Danthebull
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WOW Im subbed + rep
New Kid on the Block (with new products)
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CLOSETGROWTH
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notoriousb
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high and scribed man 
this is gonna be badass, +rep
this is gonna be badass, +rep
Danthebull
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Hey bro. How it going. And more to the point, Is the room ready for fertiliasation yet.....lol
P.s insect infestation under control. thanks for the info on the hot shot's. I also have spinosad and this seems to have eradicated the problem...
Dan
P.s insect infestation under control. thanks for the info on the hot shot's. I also have spinosad and this seems to have eradicated the problem...
Dan
DivinePower
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Wow, I'm incredibly jealous of your setup!
I have no experience with res chillers, but I do have experience with cooling equipment which is virtually the same thing. I'd find it hard to believe that your res chiller is working optimally if its hitting 93 degrees. If your using a 900 GPH pump to power the water that does the cooling you may want to think about swapping it out for a LOWER GPH pump. You want to make sure you are giving the heat exchange process some time to work since you dont have the benefit of a thermostat to control the water flow.
Again - I have no experience with a res chiller specifically but if I'm reading your setup right - it seems like your water flow is to high to make the chiller work effectively.
I have no experience with res chillers, but I do have experience with cooling equipment which is virtually the same thing. I'd find it hard to believe that your res chiller is working optimally if its hitting 93 degrees. If your using a 900 GPH pump to power the water that does the cooling you may want to think about swapping it out for a LOWER GPH pump. You want to make sure you are giving the heat exchange process some time to work since you dont have the benefit of a thermostat to control the water flow.
Again - I have no experience with a res chiller specifically but if I'm reading your setup right - it seems like your water flow is to high to make the chiller work effectively.
JeffersonBud
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So folks, after a long battle, I lost my plants in the dwc veg bucket to the dreaded root slime. The room works great, tested it ect. Stable temps and times. Now I just need some healthy plants. I have started a post in the plant problem page here: https://www.rollitup.org/marijuana-plant-problems/327809-need-expert-advice-lost-last.html and would really appreciate the help in a new grow
I have a fresh start with fresh cutting in my ez cloner and I am going to make way to clean the room with a mild bleach wash. I will also flip on the ozone generator to kill any spores in the room.
I cant wait to flower in this room, but need some help to get there. I have been growing for years and have never run into a problem. But it was a different place, with a different set-up.
I have a fresh start with fresh cutting in my ez cloner and I am going to make way to clean the room with a mild bleach wash. I will also flip on the ozone generator to kill any spores in the room.
I cant wait to flower in this room, but need some help to get there. I have been growing for years and have never run into a problem. But it was a different place, with a different set-up.
budleydoright
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Jeffersonbud, I think you're going to need a bigger chiller for 3k of light. I bought into the 100 gal per 1k and figured I could go without. My temps got into the low 100's. Everything still ran great but my pumps manual clearly states not to be used in liquids above 85 degrees. I built a chiller for 100 bucks out of a window AC unit that can handle 3k. Otherwise you'll likely need a 3/4-1hp unit. You can also run a coil of stainless steel tubing in your rez and pump your chilled water through it. DWC loves 65 degree water.
MEANGREEN69
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subbed...looks like its going to be a good show.
JeffersonBud
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Sorry fellas it's taken so long. Bacteria is a son-of-a-bitch.
I really appreciate you guys sticking with me!
I started another batch of clones after the ones I was supposed to transplant but failed as well. Another chiller for my reservoir and chemical ferts seem to be working. It came down to reservoir temp mixed with organic ferts. I never had a problem in my old place using a drip slab system. Never covered my reservoir, never cleaned the system, never chilled my ferts below 78 degrees... It was the fact that I was using bennies mixed with the rockwool slabs acting as a natural bio filter.
I have shit under control and will get a journal started after this weekend. I went 12/12 yesterday @ a foot tall and topped.
Sneak peak???
I really appreciate you guys sticking with me!
I started another batch of clones after the ones I was supposed to transplant but failed as well. Another chiller for my reservoir and chemical ferts seem to be working. It came down to reservoir temp mixed with organic ferts. I never had a problem in my old place using a drip slab system. Never covered my reservoir, never cleaned the system, never chilled my ferts below 78 degrees... It was the fact that I was using bennies mixed with the rockwool slabs acting as a natural bio filter.
I have shit under control and will get a journal started after this weekend. I went 12/12 yesterday @ a foot tall and topped.
Sneak peak???
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JeffersonBud
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Oh and I hear ya on the chiller! I have a small 8000 btu ac unit for the summer and have a lower gph pump. My temps in the light reservoir never exceed 85 and my room stays at 77 degrees.
Indefinately
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Hey Jeff
Looking really good mate,
What made you descide to grow using this method?
With such a large area you have all options available to you........
Looking forward to more updates....
Conrats on the setup,
Looking really good mate,
What made you descide to grow using this method?
With such a large area you have all options available to you........
Looking forward to more updates....
Conrats on the setup,
grow plenty
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i ended up using a small swimming pool to cool my op...retired my chiller!
JeffersonBud
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I really wanted to do a vertical grow. The vents on my ceiling limit the height of my lights so I figured vertical is the best plus the fact that its more efficient. i would like to get some large phenotype plants in there eventually. The ebb and grow is so adjustable that they can be placed in a circle unlike most hydroponic units. I do have more space in the room and I am sure the place will change as the years go by.
I have seen many vertical grows achieve better results then basic overhead lighting and since I like adopting new technology and I am very open to new methods a water cooled system hung vertical seemed like a fun choice. Without any large fans in my room exchanging air and scrubbing, it totally disappears in my house.
JeffersonBud
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I wish! I am going to upgrade to a larger chiller but need to run a new circuit to handle the extra amps. I am basically broke and needing a grow under my belt! If the room stays at 78 during the summer with a small window ac and this water cooled setup then I am very pleased!
JeffersonBud
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Hows about a journal?
https://www.rollitup.org/grow-journals/342066-3k-liquid-cooled-vertical-grow.html
https://www.rollitup.org/grow-journals/342066-3k-liquid-cooled-vertical-grow.html