CO2 boost bucket reviews

i did a search on these boost buckets with not much info. so i thought i would start this thread so people could give feedback, both good and bad.

what i really like is the price and convenience, you just plug your co2 boost bucket into your timer and you are in business for 3 months which is perfect for one grow. then you just buy the refills. but im sure with some homework you could go online and make your own homemade compost to put in the bucket and maybe even improve on it.

[video=youtube;W1_H3LXQQSE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1_H3LXQQSE&feature=player_embedded#![/video]

I have never used one yet but this is what im going to rock in my 10x5x7 tent. according to what they claim it should be the perfect amount for smaller gardens and large tents.

"If your growroom is properly sealed, you can achieve optimum growing levels at 1200-1500ppms in areas up to 10 x 10 x 10 feet. If your growing area is larger than that we suggest multiple buckets. The manufacturer guarantees CO2 output for 60 days if used constantly. If you coordinate it with a timer to coincide with your lights on/lights off phase, it could last you 75-90 days. Once your bucket has expired use the remaining ingredients as high grade fertilizer!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CO2-Generator-Boost-Bucket-Complete-Kit-w-Pump-CVIDEO-/190510958594?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c5b568802

why do these last so long?


edit: these guys seem to hate the shit out of it.
http://www.420magazine.com/forums/grow-supply-product-reviews/105813-truth-about-co2-boost-bucket.html

guy had one of these in an 18 cubic foot cabinet, it didn't seem to do much.

re-edit: some other people further down the page report success. gahhhhhh why isn't anything simple?

k, it seems like i'm considering the buckets from the wrong perspective. these buckets and the CO2 bags and shiz don't sustain a ppm in your room, which is what the dude on 420magazine was bitching about. these spray CO2 at your plants. they serve different purposes than say a propane burner

I have no idea really but I can't see why ANY increase in CO2 isn't beneficial. Cost effectiveness may be another story but if you are asking if it simply works then I would say fuck yeah it works, why wouldn't it. It would have to be a small area, OK but if that's the case then why not?

Sup All! CO2 is my next mountain to climb, so I am interested also in anyone who has Used one of these to give feedback, good or bad.
Thanks and All the Best!

Hey all-
I am curious as well. I have talked to some people who have said they saw absolutely no difference with their grow using c02. There is a product called "Exhale", which basically looks like a bag of wood shavings. You are supposed to set it in the room, and supposedly lasts 6 months. As far as I can tell, they make no claims about the actual levels in the room. Someone I know tried it, and saw no change in ppm meter or really any evidence that it made any changes. She said she wasted 75 bucks. It makes perfect sense that increased co2 levels = better plants; yet my conflicting anecdotal information seems to question that premise. Thoughts?

hey green girl,

i hear conflicting reports with these kinds of products. i think the main problem here though is grower error. if you run co2 you have to run a sealed room setup. most people dont seal their grow areas and then wonder why they show no signs of the co2 working. of course its no working because your co2 is all just escaping the grow area. co2 is heavier then air so it sinks to the ground. i see people with these closets trying to claim the room is sealed. its sealed with a 2 in gap under the door where all of the co2 is escaping. idk but in a couple months im sure going to find out.

yeast and sugar create CO2, why spend so much on a bucket? maybe I'm looking at it from the wrong perspective, but if you can buy yeast and sugar (10 dollars worth would last about 2 months) and this bucket is 120 for 2 months, the choice that best for my wallet is clear, but maybe yeast doesn't work as well? either way i'll stick with that.

Good to see this thread hasn't yet been hacked by 'new members' (i.e.people selling the stuff} yet, as on 420!

Hey I was just looking into buying one of these anyone got some good 411?

You can't control the release of CO2 with that system. Its gonna be wasting CO2 by releasing constantly even during lights off. Looks like a waste of $ and time.

If your grow isn't sealed and dialed in you're not gonna really benefit from it. Spend that $ on a good fan and pump in tons of fresh air instead.

yeah im using a grow tent 2x2x5 but i cant seem to find any positive reviews on the damn thing so im not gonna get it

Mrfootball420 said:

i did a search on these boost buckets with not much info. so i thought i would start this thread so people could give feedback, both good and bad.

what i really like is the price and convenience, you just plug your co2 boost bucket into your timer and you are in business for 3 months which is perfect for one grow. then you just buy the refills. but im sure with some homework you could go online and make your own homemade compost to put in the bucket and maybe even improve on it.

[video=youtube;W1_H3LXQQSE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1_H3LXQQSE&feature=player_embedded#![/video]

I have never used one yet but this is what im going to rock in my 10x5x7 tent. according to what they claim it should be the perfect amount for smaller gardens and large tents.

