Aeroponic Space Shuttle

[We TaRdED]

I have been tempted to buy and iceprobe for my 6gl DWC.

But I am just going to buy a window airconditioner,
and keep the room at 66º ($50 used)

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isnt that awfully low? 75 is optimal without the augmentation of co2, right? you trying to grow purple buds or what? lol

 

[Earl]

isnt that awfully low? 75 is optimal without the augmentation of co2, right? you trying to grow purple buds or what? lol

The room temperature is controlled by a thermostat at 66º

The canopy of the plants,
under the light,
is about 74-75º

Keeping the room at 66º
keeps my nutrients cool.
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[LoudBlunts]

what would happen if my res temp was 40-50?

 

[Earl]

I am not exactly sure.

I think seeds need at least 50º to sprout.

But I think that low temps
would slow down your grow.

Aquarium heaters are about $25
if your rez is too cool.

If you grow at low temps,
let me know how it works for you.

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[VictorVIcious]

What would happen if you jumped in a lake were the water temp was 40 to 50 degrees?
The difference is your plant can't jump back out of the water, its not quite as mobile as we are. IT WILL SHOCK THE SHIT OUT OF THE PLANT. When I was in Europe,one thing my wife and I noticed, not many folks there put ice in their drinks, they know it fu your digestive system. VV

 

[LoudBlunts]

you dont have to be smart ass victor.... common sense duh!

im not talking about 40-50 degrees all the time.

im talking about adding 40-50 degrees RO water when the res temp jump above 68. im really trying different alternatives for a res chiller. i just cant fathom another 3-600 bucks right now....

 

[Enigma]

you dont have to be smart ass victor.... common sense duh!

im not talking about 40-50 degrees all the time.

im talking about adding 40-50 degrees RO water when the res temp jump above 68. im really trying different alternatives for a res chiller. i just cant fathom another 3-600 bucks right now....

That sounds reasonable brah!

 

[Earl]

 

[Earl]

Some guys have dropped their rez temps by 10º
with small computer fans
blowing on the top of their solution.


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[VictorVIcious]

you dont have to be smart ass victor.... common sense duh!

im not talking about 40-50 degrees all the time.

im talking about adding 40-50 degrees RO water when the res temp jump above 68. im really trying different alternatives for a res chiller. i just cant fathom another 3-600 bucks right now....

I always figure a being a smart ass is better than a being just a plain ass. I can see that you don't, ass. VV

 

[Earl]

I would have thought that 66º was good for your plants,
but I could be wrong.

I was just reading arcinNsparkins "Lemonstarhempwarp" thread,
and he is running his bubble buckets at 50º.

I think you might shock your roots,
if you changed the temperature very fast.

I guess the real question is,
what is the temperature for the most DO?

I imagine that altitude plays a big factor in that equation.

The higher you are above sea level,
the colder you need to maintain,
to have enough DO.

Most of us can get by with 66-68º
because most of us
are not over a 1000 feet
above sea level.

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[soulflyx2k]

was this grow both Hydroponic and Aeroponic?? Or was it Hydroponic only?

I thought aero was Misting the roots that hang

 

[Earl]

was this grow both Hydroponic and Aeroponic?? Or was it Hydroponic only?

I thought aero was Misting the roots that hang

I am not going to get into a discussion
about what is aero
and what isn't.

You may call this by any name that fits your fancy.

It is a hybrid aero-nft-dwc

But the most important thing is,
it works for me,
and I don't have to lift water.

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[soulflyx2k]

well im not calling you wrong or even debating you... LOL

I don't actually know what each one is, I was trying to find out.

Does anyone know?

Thanks

 

[We TaRdED]

well im not calling you wrong or even debating you... LOL

I don't actually know what each one is, I was trying to find out.

Does anyone know?

Thanks

if his pipes were a little longer it would be mainly nft... if the roots were shorter and/or the pipes were bigger in

diameter it would be more aero. a true aero unit is were the roots are free to hang and are misted with solution vapors.

although, a true nft would not have emitter lines misting roots.. the only reason its partially DWC is because the roots fall into

his res(deep water). a true DWC is were the roots are totally submerged in water and are aerated by air bubbles..... ya umm,

thats the best i can do at explaining it.

 

[LoudBlunts]

thanks earl and your endless help.


so the cap my probe came in...i should add some solution to it while its not in use?

 

[Enigma]

was this grow both Hydroponic and Aeroponic?? Or was it Hydroponic only?

I thought aero was Misting the roots that hang

Space shuttle!

 

[huero]

hey earl, i really like your setup. i want to know if i can make a bigger copy of your setup with 30 plants? if i can, i will go get everything tomorrow 2000 is nothing. and can i do it without the air chiller?

 

[Earl]

hey earl, i really like your setup. i want to know if i can make a bigger copy of your setup with 30 plants? if i can, i will go get everything tomorrow 2000 is nothing. and can i do it without the air chiller?

Here is a thread with several designs.
How to build Aero

You can build it as large as you can afford.

If you live up north
you may get by
without the chiller.

Constant rez temp below 68º is the key.

Some are growing with rez temp as low as 50º

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[huero]

thanks earl!