nutes 2 wks straight. I had to put a heater in the rez, temps were running in the low 50's even though we here having highs in the upper 60's & 70's.
I'm trying to figure a diy chiller for next summer with a small chest freezer from wal-mart or HD or lowes doesn't matter. pump the nutes into the freezer either with coiled 1/2in poly or a tub & drain back into the main rez. not a for sure thing yet still playing with the idea.
oh, you asked about height I got'em in a lean-to at the back of the house. about 5' wide & 10' high. remember these are "test" plants. I'm not gonna risk any serious growing until I get the decent greenhouse built. The closer to the ground the system is the more height I can take advantage of.
oops, done rambling

 

[cruzer101]

Ah, that's not that many sprayers. I'm running 12 in my large tub and a 650gph pump works fine.
I pump the water from the res up 2 feet then out. I think that's called head height. the 2 feet.

Anyway who cares as long as you get water to them. Yea, I did the chiller thing about a year ago.
Tried a couple DIY things but what worked best was taking a small 1 cu ft refer and gutting it, taking the ice tray (without crimping the tube) and sticking that in the res. Worked great, I took the res from 80° to like 54° kept it around 68° by using the fridges thermostat,

Here's the test run.


Todays outside temps are 101 degrees.
Here is the uncovered bucket of water temp 84 degrees

I really didn't think this was going to work, well I looked inside,

Then checked the temp. 58 degrees.

AWESOME! 26 degrees cooler without any insulation!
I am circulating the res with a small 180 gpm pump.


Heres the link, https://www.rollitup.org/grow-room-design-setup/208004-diy-do-yourself-water-chiller.html

 

[WWShadow]

wow, that is an awesomw idea! I didn't think of gutting, I was trying to fiigure how to pump into the unit. I have a really large cooler that I don't use. I was thinking of making that the rez for the greenhouse. it's got to be at least 40gl's. with an insulated rez that DIY chiller should do the trick. oh I also found that 3 layers of those emergency blankets is not only lightproof but it also insulates really well!! I wrapped my bucket with one & taped it off. cheap insulation! I know it's truly light proof because in bright sunlight you can't see even a glimmer of light through it. two layers I could still see some light. The insulating part was an unexpected bonus.

 

[AudiA6Driver]

am i the only one that cant see the pics?? same with the diy thread... maybe its still to early in the morning for me

 

[AudiA6Driver]

edit nevermind site must of had a 5 minute issue???? im going to make that chiller tonight, found a mini fridge for 30! im going to give a shot at a couple hydro plants in my room along with mostly soil. To nervous about first time hydro to risk all my plants in it lol

 

[cruzer101]

wow, that is an awesomw idea! I didn't think of gutting, I was trying to fiigure how to pump into the unit. I have a really large cooler that I don't use. I was thinking of making that the rez for the greenhouse. it's got to be at least 40gl's. with an insulated rez that DIY chiller should do the trick. oh I also found that 3 layers of those emergency blankets is not only lightproof but it also insulates really well!! I wrapped my bucket with one & taped it off. cheap insulation! I know it's truly light proof because in bright sunlight you can't see even a glimmer of light through it. two layers I could still see some light. The insulating part was an unexpected bonus.

There ya go, emergency blankets.
Good idea if you got some laying around. I use that bubble insulation cause I can get it pretty cheap at a local hardware store. Yea that large cooler sounds like it will work fine in your greenhouse. If your gonna buy a used mini fridge try and get one that has the coils in the back instead of all around the box. I bet it would be easier to demo.

am i the only one that cant see the pics?? same with the diy thread... maybe its still to early in the morning for me

edit nevermind site must of had a 5 minute issue???? im going to make that chiller tonight, found a mini fridge for 30! im going to give a shot at a couple hydro plants in my room along with mostly soil. To nervous about first time hydro to risk all my plants in it lol

Congrats. Moving to hydro indoors.
Good idea, keeping a couple in soil just in case.


Oh, by the way guys, if you ever want to move up and get a regular chiller I suggest you by pass the Nano reef chillers and get at least a 3/4hp chiller. I got tired of cleaning the back of the ice tray and bought the nano chiller to save money, mistake. good thing they took it back and I paid the difference and got the 3/4 hp.

 

[HowzerMD]

Max has now graduated from Weeks old to Months old.
We have a deal, he leaves my buds alone and I don't vacuum after I trim.

Here's a short vid of a play date.
His playmate is the same 4 year old female.



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[youtube]N4qJD63b4TM?fs=1&hl=en_US[/youtube]​

LMFAO! No buds, no vaccum!

 

[HowzerMD]

BTW, nano chiller = garbage for serious growers.

 

[potpimp]

Glad to be back online for a bit to see your progress Cruzer. We made it to Cali, got jobs, got an apartment, and I got my "card" today!!!. The job did not work out (probably because of the damn hair follicle drug test I failed) so we're moving out of the apartment they provided as a perk. We're moving from Clovis to Oakhurst, a very nice little town that we fell in love with earlier this year.

So I'll be in the market next week for some clones! What strain would you recommend? Your blue dream seemed to be the cats meow but that's from memory.