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    Help on DIY vert light mover

    Title says it all. I have a newer blender I took apart, and an older microwave I can use for parts. Any ideas?! I'm no gear expert, but I was thinking just take the blender motor, slow down with a potentiometer, add a wheel(s), and rig her up somehow. Any mechanical and safety advice will be...
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    The correct way to make an actively aerated compost tea AACT

    First off, all the credit goes to Tim Wilson (aka Microbe Man) and all his hard work he's done for all of us. http://microbeorganics.com/ Secondly, I like to thank RIU member st0wandgrow for turning me onto this amazing site. Read the great link before continuing...take your time. Now read...
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    Humidity issue

    I have a potential issue in my Secret Jardin. Tent's 5 x 5 in the cold basement with LEDs. I added a heater that keeps it between 72-80* . RH is hard too keep up tho. I have a Vicks small room humidifier blasting continuously, and can only get up to 40%. It's usually around 30-35%. I've tried to...
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    Cloning thick tops

    I usually only have around 50% success with this for some noobie reason. Those thicker stems usually either explode or get black n soggy even in same strains/conditions. I usually use a dome or big salad bowl filled with soil covered with a lid with some small holes. Any suggestions for higher...
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    Utilizing space and maximizing yields

    Having a deep thought buzz going on right now, and stumbled across this way of getting the most out of your light. Feel like an idiot...better yet I feel like I have a new experiment! Would love to hear some opinions in growing vert vs horizontal vs "V" style.
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    Reflector hood advice pleeze!

    I want to get the most out of my 400w veg CMH. I know 3x3 is ideal coverage for a 400, but I have CFLs I can supplement with if needed. Air cooled 6" preferable. Are there adjustable angle hoods to customize coverage?! I need something that can be 12-18" away with a 3x3 coverage. Thnx in advance.
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    Autos that never autod ?!?!

    I bought a 10 pack of Lowryder Diesel reg. autos and only 2 germed!!! I'm really no slouch when it comes to germing either. First time growing autos, so had to do some research. Didn't give a guano about "not stressing them" advice. Topped at 5th node and supercropped. Put in some good soil...
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    Single ingrediant organic teas...

    Saves lots of $$$, lots of fun, so man possibilities, and you learn how to hit the ladies spot! I'm currently using Dr. Earths products and loving it. 2# boxes are lasting me around 4 cycles easy! Leaving me $ for strains and gains lol. Anyone else enjoying the "sweet nectar"?
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    Herbies freebies?!

    Has anyone run Delicious Seeds cotton candy or WW x SK? All of mine are looking vigorous at a whopping 2 days!!!
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    Time to get my veg on! Need some ideas on utilizing fluorecents!!!

    This is what equip I have for 1 or 2 veg rooms: CFLs 2 85w 6500k 1 32w 6500k 2 42w 2700k 2 55w 2700k T5 HO 22" 2 ZooMed 22w 5000k 1 ZooMed 22w 6500k I understand the convenience of fluorescence (with space and money saving), prob use 2 blue:1...
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    Female Seeds fem lemon kush

    Just bought 4 fems for 12$. Want a good mid grade citrus strain for the common folk. Anyone grown or smoked?!
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