i know that there are already 10s of posts about this, but i thought this would be a good place for everyone who is using it, to actually say if you are, so i think it would be good if only people that are using the aerogarden post in this one, i know im not a mod, but itd be cool for people to tell what they KNOW works and what some people would change for next time.

i KNOW that foxfarm nutes have been amazing in dealing with the aerogarden.

just talk about what youve learned and what you are gonna change if you do it again, and if you are new ask for help

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While digging through some old computer crap I had laying around, I came across this cable, which is a perfect match for the Aerogarden lamp hood, just as Vand had figured out. I figured other people would want to know more info about this kind of cord, so ..

The name for this kind of connector end is called a "figure eight", and is a pretty common type of cord from what it seems. Nothing crazy or propriatary.

Here is a link to purchase the cable from any Radio Shack in your local area:
RadioShack.com - Power & Batteries: Extension & power cords: 6-Ft. AC Power Cord

Also, they have a simple appliance timer there too that you'll need so you can set the light cycle for flowering:
RadioShack.com - Home & Office: Clocks & watches: Mini Plug-In Lamp/Appliance Timer

I walked out of RadioShack for less than $20, and everything is working beautifully with the base unit set to "salad greens" (which keeps the nutrients/pumps running 24/7) , and set the timer to set the lights on an 18/6 cycle.

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i told everyone that like a month ago, but apparently nobody reads my post

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I just thought it would be good to actually clarify the cable...in your post it was pretty vague and just said somethign about an old apple charger...and since this is the thread to post about what we've learned, I figured that was a good thing.

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alright alright ill give it to you.

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Lol...

Yea I like that idea better tha splicing the cord....perhaps.....

But what I really like the most is that you guys have figured out about a timer with that figure 8 sized socket....I might try to get one of these somtime....because I do wish that I could give my plants more light during the veg stage...at least 18 hours....

Did I hear some one say once on another post that you must remove the back up battery for the timer to work?

Peace
-Tek

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As far as removing the battery backup goes, that did work for me, however, the pumps and everything all came on /off at one time. So that was not as good of a solution as my current one, which allows the light hood to be controlled seperately by a timer (and a long 6' cord, in case you need to raise it), while the base unit is plugged directly into the wall as normal.

Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. All i have instaleld on my PC at the moment is Paint, lol...so here ya go!



Larger View:
http://www.rollitup.org/marijuana-pi...php?n=1168&w=o

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Nice pic....lol

No seriously its good.....I had as well previously tried making a paint drawing of somthing like this once a while ago...but i scratched it


One question tho...in your drawing shouldnt there be another plug that plugs the timer in? do you know what i mean?

Like, what powers the timer?

I dont think that the water not circulating for 6-12 hours would be a big deal...but i could be wrong...

Its like if you had a dry sponge and only placed a corner of the sponge in a small puddle....the water would move and the sponge would soak up all the water.... so compared to the aerogarden the roots and the foam are the sponge and would draw the water up...ya know?


Peace
-Tek

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Yes, the timer is plugged into the wall (or extension cord, or whatever)

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Great work worh the aerogarden. I am still growing the lettuce that my garen came with, jsut to see what this thing can do. I've noticed that the rear pods are growing about 1/3 faster than the front. I measured the intensity of the light at eahclocation and noticed that the rear pods DO get substantially more light for some reason.
Also, the best strain to grow in this thing is probabely "BIG BUD" because the plants rarely exceed 2 feet in lenghts. I noticed that Tek's plants, though very healthy looking, were reaching for light a bit. One set back aobut BIG BUD is that they are a bitch to clone though.
Tek, what sequence of nutrients did you use (ie; what fox farms products at what stage)?