4x4 RDWC Fallponic Environment

Benji2018 · Jun 3, 2020

Hi All,

This my 4x4 environment thread. I will putting together items to get a decent grow environment.

4x4 Tent
4 Site 13gal RDWC w/ Resevoir
SF4000

Next up:
GH Trio
PH up/down
Calmag
Mycorrhizae
Humdifier/dehumidifier
Fan
Rockwool
Timer
Carbon Filter
PH Meter

Once everything gets setup I will run it for a couple of days to make sure I have an optimal environment and then move forward with an actual grow.

Thank you all for viewing.

jon5542 · Jun 5, 2020

I just bought the same 4 plant 13 gal from Gary. Can't start for a while. Interested to see what you think

Benji2018 · Jun 5, 2020

jon5542 said:
I just bought the same 4 plant 13 gal from Gary. Can't start for a while. Interested to see what you think

It really is some great looking equipment. I'm still in the gathering phase. Once I get a tent I will connect it together. I have seen some photos on here of people running the same system.

Benji2018 · Jun 8, 2020

Are we not able to edit threads after a certain amount days?

jon5542 · Jun 8, 2020

I guess not. Glad to see you updating though!

Benji2018 · Jun 8, 2020

jon5542 said:
I guess not. Glad to see you updating though!

All good.

SundaeFloat88 · Jun 9, 2020

I am in the process of making Gary's system as well i tried to make something similar more so like the stirponic system but I really like the waterfall effect, after much research I decided this dude really knows his stuff. I was off with the bulkheads 3 inch is the way to go and in order to get a good seal i needed the square bins, commonly used is the Food Ez Stor containers , pain in the butt to get in my area especially for a good price ended up getting some 8 gallons for a 4 pot station plus 1 for the rez for about 20 $ each. All parts seemel unique, even the 90 ° 3 inch pvc elbow had to be ordered at homedepot. Bulkheads can be expensive , what are your thoughts on using uniseals instead?

Benji2018 · Jun 11, 2020

SundaeFloat88 said:
I am in the process of making Gary's system as well i tried to make something similar more so like the stirponic system but I really like the waterfall effect, after much research I decided this dude really knows his stuff. I was off with the bulkheads 3 inch is the way to go and in order to get a good seal i needed the square bins, commonly used is the Food Ez Stor containers , pain in the butt to get in my area especially for a good price ended up getting some 8 gallons for a 4 pot station plus 1 for the rez for about 20 $ each. All parts seemel unique, even the 90 ° 3 inch pvc elbow had to be ordered at homedepot. Bulkheads can be expensive , what are your thoughts on using uniseals instead?

I'm not well versed on the topic of uniseals and bulkheads.

Nizza · Jun 11, 2020

everything I have read says bulkheads are the way to go.

SundaeFloat88 · Jun 11, 2020

Seems to be majority of the opinions. On amazon I found them for about 20 for 2 so I ordered from Gary for 15 for 2. He ships surprisingly fast.

Benji2018 · Jun 11, 2020

Nizza said:
everything I have read says bulkheads are the way to go.

Agreed

Benji2018 · Jun 11, 2020

SundaeFloat88 said:
Seems to be majority of the opinions. On amazon I found them for about 20 for 2 so I ordered from Gary for 15 for 2. He ships surprisingly fast.

Gary does ship extremely fast. I am grateful.

Benji2018 · Jun 14, 2020

Benji2018 said:
Hi All,

This my 4x4 environment thread. I will putting together items to get a decent grow environment.

4x4 Tent
4 Site 13gal RDWC w/ Resevoir
SF4000

Next up:
GH Trio
PH up/down
Calmag
Mycorrhizae
Humdifier/dehumidifier
Fan
Rockwool
Timer
Carbon Filter
PH Meter

Once everything gets setup I will run it for a couple of days to make sure I have an optimal environment and then move forward with an actual grow.

Thank you all for viewing.

Updates in bold

Updates!
This my 4x4 environment thread. I will putting together items to get a decent grow environment.

4x4 Tent - Gorilla Grow
4 Site 13gal RDWC w/ Resevoir
Light- SF4000
Water Chiller - Active Aqua 1/4HP Inc. Water Pump

Next up:
GH Trio
PH up/down
Calmag
Mycorrhizae
Humdifier/dehumidifier
Fan
Rockwool
Timer
Carbon Filter
PH Meter

Once everything gets setup I will run it for a couple of days to make sure I have an optimal environment and then move forward with an actual grow.

Thank you all for viewing.

Benji2018 · Jun 14, 2020

I will be growing in my garage. I plan to insulate my garage door. I do park in my garage and use it for storage. The only bugs in my garage are spiders and an occasional Silver Fish. It is not temperature controlled but, I can change that with a portable A/C. Is there anything that I need to do to further prepare?

Benji2018 · Aug 31, 2020

Few questions:

I would like to know if this quantity of nutrients is enough for a single run of 4 autoflowers?

I'm not in position to invest in Distilled Water for every nute change. I think as far as making it easier to maintain PH and PPMs. I would like to know (more like confirm) that if I was to get a trash can (55 gal) and threw some air stones in it a few days before a nute change would that work for me as far as getting the chlorine out and avoiding the extra work of playing with the PH and PPMs?

TIA

Benji2018 · Sep 17, 2020

I hope you all are doing fine out there. Quick question:

Would y'all recommend insulated ducting from the exhaust fan to the exhaust (dryer vent) outside?
- I intend to run a 8" exhaust fan and filter, 6" insulated ducting, and exiting through a 4" dryer vent. If this is a bad idea do let me know. Regardless of fan and ducting size I will be limited to my 4" dryer vent.

TIA

Benji2018 · Dec 22, 2020

Hey All, I have finally gathered all the equipment I need to get started. I have just one issue. How do I read my city water report? Once I get an idea of what my options are as far providing water.

Mrgoodsusa · Dec 23, 2020

Benji2018 said:
Hi All,

This my 4x4 environment thread. I will putting together items to get a decent grow environment.

4x4 Tent
4 Site 13gal RDWC w/ Resevoir
SF4000

Next up:
GH Trio
PH up/down
Calmag
Mycorrhizae
Humdifier/dehumidifier
Fan
Rockwool
Timer
Carbon Filter
PH Meter

Once everything gets setup I will run it for a couple of days to make sure I have an optimal environment and then move forward with an actual grow.

Thank you all for viewing.

Is this all you need to grow? How much was the system

Benji2018 · Dec 23, 2020

Mrgoodsusa said:
Is this all you need to grow?

I will tell you that my needs and your needs are going to be different. The things that I have collected over the last 6+ months are what I wanted to start growing not necessarily a need. With that said you can get started with much less. I've seen folks on here get started with way less and achieve great results. Let your budget be your guide.

How much was the system?

If you're referring to the RDWC, I got it from PA Hydroponics. I don't remember what I paid but, on their website it is listed for $480.20.

Mrgoodsusa · Dec 23, 2020

Cool. Out of that list what do you consider a need and a want ?

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