Harvest a Pound Every Three Weeks!

[cardozo]

My first system used downspouts going into a single pipe. then the single pipe had an elbow going down into the res. It worked great. When I looked at the design I tried to simplify everything as much as possible. If I could remove a part, I did. Most of the stuff I've ended up with has more to do with maintenance than performance. Be sure and post pics of your final designs. I love seeing all the creative things people come up with.

Here is my drain for 5" fence rails. It is very similar to Superstoner's drain on his "three stages of flower" thread. It is a two foot section of 2" PVC pipe cut in half and joined by a 2" tee. Dremel tool used to cut the slots in the PVC
pipe. Drain tabs from fence rails fit inside the 2" cutouts. I use a 2"X1" reducer plug that slides into the tee . I cut a one inch hole in the lid. This allows the 2" tee to "seal" the 1" hole from light.

As a long time lurker and freaked out minimal poster, I want to say thank you so much to Stinkbud. I think most of us that have read this wonderful epic thread cover to cover know the B.S. Stink has had to endure. In my opinion he has handled it all with pure class. Thank you Stink!!!!

 

[cardozo]

Here is my drain for 5" fence rails. It is very similar to Superstoner's drain on his "three stages of flower" thread. It is a two foot section of 2" PVC pipe cut in half and joined by a 2" tee. Dremel tool used to cut the slots in the PVC
pipe. Drain tabs from fence rails fit inside the 2" cutouts. I use a 2"X1" reducer plug that slides into the tee . I cut a one inch hole in the lid. This allows the 2" tee to "seal" the 1" hole from light.

As a long time lurker and freaked out minimal poster, I want to say thank you so much to Stinkbud. I think most of us that have read this wonderful epic thread cover to cover know the B.S. Stink has had to endure. In my opinion he has handled it all with pure class. Thank you Stink!!!!
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I forgot to state the obvious which is each end of the 2"pipe has a 2" cap.

 

[letdown shifty]

A couple more progress photos. 1 other change I made is 6' rails instead of 4'. Milliard Tents are pretty good quality, happy with that purchase. I had to install some new led lights in the basement so I could see. (as you can tell by the glare overhead in a photo). Making good progress though.
-Shifty

 

[ummm Steve]

I want to say thank you so much to Stinkbud. I think most of us that have read this wonderful epic thread cover to cover know the B.S. Stink has had to endure. In my opinion he has handled it all with pure class. Thank you Stink!!!!

I'm sure there are many of us for whom Stink's wisdom, humor, and patience are something to be thankful for, and I count myself as one.

 

[StinkBud]

Here is my drain for 5" fence rails. It is very similar to Superstoner's drain on his "three stages of flower" thread. It is a two foot section of 2" PVC pipe cut in half and joined by a 2" tee. Dremel tool used to cut the slots in the PVC
pipe. Drain tabs from fence rails fit inside the 2" cutouts. I use a 2"X1" reducer plug that slides into the tee . I cut a one inch hole in the lid. This allows the 2" tee to "seal" the 1" hole from light.

As a long time lurker and freaked out minimal poster, I want to say thank you so much to Stinkbud. I think most of us that have read this wonderful epic thread cover to cover know the B.S. Stink has had to endure. In my opinion he has handled it all with pure class. Thank you Stink!!!!
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That's one of the nicest designs I've ever seen bro! Very clean and professional. My favorite part is the drain, great idea! When you think about it you could have 5 rails going into just one res using your design. Keep the pics coming!

 

[StinkBud]

I'm sure there are many of us for whom Stink's wisdom, humor, and patience are something to be thankful for, and I count myself as one.

That's really nice of you to say!

Of course I've said this many time before but all this info is not free. My fee is you're required to "Spread the Love" and help someone else. Some of you may choose to give medicine to the sick while other's may choose to mentor another grower. It's all good!

Oh yea, I almost forget the most import thing of all... Hug your mom and tell her you love her! Oh, your mom lives 500 miles away? Yea...so what's your fucking point?

 

[letdown shifty]

That's really nice of you to say!

