For All Cap Ebb and Grow Users
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Warlock1369
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No. Just don't do it again. If you have problems later and can't get rid of it. That could be the reason. But if you keep everything clean you shouldn't have a problem.
hellraizer30
Rebel From The North
Solid info warlock! When i clean my bucket i use a toilet bowl scrubber 
Warlock1369
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Same here. Sits on my co2 tank for easy grab. Lol.Solid info warlock! When i clean my bucket i use a toilet bowl scrubber
Warlock1369
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Also your buckets should be made if food grade plastic. Not letting pathogens embed themselves like in other plastics. Reason I try to change all hose and fittings after 2 grows. That and they're impossible to fully clean.
10thPlanetjj
Member
There was a couple reasons for wanting to try something different. Mainly I was just curious about trying a new system, thats why I ordered the ebb and grow. The LEDs attracted me because of the low thermal footprint and energy savings. And I have seen people get good results with them.I'm interested in the reason for wanting to drop hps lighting? I wouldn't give up my hps's unless I gave up growing
I think Im going to just run the Ebb and Grow since its my first serious hydroponic attempt and run hids, just try one thing at a time. Plus Id like to get all I can out of the system. I have two 600w , Is that enough to start 18 and end up with 10 to 15? I feel like it might not be, what would suffice?
Warlock1369
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If your going to get a full system I recamend titan. So worth it. And can easily be made a full coco system if you want to try that.
Warlock1369
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http://www.titancontrols.net/products/grow-systems/flo-n-gro-system.aspx
That one. Its the one I use now and so easy.
That one. Its the one I use now and so easy.
Warlock1369
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Sorry to hear that. But yes new systems are great. And theyTitan is a nice plug and play one.
10thPlanetjj
Member
Got a quick question about topping of the res. As I understand it, you need to add water periodically as it evaporates and gets used up. Do you add all your nutrients in a fresh resivoir to start then just add straight water and just correct the ph after if needed, until you change out the res again? If so does that mean the nutrient ppm's will drop as it gets more diluted? A basic schedule would be helpful
I've used Ebb & Grow, Aquahub version of these systems but had a variety of issues so I invented my own that you can set the exact minutes. Its called "Set and Grow" and it even powers-up with 4 hours between fill cycles and 20 minutes fill time (4:20) but set it for any time, check out the link- best of all NO FLOAT SWITCHES! This forum is a great resource and I wanted to contribute back to it. Thanks and keep up the good work. I'll keep you posted on how it goes. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1898348286/set-and-grow?ref=home_location
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Warlock1369
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I top off with just water for the week. Ppm drops but not to low. And adjust nutes weekly
HomeLessBeans
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This is why I have never felt the need for the "monster" ebb n flo.. this gurl is prob over 7 feet tall in a 2 gallon pot....all that with my pet gnats campin out..
I gotta get a better pic of the emergency tripod
I gotta get a better pic of the emergency tripod
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any problems with roots blocking the pipes?This is why I have never felt the need for the "monster" ebb n flo.. this gurl is prob over 7 feet tall in a 2 gallon pot....all that with my pet gnats campin out..
I gotta get a better pic of the emergency tripod
HomeLessBeans
New Member
No sir. Never has been a problem. My pet gnats may keep it from happening.