Xander
Well-Known Member
This thread is open to everyone. May not heed everyones advise, but I've got a very specific set up for specific reasons. With that said, all members welcome to chime in.
I've done a few CPU grows that didn't amount to much more than a headache, but a few years ago I decided to step it up to a Cab Grow. I created a 'fish tank stand' or 'bar area' which now doubles down as a 'catch all' in my office. When I started a few years back I was running a 250W HPS which led me to heat problems and it became a money pit. After a few failed attempts at Autos and 12/12 SoG I hung up my hat.
However, a few weeks ago me and another grower were talking about LEDs which I've never tried. Since I spent over 1k on this custom set up I decided to give LEDs a try and hopefully turn my 1k failure into a success.
Getting back into it took some work. Had to fix the temp issues because it was more of my design than the light, but I am currently happy with my LED as it did decrease overall temps, size allows for more growth, and gave me more options for adjusting inside the box. Thanks to some great minds @VenomGrower6990 , @coreywebster , @HydroRed , and a few others really helped me out with several issues I had. If anyone wishes to read that thread here is a link on all the work I had to do and the issues I had with heat. There were a few novice mistakes while others were design flaws.
Link: https://www.rollitup.org/t/need-help-temp-problems-not-sure-why.916357/
My beans came in on the 1st so after doing all that work I was excited to get them in water. Unfortunately, though, nothing has sprouted as of yet. When I wake, if there is still no activity I am going to pop three more in a different tuberware and chalk those up to duds. Crossing my fingers at this point, but it doesn't effect me really. Let's get to the actual business:
GOALS:
KEEP AN UPDATED JOURNAL, LUSH HEALTHY PLANTS, 20+G PER PLANT, PERPETUAL SOG, 3 FLOWERING PLANTS IN 2 GAL, 3 SEEDLINGS IN 1 GAL(4 WEEKS IN), SPEEDY 8 WEEK CYCLE, LST FROM 2 GAL, LOOKING FOR A GOOD EXPERIENCE WITH GOOD SMOKING BUDS/HASHISH, COMPLETELY SEALED WITH NO LIGHT LEAKAGE
SET-UP:
CabGrow 36x18x36in, 600W LED HYDRO MARS, Fem Auto Speed Bud from attitude seeds, 3.5 inline 170 cfm exhaust with carbon filter, 4inch reducer, 120mm CPU intake fan, 1x oscillating fan, 5x stats (2x digital and 3x white non-digi), 18/6 light schedule, and controller for exhaust for 'night' time.
Sadly I don't have any lady pics yet, but I've got a few of the set up and such. Hope you enjoy and check back for my updates! Thanks in advance for any advise, help, and tips given. I am a novice, so I appreciate everyone's opinions.
Day 1: Germ is on the way. Put them in water around 8:30pm. Box is 70% complete.
Temp: Top Canopy (No light) 91, Mid Canopy (Direct) 85, Lower Canopy (No light) 84, Sides (Direct) 86
Hum: 35% - 59%
Light: 18/6
Day 2: No results on germ yet. Box is 80% complete. Concealing light is now a priority.
Temp: Top Canopy (No light) 92, Mid Canopy (Direct) 88, Lower Canopy (No light) 86, Sides (Direct) 86
Hum: 27% - 61%
Light: 18/6
Day 3: No results on germ yet. Box is 90% complete. Last 10% is light leaks in front, mylar inside, conceal intake with panty hoes/durag.
Notice: **Was testing half var on exhaust fan controller and over tested by accident**
Temp: Top Canopy (No light) 98, Mid Canopy (Direct) 90, Lower Canopy (No light) 89, Sides (Direct) 90
Hum: 23% - 55%
Light: 24/0
Day 4: One bean just started to break. I put them inside by box since the temps in there are higher than where the line exhausts. Hopefully that'll bring up their temp and get them germ'd. If I still don't see any progress I'll drop more beans.
