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You don't even really need the dripper. I just built a simple ass DWC with a bucket, a net pot (designed to fit the bucket) filled with hydroton, an airstone & pump, and an aquarium heater. The dripper would be nice because you don't need to watch water levels as much, but you can just keep the...

It may get them there, but I'd go with at least the 4 bulb, myself...

What you want is a Micro-Pore Air Diffuser

Wow, just fucking Wow. Have you considered adding Aero to the mix?

You will see no difference in yield and you will increase heat and energy consumption. If you put a small source of light into the space that a more powerful source of light is already lighting, you'll get no additional light available to the plants. (this is what people really mean when they...

That does not change my opinion that you are crazy, lol.

From what I've researched, the t5ho floro is the better choice for growing. They produce a higher lumen per watt and are available in very good color spectrums for growing. I've never tried a T8, but I can tell you a t5ho will produce good bud.

You don't want to use a common household tstat unless you're going to run it to a relay. You will eventually burn the anticipator out of it. Ranco ETCs (electronic temperature controls) incorporate a relay and can be used in this situation. You would use 120v line power to power the controller...

I think I'd step up to a 12ga if I was running 50ft or longer, though. Just my opinion, but you'll get less resistance from the heavier wire which may or may not make a difference for you. A lot of times with high power draws, even though the 14ga is rated at 15 amps (as is likely your breaker...

It's funny because everybody hazes the Omegagardens for being rickety and it's made of welded steel. OregonMeds, you are fucking crazy :) Good luck with this one, I hope you follow through with it.

Thanks, Earl for the information So far as the pump ratio, I guess what I was really asking is: What would you consider a minimum GPH for say 6 misters or 10 misters? How many misters do you think your largest pump would handle? I'd also like to note that probably the biggest beneficial...

Ahh, but did she produce awesome pot, though?

Adding a small amount of nutes will help buffer the PH

Ah, but Roseman, don't forget, he will be running multiple stages, needing different nute loads... They will need to be isolated. Cryptic: Sounds like maybe its the old 'drop in a frozen bottle of water' for ya, then? Like with much of hydro, it can be very complicated and expensive, or very...

4' 4 bulb T5HO at minimum. Supplement with t5 single bulb 'strip lights' around the sides if you wish to increase growth.

Earl, I've read many threads by you. Much Respect. A couple questions that I'm hoping you can help me with: I believe I've seen you use a couple different sprayers, can you comment on which you like the best and why? Are the spray lines simply jambed onto the end of the mister and then shoved...

In low humidity, evaporation of water from dirt happens quickly, which can lead to drying out. In hydro(whether Aero or DWC), they will still use water faster, but there is more water available...

IMO, tubing should be insulated and blocked from light. I use the rubber wrap around pipe insulation. Self stick tape holds the seam shut.

Chest freezer filled with glycol, stainless steel lines running through it. You can build a custom chiller to cool as many as you like. It will be a project, but if you're interested, I can help.

I use Floranova in select applications. It is thick as mud, kind of a pain to mix. I mix it into a jug of water and shake it up really good then add to the res. It does clog worse than GH 3part, so I don't recommend it for aeroponic applications, but for your DWC, Id say go for it!