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    The Official House and Garden Thread

    Yes cut out the Multi-zen until the first 3-4 weeks of flowering depending on your strain finishing time. Humidity is a bit low and temp is a tad high for my taste. Here is a few things I would look for. Pots on cold concrete floor? Root temp How often is air exchanged? Using C02? Root medium...
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    The Official House and Garden Thread

    Cut the multi-zen from your daily feeding. Only use it during pre-flowering or as a flush for mothers or once per week for established healthy mothers. Also cut Cal Mag. the coco formula is packed with Cal Mag already. You are missing a trace mineral supplement. Add algen extract or liquid Karma...
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    The Official House and Garden Thread

    Algen extract as a foliar gets messy but it does help stimulate shoot growth if applied directly. It's packed with trace minerals and natural growth hormones. 1-2 mil per gallon to mix. Then dilute the mix with one more gallon or else you can get residues. I personally never use algen extract...
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    The Official House and Garden Thread

    I've tested almost every product line against my control H&G group. Nothing compares to the flavor and quality produced. Not only have I tried all the lines but I've run every type of system imaginable from; Ebb 'n Flo, top feed rockwool, clay pellets, deep water culture, aeroponics, coco, NFT...
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    ice box/chiller or portable ac unit for sealed room

    I have been running a mini-split for quit some time now (2 years).
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    ice box/chiller or portable ac unit for sealed room

    I agree.. water conducts heat far better then air. I'm in a similar pickle now. A water cooled system for my set up would cost $15,000 and would take some time to recoup my cost in electricity savings.
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    Hydro Innovations Ice Box 8" for 4000w Cooled by Swimming Pool?

    The dew point is around 65 degree's. If you run the water any cooler through the ice box you can expect considerable condensation to build in those 1000 watts. The chiller systems have thermometers built in to keep temp's ideal. I would rig a water tank (55 gal) to the pool with a thermostat...
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    ice box/chiller or portable ac unit for sealed room

    I'm gonna have to agree with stillcantroll. High levels of C02 in a properly balanced room with quality correct feeding will yield you a much larger harvest. C02 is cheap to supply and the equipment will pay for itself after the first run. If the room is sealed you MUST supplement C02! As a...
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    PPM of water in resevoir

    Hi CubanRaftRider, This is just a quick guide to get you going. You will find as you develop a deeper relationship with your plants you will discover their individual sweet spots for feeding. Just stick with it. clones - 0-150 ppm (start low and build up slowly) Vegging plant 150-450 ppm...
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    Central HVAC vs. mini-split vs. portable AC

    Window Unit Poses security risk and unwanted access through window. Odor leaks tend to happen Usually low BTU capacity works great on temp controller on/off Dehumidify poorly Through the wall AC (TTW's) Think of a cheap hotel room AC Better security Better air seal Efficient w/...
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    Venting and Grow Room efficiency ( get your Ducts in a row)

    Yes, I had a reputable HVAC friend vacuum pump and check/add refrigerant after installation. Works like a champ. Unfortunately, my friends hasn't been able to make it out to inspect, leaving me to seeks answers else where. Short cycle seems like the culprit. Would a added dose of heat help...
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    Venting and Grow Room efficiency ( get your Ducts in a row)

    That correct, in cooling mode. According to manual, the light that flashes while system is no longer cooling is defrost feature. I figured the indoor system was freezing but again. I'm not an HVAC guy. I'm suspecting I miss calculated my true heat load and the system is getting temp down too fast.
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    Venting and Grow Room efficiency ( get your Ducts in a row)

    Sub...I run a mini split system (29,000 btu, non DC inverter type, 13 seer, no heat pump). From your HVAC experience would a DC Inverter type mini split control the temp swings I get from my current mini split? Currently when system enters defrost mode, temps climb. I use a large inline fan...
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    I started about 17 years ago as a kid growing from bag seed in an orange grove behind my house...

    I started about 17 years ago as a kid growing from bag seed in an orange grove behind my house. The passion, excitement and natural understanding of this plant blossomed into a fine hobby and source of revenue through the merging of talents. As a water purification guy by trade I naturally was...
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