Keesje
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That is why I now look for a simple, monkey proof system.
All the years of expanding my system with gadgets... just more things that can go wrong.
And also - as you stated above - the outcome is not much better.
All the years of expanding my system with gadgets... just more things that can go wrong.
And also - as you stated above - the outcome is not much better.
Ok, I can agree with that, but I need my man toys, gadgets, and gizmos to play with or I get grumpy and bored
Cold$moke
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I find my self doing the same
But the ends have to justify the means
As in i will quit rdwc for something simpler if it doesnt lose much in overall yeilds
Testing testing testing haha
Cold$moke
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Agreed, i like klx's set up
Im building my new setup now as im switching gears to running seeds to find breeding stock.
After the breeding is done they will be converted to run clones.
I love rdwc
But kiss is good and CHEAP plus no more constant humm from circ pumps ect ect
Im building my new setup now as im switching gears to running seeds to find breeding stock.
After the breeding is done they will be converted to run clones.
I love rdwc
But kiss is good and CHEAP plus no more constant humm from circ pumps ect ect
I love the hardware aspects of Arduino, and have done quite a bit with it in my RC flying hobby over the years, including some custom prgramming. But, it turns out I am not cut out to do programming - at least not very good programming. I am much more a hardware guy than a software guy it seems.
So..... when are we going to get to see some pics of this new mystery system??????? Inquiring minds, etc etc
Also, I cant imagine anything simpler than hempy buckets filled with perlite and fed with Mega Crop and a dash of CalMag
Keesje
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Is that in response to my comment about hempy buckets being the simplest system? If so, the klx thing is not even in the same ball park as far as being as simple as hempy buckets.
If its about me wanting pics of the mystery system - I was addressing that to coldsmoke's new (and still a mystery because he wont post any pics) system.
Dreddd
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klx setup is impressively simple and produces amazing results, probably the biggest plus with that system is the cleanup, so quick and easy, the only reason im even gonna give the meniscus membrane a shot is because of the claim that its a recirculating system with no change in PH or EC, sounds like magic but i wont know for sure until i try it..
Keesje
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I can already tell you now, without even trying the membrane system, that these claims are false.
Change in pH and EC have only for a small part to do with a system, but just as much with roots, water and lot's of other reasons.
Keesje
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Have you seen the pics where he cleans up his system after a run?
No medium is always less work as a medium
Dreddd
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Thats part of the reasoning as to why the PH/EC wont change, the membrane system supposedly keeps the roots from coming in direct contact with the bulk of the nutrient solution, the only contact with the solution they have is what they uptake via the wicking process of the system, while its a recirculating system, when it comes to contact with the solution it behaves more like a drain to waste drip system just without any waste..
as soon as i get some ripstop fabric i'll give this a go.
Im not sure I agree with that. Clean up of a hempy bucket could be as easy as tossing the whole thing in the trash. At worst, you toss the medium and rinse the bucket, which would be equal to what klx does. The small expense of medium would be offset by the much cheaper setup costs.
Setup and operation are far easier, simpler and cheaper with a hempy - especially if you hand water.
There isnt a lot of data out there, but the few reports I have found, from dedicated hydro people, all agree - it works as advertised.
I cant test that in my system because all three totes run off the same rez.
Another minor up-date - no big changes and zero problems.
The Membrane plant continues to have the most roots and the largest buds. The E/F plant is still in last place as far as bud size, but its catching up. The NFT plant is still in second place.
All three look to be roughly the same over all size and all have great color.
The scrog screen is starting to fill up nicely, but its been a bit of a challenge working with these babies. Turns out its harder to fill a screen with fewer plants at the start. Plus, they are growing much faster and with much longer branches than my last, mostly indica, grow.
The E/F is on the far left, NFT in the center, Membrane on the right side. Some of the branches from the the Membrane plant on the right side stretch almost to the center of the E/F plant and vice versa. The NFT in the center has branches going to the far right and left. The smaller/shorter branches are starting to work their way up to the screen now too. Other than some trimming, Im going to just let them stretch for a few days and see how it goes.
The Membrane plant continues to have the most roots and the largest buds. The E/F plant is still in last place as far as bud size, but its catching up. The NFT plant is still in second place.
All three look to be roughly the same over all size and all have great color.
The scrog screen is starting to fill up nicely, but its been a bit of a challenge working with these babies. Turns out its harder to fill a screen with fewer plants at the start. Plus, they are growing much faster and with much longer branches than my last, mostly indica, grow.
The E/F is on the far left, NFT in the center, Membrane on the right side. Some of the branches from the the Membrane plant on the right side stretch almost to the center of the E/F plant and vice versa. The NFT in the center has branches going to the far right and left. The smaller/shorter branches are starting to work their way up to the screen now too. Other than some trimming, Im going to just let them stretch for a few days and see how it goes.
Well crap. I jinxed myself by saying I had zero problems!!
My EC/PH meter took a dump this morning and I had to mail it off for warranty repair today. Its likely to be at least a 1 week turn around, so no meter for the next week at least. I can test PH with drops and get close enough I think. Im not that worried about the EC. I finally got it to a good point I think, so all I should need to do is add more at the mix ratio Im using now - I hope. The system went 5 days with no problem, so I think I will be ok.
The second problem is that the roots have managed to get through the silk screen Im using to protect the drain line in the NFT tote. I need to peal back the fabric for a better look later, bit I dont think they are growing through the silk screen. I think they have found a break/opening somewhere along the line where I sealed it to the tote sides/bottom.
My EC/PH meter took a dump this morning and I had to mail it off for warranty repair today. Its likely to be at least a 1 week turn around, so no meter for the next week at least. I can test PH with drops and get close enough I think. Im not that worried about the EC. I finally got it to a good point I think, so all I should need to do is add more at the mix ratio Im using now - I hope. The system went 5 days with no problem, so I think I will be ok.
The second problem is that the roots have managed to get through the silk screen Im using to protect the drain line in the NFT tote. I need to peal back the fabric for a better look later, bit I dont think they are growing through the silk screen. I think they have found a break/opening somewhere along the line where I sealed it to the tote sides/bottom.
smithsjones
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As in i will quit rdwc for something simpler if it doesnt lose much in overall