hammer21
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My system is LPA and loving it...
Air-Assisted Atomizer System Development and Inquiry
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hammer21
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You need to speak up prof this is the information we all need to know......
PROF XAVIER
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To each their own. But is 1lb HPA plants normal? Damn, thought I had something good here. My goal is 3lbs. per 2 plants with system upgrades and co2, light and nutrient upgrades as well. No offense to you hammer but Forrest needs to SHOW that his ideas are better, not just hypothesize. Is Atomizer getting more than 2 lbs. off 1000 watts with no co2, or is anyone? If they are, I will quit growing and start a meth lab.
PROF XAVIER
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How many plants? How many watts? What is your garden area sq ft? Are you using co2? And what is your total yield?
hammer21
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I run 6 under a 1000 watt t5 and yes running chiller, c02, dehumidifier,ac garden area measured just under light 4x4 room size 12x12 total yield is dependent on the strain I will take the plunge later when lights come on and post some pics of the complete system. Here is a quick run down 32 3 way solenoids, 2 iwaki 30 RLZT pumps 1 iwaki 40 rlt pump 1 4 md pump 2 mag drive 950 pumps 6 stage RODI system lab grade air pump, micro diffuser air stone, complete sealed and recirculating system.
PROF XAVIER
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So what number is kicking my ass?! What are you yielding with t-5's? Because I used a 16 bulb bad boy for last go around and my hid's doubled the yield. Still without co2.
PROF XAVIER
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So what is your t5 yield that kicks my ass?!!
hammer21
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Last go 2.5 and like I said 18 days veg some strains need only 14 days veg things get out of control fast. Reason I like t5s is even coverage no hot spots. Not knocking your system seems like you got it dialed in and when you add c02 then the tides will change I'm sure. Need to invest in some raptor hoods myself and see the difference.
PROF XAVIER
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All that equipment sounds fancy! I only have 1 pump to the chiller and 1 HP pump, no solenoids, no air pump, no co2. I grew for 3 years under t5s...I know the lumens and light penetration. If what you say is true...then it may be some record...ever. but I gave up on t5s because the yield from hid's was no match. When I start with co2...we'll see how much ass kickin your doin! And I only run 2 plants in a smaller space. Challenge accepted.
hammer21
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Sounds good keep up the good fight...
PROF XAVIER
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From my experience, same strain, same nutes, same environment, HIDs beat T5s hands down. If your getting that much (ah hem), then HIDs will knock your socks off.
PROF XAVIER
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Are you using a 16 bulb?
hammer21
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Yes I run 2 16 bulbs and just use a 50 50 mix of quantum veg,flower bulbs nothing special. I keep them real close to the tops for max penetration. C02 and max oxygen saturation is what's making it happen for me. Also with a sealed system I bring in fresh oxygen from outside for my root chambers via air pump.
PROF XAVIER
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2 16s?? Each one is 980 watts....so you have 1960 total watts for 6 plants?
hammer21
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View attachment 2815258View attachment 2815259 Pelican case with oring seal also when I go to flower do a drain to waste.
hammer21
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One for each 6
PROF XAVIER
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And each 6 is giving you 2.5 lbs so your pulling 5 lb harvests?
hammer21
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No comment only fictional experience in my mind lol this is a legal medical grow throw away any and all overages in my fictional experiences