Original Grow Journal - DWC/ (12)-1000 HPS/ 256 site system/ Platinum OG Bubba

New to web interface and the Rollitup site, but not new to cultivating marijuana indoors. Predominately I have been a soil grower, but have recently switched back over to hydroponics for ease and automation of my techniques due to the size of my operations in general. I could be mistaken on how to access or post a journal entry of if this is even the right area for my post, but I wanted to just go ahead and give it a shot while I have some down time currently. However, I will be creating a professionally edited video of the entire grow-op w/ available commentary towards the end of this process with links to YouTube and other social media webpages.

So, Let's begin by delving right into the set-up itself and then we can go from there.

(12) Solis-Tek remotely operated electronic ballasts with built in timers
(12) Sunlight Supply Blazer reflectors
(12) Hortilux 1000 watt HPS lamps

16-light 220v controller
150 amp sub-panel
3-ton Split unit A/C

(10) wall-mount oscillating fans
(3) 8'' In-line ventilation fans w/ attached HEPA filters

In-line UV exhaust line

Biowave Mini

(2) GroBot Evo automated Dosing Units
(2) Bluelab Guardian pH and TDS monitors

(2) 1-HP water chillers
(2) 55-Gallon top off reservoirs
R/O evolution w/ pre-filters

8 burner natural gas CO2 generator

Can-Fan lite w/ 8'' HO Fan and attached HEPA filter

(2) / 32-site Current Culture UCBD "under current double barrel" recirculating DWC systems using (4) - 5.75'' net pots in each 8 gallon module.

System #1: 128 cuts of Reserva Privada's Sour Kush a.k.a. "Headband" using STG (sure to grow) Tempest (4.75''x4.5'') cylindrical inserts.

System #2: 128 cuts of a clone only Platinum OG Bubba Kush using Growstone non-wicking media. (similar to Hydroton expanded clay pellets)

Using a very simple line of nutrients from Dutch Master: A/B, Add .27, Zone, and Silica.

Initial environment: Vegetation transplant Day#3

CO2: 1000 PPM Air Temp.: 80F Day/ 68F Night Humidity: 50% Day/65% night

Water temp.: 68F PPM(700): 250 pH: 6.0

I'll be posting pictures along with detailed grow log updates throughout the entire 8-week grow. Look forward to hearing users input, responses, and any questions.​

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  I will be replying with current photos later tonight from today (Day#4) including informative analysis detailing my expertise and decision making process surrounding the system and its design.
  
  
  

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    1. Example of what I would consider one of if not the best continuous pH/Temp./TDS monitors in the business.
    
    2. In this picture you see both 55-gallone top off reservoirs which are gravity feed through tubing the the float valve in the epicenter of my systems. Also, the R/O evolution with pre-filters.
    
    3. Here I'm displaying the first several clones I transplanted into the system which with only a day or two longer than the rest of the clones have begun to grow expanding root systems rapidly. The HPS light makes some colors difficult to see but there is definitely nitrogen returning into the leaf structures creating the look of a much healthier plant.
    
    4. You are able to see how I have set each of my 4-light banks into three separate rows leading to a (16) light 220v controller. Just below sits my CO2 monitor which is set to run an eight burner natural gas CO2 burner using existing gas lines for the house. Three columns of PVC ducting provide cool air into a straight line to help facilitate heat removal from the 1000 watt lamps.
    
    5. In the last photo is an example of a new system I have begun to build for a 4-light setup. Same principles as the other system minus amount of modules and of course lighting to go along with them.​
    
    
    
    

  
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