bigman4270
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Im with Gum, She looks very yummy my friend! So I am assuming C/L is the low side right?
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Danielsgb
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The analysis they send me say's "C/L=Critical level is the point which no additional nutrient (excluding nitrate-N, sodium and conductivity) is recommended."
So I think it's good to go. Sodium is low, but it says "Salinity levels are becoming elevated. monitor levels or remove salts within 10-15 inches of clean leech water." It gets enough watering that I don't worry about that. pH of 6.9 and C/L is 6.5 so close enough as soil buffers, then returns as far as I know. Good drainage and holds it's moisture well.
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bigman4270
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Right on, thats what I was thinking but wanted to make sure. I have been going to send a water sample off but been super busy. Been trying several different mixtures of R/O and my tap water. So far they seem to respond best to a 50/50 mix when I feed em and then just reg R/O in between? I think when I Just use the R/O after feeding any left over salts want to combine with it and flush out better. IMO No real proof though.The analysis they send me Say's "C/L=Critical level is the point which no additional nutrient (excluding nitrate-N, sodium and conductivity) is recommended."
So I think it's good to go. Sodium is low, but it says "Salinity levels are becoming elevated. monitor levels or remove salts within 10-15 inches of clean leech water." It gets enough watering that I don't worry about that. pH of 6.9 and C/L is 6.5 so close enough as soil buffers, then returns as far as I know. Good drainage and holds it's moisture well.
Daniels
Do they charge to test the soil sample? Thanks for the help.
Peace
Big
Danielsgb
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Here's the form.
http://soiltesting.tamu.edu/files/soilwebform.pdf
$15 for the analysis I use (U.B. recommended) Routine+Micro
I use my city water after it sits out for a day or two. pH of 7.4, don't know much about R/O water. Wish I could help there.
Daniels
I put it in my sig link so ppl can grab it.
gumball
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hey bigman, you can take your water to a pool place and they may test it for you right then (i think) for free. a one by me does it, and they will test ppm or a full water test. may save you some time and money.
bigman4270
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The water sample is going to the Peters Pro Lab. I only have to pay shipping and they will e-mail me an analysis. They will also recomend a specific fert that will work best with it. I think I will get in touch with our extension center here and see if they do soil test for the general public.
Danielsgb
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Here's some Pics from this morning. Part 2 will be later after they go to bed. Couldn't get the pics I wanted. I traded their spots, but I'm not sure if I like it better. The leaning is from the tray where she was before. The Diesel cross is looking like she'll take longer. Gave her some Epsom Salt too.
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Danielsgb
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Here's some more pics. Got some better shots.
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Danielsgb
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Yea, they use them to get fatter. Maybe try a 25% dose.
bohicular
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Thanks D, I'll throw in a dose in the next watering. I just built a little ballast box, inspired by your metal box w/fan for your fridge, although I used a computer power supply. I wired everything like the diagram, and it fires up fine, but after about 10 mins, it turns off, then fires up again, then, same thing over again... This is a 120v ballast, and i'm trying to replace my transformer-to-220v-ballast configuration. Did you ever have this startup-shutdown problem?
edit: I just transplanted my not-so-rootbound plant from a .5 to 2.75 gallon pot. Should I hold back on the nutes, since it has fresh soil / humus, etc?
EDIT: I'm correcting my previous description here, because I don't want to blow up your thread, but check out the attached image, the box has a 120v cord connected to the transformer hot wire (120v written on that wire). A female plug goes out to be connected to the bulb. By "using cpu power supply", I just meant that i'm using the metal box and the fan, really.
edit: I just transplanted my not-so-rootbound plant from a .5 to 2.75 gallon pot. Should I hold back on the nutes, since it has fresh soil / humus, etc?
EDIT: I'm correcting my previous description here, because I don't want to blow up your thread, but check out the attached image, the box has a 120v cord connected to the transformer hot wire (120v written on that wire). A female plug goes out to be connected to the bulb. By "using cpu power supply", I just meant that i'm using the metal box and the fan, really.
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Danielsgb
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A computer power supply is 12v to be used for fans. A 120v Ballast needs ac/dc power not dc. To wire it for a 220v you need that power from a dryer plug, not a wall 120v. That may be it. Trying to use a 120v to feed a 240v might be it.
I'd transplant then when it needs water then give it nutes. Just go low str.
Daniels
Danielsgb
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Your Comp fan needs a 12v power supply. When that is plugged in your comp fan gets way too much juice. That may be it or at least part of it. Post all you want I don't care BTW.
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gumball
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bohicular, im sorry but i dont see a ground on the plug that goes into the wall. if it is not there, i really think you should change that to a grounded plug and ground the opposite end of it to the power supply. this is for safetly sake my friend. be safe please
Danielsgb
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Here's a couple shots with the new camera.
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bigman4270
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I think Lumi let you into the powdered sugar too!
Lookin yummy brother.
peace
big
Lookin yummy brother.peace
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bohicular
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Thanks for the advice. I don't have a ground for the power supply, but that is a good idea. (I even screwed in a ground wire to the box, but didn't use it because I didnt have a grounded plug laying around.)
Actually, as of now, the fan is not running, because I have yet to hook it up to a 12v supply.
I think the problem is that after I tested the outlet, it was only putting out 100-105v, as its rating is 110v. I'm thinking that maybe this isnt enough to sustain a 120v ballast. I should probably leave a post for the electrician.
Nice new flowering pics, by the way! My haze is still going a bit slow (i think), but I'll post some new pics up this weekend.
gumball
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if you can find an old power strip, you can cut the cable off. and remember some ballasts can only have the ballast so far away from the bulb. so make sure your cables arent too long