A Medicinal Refrigerator

Old Goat

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Danielsgb said:
Shit, sorry to hear of an issue. I'm new to the CMH too, and using mine for Vegging. I haven't used one for Flowering yet. I had to move my lamp higher, cause I saw some tips looking burnt. It was 12" and I went to 16"-18". I think a very minor light leak wouldn't be it, if you haven't seen it happen before. If I remember right you have years of growing. I think UV Burn would be my guess, and I'd move the bulb up. Hope that helps.
Daniels
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I only wish it were as simple as light leak or UV.
I came home last evening to find two plants at the door step of death.
I have at present 3 plants 2 in Perlite and one that was in Perlite until it showed bad signs so a repot to soiless was in order. The 2 other seemed fine. Well last night was a re plant for 1 and maybe the worst 1 I'm not really wanting to waste soil.
So the problem was neither but perlite. I was trying some hempy pots with 100% perlite. Nobody said anything about the size of it so bought Propagation type(small biggest 3/8"). Sounds reasonable cus it more closely resembles soil in texture. Not so for my attempt. You'd need a #4 size. So what I found was the root ball did not grow as it should. What I found in 2 & 1/2 gal bucket amounts to about 4 pancakes in a stack. Knit tight as a Pygmy virgin.
So there's the problem not the leak and not UV. I'm happy as a pig in poop cuz I really like this CMH 400W.
Now as to what did the deed? 1 day well next day hell? Both plants acted as though they'd no water for days. A cellular collapse?

PS: The plant that was repotted 1st is kicken butt. Who's says not to repot a flowering plant.
 
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I've only done my own soil mix. I've never tried a soiless mix. Hopefully you got it going now. I have no clue what would do that. Glad it wasn't the CMH's UV I love mine too.
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cowboylogic said:
Just started reading through the first few pages here. Then skipped to the end. Nice DIY Dan. I will try and catch up, but with all of this new info to read just dont know where to start. Looking good and make some space to pop a few Purple Rains.
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Just let me know if you hit something I built, and have a ? or want pics. This journal is mostly DIY from this Fridge, but other stuffs in here too. I'm pretty excited to 'Make it Rain' on some Purple Rain. Glad to have you here.
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Danielsgb said:
Just let me know if you hit something I built, and have a ? or want pics. This journal is mostly DIY from this Fridge, but other stuffs in here too. I'm pretty excited to 'Make it Rain' on some Purple Rain. Glad to have you here.
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I couldnt wait. Put 3 Purple Rain beans in pellets within 30 minutes of getting from the mailbox. I have 3 Querkles started last week. Going to do some purple breeding. I am going to add the grow to my Top or not journal.

But I def want to do a 4 way journal with RMH, Bigman and yourself. I think it would be a hoot.
 
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I'm working on the doors. After a partially resolved fight with the top, I had a plan for the bottom one. I used the plastic piece to get the holes better placed. I used tape to hold it where I wanted it. That kinda worked. I got the bottom on, but the rubber has to be in just the right spot. It doesn't want to cooperate, so I made a Gorilla Glue bag to run some in lines that were right then put a layer of masking tape till it dries. Seemed to work, but I still have some more to do. I have to add a washer or two to raise the top door a bit for a nice seal. I'll get it, but what a fuck around. Never again. Different plan will be used. I was in a hurry to start, and my exhaust tube needed room. I need a better shop/work area and more tools, that are not at my mom's garage.
I also have the Sulfur now so later today I'll try .5g in the garage to see how long it takes to vaporize (melt), and how long it sends out vapor to get some trial before I use it in the Main Room.
PC has it's 70W CMH and Ballast ordered too. The order of pics and bf/aftr are not perfect, but you get the idea.:twisted:
Back after a while to give details on the Sulfur's PM Death.:fire:
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legalizeitcanada

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So daniels, was the door not sealing initially or have you done some mods to it? Now that i look closer, you musta taken off the door shelves too make it flat eh?
 
