Harvest a Pound Every Three Weeks!

looks EPIC!! repvip.

If anyone wants to give me an opinion on if my plants are ready to harvest, check out my journal for pics.

That is awesome repvip.

I just had an interesting problem with my new UPS. I charged it up overnight and plugged all my 5 pumps into it this morning. It ran perfect all day. Tonight i went out there and was working in the flower room when i noticed that i didnt hear that pleasant waterfall sound. I sat there for over 5 minutes waiting...nothing!!! I went to the ups and saw that there was no lights on it or the timer. WTF!!! I immeaditly plugged the timer back into the wall outlet and it started right up. I dont know how long it was off for, I checked my clones and a few were lying down. That was an hour ago..now that the pumps are back on and the clones have already perked up. and the UPS is sitting there ...I wanna chukk it out the window!!!

Very strange.

few questions:::

1 do you need primer along with pvc cement?

2 how do you apply threaded tape?

3 im using 4" pvc tubing instead of fence post, to seal the white caps should i use silicone as well?

4 do i need another 2 caps for side close to rez as well?

5 got a pump, will it move inside rez? i dont wanna use suction cup i cant not enough space.

6 the net pot close to rez seems like theres NO SPACE for roots , am i hoping its grows right?

havefungodumb said:

few questions:::

1 do you need primer along with pvc cement?

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You don't need primer for 1/2" and smaller PVC pipe. Primer is practical for greater than 1/2" PVC--but don't worry about the frame itself with the 3/4" pvc--who cares if the frame has a leak

2 how do you apply threaded tape?

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All my joints were sockets, but threaded tape is easy. Just wrap around once, twice and pull hard to break and seal in place. Doesn't even matter if you mess up--just do it over.

3 im using 4" pvc tubing instead of fence post, to seal the white caps should i use silicone as well?

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Yes--leaks are bad. Except for the frame, hehe.

4 do i need another 2 caps for side close to rez as well?

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Probably not.

5 got a pump, will it move inside rez? i dont wanna use suction cup i cant not enough space.

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Not really. It won't go far since it's hooked up to 1/2" pvc. I don't use suction cups either.

6 the net pot close to rez seems like theres NO SPACE for roots , am i hoping its grows right?

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Granted I gave myself a little extra room, but this plant closest to the reservoir is a few feet tall--I just rip off whatever roots are hanging out the edge when I top off--plant seems just fine.

you are the man, thank you.

how do i give rep?

i always wanted to

havefungodumb said:

you are the man, thank you.

how do i give rep?

i always wanted to

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I have the old forum skin still, so I am not sure with the new skin, but the button should look like the above and is usually on the top right of someone's post, by the post #.

Good luck!

havefungodumb said:

few questions:::

1 do you need primer along with pvc cement?

2 how do you apply threaded tape?

3 im using 4" pvc tubing instead of fence post, to seal the white caps should i use silicone as well?

4 do i need another 2 caps for side close to rez as well?

5 got a pump, will it move inside rez? i dont wanna use suction cup i cant not enough space.

6 the net pot close to rez seems like theres NO SPACE for roots , am i hoping its grows right?

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You may have a hard time fitting the PVC sprayer assembly inside round PVC pipes. The round pipes will want to roll also.

You really should use fence posts!!!!

repvip said:

Busted!! Check DirtHawkers journal--him and Stink got me pretty good too! haha

Thanks man! I really wanted to see this! I've been thinking it's the 23 all day for some reason.

Anyway... here's some pics!

Middle unit is about 4 weeks flowering. Right unit at 2 weeks and left unit just put in. Few more slots for clones that just need a few more days before I throw them in.

I recently upgraded the 14gal reservoirs to 18gal--these flower units are larger and using lots of water... if and when it gets up to 4 gal/day that's basically half the old reservoir volume!

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Everything is looking good.

Question for you... What is your room temp? It looks like your plants are getting to hot.

Whenever you see the edges of the leaves curl up that means that the plant is trying to dissipate as much heat as possible.

The plants will also close their stomata to keep from transpiring too much water into the air. When they close up, the growth will slow down.

Without CO2 you need to keep your room below 78 degrees. With CO2 you can run 85 easy.

