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  1. GrowinSmoke

    maybe free tap water for cooling 3 k sealed grow room

    Run water through heat exchangers. You can buy an Ice Box for the lights and use something like a car radiator with a fan to cool the room.
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    Who uses a crawl space?

    You aren't reading the whole thing. The temp/humidity of the crawl space is still a concern, but only because I am unsure of what exhausting both tents within the crawl space will result in. This may also be the deciding factor in what I use for an intake source Despite many warnings, in my...
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    Who uses a crawl space?

    Interesting you mention that. I'm an engineer. :lol: Meaning I enjoy the build. After everything is set up the way I want it, the only hassle I will need to deal with is the low ceiling and small entry way. My experience in growing is in short cabinets with 400w lights. After dealing with that...
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    Who uses a crawl space?

    The sump plan is good to go: I have easy access to an unused drain pipe. I will really be relying on that pump, as all of my garden water is going to be drained through it. The place really is remarkably clean for what it is. No sign of mold. I really do not believe its condition is a threat...
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    Who uses a crawl space?

    Just because the crawl space is moist doesn't mean the grow room has to be moist. I just need to isolate it. By the time the moisture down there is rising I will be pulling air from my living area. What's your set up like?
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    Who uses a crawl space?

    Well I dropped in again and re-evaluated the situation. I found good and bad. I was first surprised to find it was almost 75* down there! Turns out there is a vent for my HVAC system that is partially open down there. I have closed the vent to see how far the temp drops. I was even...
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    Who uses a crawl space?

    Good point. Can't believe I hadn't thought of that. I even have an open u bend used for the water heater purge. I dropped in last night and was surprised that it was about 70 degrees down there and about 50% humidity. Not sure what the temp will do this summer, but if I can keep the standing...
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    Who uses a crawl space?

    I've got a couple HID grows under my belt. I have more experience than I like to think about growing in small spaces, and this space will work like a dream for me. I'm also handy and smart enough to deal with the water/electricity issue. The floor seems to be sound, so the large height down...
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    Who uses a crawl space?

    I am in a new location with a huge "crawl space". There is around 6 feet of height from the dirt floor to the floor joists. After retiring my 3rd grow cabinet around a year ago, I swore to myself I was not going to bother growing again until I had the means to set up a tent or framed grow room...
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    changing kief consistency

    Has anyone ever tried mixing alcohol (im planning on everclear) with kief? Im not talking about an extraction here. I have a small amount of kief I want to take on the go and dont really want to worry about spilling it or something. Im thinking of mixing it with a small amount of alcohol to get...
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    Trouble Calculating CFM/Carbon needed

    I wouldn't take those equations at face value, but one good point made is the number of air exchanges per minute. The other part taking into account what equipment you are using could prove to be wildly inaccurate. The part that I believe is giving you the most trouble is where they add the...
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    Where have the oil burners gone?

    Sorry for the late follow up. That's it. My roommates like to call it a crack pipe but I have heard it's not the best for that. I do know they are commonly used for meth and DMT. I am finding some from UK based web sites, but am not having much luck in the states. Ebay used to be full of...
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    Where have the oil burners gone?

    I like to use oil burners to vape kief. Ebay used to be full of them at 3 bucks a pop. I broke one yesterday and I know see they are nowhere to be found. Does anyone know what happened, or have another online source?
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    Water curing - My water turned red!

    I got some shake for making tincture and i decided to try water curing it for a cleaner tincture. I had to use distilled water this time. The water instantly started turning to a dark rose color. There was a little bit of purple in the bud, but not that much! Could this be leftover salts from...
  15. GrowinSmoke

    Another newbie cabinet

    I meant the 26w is more lumens per watt. You may need more sockets, but you are getting more light for the money spent on bulbs and power.
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    Another newbie cabinet

    Real watts. I don't go by the "equivalent-to-inefficient-outdated-incandescent-lamp-watts" standard. If you can stick with the 23w-26w lamps I would. They are slightly more efficient and cost effective than the bigger ones. I got a 250w magnetic ballast for $45 shipped. A Bake-a-round...
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    How much wattage can you do in each room?

    P=IV I=60A, V=120v (60)(120)=7200W max. (roughly) Keep in mind the start up current for AC, fans, and other motors is higher than normally operating current.
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    Another newbie cabinet

    You might consider HID lighting for a space like that. I have used 150 and 250w HPS and CMH lights in cabinets of equal and smaller size. The whole setup, even with a DIY cooltube, would probably cost you around $100, but you will potentially have a better harvest. Even if you dont use HID's...
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    Stealth Grow...Taking Care of My 88 Year Old Dad.

    Harvesting in stages is a good thing to do. The lower buds usually take longer to mature. I wouldn't say picking an immature popcorn bud off a plant early is bad in times of need. Many people even prune these early in flowering to focus growth on the bigger buds. The hardest thing to resist...
  20. GrowinSmoke

    Roots Above Ground

    Sorry for reviving an old thread, but I see no point in making a new one when there is so much good information here. One question I do not see answered specifically: Assuming the same size pot, is there benefit to re-potting your root mass higher if you can generate more roots? I understand...
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