Of course I've said this many time before but all this info is not free. My fee is you're required to "Spread the Love" and help someone else. Some of you may choose to give medicine to the sick while other's may choose to mentor another grower. It's all good!

Oh yea, I almost forget the most import thing of all... Hug your mom and tell her you love her! Oh, your mom lives 500 miles away? Yea...so what's your fucking point?

I actually intend to Give medicine to the sick & teach what I can. Both when I have the meds to Give & when I have the knowledge to share.
Also, my Mom is actually my caregiver so that I could grow in their basement. I wanted to avoid the extra permit & license fees that my dumbass city imposed earlier in the year. I can get licensed by the state for $60, but the city wants their $100 license fee + permit/inspection fees. Not going to happen.
Lastly, I've said it before and I'll say it again. Thank you, Stinkbud. Your knowledge, trial & error, and overall compassion have allowed many others to succeed.
-Shifty

 

[Darth Vapour]

I actually intend to Give medicine to the sick & teach what I can. Both when I have the meds to Give & when I have the knowledge to share.
Also, my Mom is actually my caregiver so that I could grow in their basement. I wanted to avoid the extra permit & license fees that my dumbass city imposed earlier in the year. I can get licensed by the state for $60, but the city wants their $100 license fee + permit/inspection fees. Not going to happen.
Lastly, I've said it before and I'll say it again. Thank you, Stinkbud. Your knowledge, trial & error, and overall compassion have allowed many others to succeed.
-Shifty

wtf why not wow 160 bucks its the end of the world while others grow in secrecy worried about there door eing kicked down

 

[letdown shifty]

wtf why not wow 160 bucks its the end of the world while others grow in secrecy worried about there door eing kicked down

All I was saying is I will not give to a city that enacted something solely as a money grab. Would you be okay paying $1500 license fee to be a caregiver, when the states fee is $25? Extra money is extra money, not everyone's situation is the exact same. I can't afford to Give an extra $100 when I have other options that don't ask me to Give it. Please don't act like I kicked your dog over my comment. Have a good one.
-Shifty

 

[Darth Vapour]

sure why not peace of mind growing legally would yo rather they abolish med license and make it illegal again ??? would it cost you close to 1500 for pharm meds then ???
Be lucky you can even get a med license and grow legit

 

[Darth Vapour]

Think of it this way it costs to have people to inspect houses , grow rooms making sure its not a fire hazard cause if i was your neighbor??? and you didn't die in the fire that also burnt half o my house
you wouldn't have to worry cause i would fucking kill you ,

 

[letdown shifty]

sure why not peace of mind growing legally would yo rather they abolish med license and make it illegal again ??? would it cost you close to 1500 for pharm meds then ???
Be lucky you can even get a med license and grow legit

Honestly, I'd rather they legalize at a Federal level. Enough of the criminalization of a plant that has such high medicinal values. I'm sorry if your situation doesn't allow you to grow legally in the eyes of the powers to be. If I came across as insincere or unappreciative of my situation I apologize, I do not take for granted that I am licensed to grow. My sole problem is with my city grabbing more money than what the state asks, so I solved it by growing outside of the city.
Like I've said, No hard feelings everyone's situation is different and I hope the best for you and everyone else.
-Shifty

 

[letdown shifty]

Think of it this way it costs to have people to inspect houses , grow rooms making sure its not a fire hazard cause if i was your neighbor??? and you didn't die in the fire that also burnt half o my house
you wouldn't have to worry cause i would fucking kill you ,

I understand. That is what inspection fees are for, not an extra license to grow. The $100 & $1500 are license fees for city. Permit/inspection are extra.

 

[letdown shifty]

Forgot to mention. Started germination on 4 seeds.
2 - Delicious seeds Sugar Black Rose
1 - Barneys Farm Critical Kush
1 - Royal Queen seeds Pineapple Kush
All of them popped last night after a couple days, so they moved to some rapid rooters in the cloner. Will update if people want. Don't wanna hijack Stinkbuds thread.
-Shifty

 

[StinkBud]

Forgot to mention. Started germination on 4 seeds.
2 - Delicious seeds Sugar Black Rose
1 - Barneys Farm Critical Kush
1 - Royal Queen seeds Pineapple Kush
All of them popped last night after a couple days, so they moved to some rapid rooters in the cloner. Will update if people want. Don't wanna hijack Stinkbuds thread.
-Shifty

You're not jacking my thread bro! I want people to post pics of their crops. The more, the better.

