I don't think most of us reading this thread are actually going to grow a pound every three weeks but it's definitely interesting reading just to find out how.
Okay, what is that string? hanging out from the baskets with the roots? Is it some kind of leader thread to cause the roots to stay attached to it instead of each other?
If we were afraid of growing weed, none of us would be here trying to learn stuff.
I tried a 3/4 hose and it made all kinds of noise. One rail would back up and almost overflow the rail, then empty all at once making loud "glug-glug-glug" noises. Went to a 1-1/2 hose and that fixed it. Used a flood and drain fitting to connect to the rails. You want the hose angled and the end submerged to keep the noise down.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..
I have an xml350 full spectrum so its about as good as it gets for the money but I just heard the term aeroponics for the first time today so was not too sure on it.
I'd get that PH adjusted, and pretty sure the plants should have been pulled from plugs. Then just put in net pots with neoprene collars. That way roots can breathe between watering cycles.
Sorry, was just going off pictures. Looked like they were in rockwool cubes or rapid rooter plugs. Which would hold a lot of moisture.
Omfg your right, I double checked and turned out i ordered and put them in the wrong thing!
I pulled mine out of the rapid rooter plugs today, and the root systems were already a pain in the ass to remove after 3-4 days in them. Afraid this is a question for a more advanced grower. Pics of mine that I switched over today. Critical has nice root structure, but top growth is moving slower than others.
Good luck, and hope all goes well.
Are your cuttings in Rockwool?
Ah ha! See, I'm not the only one that cuts fan leaves (and branches). Someone on here got onto me bad for cutting. But this is what happened when i didn't and I'm going to put this in my grow journal as well.
