KronDonSmoker's 2000W 60 Site Aeroponic Table grow

PetFlora

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Thought you might like to look under the hood of my HPA rig. You won't find such complex root systems until you start using high pressure. My method is simple. Most HPA rigs are a lot more complex. I probably achieve 90%+ of their results, which is awesome. That said my 21st Century F & D (pic #4) provides explosive growth, too. Due to fast draining lava rock (but tons of pockets to trap small amounts of nutes) I am able to flood ~ 45 minutes. You can barely see the pvc in the lower right corner, but it wraps the tote on 3 sides). I drilled holes in it so that when the low pressure pump comes on the holes shoot nutes out ala Bellagio. Some cascades into the top, some hits the sides, and some floods the bottom of the APs.

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KronDonSmoker

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Thought you might like to look under the hood of my HPA rig. You won't find such complex root systems until you start using high pressure. My method is simple. Most HPA rigs are a lot more complex. I probably achieve 90%+ of their results, which is awesome. That said my 21st Century F & D (pic #4) provides explosive growth, too. Due to fast draining lava rock (but tons of pockets to trap small amounts of nutes) I am able to flood ~ 45 minutes. You can barely see the pvc in the lower right corner, but it wraps the tote on 3 sides). I drilled holes in it so that when the low pressure pump comes on the holes shoot nutes out ala Bellagio. Some cascades into the top, some hits the sides, and some floods the bottom of the APs.
Them shits look nice man...Did you make that set up yourself?..What are those cups the lava rocks are in? They look like they have a bunch of holes for roots to climb out of i like it....also where did you get the lava rocks and if you did set it up your self anychance you can give me a break down of it sorry for the question bomb but it looks nice and neat and clean and i love that haha:blsmoke:
 

PetFlora

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It's totally DIY. The first pics are second round photos. First round(pics below) I dumped the lava rock directly into the tote, but could not move plants around, though I grew one sweet big ass plant.

The Air Pots are great. They create tons of lateral roots and air prune them once they hit the air. Google for videos. I surmised the APs would be awesome in combination with F & D because they drain fast and hold some moisture between cycles.

First pics below is early pvc set up. Later I added side lengths with lots of holes. When the feed cycle clicks in it's like3 sided Bellagio. Nutes get super aerated splashing down onto the lava rock, draining down to the bottom then back to rez.

I am thinking of doing a journal, but you get the idea.




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Pics from first go round. Plant was over 6ft tall. I snapped it at 3 ft then LSTd it to wrap around under the T5s.

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KronDonSmoker

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Damn thats a pretty interesting set up...I consider myself more of the engineering style I can come up with something but building it I will fuck that up very easily..Thats why I just bought the aeroponic table....But if you do start a Journal let me know Id love to see how it works thru the growing cycle thanks for the pics and post +Rep
 

KronDonSmoker

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now with tht table dont u run into spacing issues because the site are so close?
It is a definite issue that Im running into if you check out my videos that is only 30 plants under those lights so Im only using the table at half strength..I have a new grow going with different investors and they want to do 30 a month so i will be using a full table in about a month..I havent posted anything on that grow but its pretty much the same thing with more space to play with...But Im thinking going 4 600W lights instead of 2 1000W to distribute the light better...Also with this newest one Im topping all the plants and going to focus on colas and chop off side branches..I figure after a few grows ill have it dialed in
 

Dutchmast3r

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ya sounds like a plan..i cant check the videos right now im actually at work and youtube and shit is blocked lol..ill check it out later.
 

KronDonSmoker

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ya sounds like a plan..i cant check the videos right now im actually at work and youtube and shit is blocked lol..ill check it out later.
That sucks and is funny at the same time lol...You cant go on to youtube but they allow forums that deal with growing marijuana I love companies and their oversights hahaha
 

Rcb

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:joint:ha yea dude i love these tables i helped a buddy do a 120(two of those 60s next to each other) it was a lot of fun. if ihad the room for one in my house i would use one, also i suggest using the two 1000s over the 4 600s. i would definately use all the sites tho, just keep em short cut out almost all veg and just go straight to flower.
 

KronDonSmoker

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:joint:ha yea dude i love these tables i helped a buddy do a 120(two of those 60s next to each other) it was a lot of fun. if ihad the room for one in my house i would use one, also i suggest using the two 1000s over the 4 600s. i would definately use all the sites tho, just keep em short cut out almost all veg and just go straight to flower.
Nice dude....yea I didnt let them get above 12 inches before i went into flowering in this new grow im doing and I am topping all the plants to keep the shorter and bushier...The current one Im putting videos up we waited too long to flower but Live and Learn
 

Rcb

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ya but everythings looking good, went to a friends who is running a 60 site and one of his rails clogged and he almost lost all the plants in the rail
 

KronDonSmoker

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Alright guys its been a while since I could update its hard getting to the spot before the lights come on but here is the most recent video I do got a couple pictures but not many the light cut on right when i started snapping them lol but i will post the few i got a little later today for now here is the video let me know what you guys think, I think its coming along pretty well for my first aeroponic set up....

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KronDonSmoker

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Ill have some better pictures next time the lights cut on right as I was finishing up the videos i was taking so I snapped a few real quick before the light warmed up...Im planning in harvesting in about 2 weeks if all goes well arounf the 21st if they arent ready by then they will have to wait till after memorial day weekend to harvest but i am patient im not going to rush it :blsmoke:

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KronDonSmoker

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Alright its been like 20 days since ive updated and i blame that on Diablo 3 lol...but anways here are some pictures from my harvest I finished last week I am going to be making a video sometime this week as well so ill post that when i have it..I dont have the dry weight yet but its looking to be somewhere around 1-2 LBS Also I used to know how to post a full size picture but it seems one of the site updates have changed that over time..if its still possible someone let me know please :bigjoint:
 

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KronDonSmoker

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Thanks everyone Im working on the video for it now been such a busy ass week dealing with all this plus making some hash on top of the rest of life lol...But we ended up just short of 3 pounds. We alrady have the plants for the next grow in and topped..But this time we are only doing 8 plants to maximize the grow..Less is more sometimes...But thanks again Ill post the video by the end of the day today for anyone interested in checking it out
 

KronDonSmoker

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As promised :leaf: :bigjoint:

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