Harvest a Pound Every Three Weeks!

StinkBud · Nov 2, 2008

DIRTHAWKER said:
Maybe im trying to get too fancy.. 4 lights means 4 ballasts 4 bulbs 4 reflectors..etc.. $$$$ maybe i will go with 3 600 watter hps's, one over each unit stationary with one in line duct fan cooling the lights in a line. aww..theres so many ways.

They make dual light ballasts. Dual 600's and dual 400's They even make a combo 600/400 HPS/MH.

Bulbs and power will be your biggest expense over time. I replace my bulbs once a year and should do it more often than that. It's adds up over time. More lights = more money.

Dual 600's on a light mover will be as good as my two 1000Ws. Maybe even better!

Four 1000W would be the ultimate! I may just have to go all out after I get my power hooked up.

iBLaZe4tozErO · Nov 2, 2008

thanks stinkbud got the frame setup. Now to just find the fence post. Imma check home depot next weekend. thanks for all ur knowledge. :joint:

DragonPhoenix · Nov 2, 2008

iBLaZe4tozErO said:
thanks stinkbud got the frame setup. Now to just find the fence post. Imma check home depot next weekend. thanks for all ur knowledge.

They have them at all the HD's in my area - I live in the midwest USA

atombomb · Nov 2, 2008

I have heard several people on here talk about GH up and down does not hold its ph for a long time. They have all had issues with ph rising for no apparent reason. Some have said switching to a different up and down has solved their problem. The GH just dosent hold the ph like some of the others. I use Europonics up and down and the shit is P O T E N T. a few drops to change a couple galllons one full point. I have tested it to last over a month zero change

Thundercat · Nov 2, 2008

Very nice instructions as usual Stinkbud, Have you ever considered going into teaching?

Scalded Dog · Nov 2, 2008

Dude this is about the best tread i have read so far...
will be building mine same as yours..

Keep up the great work :blsmoke:

DragonPhoenix · Nov 2, 2008

Oh Stink - I just thought of this! I didn't see what pH adjustors you use. Are you concerned with non organic adjustors? Do you think chemical pH as opposed to organic pH would make a taste difference?

Scalded Dog · Nov 2, 2008

have saved your plans and will be using them to set up my gro

Thanks man

atlasastro · Nov 3, 2008

I just want to give a big hug and a thank you to the AERO-NATOR. Yep, thats you Stinkbud.
I am an absolute newb and i feel like I have found the Guru of ganja. I have been reading your posts for two days now. A work mate had a hydro set up that he pumped heaps of spendollies into for crap, then fell out with his house mate(growing partner) and is offloading stuff(lights fans, filter, timers etc) for nothing. Cheap equipment and the Stinkbud Zen master all in one week, it has to be karma. Thanks for all the work you have posted, your insights and knowledge and wisdom. You rock dude.
I am know indebted to you, I shall endeavour to spread the joy of my Buds in the same manner you do. Pay it forward, that good Karma.

DIRTHAWKER · Nov 3, 2008

Last minute panic!! LOL Im getting ready to clone for the first time EVER. Ok it seems simple enough, but im a little confused.
Do i take a branch with a couple nodes and trim off one of the nodes so that it is exposed to water under the netpot?

StinkBud · Nov 3, 2008

DragonPhoenix said:
Oh Stink - I just thought of this! I didn't see what pH adjustors you use. Are you concerned with non organic adjustors? Do you think chemical pH as opposed to organic pH would make a taste difference?

I use GH to adjust my PH. The truth is I virtually never have to adjust my PH.

I may add a little squirt of diluted PH down once a week to keep it in check.

I use such a small amount that it has no effect on taste what so ever.

StinkBud · Nov 3, 2008

DIRTHAWKER said:
Last minute panic!! LOL Im getting ready to clone for the first time EVER. Ok it seems simple enough, but im a little confused.
Do i take a branch with a couple nodes and trim off one of the nodes so that it is exposed to water under the netpot?

It's really easy. I peel a small layer of outer skin off of the stem. This is where the roots come out first.

Make sure you pick a nice healthy branch. Leave about 3" of stem. The more nodes you cut off the better.

The nodes will produce roots sooner than anyplace else because it is already producing new growth. It has more of the hormones needed to produce roots.

DragonPhoenix · Nov 3, 2008

Hey Stink -

I went out and got some Hygrozyme (along with alot of other supplies) and the manufacturer's recommended dosage is 8-10ml per gallon. Do you use this product on a regular basis along with the nutes? If so do you go by the manufacturer's recommended dosage? I'm just wondering if this product is going to eat the beneficial bacteria in the Liquid Karma and Grow.

Thanks,
DP

DIRTHAWKER · Nov 3, 2008

Is it normal for the new clones to wilt and kinda lay down?
its only been an hour since i took the cuttings but man they dont look so good.. temp is 69f, humidity 55%. 150ml clonex 18 gal res filled just over pump.

DragonPhoenix · Nov 3, 2008

DIRTHAWKER said:
Is it normal for the new clones to wilt and kinda lay down?
its only been an hour since i took the cuttings but man they dont look so good.. temp is 69f, humidity 55%. 150ml clonex 18 gal res filled just over pump.

Yeah they will be fine...you might want to add some more water to your res. As long as your misters keep going the clones will pop roots. I'd expect some to be showing by day 7. I'm assuming you took your clones from the bottom (or close to the bottom) of your mother plants. I had some of my clone leaves turn yellow after a couple days but it's perfectly normal - the clones were using stored nitrogen and nutes in the leaves to feed itself. Have faith and some patience and as long as your room temp isn't too high you should be fine!

DP

DIRTHAWKER · Nov 3, 2008

Thanks man,, thats the reasurance i needed.. yea i took 24 cuts from the bottoms of 8 bushy plants.

Saladsmokin · Nov 3, 2008

my cuttings rooted but they look like they are die.. they look like they got a little to wet from leaving it on too long.. i have to try again with better cuttings sucks because i have to wait til i have cuttings to take from the mothers and i have to get a timer

DaveTheNewbie · Nov 3, 2008

i still suck at cloning, no matter what method i use. god i wish i could clone at a decent success rate

Hey stinky i have a couple of thoughts for you :
- you often say that a big pump = lots of heat = problems. What if you used an inline pump instead of a submerged pump (aka pump not in water)
- in a pure aero (not nft) system i am wondering what happens when the roots hit the pool of water in the bottom. if you put DWC bubblers in there as well would that work well ?

check out my thread on that idea here : https://www.rollitup.org/advanced-marijuana-cultivation/126612-aeroponic-dwc-hybrid-idea.html

Saladsmokin · Nov 3, 2008

all of my clones rooted but they look like they are really damp and weak..probly cuz the cuttings were really small.. i dont kno?

DragonPhoenix · Nov 3, 2008

Saladsmokin said:
all of my clones rooted but they look like they are really damp and weak..probly cuz the cuttings were really small.. i dont kno?

If roots have grown in the cloner and your pH and temps are fine there should be no problem...good luck.

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