Shackleford.R
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what's even lazier is quoting yourself and reposting. to think the nerve of someone answering a question and not continually sharing with us the information we require on the latest page.
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My attempt on building a semi-stealth cabinet (pix inside)
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DocBrown
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$1253 after buying tools and all sorts of other shit I didn't end up using. It's on page 10 post 95.
DocBrown
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lol damn I know... I'll get off my ass and start from scratch.what's even lazier is quoting yourself and reposting. to think the nerve of someone answering a question and not continually sharing with us the information we require on the latest page.
DCBudz
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Hey man, awesome cab ya made there...was just checking these out today at HD. Was just wondering about the plywood you painted and threw on the back. I'm guessing they come with the flimsy PoS backing and this is why you bought the plywood. Also, I couldn't see if you added weather stripping or anything to prevent light leakage. I plan on buying one within the next week or so...would appreciate any input on the subjects. Thanks bud. *Props on the cab...very nice setup ya got.
Shackleford.R
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DC makes a good point, my AG cab has light leaks around the door.. where do you stick the weather stripping? on the actual edge of the door that rubs against the cab?? or is it just stuck to the back of the door?? I NEED ANSWERS!! i'm like THIS close to being 100% stealth with my cabinet... and yours seems to be there... help me doc!!
p.s.
WHAT THE HELL IS A GIGAWATT?!
p.s.
WHAT THE HELL IS A GIGAWATT?!
DocBrown
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Yes I had to replace it. The cabinet came with a piece of cardboard for the back so I went out and bought a 1/2 inch sheet of plywood instead. The air exhausted out of the cabinet doesn't get ducted out of a window, I just let it exhaust in to my room since I have a wall mounted AC to suck it out.
DocBrown
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Here is a picture I took of my plant after a good flush yesterday. I started flowering on Tuesday. Is it normal for the new growth under the canopy to be a little droopy? I'm assuming so since it's being shaded by the fan leaves but I'm not sure. Also, is the top of the plant suppose to be bright green? I will take some more pictures today but overall does it look healthy?
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Shackleford.R
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everything i've seen of plants going into flower (including my own) is bright green growth. my best explanation of it, its brand new, young, healthy, and vibrant, and hasn't had time to build up massive stores of chlorophyll like the bigger fan leaves. looks very healthy to me.
DocBrown
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Thank you for the confirmation my good friend. I kind of figured it was normal just wanted reassurance. What about the semi droopy leaves under the canopy? you get that as well? I'll take better pics tonight so you can see what I'm talking about. Another thing, the first true leaves that grew are dying I'm sure that's normal to right since they've already done their job.
Shackleford.R
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leaves die.. haha. i spend about 2 or 3 minutes a day pull dried/dead leaves out of this bush that is my grow. also most of my fan leaves are drooping. so i say thats normal, but then again maybe you and i both are having temp problems??
DocBrown
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Temp and over/under watering are the only results that the search function gave me when I looked it up here. I know it's not temp because I average 78 degrees during the day and 65-68 degrees at night. It's not over watering because I water every 2 weeks. A slight droop occurred over this last weekend so process of elimination says under watering which kind of makes sense I guess. I use a moisture meter and water once it says it's dry (I probe about 5 different places in the soil). I guess I need to water more frequently since the plant and roots are getting bigger and sucking up water faster. We'll see how the plant does in a couple of days I guess since I gave it a thorough watering last night. As far as cutting the leaves down at the bottom, is there a certain way to cut them? Do you just get some sterilized scissors and cut the dead leaf back down the main stalk?
Shackleford.R
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shh... dont tell anybody, but i've only sterilized my scissors once! i cut em back to the stalk/stem whatever the case may be.
Shackleford.R
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BUT!! not too many of them.. haha hope this isn't too late, only if the leaf has signs of other issues.. some leaves just get heavy and sag, the stems don't have that natural outdoor breeze to strengthen them. so only cut back what looks to be holding the plant back.
DocBrown
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Here are some better pictures so you all can see the "droopiness" I was talking about. I'm assuming it was due to me not watering it on time. How soon does it recuperate from that? From the top looking down it looks just fine, it's just all the new vegetation under the canopy that looks sad. Some fan leaves have a slight droop to the as well.
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Shackleford.R
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that plant is just so pretty man. all tight and compact.. i like my women, like i like my plants.. tight and compact haha! don't worry about that droopiness.
born2killspam
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That looks like a bit too much cupping to be underwatering alone, but lack of water can be the ultimate cause of pH issues that disappear when they get watered properly..
And you're right, the soil often stays watered for a long time early, then as roots spread they suck it out alot faster..
And you're right, the soil often stays watered for a long time early, then as roots spread they suck it out alot faster..
DocBrown
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What I still can't figure out is when I first began to flush with distilled water at 6.3 PH my run off PPM reading was at 1300. Once I was done the run off water read 700 PPM but my PH was like 3.5. born2kill, is that what you meant by PH issue due to under watering? It'll just fix itself? I try not to worry to much Shack and just let it do it's thing but you know how it goes with your first grow, you just can't help but over analyze everything lol.