4 32 site xl undercurrent systems in a 20X40 room

Magicole

Magicole

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bdt1981 said:
If i didnt know what i was doing no way would i have been able to convince my father in law to spot me the cash.
Still waiting on the 3 uc systems, 2 12in phat fans, 2 aaa 12inx39in carbon filter, hydrogen pro co2 generator, cultured solutions nutrient, 1 of the 2 128 site ez cloner low pro, evolution 1000 gpd ro, evolution 100 gpd pre filter and my 165 gal vert res for the chiller and 4 330 gal res to keep enough water on hand for res changes. The 4 pallets have 24 1000 watt de gavita pro e seires sl, 20 hurricane 16in fans 3 bluelab guardian tri meters, 3 bluelab ph controllers, bluelab ph/tds stick, bluelab usb connect stick, gavita master controller, titan controls atlas 1, 2 ideal air 180 ppd dehu, 2 danner mag 1800 gph pumps, 1 danner mag 1200 pump, 22 50 lieter bags hydroton, 3 4ft 8 lamp t5, 1.5 hp chiller and i believe thats it. Lol...
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Maybe your just a good convincer because I’ve been doing this for a couple of years so not long. Even I know the rule of thumb 4000 Btus per light on the low end and 6000 btus if you have co2 burners along with chillers ballasts so on. Plus if I had the money I wouldn’t need to even come to this cite for help I would be training people.
 
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Apalchen

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Magicole said:
Maybe your just a good convincer because I’ve been doing this for a couple of years so not long. Even I know the rule of thumb 4000 Btus per light on the low end and 6000 btus if you have co2 burners along with chillers ballasts so on. Plus if I had the money I wouldn’t need to even come to this cite for help I would be training people.
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It's not like it's magic of some sort at least this guy has some experience, there are all kinda Chad's out there taking daddy's money and opening big operations without any experience what so ever. But I know we all like to think we have some magical ability to grow these plants, but it's simply not true, create the right environment, feed them in the proper range and they pretty much grow themselves. I too have questioned some of his decisions, but not from a you can't do it stand point, more from I would do it different. But there are million ways to grow this plant, and I've yet to see one that when done correctly doesn't put out some fire.
That being said those uc systems do scare me, I've seen quite a few people that just can't seem to manage them, on the other hand the ones that do manage to dial them in have some of the best gardens I have seen.

He seems to be sparing no expense as far as chillers and what not so should be fine.
 
bdt1981

bdt1981

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Magicole said:
Maybe your just a good convincer because I’ve been doing this for a couple of years so not long. Even I know the rule of thumb 4000 Btus per light on the low end and 6000 btus if you have co2 burners along with chillers ballasts so on. Plus if I had the money I wouldn’t need to even come to this cite for help I would be training people.
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I have been on here 10yrs. Why wouldnt i come here. New lights and stuff changes. Lol. Im really just showing off u think i count on riu for answers? Lol. Small one.
 
bdt1981

bdt1981

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Magicole said:
Maybe your just a good convincer because I’ve been doing this for a couple of years so not long. Even I know the rule of thumb 4000 Btus per light on the low end and 6000 btus if you have co2 burners along with chillers ballasts so on. Plus if I had the money I wouldn’t need to even come to this cite for help I would be training people.
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The gavita.com QandA section says 4000k btu
 
bdt1981

bdt1981

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Magicole said:
Maybe your just a good convincer because I’ve been doing this for a couple of years so not long. Even I know the rule of thumb 4000 Btus per light on the low end and 6000 btus if you have co2 burners along with chillers ballasts so on. Plus if I had the money I wouldn’t need to even come to this cite for help I would be training people.
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You make no sense. 4k btu per light then 6k if u have co2 burners? How does co2 burner add 2k btu to the heat a light produces? The proper way is to add all the btu of heat from all equipment. Say u have a 600sf room u add ur lights ur co2 generator dehu ect and come up with 48000 btu. Well then 4 tons only eliminates the heat the equipment produces. Now you just need to cool the 600 sf. That will vary depending on time of year.
 
bdt1981

bdt1981

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Really not a lot because really 100k isnt a lot compared to what you will earn. I would have gladly paid twice what i paid to be in the position im in right now. Its all in the palm of my hand. I can either rock this bitch like a video game or fail like a lil bitch wannabe. I love a challenge. Im either going to make some millions or in 4 months from now i still wont have a harvest and have lost couple crops. Lol.
 
ttystikk

ttystikk

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I could have saved you a lot of money. Next time, let me know what your plans are and I'll be able to set you up right.
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Have2

Have2

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bdt1981 said:
In about 11 hrs i will be the official owner of 3 under current systems, and every single thing needed to sucessfully use them. Pretty excited. Its about to get real...
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False, your father in law will :D :D :D

Kidding, nice setup! Must be anxious to put some hydroton in those net pot! You will love Cultured solutions nutrients! PH is really stable, consume a little bit, I can't past the 450-500 ppm mark else burned tips...
 
bdt1981

bdt1981

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ttystikk said:
How much does one of those run?
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About 3800 each. But imo there is no comparrison to tryin to diy a 32 site. X3. To get the same quality parts u got to spend a bit then it may seem like an easy job but it is not. Plus this is supposed to be a commercial medi mari cultivation operation. Im trying to be professional about it.
 
ttystikk

ttystikk

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bdt1981 said:
About 3800 each. But imo there is no comparrison to tryin to diy a 32 site. X3. To get the same quality parts u got to spend a bit then it may seem like an easy job but it is not. Plus this is supposed to be a commercial medi mari cultivation operation. Im trying to be professional about it.
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Having DIY'ed many RDWC systems over the years, I can assure you that there's nothing magical about finding tubs and connecting them with hoses. Indeed, I made several improvements to the undercurrent design while reducing cost to the point where I'm quite sure I could recreate those systems for less than ten cents on the dollar compared to what you spent.

Professional growers know what makes a good grow; results. I look forward to seeing yours.

In case you think I'm just blowing smoke, here's a peek at mine;
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