my 3 stages of flower

oceangreen

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The reason I i Swish to continuous was ecause my bluelab was allover the place.. and would take for ever to take readings, then i realized it was off by 3.0 PH and could not be calibrated.. I was feeding at 4.0-5.0 ph for a year...

dont know how it still worked out...
 

JRR Tokin

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Hey Super, i've got a couple questions for u but apologise in advance if been answerred a dozen times. Which parabolics dld u go with and who offers best value on a mini split? Also, do u guys think it'd work to build an enclosed window box on inside, for the outside half of mini split? Thx
 

JRR Tokin

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Cool. So maybe a window unit would suffice for one grow. Im not on ground floor so mini might be out for now. Considering all three stations from seed at once.
 

420circuit

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The reason I i Swish to continuous was ecause my bluelab was allover the place.. and would take for ever to take readings, then i realized it was off by 3.0 PH and could not be calibrated.. I was feeding at 4.0-5.0 ph for a year...

dont know how it still worked out...
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The Milwaukee pH tester for about $10 US is working better/faster than the Blue Lab unit that cost 7 times as much. The little yellow meter works great and because of the speed of operation is my daily go to meter. When I get something unexpected I grab the Blue Lab and wait for it to measure, about a minute or so, then test another sample with it and go back to be sure, then make the adjustment. Point is the cheaper meter from Milwaukee works better and costs less. Still good to have a couple meters in case one goes whacko.
 

oceangreen

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Apparently something is not right cause you were bitching before about your yields??? I've let mine drift to 1500 cause I was lazy and not a bit of burn!!!
a big part of that yield issue was because I need to get those blockbuster hoods...my distrubistion of lighting is off, by using 2 600's bare..

and also yes, the Ph was off... a bit...

I am getting 16oz from each system atm.. I jusled dailed in the kberry perfecting, took best clones..

fixed PH...

I should be in the right place from now own...

and when i get the blockbusters in.. thats the bread and butter
 

oceangreen

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Cool. So maybe a window unit would suffice for one grow. Im not on ground floor so mini might be out for now. Considering all three stations from seed at once.
dont do a window ac and give yourself away... that thing will seep that oder outside and its just gonna look odd..

install a split on your own.. its pretty simple... all the way to the breaker...
and then its still simple..

mounting the brackets is the kinda tricky part...
 

JRR Tokin

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dont do a window ac and give yourself away... that thing will seep that oder outside and its just gonna look odd..

install a split on your own.. its pretty simple... all the way to the breaker...
and then its still simple..

mounting the brackets is the kinda tricky part...
Live in a condo for now and multiple floors up so I don't think a mini or a window unit on the outside would be terribly wise. Yuck. Thanks for the input Super and OG.
 

OLD DUDE

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Live in a condo for now and multiple floors up so I don't think a mini or a window unit on the outside would be terribly wise. Yuck. Thanks for the input Super and OG.
You could do a portable AC, which are not very efficient but would get the job done! Put a filter on the exhaust to resuce oders, if it doesn't effect the way it runs!!!
 

OLD DUDE

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dont do a window ac and give yourself away... that thing will seep that oder outside and its just gonna look odd..

install a split on your own.. its pretty simple... all the way to the breaker...
and then its still simple..

mounting the brackets is the kinda tricky part...
Their is only one do it yourself minisplit that I know of, Ideal Air! All others need to be charged by someone with the proper equipment!!!
 

OLD DUDE

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a big part of that yield issue was because I need to get those blockbuster hoods...my distrubistion of lighting is off, by using 2 600's bare..

and also yes, the Ph was off... a bit...

I am getting 16oz from each system atm.. I jusled dailed in the kberry perfecting, took best clones..

fixed PH...

I should be in the right place from now own...

and when i get the blockbusters in.. thats the bread and butter
My point is, not saying it has never happened before but, never heard of anyone having issues with that low of ppms! I question the readings???? Not saying your numbers are incorrect, just sounds odd!!!
 

cheechZS

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A mini split a/c comes charged u just have to open the valves on the condenser when u get the lines hooked up.
 

OLD DUDE

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A mini split a/c comes charged u just have to open the valves on the condenser when u get the lines hooked up.
That's not true!!!!!!!!!!!! Ideal Air is the only one that i know of that is pre charged!!! I'm not saying that there are not others but most do not come pre charged!! SS had to have someone come and charge his!!!!!!!
 

OLD DUDE

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How bout some parabolics feedback from others. So I've seen that Grener's report and I'm sorta confused now. Here's one from plantlighting hydroponics: http://www.plantlightinghydroponics.com/sunlight-parabolic-white-reflector-48-p-3570.html

I have two hoods now at just under 2 ft X 2 ft, using 1000 w but their footprint is basically good for one SS station each. I'm looking to cover 3 stations with two lights and prob need a rail or different reflectors.
Do not go that route!!! The only times I have seen them used is in big rooms or on a light mover!! SS tried them and they did not work out for him!!! Too much of a hot spot directly under the bulbs!!!

i reread your post, they might work for you on a light mover????
 
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