 

[letdown shifty]

Update: bought a 400w HPS/MH hood today for my 2'x4' tent. Waiting on some vent fans update with pics when installed. Also, bought some T5HO 8 bulb fixtures that will house AgroMax UV-A plus, Pure Bloom, and 10000K finisher bulbs in the 4'x8' tent. The seedlings are showing some pretty good activity especially the Sugar Black Rose, the Critical Kush is taking it's sweet time to start (barely popping thru casing). So far, things are looking good and can't wait for some finished product.
-Shifty

 

[Red1966]

Honestly, I'd rather they legalize at a Federal level. Enough of the criminalization of a plant that has such high medicinal values. I'm sorry if your situation doesn't allow you to grow legally in the eyes of the powers to be. If I came across as insincere or unappreciative of my situation I apologize, I do not take for granted that I am licensed to grow. My sole problem is with my city grabbing more money than what the state asks, so I solved it by growing outside of the city.
Like I've said, No hard feelings everyone's situation is different and I hope the best for you and everyone else.
-Shifty

If you're growing outside the city's jurisdiction, I see no problem there.

 

[WeedFreak78]

Figured I'd throw this tip out there..I was assembling my rails yesterday and had a couple pvc fittings that were looser than I'd like, I'm not gluing any pipes, just pressing them together. I figured out that a strip or two of teflon tape around the pvc will tighten up the joints, but still pull apart, takes a little more muscle though. I also used a set of pliers to make teeth marks on some of the pipes, makes for a tighter joint.

I'f ya don't mind spending a little extra, you could use push to connect plumbing fittings to hold all the pvc together. I priced it out and it would have been under $50 in just fittings just for 1 flowering system, but i think the added cost is worth it considering they are reusable, sealed with a o-ring and easily removable. I'd only use them on fittings outside of the res.

As a drain for the rails, the one area i think needs improvement, it should be more sealed and light proof, I am going to PVC glue 2" pvc end cap like this

on the bottom of the rail, then drill a 1.5" hole through the center. I found 2" id pvc hose that should slip over the threads and I'll put a hose clamp on it and have the hose fed through a hole in the lid. I should know by tomorrow night if it's all gonna work. I need it ready to go in 2 weeks and I'd like to dry run it for 3-5 days. I'll take pics if i remember..

 

[letdown shifty]

Figured I'd throw this tip out there..I was assembling my rails yesterday and had a couple pvc fittings that were looser than I'd like, I'm not gluing any pipes, just pressing them together. I figured out that a strip or two of teflon tape around the pvc will tighten up the joints, but still pull apart, takes a little more muscle though. I also used a set of pliers to make teeth marks on some of the pipes, makes for a tighter joint.

I'f ya don't mind spending a little extra, you could use push to connect plumbing fittings to hold all the pvc together. I priced it out and it would have been under $50 in just fittings just for 1 flowering system, but i think the added cost is worth it considering they are reusable, sealed with a o-ring and easily removable. I'd only use them on fittings outside of the res.

As a drain for the rails, the one area i think needs improvement, it should be more sealed and light proof, I am going to PVC glue 2" pvc end cap like this

on the bottom of the rail, then drill a 1.5" hole through the center. I found 2" id pvc hose that should slip over the threads and I'll put a hose clamp on it and have the hose fed through a hole in the lid. I should know by tomorrow night if it's all gonna work. I need it ready to go in 2 weeks and I'd like to dry run it for 3-5 days. I'll take pics if i remember..

Weedfreak, sounds like you put some thought into your design change. From what I read it seems that it should work just fine. Keep us updated.
-Shifty

 

[JellyJaguar]

This is a wonderful guide I think I'm going to build or buy a system what are the main perks over hydro ? I'm a new grower on my first grow and will it matter if I'm an LED grower on my yield with aero?