"If your growroom is properly sealed, you can achieve optimum growing levels at 1200-1500ppms in areas up to 10 x 10 x 10 feet. If your growing area is larger than that we suggest multiple buckets. The manufacturer guarantees CO2 output for 60 days if used constantly. If you coordinate it with a timer to coincide with your lights on/lights off phase, it could last you 75-90 days. Once your bucket has expired use the remaining ingredients as high grade fertilizer!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CO2-Generator-Boost-Bucket-Complete-Kit-w-Pump-CVIDEO-/190510958594?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c5b568802

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I have used Co2 Boost Buckets and had super shitty results! I also own a Co2 meter and even though this company says their buckets produce 1000-2000 PPMs of Co2, my meter only read 880 PPM right when I used it and then went way down after a couple hours. My room is about 5' x 5'.

I have also tried Exhale Bags and didn't have great results with those either.

So far, my favorite Co2 product has been Pro Co2 Buckets. They don't have the air pump like the Boost Buckets do, but they hang above your plants so the Co2 falls down and it worked great for me! After 1 Day of having the bucket above my plants, my leaves were a beautiful vigorous green, nice and perky and the plants looked healthier than ever!

HOpe this helps! Have a wonderful green day!

Baking soda and lemon juice/vinegar ?

I plan on building a room in my basement that will be an intake/exhaust system in a 4x8x8 room. I was thinking of purchasing one of these boost buckets, but i am thinking just pulling the basement air through vents could be enough? And my basement stays around 75 degrees even when its 100 out.

I apologize for spinning a bit off topic...

darren0306 said:

I plan on building a room in my basement that will be an intake/exhaust system in a 4x8x8 room. I was thinking of purchasing one of these boost buckets, but i am thinking just pulling the basement air through vents could be enough? And my basement stays around 75 degrees even when its 100 out.

I apologize for spinning a bit off topic...

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Hey Darren,

75 degrees would be a perfect day time temperature (lights on). There won't be enough carbon dioxide in your regular air to notice any change in plant growth. I would recommend some sort of bag or bucket that releases Co2.

Photosynthesis turns Co2 into food for your plants and can greatly increase yields if used right. Hope this helps!

Co2 enrichment to optimal levels is not possible without stopping the constant flow of fresh air in and out of the grow space. Constant airflow is just as important ( if not much more) as co2. How do I know this? Have you ever checked out a grow journal that shows off a sealed room with ductless ac and co2 up the wazoo? Did you ever notice how these co2 users ( in all their ductless glory) still only manage to get average yields ( or less) after spending so much on electricity to run an ac unit instead of a much more efficient set of can filter combos? Also, remember that you cannot achieve a negative pressure environment while trying to keep co2 in the room. The negative air pressure is necessary even for micro grows if you choose to keep things stealth. I get .73 gpw from a 3600 watt mixed spectrum room with 2 10" can fan HO/ can filter 150 combos with outside temps of 70 ( reserva headband). Who needs co2? Co2 is a myth. Heath doesn't use it and neither should you.

That's the conclusion I come to.
I also use a sealed tent and really can't see where
Co2 fit in at. I have really high constant air flow and theirs
no way in hell I'm turning off my fans with the lights on

It's been a while for me on RIU! I hope everyone is well

I've been growing for over 5 years without any Co2 supplement. I finally decided to do some testing and add Co2 to my grow room - my overall yields have went up by 10-20%, this is no shit! Trust me I weigh the product

I prefer the bags or hangable buckets is easiest, plus I don't have to drive to the hydro store to refill a big tank. Just order online!

I am a huge believer in having as much fresh air as possible coming into my room. However, I run my fresh air on cycles using a timer. This allows the Co2 to actually have an impact on my plants, if my PPM gets in between 1000-2000 the plants are SO perky and happy. Then I hit the girls with more fresh air! I'm on about 2 hour cycles (fresh air, then Co2) over and over again.

I know everyone has their own way, but my yields are bigger now due to carbon dioxide usage!

take this advice, its tested with a gage, to get it to about 900ppm. depending on room size ventilation 1 five gallon bucket. 2 five pound bags of sugar, fill the bucket with water, and add a few bags of (active ) yeast. it works better then that co2 bag. waste of money. also you can use dry ice. get the bucket. you will see the difference in a month in flower !!!!!! bet you get 20 to 40 % more yield, the bag is a riff raff system , did not put out much at all, 550 same size room , 5 gallon bucket was in a 20 by 20 space, to achieve 900ppm . so your tent easily be 1500 any added co2 is much better then what is in the air normal the sugar way . follow the directions like I tell you it will last for 2 week.