Jigfresh's Grow #3 - Flooded Tube Vertical - Querkle, Odyssey - 1000w

jigfresh

jigfresh

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BooMeR242 said:
man sorry to hear the issues, hope u figure shit out asap
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Thanks for the support Boomer.

I'll respond to everyone else soon enough. Just wanted to update you all on the grow room. It turned out to not be the dam that was blocking the flow of water. It's becuase my roots are so big and massive. They just clog the whole thing up. I guess that's one reason not to veg very long in this set up. Oops.

To correct the situation of the water filling up too much, I propped up the tubes, so they are angled more. So the empty spot is higher. This seems to work for the time being. I was worried propping it up though, becuase the plants are tied to the screen and the screen is hooked to the wall. So there was a lot of resistance setting it up like it is.

The sulphur damage or whatever it is, is NOT getting any worse... so that's good. Question: Do you guys think I should pull those really funky leaves off... or just leave them?

Also good news... there is no sign on PM at the moment. If it comes back I am going to spray like last grow (thanks for that d). I'm gonna return the heat lamp thing I got. Lol... you guys never even got a pic of the ghetto ass sulphur burner, haha. It was shady.

Last bit of good news. I talked to the guy I bought the ballast from and he said he'd give me all my money back. How awesome is that. Plus I ordered the Brand Spanking New 1000w Switchable Ballast from Plantlightinghydroponics.com.... Delivered it is $170. Not bad huh. It is scheduled to arrive 13 April... and I've found it's usually a day sooner from them. So maybe the 12. It's gonna be bright in there.

So now that I've run this flooded tube deal for a little while I figure I have a pretty good idea what I think of it. And I have to say I'm very very happy I decided to go with this plan (thanks heath). I love that the plants are up against the wall, and that I can keep the roots highly oxygenated without keeping 20 gallons oxygenated, becuase I'm only working with the few gallons in the tubes. I also like the flowing water. I feel that it keeps things fresher. It's also nice having a soothing waterfall sound in my bedroom. And lastly, the growth is just amazing. I haven't had the plants in perfect conditions yet, but even with that I was surprised by the growth.

So yeah... I'd suggest this setup or a variation thereof to anyone who does or wants to do hydro.

No pics right now. Everything pretty much looks the same. It's in pause mode or something.
 
jigfresh

jigfresh

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Just wanted to share.... this is just great. I hope you guys can appreciate it... if not you are missing out on some amazing stuff.

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DST

DST

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Nice, I loved the Daft Punk release with the Dog in the video. Around the World I think.....shame they are French, hahaha. They Rock for sure though!!! Happy Friday bud. Have a good one when it comes round.

Peace, D
 
Integra21

Integra21

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Still looking good Jig. I stood up for ya over on the DWC thread and I think you should be able to post there.
 
Solcyn26

Solcyn26

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jigfresh said:
Thanks for the support Boomer.

I'll respond to everyone else soon enough. Just wanted to update you all on the grow room. It turned out to not be the dam that was blocking the flow of water. It's becuase my roots are so big and massive. They just clog the whole thing up. I guess that's one reason not to veg very long in this set up. Oops.

To correct the situation of the water filling up too much, I propped up the tubes, so they are angled more. So the empty spot is higher. This seems to work for the time being. I was worried propping it up though, becuase the plants are tied to the screen and the screen is hooked to the wall. So there was a lot of resistance setting it up like it is.

The sulphur damage or whatever it is, is NOT getting any worse... so that's good. Question: Do you guys think I should pull those really funky leaves off... or just leave them?

Also good news... there is no sign on PM at the moment. If it comes back I am going to spray like last grow (thanks for that d). I'm gonna return the heat lamp thing I got. Lol... you guys never even got a pic of the ghetto ass sulphur burner, haha. It was shady.

Last bit of good news. I talked to the guy I bought the ballast from and he said he'd give me all my money back. How awesome is that. Plus I ordered the Brand Spanking New 1000w Switchable Ballast from Plantlightinghydroponics.com.... Delivered it is $170. Not bad huh. It is scheduled to arrive 13 April... and I've found it's usually a day sooner from them. So maybe the 12. It's gonna be bright in there.

So now that I've run this flooded tube deal for a little while I figure I have a pretty good idea what I think of it. And I have to say I'm very very happy I decided to go with this plan (thanks heath). I love that the plants are up against the wall, and that I can keep the roots highly oxygenated without keeping 20 gallons oxygenated, becuase I'm only working with the few gallons in the tubes. I also like the flowing water. I feel that it keeps things fresher. It's also nice having a soothing waterfall sound in my bedroom. And lastly, the growth is just amazing. I haven't had the plants in perfect conditions yet, but even with that I was surprised by the growth.

