New Beginnings for Massachussetts and I

Bosgrower

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w/Dehumidifying Capacity of 12 Ounces a Day at 86°F, 80% RH

Do you use one of these? Wouldn't think it would remove enough except in the smallest grow spaces.

Mine claims it has almost 100 times the removal rate and struggles to get below 45-50%. Maybe I have a much larger space.
I don't use one ... I'm still in veg and struggling to keep the humidity over 35%.
There are larger models
https://www.amazon.com/Ivation-Thermo-Electric-Intelligent-Dehumidifier-Humidistat/dp/B00KO0S0U8/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1490215141&sr=1-1&keywords=IVADM45

I don't recall how big your garden is ... I was thinking in terms of initial cost, size, heat, and electrical usage. If you have a large space a traditional dehumidifier is probably the way to go
 

be4meliz

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Here's what we are aiming for: nice white ash, keeps burning without enhaling copious amounts of butane, an inability to type, a serious need for Ritz & crunchy peanut butter, and a peaceful, all is good, pain-free feeling. Returning you to your regularly scheduled program- (who remembers that one)?
 

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woodsyn2o

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hey man been following a little when you get the money look into t5ho are the best for veg and cheep to run lots of them can rase heat, but the light is great just from ex. and de hps (doable ended) are the best for bud. their is lots of info on this but i can not link but my bud room has de hps t5ho with 5500k and 3000k bulbs and i also got uv light. but care full with the last one it is harmfull to humans. rig it up on a suitch to be able to turn it off befor you enter. basment growing is tough if its wet or hot in day cool at night you will get powder mold. and it hard to get rid of once you get it. dehumidfier can work wonders and vent in out air is key as for soil this is about what i do
SUBCOOL SUPERSOIL

14 cubic ft- SOIL(9- 1.5 cubic feet bags)
(Roots, Down to Earth- Pro Organics, any high quality local potting soil)
25-50 lbs- WORM CASTINGS
5 lbs- BLOOD MEAL (12-0-0)
5 lbs- BAT GUANO(0-4-0)
2.5 lbs- BONE MEAL (3-15-0)
2.5 lbs- FISH BONE MEAL
3 cups- OYSTER SHELL
3 cups- KELP MEAL
2 cups- AZOMITE
1 cup- DOLOMITE
3/4 cup- EPSOM SALT
2 Tbsp- MYCORHIZAE
Mix thoroughly and I mean very thoroughly, breaking up any large clumps and chunks, making sure all ingredients become completely mixed. Then store the soil mixture in 3 large plastic covered garbage cans. Water the mixture thoroughly but do not drench or over water, be sure all soil is moist. Cover and allow to sit 6-12 weeks. As far as we know the soil does not have an expiration date, however we have always used ours within a year. The soil mixture needs to be above freezing but doesn't necessarily need to 'cook' as Sub had originally said. Do not become alarmed if you get white webbing, also on the same note, do not become alarmed if you do not get webbing. Lack of webbing could be the cause of the sun hitting the cans and burning the webbing off, it will not disrupt the process of your soil if it does not get webs due to sun. Best case scenario is to store at approximately 78 degrees out of the direct sunlight.
 

woodsyn2o

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greg nr

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Bovida packs are good for raising humidity but not so good at lowering humidity. You don't want to get mold growing in your jar.
Thanks, for some reason I had the silly idea they just held a constant humidity whether it need to go up or down. Now there is a product idea!
 

Creature1969

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Thanks, for some reason I had the silly idea they just held a constant humidity whether it need to go up or down. Now there is a product idea!
Actually, they do. That's why they're patented and it's how they maintain the humidity level. They're very limited on how much they can lower humidity though. The closer you get the bud to 62% the better and the longer the Bodeva pack will last.
 

Axle4worc

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Thanks, for some reason I had the silly idea they just held a constant humidity whether it need to go up or down. Now there is a product idea!
For maintaining your current stash they are great. For curing you should use a hygrometer and a pack if they get too low.
 

Axle4worc

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Seems like you have some experience ... tell us a little about yourself
Been growing since way back in Jan 2017. I think I know a lot more than I do.

I only know the answer to that question because I asked it last month when I got my packs. Then I did a bit of research and testing.
 

Bosgrower

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Been growing since way back in Jan 2017. I think I know a lot more than I do. I only know the answer to that question because I asked it last month when I got my packs. Then I did a bit of research and testing.
Sounds like you'll be a welcome addition
 

be4meliz

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Been using Boveda for 2 weeks of cure with hydrometer(in each jar) took 3 days of burping jars and been rock solid since @ 62%- great product in my mind.If you put into jars before hanging long enough, Rh will spike, so then you pull them out for another day; no mold issues is my goal and is achieved- now just try and wait for 2 months for complete cure( good luck with that LOL) So curing and storage are both part of these reasonably cheap packs.Works for both.
 
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