xmarine420
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Hello everyone,
I have grown in soil less media years ago. I stopped for some time and have gotten back into the hobby. This time around I have chosen an RDWC set up. My first post will be a detailed listing of the current setup, following some pictures. I would like any constructive criticism on my setup and any suggestions anyone has.
Veg Room/Clone Room:
(3) 10 Gallon Totes with (5) 3" holes cut into each. Plant capacity in veg room (15)
(1) 30 Gallon reservoir
(1) Pondmaster 02522 250 GPH Magnetic Drive Utility Pump
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Pondmaster-02522-Danner-250-GPH-Magnetic-Drive-Utility-Pump/21797870
(1) 600 watt MH with digital ballast, adjustable to 300w, 400w, and 600w
(1) Pondmaster Deep water Air pump
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=14256
Each tote is connected with a 1 1/2" drain line with barbed nylon fittings, which in turn is connected to 1 1/2" bulkhead. This was chosen to have the system modular if needed. I did not want to use PVC because of its permanency.
Clone Buckets in Veg Room:
(2) 5 Gallon buckets with (5) 3" holes cut into each. Clone capacity at any given time (10)
These are the common bubble buckets, nothing special.
Details:
1) The seeds that I am using are a variety I have obtained throughout the years.
2) Media : Rockwool and hydroton
3) pH is kept at 5.8 - 5.9
4) Nutrients : General Hydroponics (Flora Grow, Micro, and Bloom) Botanicare Cal-Mag Plus
5) ppm is kept at around 300 - 320 for seedling and light veg growth
6) I am not sure about res temps but the thermometers are coming soon (If I had to guess ~ mid 60's because the totes are in contact with the cold concrete floor.
7) The water pump turns on for 3 hours and is off for 1 hour before turning back on.
The air pump is on 24/7 (Each tote and bubble bucket has one air line each)
I have grown in soil less media years ago. I stopped for some time and have gotten back into the hobby. This time around I have chosen an RDWC set up. My first post will be a detailed listing of the current setup, following some pictures. I would like any constructive criticism on my setup and any suggestions anyone has.
Veg Room/Clone Room:
(3) 10 Gallon Totes with (5) 3" holes cut into each. Plant capacity in veg room (15)
(1) 30 Gallon reservoir
(1) Pondmaster 02522 250 GPH Magnetic Drive Utility Pump
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Pondmaster-02522-Danner-250-GPH-Magnetic-Drive-Utility-Pump/21797870
(1) 600 watt MH with digital ballast, adjustable to 300w, 400w, and 600w
(1) Pondmaster Deep water Air pump
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=14256
Each tote is connected with a 1 1/2" drain line with barbed nylon fittings, which in turn is connected to 1 1/2" bulkhead. This was chosen to have the system modular if needed. I did not want to use PVC because of its permanency.
Clone Buckets in Veg Room:
(2) 5 Gallon buckets with (5) 3" holes cut into each. Clone capacity at any given time (10)
These are the common bubble buckets, nothing special.
Details:
1) The seeds that I am using are a variety I have obtained throughout the years.
2) Media : Rockwool and hydroton
3) pH is kept at 5.8 - 5.9
4) Nutrients : General Hydroponics (Flora Grow, Micro, and Bloom) Botanicare Cal-Mag Plus
5) ppm is kept at around 300 - 320 for seedling and light veg growth
6) I am not sure about res temps but the thermometers are coming soon (If I had to guess ~ mid 60's because the totes are in contact with the cold concrete floor.
7) The water pump turns on for 3 hours and is off for 1 hour before turning back on.