So yeah... I'd suggest this setup or a variation thereof to anyone who does or wants to do hydro.

No pics right now. Everything pretty much looks the same. It's in pause mode or something.
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i would leave the leaves on there till they fall off with the slightest tug if theres any resistance ur plants are still feeding off them
 
thatguy858

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Hey Jig,

This is amazing to watch. Your ladies look amazing. Im currently in the 3rd week of vedge on my first grow. Im doing a DWC/Aeroponic grow and Im learning so much following this journal. I was considering doing a Scrog next grow as I think its a little late for me now, my ladies are about 20 inches tall already. Seriously dude, thank you so much for posting this online. I live in Orange County and I wish I could post stuff online but im a pussy and paranoid. I too am only growing 6 plants. Skywalker, Headband, White Widow, White Diesel and a Purps.
 
thatguy858

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thatguy858 said:
Hey Jig,

This is amazing to watch. Your ladies look amazing. Im currently in the 3rd week of vedge on my first grow. Im doing a DWC/Aeroponic grow and Im learning so much following this journal. I was considering doing a Scrog next grow as I think its a little late for me now, my ladies are about 20 inches tall already. Seriously dude, thank you so much for posting this online. I live in Orange County and I wish I could post stuff online but im a pussy and paranoid. I too am only growing 6 plants. Skywalker, Headband, White Widow, White Diesel and a Purps.
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Boom, I felt inspired to start my own journal. Thanks for the visit. Im really happy I have you on my growteam!
 
jigfresh

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lol cal.... lovin the new avatar.

sorry I been so busy lately guys. I still have half a living room. The floors are coming along though. SHould be done tomorrow. And the 1k should be delivered today.

peace

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PANGcake

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jigfresh said:
lol cal.... lovin the new avatar.

sorry I been so busy lately guys. I still have half a living room. The floors are coming along though. SHould be done tomorrow. And the 1k should be delivered today.

peace

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Ha ha, yeah I love it too, was a beetch though getting it to work, max 160 x 160 pixels and max 120 Kb file...LOL!!!

Your plants are luukin guud! As I've said earlier in this thread, "I was never worried". It's hard to kill a MJ plant unless U go totally wrong, wich u haven't ;)

It's 9 am and I managed to turn my hours back to normal, time for a walk w the dogs in the morning sun. Ta da!

//CaL
 
jigfresh

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Check out Fox News.... pretty wild... even they are on board. It's kinda crazy there is a show called "Freedom Watch"... gotta love the wacko's on either side. They are so excitable.

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BooMeR242

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jigfresh said:
lol cal.... lovin the new avatar.

sorry I been so busy lately guys. I still have half a living room. The floors are coming along though. SHould be done tomorrow. And the 1k should be delivered today.

peace

[youtube]C8G5ZRDdjvE[/youtube]
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glad i could drop by and check out the video with everything workin. be lookin forward to seeing sum colas 8)
 
tightpockt

tightpockt

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Nice setup..just read all the way through the thread and just have a couple questions/suggestions.
1. What's the advantage of the flooded tube setup vs. a regular dwc? I'm guessing it's so you could space your plants around your closet? Couldn't you just do 6 hempy buckets and eliminate the res, pump, construction, root clogging etc..? I'm not criticizing at all, the setup's cool..just thinking out loud.
2. Does your whole house smell like reefer?
3. I see your ballasts aren't enclosed, they're just hung on the mounting bracket? A power supply from an old computer with a case fan already installed makes a good ballast enclosure. Again, just thinking out loud.
4. I was thinking you could take one of the hoses from your air pump, clamp the end or melt it shut and poke/melt a bunch of little holes all along the tubing and snaked that through your pvc for some added oxygen. I don't know if it would work or really make much of a difference.

I feel awkward making suggestions to someone who's WAY more experienced than I am...I just like to mcguyver the shit out of everything.
 
bender420

bender420

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Been very busy just like you jig. Nice video bro, as always your vertical setup with you healthy plants is very inspiring.

Hope the sulphur vaporizing issue was resloved.
 
thatguy858

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Hey Jig, I need your advice. I did my taxes, and Im getting back $600 I was thinking about investing in some C02. Do you use it? Do you know anyone that does?
 
DST

DST

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Interesting video Jig, thanks for the share....hopefully govt/people taking heid.

DST
 
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