he wasn't... just letting stinkbud know that in reality, the feds could wrap him up any time they want.

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I recommend using a UPS like you would use on your computer. The size would depend on how many pumps you are using. Remember, the pumps only run for 1 minute every 5 minutes so they don't use much power.

A large UPS will keep your plants safe for days. Your ice cream is a different story though.

Of course during any power outage you will always be without light unless you have a generator.

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Cool grow bud!
i used to get an L every 2 weeks in a 4x8 using 1kwatt and 4 botinicare ebb & flows, in the og days. i love perpetual harvests! gl with this one!
BTW, 1/3 L a week to keep a medical condition under wraps sounds high?
Unless u are running a doctors office of course?

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The feds could wrap anyone up on this forum if they wanted to.. That goes without saying.

I mean why is he preaching to the choir?

anyway no hard feelings..just dont need to be reminded evrytime somebody posts.

When the time comes I just pull them up out of the containers and move them into the flower room.

I have 2 - 1000W HPS for a total output of 290,000 lumens. My lights have vented hoods the take the air from one room and vents into the attic. That way my room is totally sealed to keep the CO2 in the room. I use a 440 CFM fan to vent my lights. Lights are run at night to help keep temps down.

I use an A/C unit during the heat of the Summer but don't need it the rest of the year.

I use a complete greenhouse control system with CO2. I keep my CO2 at 1500 PPM during the day cycle.

I keep my humidity below 60% and have a 200 CFM fan that vents into the attic to keep humidity in check.

I'm running 3 separate Aero/NFT systems so I can have 9 weeks flower time and a 3 week perpetual harvest cycle.

I use a cycle timer for the pumps. The timer is set to 1 minute on and 5 minutes off. This allows maximum Oxygen to the roots without letting them dry out.

I made 3 separate Aero/NFT systems using PVC fence posts. The plumbing runs inside and is made from the same 1/2" PVC pipe I use for the cloner. EZ-Clone sprayers between each plant site.

14 plant sites. 396 GPH pump.

The frame is made from 3/4" PVC pipe. 18gal. Rubbermaid container for the reservoir.

Here is my formula for my flower room:

Botanicare Nutrients:
126ml Cal-Mag Plus
150ml Sweet
180ml Liquid Karma
540mlL Pure Bend Pro Bloom

I run 2000 PPM all the way until the flush cycle. Some strains like AK47 can handle over 3000 PPM without burning. Other strains show signs of tip burn at just 1700 PPM. Since I run 10 different strains I set my PPM for a good overall value.

Check out the photos for details on my flower system.

Flushing and harvest next...

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Thanks for all the great information stinkbud. Being a newbie to aeroponics i am starting to understand. The setup looks easy enough to build. Only thing im still confused about is the nutrient stuff etc... ppm? etc... what, do you measure out a certain amont of nutrient and add to water in the reservoir?
do you keep adding nutrient to keep it at a certain level?

thanks

BEAUTIFUL SET-UP!! Great job on the pics too! Your making me want to go out and get the parts right now---never knew it could be so basic<--at least the system. I 've been searching for ways to modify my aeroflo and you just answered it all.

Cant wait to see this baby in action! +rep4u!!

growinman

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Not all patients are aware that it is federally illegal-even though it's legal locally, and the laws regarding it. I don't think he's preaching to anyone, he's just letting offering some advice I guess....

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Thats a joke...LOL

You just fill the res with water and start adding the nutrient formula until it reaches the correct PPM.

What PPM level you run depends a lot on what strain you are running. 1700-2000 PPM is a safe number to start at but some strains can handle over 3000 PPM.

Every couple of days I add water. As the plants use up the nutrients you will have to add more formula. It's really too easy!

All you need is a cheap PPM meter. Stick it in the water and read the number.

Same with PH. Just put the meter in the water and it will tell you the PH. If it is below 5.8 you add PH up. If is above 5.8 you add PH down.

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