Check your light distance. You should be able to put your hand over the plants for a minute and feel a small amount of warmth, not heat. If it feels even a little hot then it is too close to your plants.

Remember your hand is 98.6 degrees!

Stink, firstly, your system is boss. I'm so impressed. And the thread length speaks for itself. I love when good ideas can be used well.

My question is this: if you were wanting to run your Veg system into flower in a C24-esque stealth cabinet, what changes to the methode would you suggest? I'm a little wary of big rooms for growing bud as I believe that for my needs a portable box system would be best. But your veg box is so boss that I'd love to use it in my cabinet system. Do you still reccommend 18 Gal rubbermaids? And if so, what PPM ranges would be best?

hey stink do you top your plants or do you just let them grow

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Stink, firstly, your system is boss. I'm so impressed. And the thread length speaks for itself. I love when good ideas can be used well.

My question is this: if you were wanting to run your Veg system into flower in a C24-esque stealth cabinet, what changes to the methode would you suggest? I'm a little wary of big rooms for growing bud as I believe that for my needs a portable box system would be best. But your veg box is so boss that I'd love to use it in my cabinet system. Do you still reccommend 18 Gal rubbermaids? And if so, what PPM ranges would be best?

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The system is very easy to modify. If you understand the concept you can make any size system you need.

A 10 gal res might work better for you.

BIGTIMEROOFERR said:

hey stink do you top your plants or do you just let them grow

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I have to keep my veg plants under 12" by State law. I rarely have to top the plants though.

I do take my clones off of the veg plants though. I usually take the bottom stems for clones though. They root better than the top cuttings.

StinkBud said:

I have to keep my veg plants under 12" by State law. I rarely have to top the plants though.

I do take my clones off of the veg plants though. I usually take the bottom stems for clones though. They root better than the top cuttings.

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so as soon as they hit 12.1' you have to send them into flower?!

That or you have to start topping them and or bending em, I have a similar problem

Hey stink quick question What to you use to inspect the buds on your flowering plant to know when its time for harvest? I got a magnifine glass but what else is their.

StinkBud said:

I have to keep my veg plants under 12" by State law. I rarely have to top the plants though.

I do take my clones off of the veg plants though. I usually take the bottom stems for clones though. They root better than the top cuttings.

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thanks MASTER STINK with out your help alot of us would be lost and iv been researching
for 3 or 4 months and your info is easy to understand the thread should be called hydroponics for dummies
THANKS A MILLION

jem said:

Hey stink quick question What to you use to inspect the buds on your flowering plant to know when its time for harvest? I got a magnifine glass but what else is their.

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I think he uses a microscope

StinkBud said:

Everything is looking good.

Question for you... What is your room temp? It looks like your plants are getting to hot.

Whenever you see the edges of the leaves curl up that means that the plant is trying to dissipate as much heat as possible.

The plants will also close their stomata to keep from transpiring too much water into the air. When they close up, the growth will slow down.

Without CO2 you need to keep your room below 78 degrees. With CO2 you can run 85 easy.

Check your light distance. You should be able to put your hand over the plants for a minute and feel a small amount of warmth, not heat. If it feels even a little hot then it is too close to your plants.

Remember your hand is 98.6 degrees!

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Thanks Stink

It is just that one plant that got it pretty bad... not sure if it was a different strain or not. It may just be too close to the light and/or in a "hot spot"

The room temp has been fluctuating a lot, because I have a CO2 generator that I have been playing with. With the generator on, the dehumidifier has to be on, and the room temp goes up to about 85-90

Lately I have just turned off the CO2 generator, left the dehumidifier on and full throttle exhaust--temp is below 75 in this scenario.

I have a tough time deciding what to do... Anyway... it is just that one plant that is all burnt!

BIGTIMEROOFERR said:

I think he uses a microscope

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I think the master just knows when there done by looking at them since he has done it for so long. I belive he said this before. correct me if Im wrong stinkbud. I use a 30X handheld scope I got from a hobby store. but Im gone to get a 60X one for this years outdoor crop, so I can take a quick look and get out of there without anyone seeing me stay too long.