DST
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Really that bad lol.....
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AlphaPhase
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Yea. That bad and sometimes worse. I know alot of people that have just thrown them out because it comes back every time no matter what they do to clean the cloner (I stopped using the cloner Oldman has last August because of it and that's when I started using calcium hypochlorite). Plastic is porous believe it or not, and bacteria can hide on microscopic holes in the plastic that bleach can't get to. The best bet when using an aerocloner is preventive measures, because once bad stuff happens it's game over and might as well buy a new one or use root plugs. Cloners are all good until it goes bad, literally. If you're in an area that you had your stems turn to mush and also slimy? Then you need prevention.
AlphaPhase
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You can also use ewc tea I hear, but I haven't tried. Either bennies or sterile, you NEED to pick one in hydro, I've been at it for 10 years in straight hydro now, and there is no I'm between
AlphaPhase
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DST
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I am not saying I don't believe you AP. It's just laughable this whole stupid aero cloner thing saving me time. It's a PITAIf you don't believe me, I bet @Aeroknow can shed some light. He has as much experience in hydro as I do, we probably have the most hydro experience on rui hands down. It's no joke and you're worst nightmare unfortunately
AlphaPhase
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What's wrong with the collar? It's the only way you'll kill the pathogens man. They swell a little, yeah, but the point is to kill the bad stuff and be able to reuse them OR buy new ones as mentioned, do you want them pretty and killing clones or funky but rooting clones 
BOIL THEM TO SAVE CLONES!!!
BOIL THEM TO SAVE CLONES!!!
AlphaPhase
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These were all boiled. And clean. If it's a matter of keeping things pretty I wouldn't do it, if it's a matter of keeping clones rooting and the veg room in tact do it, you're choice champ. 
So please, please, no more info that is wrong on riu, I can not stand all of the wrong info here really, it hurts my growing pride trying to help others. I've mentioned I've been growing a while, well it's true and I know so much correct info about growing that can help people, but there's so many times I try to help and crap like that. Don't do that, or no way that's not right. Well, in fact...it is right. See, I only speak when I know what I am saying is correct and will benefit the riu community. I'm trying to sound like a dick because maybe this will get through to some people, that some people here do know what they are talking about and want to help. Sorry, I kind of went off there ey? But shit, so much crap info here it's sickening
So please, please, no more info that is wrong on riu, I can not stand all of the wrong info here
really, it hurts my growing pride trying to help others. I've mentioned I've been growing a while, well it's true and I know so much correct info about growing that can help people, but there's so many times I try to help and crap like that. Don't do that, or no way that's not right. Well, in fact...it is right. See, I only speak when I know what I am saying is correct and will benefit the riu community. I'm trying to sound like a dick because maybe this will get through to some people, that some people here do know what they are talking about and want to help. Sorry, I kind of went off there ey? But shit, so much crap info here it's sickening
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AlphaPhase
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Maybe that's why the newbie section is so pathetic and I'm done even looking there to help people.
Peace I'm out.
Peace I'm out.
R1b3n4
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Strange you are having so many problems with it tbh, with mine it was just a case of take the cut, make angled cut, whack in collar, whack collar in cloner and ignore for 10-14days lol, out of interest do you have any pictures of the pump/sprayer assembly etc? surprising few pics of the insides of the 40 site online
With the neoprene, most hydro shops sell them but they are available thru ebay/amazon as well etc, takes a while to look thru the listings for the cheaper sellers tho
This site does them for 35p each in 50`s/100`s
http://www.mellowyellowhydro.co.uk/systems-xstream-aeroponic-propagators-xstream-aeroponic-parts.irc
Or because of the cost of buying ready made collars a lot of ppl just grab a sheet of neoprene and cut the collars themselves with a 2" hole punch or similar etc
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-NEOPRENE-PLAIN-SPONGE-FOAM-RUBBER-SHEET-VARIOUS-SHEET-SIZES-THICKNESSES-/261338185781?var=&hash=item3cd8f84035
DST
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Cheers bud. Yeh I think it's just the freak weather. It's been over 30 here since I got the dam thing haha.
Here's a pic of the sprayer.
Re the collars. I would probably recommend sterilising them in the microwave like in a baby bottle thing. Probably help with the mishap in thing.
Anyway
Pic.
Here's a pic of the sprayer.
Re the collars. I would probably recommend sterilising them in the microwave like in a baby bottle thing. Probably help with the mishap in thing.
Anyway
Pic.
R1b3n4
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hmm i have an idea...............quick question, your pump in the cloner, which model is it? MJ250/500/750 etc etc?
Dont worry ive answered my own question lol
Long story short i think the flow rate thru the sprayers is too high/powerful etc, the spray coming out of those sprayers is multiple times more powerful than what i had in my 12 site and even in my 12 site i had to turn pump down as far as i could, think there is too much water and not enough oxygen getting to your cuts etc
I may be wrong but it wouldnt hurt to borrow a adjustable pump and attach it to your sprayer assembly and see if a lower flow rate works better for you/the plants etc
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DST
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That's not what the girls say.....
What do you mean small? Thing is quite clunky imo
The one up from it is the 120 site which is the biggest.