CapollaLabs
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+ its in a single skin brick shed
C02 Generator D.I.Y
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Boatguy
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You should definately look into a real exhaust fan and some more lighting in there. Forget about co2
CapollaLabs
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Nowt wrong with this light this is for my home op dont need nowt big for 2 babys
CapollaLabs
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why would i need more light haha? im growing for personal nothing else, I got an oz off my last og kush with a 50w led shite amazon light so the mars hydro is defo an upgrade
BluntMoniker
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I've seen a buddy of mine do this.
He set his up with the sugar/water/yeast in a 5gal bucket, with tubing into a secondary 5 gallon bucket.
The 2nd 5 gal bucket is filled with a bit of water, forcing the co2 through it to eliminate the "bread" smell.
From there, a tube goes out, and is connected to a purge vent or w.e they're called (used on the top of home brew setups to purge CO2 during fermentation) that is hung near the top of the plant.
Not sure how he regulates the quantity of CO2 tho... likely just let's it run constantly, and has exhaust set to turn off every few hours or something
He set his up with the sugar/water/yeast in a 5gal bucket, with tubing into a secondary 5 gallon bucket.
The 2nd 5 gal bucket is filled with a bit of water, forcing the co2 through it to eliminate the "bread" smell.
From there, a tube goes out, and is connected to a purge vent or w.e they're called (used on the top of home brew setups to purge CO2 during fermentation) that is hung near the top of the plant.
Not sure how he regulates the quantity of CO2 tho... likely just let's it run constantly, and has exhaust set to turn off every few hours or something
Boatguy
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The second bucket is an airlock. It prevents bad bacteria from taking over and smelling like shit.
CapollaLabs
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Can any of tell me about diy generators?
CapollaLabs
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Nice one dude atleast someones knows what i was on about
BluntMoniker
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It's a solid recommendation. An HLG would far exceed the output of your Mars, and drastically increase yields.
More light, in the proper spectrum would likely get you better yield than the CO2 would. And co2 can be counter productive if not properly regulated.
BUT, if your like most people (especially right now with the unemployment rates) and cant afford a 300$+ light, do what you gotta do. The homemade co2 setup CAN be done. How effective it will be is dependent upon user input
CapollaLabs
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Where do you get 5grams per watt? the light is 50w and the og kush was 29.2grams dry so more like half a gram a watt?
CapollaLabs
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Up to now at home ive just used the exhale bags but there just rising in price so just wanted a cheap alternative, the other place we have going has a co2 tank but thats just overkill for at home for 2 plants
CapollaLabs
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Cfl 80w (2x40w)was the veg light rigged up and led 50w ufo for flower
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jondamon
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Yeah sure. I’m a U.K. grower too.
That light won’t cut the mustard if you’re expecting anything more than 2oz.
When your 2 plants get bigger they also produce humidity as they respire.
Then you’re humidity will be spiking.
Plants that small aren’t going to benefit from elevated levels of Co2 right now.
When they’re 3-4 weeks old and your worried about your humidity creeping up come back!!
a2lute
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Okay, I think everybody forgot to tell you a big reason to drop the CO2. CO2 works to give a good improvement IF everything else is peaked out. Your nutes have to be spot on, your RH & temp need to be in a tight VPD band, and you need to be giving it more light than it can handle without CO2. Increased CO2 & weak lights will see no change. That's why Renfro said to get a better light first.
You are asking how to setup race fuel in a Honda Accord, we are suggesting you start with some nice tires & race driving lessons. Look at a strip LED or HLG board.
You are asking how to setup race fuel in a Honda Accord, we are suggesting you start with some nice tires & race driving lessons. Look at a strip LED or HLG board.
matty-berk
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3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon pf yeast and 6 cups of hot waterHey dudes,
Has anyone got any 'How to' guides for c02 generators, have been running co2 bags but think the generator would cut the cost in half atleast, Seen a couple videos about it but they dont really explain. I know i need some 1/4 inch plastic tubing and activated yeast just dont have a clue about the measurements(ppm and yeast/sugar ratio etc)
Thanks in advance guys