DIY: Home Made CO2 Guide

XxNinjaxX said:

Yeah, you can an item that will read the levels in the room, but i believe they are expensive units.. i don't know of any cheap 1's..

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so would the homemade co2 have the room around 1500 ppm if you cant read it?

Dahmer8afew said:

Is creating too much co2 possible? I mean if you had about 5 of these going in a 4'x4' closet, would it kill the plants? Any adverse effects to the environment or anything?

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I dont know if its possible to create 'too much' or if it has any adverse affects, but the plants grow best at 1500ppm, so id say anything over wud not be useful even if it was not detrimental.

I know 1500ppm is the limit of what plants can use but what if you go over that? If it's up to 5000ppm would it hurt anything or anyone?

XxNinjaxX said:

I dont know if its possible to create 'too much' or if it has any adverse affects, but the plants grow best at 1500ppm, so id say anything over wud not be useful even if it was not detrimental.

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Thanks Ninja! This setup is total badass dude!! I've been wanting to add c02 to my grow but don't have the money yet for a monitor, tanks, etc. I'd rather provide too much than not enough as long as I'm not damaging the plants or the environment.

ismokebomb said:

so would the homemade co2 have the room around 1500 ppm if you cant read it?

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I cant say with any certainty as ive never forked out the money to test it.. mayb one day.. i doubt it though, or nobody would buy the expensive setups.
But this is a good addition if its all u can afford..

1500ppm is 'Optimum'.. So anything over im guessing wud start to be negative - though thats just an educated guess off what i have learnt.
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XxNinjaxX said:

I cant say with any certainty as ive never forked out the money to test it.. mayb one day.. i doubt it though, or nobody would buy the expensive setups.
But this is a good addition if its all u can afford..

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which is all i can afford. so this is very helpful
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your the man ninja awesome set up my hydroponics shop doubles as the home brew shop to so i grabbed a grommet and the plastic thingy will set it up tonight an post a pic thanks ninja

jzs147 said:

your the man ninja awesome set up my hydroponics shop doubles as the home brew shop to so i grabbed a grommet and the plastic thingy will set it up tonight an post a pic thanks ninja

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Looking Good jzs

How does it go with the softer plastic of the milk bottle? I didn like the way the soft plastic feels as it expands with Gas, so i went with the Good Ole Golden Circle
Aussie Classic

XxNinjaxX said:

Looking Good jzs

How does it go with the softer plastic of the milk bottle? I didn like the way the soft plastic feels as it expands with Gas, so i went with the Good Ole Golden Circle
Aussie Classic

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lol well i might have to as it dnt seem to be bubbling yet get a harder bottle that is

jzs147 said:

lol well i might have to as it dnt seem to be bubbling yet get a harder bottle that is

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It will take a day or so to start bubbling.. (Fermentation Process).
You have to build the gas inside the bottle to a point where the bottle can no longer contain it before it can bubble out..
Or u may just have an air leak around where u glued it..

can the bubble lock be purchased anywhere else...breweries dont exist near me?

ive been using this method, kind of pain but i only use it noe when its really hot in the grow room

you can make an airlock by running a tube to another bottle with water just make sure you seal your connections

Brosnan said:

can the bubble lock be purchased anywhere else...breweries dont exist near me?

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Um, most major chain shops here in Oz sell them.. We have like Big W & Kmart - i think America has Lowes & Walmart..
They normally have a sports section, then next to that is a little brew section, and they r in there..

2much said:

ive been using this method, kind of pain but i only use it noe when its really hot in the grow room

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That is a good point as the plant can uptake more Co2 @ warmer temperatures..

mines done i just glued the lid on was't sealing and it's bubbling now

Awesome good 2 hear

ninja i live in puerto rico i have ebb and flow system.im wondering if you know were i can order the valve

thanks for the idea mate id plus rep you but i dnt know how