Temp: Top Canopy (No light) 92, Mid Canopy (Direct) 86, Lower Canopy (No light) 84, Sides (Direct) 84
Hum: 29% - 55%
Light: 18/6
I've done a few CPU grows that didn't amount to much more than a headache, but a few years ago I decided to step it up to a Cab Grow. I created a 'fish tank stand' or 'bar area' which now doubles down as a 'catch all' in my office. When I started a few years back I was running a 250W HPS which led me to heat problems and it became a money pit. After a few failed attempts at Autos and 12/12 SoG I hung up my hat.
However, a few weeks ago me and another grower were talking about LEDs which I've never tried. Since I spent over 1k on this custom set up I decided to give LEDs a try and hopefully turn my 1k failure into a success.
Getting back into it took some work. Had to fix the temp issues because it was more of my design than the light, but I am currently happy with my LED as it did decrease overall temps, size allows for more growth, and gave me more options for adjusting inside the box. Thanks to some great minds @VenomGrower6990 , @coreywebster , @HydroRed , and a few others really helped me out with several issues I had. If anyone wishes to read that thread here is a link on all the work I had to do and the issues I had with heat. There were a few novice mistakes while others were design flaws.
Link: https://www.rollitup.org/t/need-help-temp-problems-not-sure-why.916357/
My beans came in on the 1st so after doing all that work I was excited to get them in water. Unfortunately, though, nothing has sprouted as of yet. When I wake, if there is still no activity I am going to pop three more in a different tuberware and chalk those up to duds. Crossing my fingers at this point, but it doesn't effect me really. Let's get to the actual business:
GOALS:
KEEP AN UPDATED JOURNAL, LUSH HEALTHY PLANTS, 20+G PER PLANT, PERPETUAL SOG, 3 FLOWERING PLANTS IN 2 GAL, 3 SEEDLINGS IN 1 GAL(4 WEEKS IN), SPEEDY 8 WEEK CYCLE, LST FROM 2 GAL, LOOKING FOR A GOOD EXPERIENCE WITH GOOD SMOKING BUDS/HASHISH, COMPLETELY SEALED WITH NO LIGHT LEAKAGE
SET-UP:
CabGrow 36x18x36in, 600W LED HYDRO MARS, Fem Auto Speed Bud from attitude seeds, 3.5 inline 170 cfm exhaust with carbon filter, 4inch reducer, 120mm CPU intake fan, 1x oscillating fan, 5x stats (2x digital and 3x white non-digi), 18/6 light schedule, and controller for exhaust for 'night' time.
Sadly I don't have any lady pics yet, but I've got a few of the set up and such. Hope you enjoy and check back for my updates! Thanks in advance for any advise, help, and tips given. I am a novice, so I appreciate everyone's opinions.
Day 1: Germ is on the way. Put them in water around 8:30pm. Box is 70% complete.
Temp: Top Canopy (No light) 91, Mid Canopy (Direct) 85, Lower Canopy (No light) 84, Sides (Direct) 86
Hum: 35% - 59%
Light: 18/6
Day 2: No results on germ yet. Box is 80% complete. Concealing light is now a priority.
Temp: Top Canopy (No light) 92, Mid Canopy (Direct) 88, Lower Canopy (No light) 86, Sides (Direct) 86
Hum: 27% - 61%
Light: 18/6
Day 3: No results on germ yet. Box is 90% complete. Last 10% is light leaks in front, mylar inside, conceal intake with panty hoes/durag.
Notice: **Was testing half var on exhaust fan controller and over tested by accident**
Temp: Top Canopy (No light) 98, Mid Canopy (Direct) 90, Lower Canopy (No light) 89, Sides (Direct) 90
Hum: 23% - 55%
Light: 24/0
Day 4: One bean just started to break. I put them inside by box since the temps in there are higher than where the line exhausts. Hopefully that'll bring up their temp and get them germ'd. If I still don't see any progress I'll drop more beans.
Temp: Top Canopy (No light) 92, Mid Canopy (Direct) 86, Lower Canopy (No light) 84, Sides (Direct) 84
Hum: 29% - 55%
Light: 18/6