Dadio's Flood and Drain closet .

dadio161

dadio161

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LMAO , looks like my stalker is back .
Did you miss me pookie ?? Your video was so lame you got no replies .
Nubby Tubbs said:
yah youre basically doing a rollitup version of mr greens hugely popular video...only way more boring and with less information.
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dadio161

dadio161

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005.jpg007.jpg006.jpg004.jpg002.jpg001.jpg008.jpg003.jpg009.jpg thanks for the compliments . Here are todays pics I just snapped . The blocks started to feel a little light so I am now feeding three times a day . The temps in my room have been staying around 75 degrees and 33 % humidity . I am very happy with how things are going . A few more days and I will do a flush with Clearex . Today is day #21 of 12/12 . The tallest girl is at just over 34 inches .
 
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midwestfunkmaster

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dadio161 said:
I have never had a algea problem and I don't add anything to the water to help with that . The only thing I cover is the Rockwool blocks . The only thing that goes into the reservoir is nutes and PH down . When it's time to clean the resevoir , I clean it . No half ass cleaning .
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Very good.

Thanks for the info bruh, keep it up.
 
dadio161

dadio161

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Yesterday I finally had some time so I changed the reservoir and flushed the girls with Clearex for about 2 hours .
Changed the reservoir again and filled with fresh nutes . Busy day just moving water . The girls will love the fresh nutes and should show the love back .
I also upped the nutes to 8ml gallon/Micro , and 16 ml/gallon of Bloom .
 
brownbearclan

brownbearclan

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Awesome super clean setup! =D

When you flood the table (2-3 times a day I think you said) at what intervals do you do and how long does the water sit up top for? Like does it just drain off after it hits the full point?

Also what are the plants growing in?

Thanks! =D
 
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lltlmc

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i'm feeling your setup. my buddy had one almost identical back in college. getting ready to start mine here thanks for the blueprint
 
dadio161

dadio161

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Glad I could be of some help . The guy who showed me this system was a student at Colorado State . This is just a basic set up that is easy for beginners like me. Good luck with your new grow op.
lltlmc said:
i'm feeling your setup. my buddy had one almost identical back in college. getting ready to start mine here thanks for the blueprint
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Dahighone

Dahighone

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dadio161 said:
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I mounted a 1 x 3 board acorss both sides of the closet screwing into the studs . I did this so that when I mount the closet rod holder, I will screw into wood instead of drywall . Makes things a lot safer .
When I first got my light kit , I bought those yo-yo light hangers because everybody said that was the way to go . My heavy light hood kept falling on one side so I took them back after 15 minutes and bought chains instead .Chains give me more peace of mind . I sure as hell didn't want to wake up one morning and find that lights have fallen and broke a girl . Just saved myself from having a pissed off day . I am not too lazy to take 45 seconds to raise the light by hand .
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looks sweet so far Im thinkin of the same exact thing what size is your light? rep lol nm finished the thread I have a 250 watt and thinkin on gettin a 150 also my closet is only 2x4 so it will be a tight fit hope i can find a tray that is only 24 inches wide
 
dadio161

dadio161

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I don't have a TDS meter . I just keep the reservoir clean and replace the nutes when I have replaced half the water . Ends up being replaced about once every 7 to 9 days . Going to do this until harvest .
aquavelva said:
definitely subscribed, what is the TDS reading in your reservoir now that you've begun flowering and whats your plans with it.
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Dahighone said:
looks sweet so far Im thinkin of the same exact thing what size is your light? rep lol nm finished the thread I have a 250 watt and thinkin on gettin a 150 also my closet is only 2x4 so it will be a tight fit hope i can find a tray that is only 24 inches wide
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I also use a 600W HPS . You should be able to find a 2 x 4 tray at Home Depot . Just buy a black cement mixing tub . I have seen a few other grows here that are using that for a tray and are doing very well . There are many ways to customize to fit your needs .
 
Dahighone

Dahighone

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dadio161 said:
I also use a 600W HPS . You should be able to find a 2 x 4 tray at Home Depot . Just buy a black cement mixing tub . I have seen a few other grows here that are using that for a tray and are doing very well . There are many ways to customize to fit your needs .
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Right on man, Ill have to go to the depot and look does it matter if it dosnt have the crevices in the bottom to keep the cubes from standing in the water? I imagine a lil bit of water stays in the grow tray cus the lil lip on the incomeing hose sits higher then the actual bottom of the tray. You keep them in what are those 6 inch rockwool cubes all thru flowering? This has got to be the best set up for my 2x4 space. want a perp grow so thinkin on puttin 2 into flower every 2 weeks,8 plants shouldnt be too bad in that area. Anyways props man have fun with the ladies.
 
Lt. Dan

Lt. Dan

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I picked up a couple of these at lowes the other day. It is 36" x 24.5"
http://www.lowes.com/pd_19252-1569-ST3608_0__?productId=1226689&Ntt=mixing+tub&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dmixing%2Btub

They also have a smaller one. It is 26" x 20"
http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=19251-1569-AT2606&langId=-1&storeId=10151&productId=1054711&catalogId=10051&cmRelshp=sim&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1

IIRC, Homebrewer (I think it was), is using these. One for the tray and one for a res
https://www.rollitup.org/grow-journals/358562-dyna-gro-vs-general-hydroponics.html
 
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