New Recirculating DWC Hydro Setup with 357 Magnum Grow LEDS

smhsmichael

smhsmichael

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Hey rian. Sweet grow man.

Couple things. First I would have to agree with sleezy's rec on housr and garden nutes. That brand its very highly rated.

Secondly, how to u control the amount of co2 in ur room? Timer?

Also, im growing a few plants in a similar space as u, but with 2 180w spectra led's. And my grow room gets up to 93f with outside temps around 75.
So basically I don't understand why my lights put of so much heat.
Ur lights seem to run very cool, I mean u did put a heater in that room.
So if u could just elaborate on outside/inside temps I would appreciate it.

Thanks and good luck!

....now time to wake n bake :)
 
Rian

Rian

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Sweet thanks for the feedback. I've never heard of that brand of nutes. Can I find it easily?
sleezy1 said:
I am using House and Garden Nutes and I am LOVING IT! Its is so easy to use and my plants are doing great on it!
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Rian

Rian

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I control my co2 with a timer. Because my room is sealed the rate of dissipation is pretty constant as long as I keep inside temps at a constant rate. I did the math to figure my flow rate for size of tent and just followed hydrofarms instructions. I run it for 30 mins then i wait about 3-4 hrs before it goes on again. For the most part the temps outside make my tent the perfect temp and humidity. At most the hottest it gets is 83 which is perfect temp for the plants to maximize usage of co2 and have optimum photosynthesis rates occur. Some days it actually gets lower around 76 with lights on and off. On these days I run a small portable heater that only turns on to maintain 83 degress with lights on. It rarely comes on when lights are off as it stays around 76-78 when lights are off. I might raise the light off temp with heater to keep temps closer to the same to create denser buds when I start flowering of course. My inside and outside tent temps are usually within a degree of each other. I only have 2 fans running in a sealed tent and never have high temps. I think this light cools itself very efficiently and with size of my tent it just doesnt add heat to it. I know for sure that its hotter outside my window than it gets in my tent. Another reason why I prefer secret jarden tents for quality. I'm pretty stoned right now so sorry if I'm missing anything or rambling lol I'm the guy that hits the bong then needs to be mic checked =)
smhsmichael said:
Hey rian. Sweet grow man.

Couple things. First I would have to agree with sleezy's rec on housr and garden nutes. That brand its very highly rated.

Secondly, how to u control the amount of co2 in ur room? Timer?

Also, im growing a few plants in a similar space as u, but with 2 180w spectra led's. And my grow room gets up to 93f with outside temps around 75.
So basically I don't understand why my lights put of so much heat.
Ur lights seem to run very cool, I mean u did put a heater in that room.
So if u could just elaborate on outside/inside temps I would appreciate it.

Thanks and good luck!

....now time to wake n bake :)
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smhsmichael

smhsmichael

Active Member
Rian said:
I control my co2 with a timer. Because my room is sealed the rate of dissipation is pretty constant as long as I keep inside temps at a constant rate. I did the math to figure my flow rate for size of tent and just followed hydrofarms instructions. I run it for 30 mins then i wait about 3-4 hrs before it goes on again. For the most part the temps outside make my tent the perfect temp and humidity. At most the hottest it gets is 83 which is perfect temp for the plants to maximize usage of co2 and have optimum photosynthesis rates occur. Some days it actually gets lower around 76 with lights on and off. On these days I run a small portable heater that only turns on to maintain 83 degress with lights on. It rarely comes on when lights are off as it stays around 76-78 when lights are off. I might raise the light off temp with heater to keep temps closer to the same to create denser buds when I start flowering of course. My inside and outside tent temps are usually within a degree of each other. I only have 2 fans running in a sealed tent and never have high temps. I think this light cools itself very efficiently and with size of my tent it just doesnt add heat to it. I know for sure that its hotter outside my window than it gets in my tent. Another reason why I prefer secret jarden tents for quality. I'm pretty stoned right now so sorry if I'm missing anything or rambling lol I'm the guy that hits the bong then needs to be mic checked =)
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Lol. I'm the exact same way when I'm high. you cant shut me up when I'm medicated :)
 
sleezy1

sleezy1

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Rian said:
Sweet thanks for the feedback. I've never heard of that brand of nutes. Can I find it easily?
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You can find it online or at your local hydro shop. Go to their website and use the nutrient calculator, it will tell you what you need. It is so easy to use I only use my ph meter and I dont even have to check ppm!
 
Rian

Rian

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Thanks guys I'm excited people are gaining interest in my grow =) First signs of bugs!!!! Fucking mites made it in somehow but only attacked my few plants not treated.... I'll be going to the store today to get some organic spray to smite the mite =)
 
Rian

Rian

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So I switched from GH to Technoflora Nutes. My current veg nute mix is as follows per 1 gallon of water: B.C Boost 15ml B.C Grow 7.5ml Thrive Alive B-1 Red 2.5ml MagiCal 2.5 ml Sugardaddy 10ml. I'm now using Feed Water Water Feed Feeding cycle.
 
MemZ.Seedless

MemZ.Seedless

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Idk how to set it up in my Sig. I'll post the link when I get the chance to find it. But co2 should be monitored as too much of that shit can kill both you and your plants .1500 Ppm is ideal for growth rates to pretty much double . I wouldn't just trust a regulator , and if your fans are blowing the air.out the room , you might aS well throw your money in the trash becAuse you need to time your co2 enhancements along with your fans so they don't exhaust the co2 enriched air. Read up , then read again. Then before your going to do co2 , read again.
 
Rian

Rian

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Don't worry I got it dialed in. It runs for 30 mins then stays off for 3-4 hrs. I test the air and it never gets above 1500ppm but stays close to it. im looking to buy a controller\monitor
MemZ.Seedless said:
Idk how to set it up in my Sig. I'll post the link when I get the chance to find it. But co2 should be monitored as too much of that shit can kill both you and your plants .1500 Ppm is ideal for growth rates to pretty much double . I wouldn't just trust a regulator , and if your fans are blowing the air.out the room , you might aS well throw your money in the trash becAuse you need to time your co2 enhancements along with your fans so they don't exhaust the co2 enriched air. Read up , then read again. Then before your going to do co2 , read again.
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Rian

Rian

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Oh yeah my room is sealed. no exhaust fans at all
MemZ.Seedless said:
Idk how to set it up in my Sig. I'll post the link when I get the chance to find it. But co2 should be monitored as too much of that shit can kill both you and your plants .1500 Ppm is ideal for growth rates to pretty much double . I wouldn't just trust a regulator , and if your fans are blowing the air.out the room , you might aS well throw your money in the trash becAuse you need to time your co2 enhancements along with your fans so they don't exhaust the co2 enriched air. Read up , then read again. Then before your going to do co2 , read again.
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Rian

Rian

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that whole nute kit with recipe was only 30$.... can't argue there. The guy at the hydro store spoke highly of this bundle as far as technaflora having their shit together and dialed in
 
Rian

Rian

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I just ordered liquid lady bug and I decided I'm gonna put some praying mantis' in my tent. They also make good pets.
 
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