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legalizeitcanada said:
So daniels, was the door not sealing initially or have you done some mods to it? Now that i look closer, you musta taken off the door shelves too make it flat eh?
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It sealed OK but I needed the space for a 4" PVC. I used snips to trim the edges and cut the shelves out. Yea, this is to make it flat. I also did some testing, and the wire that runs the LEDs came unattached. Now, this is gorilla glued on the edges, so I don't think I can get it off to fix it. It may be a "It had this light but," because it doesn't effect anything. I know how I might fix it, but we'll see. A few old friends came over and couldn't believe how bright this CMH in the fridge is.
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legalizeitcanada said:
sorry man.......here is the fan... http://cgi.ebay.ca/6-INLINE-FAN-CARBON-FILTER-COMBO-ODOR-CONTROL-SCRUBBER-/380249423701?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5888a1bf55

this is the light but a 600w, they don't carry it anymore, i got the last one..
http://cgi.ebay.ca/DIGITAL-AIR-COOL-TUBE-GROW-LIGHT-400-WATT-HPS-MH-400W-/380254597318?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5888f0b0c6

I paid 257 for the light and 177 for the scrubber
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It seems like that fan and scrubber are definitely enough. For the light, it looks cool and the Cool Tube would work in the fridge. 600W seems like a lot and I'm not sure if the tops can get as close w/out bleaching. But I've never tried it so I'm not sure.
I'm so sold on these CMH, that I'd never buy anything else. I'll use some HPS for a mixed spectrum, but like I said I'm sold on them. They can't use a dig. ballast too.
But I'd like to see how you get it to fit.bongsmilie
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Rocky Mountain High said:
Just wanted to drop in and say hey, brother. Keep on kicking ass my man
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Oh It's on. :twisted:
I got a auto-watering system going, with a small fountain pump, and $5 drip kit from Harbor Freight. I have a tray under the four cups with a drain. The res. is 19qt and and drain tub is 25qt. Testing the 4 drippers I got under 2 qts in 15 min. (my lowest timer interval) The pump is on the lowest setting. I think it will work for these 4 cups, and some other use later. Here's what I stole it from. https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=126680

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I got the Sulfur Burner going and I think I need more crushed pellets. The test went OK, and it melted as it should. Not much as vapor as I expected. I might have pellets that are too weak. Here's the one's I have. http://www.amazon.com/Hylands-Sulphur-30X-Tablets-Pack/dp/B001EPQ50Y
Anyone use something like this with some advice?
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Hey Daniels, been lurking for awhile now and I gotta say you are DIY king. I always thought I was a handy guy but damn man you have put some stuff together now. Great info and grow.

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bigman4270 said:
Hey Daniels, been lurking for awhile now and I gotta say you are DIY king. I always thought I was a handy guy but damn man you have put some stuff together now. Great info and grow.

Big
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Thanks:eyesmoke: I hope you enjoy the read and projects I tackle. If I need it,see it, & think 'fuck that's kinda simple' I try to make it. Almost all my stuff is either blatantly stolen or modified stuff from other guys here. There are several guys following my build that have cool projects going too. Stay tuned for some more DIY.:twisted:

I tried 20 pellets of the Sulfur (it was 1.6 grams) and ran it for over an hour. It wasn't the sulfur smell I expected but it was a vapor. Not a smoke at all. I ran a fan in the garage with it, then did it again with the same sulfur for a good hour. I'll do a hard bleaching then put 2 in here to work down to 12/12. They'll need transplanted, then hit the Main Chamber. I have 1 plant for this fridge too, but I need to get a 5 week spacing for the perpetual.

Here's the last 3 clones planted into 16oz. cups. 4 are already looking good. I can add a line with 3 for these from the res. if needed.
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The one in the back left is doing the best.
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SmokesLikeBob

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Danielsgb said:
Thanks:eyesmoke: I hope you enjoy the read and projects I tackle. If I need it,see it, & think 'fuck that's kinda simple' I try to make it. Almost all my stuff is either blatantly stolen or modified stuff from other guys here. There are several guys following my build that have cool projects going too. Stay tuned for some more DIY.:twisted:

I tried 20 pellets of the Sulfur (it was 1.6 grams) and ran it for over an hour. It wasn't the sulfur smell I expected but it was a vapor. Not a smoke at all. I ran a fan in the garage with it, then did it again with the same sulfur for a good hour. I'll do a hard bleaching then put 2 in here to work down to 12/12. They'll need transplanted, then hit the Main Chamber. I have 1 plant for this fridge too, but I need to get a 5 week spacing for the perpetual.

Here's the last 3 clones planted into 16oz. cups. 4 are already looking good. I can add a line with 3 for these from the res. if needed.
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The one in the back left is doing the best.
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Lookin' pretty nice man, I really like the automated watering system!!!


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