Aeroponic space shuttle - Page 33

Earl · #**321** 06-19-2008, 08:00 PM

I'm back.
I didn't go to Florida,
due to gas prices.
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Earl · #**322** 06-19-2008, 08:01 PM

I flew down to Texas for a week.

VictorVIcious · #**323** 06-20-2008, 04:40 PM

Well that changes some things, I'll talk to you Monday. VV

Earl · #**324** 06-20-2008, 07:51 PM

............kool..............

We TaRdED · #**325** 06-23-2008, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earl

I flew down to Texas for a week.

Your first flight didn't get delayed by any chance... right? That would be a trip if you were on the same plane as me.....

Anyways, its good to see your back Earl. I haven't heard from you in a while.

RON PAUL REVOLUTION

~PEACE~

Earl · #**326** 06-23-2008, 04:22 AM

No delays for me, thank god.

I was in Baltimore for a couiple of hours,
waiting to change planes,
then on to Dallas

I hate big airports and airline travel,
glad I don't have to do it
for a job anymore.

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MrKingBud · #**327** 07-12-2008, 02:17 AM

Awesome thread Earl. Inspiring and Informative. I was wondering if you might have any additional information regarding rez size in relation to the number of plants. The only figure I saw you drop throughout the thread was 5 gal/plant for your setup. I was rather confused by that figure because your rez holds much more than 20 gal. Currently, I am constructing an aeroponic system similar to yours. The primary difference being that I intend to use only one rez instead of two, and I need it to support 8 plants. In order to solve the problem of heat in my rez, I have decided to mod either a Rubbermaid or Coleman cooler equipped with a water chiller to serve as my rez. The problem I am facing is that the coolers only come in 75 qt. (18.75 gal), 100 qt. (25 gal), and 150 qt. (37.5 gal). Please note, it is my intention to connect my rez to an RO water supply tank using a float valve. However, I don't wish to consistently spike the PH and ppm of my rez. Therefore, I want to make sure my rez is, as you said, large enough to maintain consistent levels of whatever and small enough to fit in my growing area. I'm trying to build dual aero setups that hold 8 plants a piece. The Aero systems themselves (rez included) should fit into into a 3' to 40" area except for a Dehumidified and my RO rez tank.

Also, I intend to grow using a modified SoG method of a limited vegetative growth period. With that said, I don't intend for my plants to get above three to four feet tall. I have already invested time into locating a strain that is already squat to begin with. I am not sure if this matters.

Earl · #**328** 07-12-2008, 06:45 AM

Quote:

The problem I am facing is that the coolers only come in 75 qt. (18.75 gal), 100 qt. (25 gal), and 150 qt. (37.5 gal)..

There is at least one aero grow using 1 gl per plant.

He reports it is working OK,
but I haven't "seen" the end result.
Maybe he will "pop in" here
and let us know how it's going.

The size of your plants,
and your grow room VPD,
will affect the optimum rez volume.

Quote:

Please note, it is my intention to connect my rez to an RO water supply tank using a float valve. However, I don't wish to consistently spike the PH and ppm of my rez. Therefore, I want to make sure my rez is, as you said, large enough to maintain consistent levels of whatever and small enough to fit in my growing area

The float valve feeding from my RO rez,
is what really makes the system work.

I think you will find
that your rez
will be very stable,
if you are feeding it with RO.

I can teach you how to buffer your solution for long term pH stability,
of course you can't get lazy, you still need regular flushing.

My tubs are large, 56gl,
but my 6 inch pipes go into the sides,
so this limits the amount each tub holds,
to 15gl per side.

I like growing tall plants.

The top of the Space Shuttle's 6 inch pipes
are just 20 inches off of the floor,
giving it 74 inches vertical grow space,
allowing me to gorw a 60 inch plant last time..
(next time 70")

As a result, my rez volume is limited to 30gls,
but I don't want to grow more than 4 plants at once.

I am modifying the space shuttle,
placing the main spray pump outside of the rez,
instead of being submerged.

This will allow me to lower my gl/ plant
to fit whatever I have growing at the time.

Before, she required a minimum of 18 gl
just to submerge the big spray pump.

Now I will have the option of adjusting my gl/plant
to meet the "phase of growth" requirements during veg,
when the plants are small,
and bloom, when they have grown to 6 footers.

The Shuttle is in for some upgrades.

And I spent $50 on new fittings for my RO rez.

Those 1/2" bulkhead fittings are $19 ea.

Be sure and send me a link
when you get your aero set up.

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Triple Beam · #**329** 07-13-2008, 04:59 AM

Damn Earl, sittin' here in amazement! I was in Korat, Thailand in the early 70's. Been looking for that same luv'in feeling ever since. Thai-Pink Floyd are joined at the hip. Recently built your design (a few mods) and fletch's designs to try them out. The ones that I like, I'll keep, the others a friend will take. Got about a grand invested so far. Will add to as needed. Waiting on some Querkle seeds for a first grow at the present. After looking over this grow, the space shuttle is first up! You are an inspiration Brother! By-the-way, Stark co salutes you. Peace

Earl · #**330** 07-13-2008, 07:58 AM

Thanks for checking out my Space Shuttle

Get some of this PC,
if you want that thai experience again.

Can you show me some pix of your machine
and your design improvement?

Where is Stark co?
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