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Ok, first of all - how are you getting free LED panels? =) Second - I wouldn't recommend particle board. It's cheap for a reason =) Just get some luan board 3/8" thick maybe even 1/4" thick. It will be lighter and more durable... probably just as inexpensive. Then get some caulking to seal the...

I really like the idea of making a water cooled light. A good long term project -_- Could you restate what components you plan on using for your short term solution? (not the water cooled dream light) Also, you've probably seen this but... http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5876 Could...

Mad props for the research you're doing here crunk. I've been looking for an LED grow light for so long but always thinking that it would be way better to just make one. I'll definitely be giving this a shot when I have the time and funds to do so. Excellent posts, this info is pure GOLD!

Mmm, yes, I have heard of re-vegging and I think I'll try that out. Thanks for the info folks

Yep, +rep. Thanks for the good info. My only remaining question is, what is the correct way to start a mother? Because you must sex it so you always have to flower it then force it back to veg. So I don't really have a choice... that seems like the only way to do it.

Is it possible to start a mother from a plant that's already flowering? I have 2 plants that have been 12/12 from seed that are about 3 1/2 weeks old. Both turned out to be females (yay!). I topped one and want to continue flowering it but the other is lacking so I want to turn it until a...

I'm doing a test run right now with some random house plants and a pepper seed (that will hopefully germinate.) I have the water level about 1/4" above the bottom of the net pot. There's a layer of hydroton then the rockwoll cubes so they're getting moist but not soaked. I think this will allow...

Yeah, I think I'm going to tape some panda paper up then put noise dampening foam over that (on the inside of the doors). Or maybe some rigid insulation with mylar on it.

Alright. Thanks for all the help. Here's the start of my journal. Might be a few weeks before I get any beans though. https://www.rollitup.org/dwc-bubbleponics/285818-pobos-first-hydroponic-adventure-dwc.html

Hey Tom, Should the air pumps stay on all the time or should they also be on the same timer as the lights (18/6)?

First off, greets to everyone at RIU! None of this would be possible without the awesome community of growers here. :hug: Ok, now let's get to it! This is my first indoor, hydroponic grow. I've chosen DWC due to it's simple yet effective nature. Tips, comments, concerns and criticism is...

Interesting idea. I'd love to try it or see someone else do it. You could just train the plant from early on.

Yeah, I second that... what CFLs were you using? Looks like a great strain as well. I'm about to start a DWC with 8x26W CFLs and possibly some 14 watters on the sides for under growth.

Yeah, I'll definitely keep a journal and I'll drop the link here. One last question... if I germinate the seeds right in the rockwool, should I put them under lights (24/0, 18/6 ?) or keep them in the dark like you would if you were germing for soil?

Perfect explaination. Thank you very much Tom!

Word, thanks guys. Another quick question about DWC if you don't mind: I'm a little confused as to how you go from seedling to rooted in the DWC container... I plan on starting my seedlings in small rockwool cubes in some sort of tray then putting the cubes about halfway down in my hydroton...

I just put together a DWC system using 5 gallon buckets bought from home depot. They're the orange "homer" buckets and I'm a little concerned about light penetrating them and causing algae growth. Has anyone used these before? Did you cover them somehow or were they fine? I'll be using CFLs so...

Yeah, for sure. Clearly the guy knows what he's doing =) Did you pay $70 for just a pH meter or was it a combo TDS / pH / EC / PPM? Do you use a TDS meter? Did you buy storage solution for it too? It seems like you really need to take care of these meters well.

Looking great man. I love your "mylar." It's making me see stars =P

Perhaps a direct link to the tutorial would be helpful as there are quite a few by Roseman. Thanks