Exhale bags vs. co2 regulator and tank

NJA816 said:

I'm getting 1 for fathers day for my tent I'll post my opinions on it after a week or so just started back on my second grow so I should hopefully see a difference from no c02 on my first grow.

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ya but might take more than a week to see results lol. make sure you take before and after pics

The co2 is only going to help the plant be healthy and happy. The growth will be unnoticable. Like 20% maybe. My grow is on day 42 and i cant tell if it helps or doesnt

so whats up with that exhale co2 levels? your grow maintaining good amount of co2 with the exhale bag?

Still running at 1400 ppm. And the bag if 4 months old

hell ya! cool thanks man!

I've been using the bags for almost two months. 5 bags in an 8x8x6 room with 8 plants. First grow and wanted a sealed environment since outside air has been record high temps all summer. Two bags developed a mold on the inside, one became completely covered in it. Also noticed black mold like bloches on some dying leaves. Hasnt been a very successful first grow so i dont completely blame it on the bags. Humidity in the room was very high until I finally got a good used dehumidifier. The company has replaced the bags through the shop I bought them from (25$ each) with very little hassle. They said there is no way anything but co2 and o2 passed through that patch, but I find that hard to believe. So keep an eye out for any mold and get them outta there if you do. I break up the block once it has become covered in white stuff and the bags are almost always fully inflated. After seeing Spencer's readings I wonder if I might be overdoing it.

spencer2121 said:

Ok so I've owned a co2 tank and regulator for over a year now. Used it and loved it. Recently I bought a tent 8x4 and the guy gave me his 3 month old exhale bag for free. My tank was empty and I decided to use the bag. Well I'm glad I did because I tested my co2 ppm and it was at a perfect 1500! So basically I'm gonna sell my tank to a buddy but before I do! can anyone give me a good reason why I should maybe keep the tank? I mean it cost $15.00 a month to fill. It has to be sent out to get filled so it takes a week sometimes to get back to the air gas place meanwhile my plants have no co2. I have to spend gas $ driving it to and from. And! It's heavy as fuck lugging around a full tank! So I'm thinking on going with the exhale bags and saying fuck the tank but I'd like some feedback first! Those bags are like $40 and they last well over 3-6 months the proof is right in front of me!

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If you have a paintball shop nearby, they can refill for you while you wait

The guy at exhale is being very cooperative sending me a few more bags so I can test in a different environment with a ppm meter but same size room and all healthy plants.

Get rid of both and get yourself a good intake that brings in fresh air.