Runtz try three

[Nope_49595933949]

A drill bit is commonly used for irrigating solo cups
Just a heads up
I reuse mine for months

Yep, we use them for starting the regular garden as well. We get multiple seasons out of most of them.

 

[weedstoner420]

A drill bit is commonly used for irrigating solo cups
Just a heads up
I reuse mine for months

Takes 2 seconds to cut 3 holes with siccors around the bottom edge. I personally do a clear solo cup inside a regular one. This way I can keep an eye on root development while they are young.

Fair enough, I definitely understand the reasoning behind doing the clear cup inside an opaque one.

The main reason I brought it up is I see multiple people asking OP if there are holes in the bottom of the cups in the 3-4 threads they have going, and no actual response either way...

 

[Nope_49595933949]

Fair enough, I definitely understand the reasoning behind doing the clear cup inside an opaque one.

The main reason I brought it up is I see multiple people asking OP if there are holes in the bottom of the cups in the 3-4 threads they have going, and no actual response either way...

Yea, doesn't seem like much advice was taken as well. We shall see, I hope it works out that's very frustrating.

 

[LowRange]

Just my 2 cents, I don't understand pot growers' fixation on using solo cups, or any other container meant for drinking. I tried them for one grow and it was annoying enough trying to poke holes in them without cracking or splitting...I guess once the plants are growing they work just as well as any other container, but why go with something that requires modification right off the bat?

Why not use some 3 or 4 inch square nursery pots? They're not expensive at all, they already have drain holes of an appropriate size, and will last way longer than solo cups, plus you can reuse them...

I use my soldering iron and poke holes in the bottom, takes like 30 seconds a cup and makes clean smooth holes the roots dont catch on when transplanting.

 

[Marq1340]

Thanks. I'm an expert at making seeds.

What kind of humidifier should I look for? I have a 5 x 10 tent with a plastic divider partitioning the tent into two spaces, so a 5 x 5 space.

My light is an UD-4000HPS Full Spectrum LED (400 watts).

Nice, so you're team Updayday too huh? Cool. You'll need a few of those if you plan on having plants wall to wall though.

For the one that's malfunctioning why not get it fixed with the warranty?

One with an analog dial and holds at least 4 liters/1 gallon of water. These are the two i currently use.
You could also do a quick search on the forum for better specifics.

I believe I read you're growing in the basement, right? How's the temps there? You plan on using an exhaust fan?

 

[Jjgrow420]

Just my 2 cents, I don't understand pot growers' fixation on using solo cups, or any other container meant for drinking. I tried them for one grow and it was annoying enough trying to poke holes in them without cracking or splitting...I guess once the plants are growing they work just as well as any other container, but why go with something that requires modification right off the bat?

Why not use some 3 or 4 inch square nursery pots? They're not expensive at all, they already have drain holes of an appropriate size, and will last way longer than solo cups, plus you can reuse them...

I can get 50 solo cups for 1$.
Takes one min to drill out holes.
I 'modify' all my pots anyways and drill more drainage holes so what's the difference.

 

[weedstoner420]

I can get 50 solo cups for 1$.
Takes one min to drill out holes.
I 'modify' all my pots anyways and drill more drainage holes so what's the difference.

Also fair point. I got all my small pots for free from buying houseplants and garden veggie starts over the years.

 

[Nope_49595933949]

Also fair point. I got all my small pots for free from buying houseplants and garden veggie starts over the years.

We have some but we start most from seed. Sometimes I'll start pepper or tomatoes early and clone them.

 

[rmax]

Fair enough, I definitely understand the reasoning behind doing the clear cup inside an opaque one.

The main reason I brought it up is I see multiple people asking OP if there are holes in the bottom of the cups in the 3-4 threads they have going, and no actual response either way...

Yes, holes in the red Solos, used a large drill bit.

Drill holes > seal holes with paper towel > fill with soil.

 

[rmax]

For the one that's malfunctioning why not get it fixed with the warranty?

Can you clarify how many wants the 4000 is?

I bought one UpDayDay light on a great special with my $AMZN account > the deal was so great I created a fake $AMZN account to score a second light. The first light that came was defective (funky switch). I contacted $AMZN and they refunded my money and said toss the light. So I kept the light.

I'm considering replacing the switch with a light switch or possible hard wiring it 'always on' and daisy chaining it from the other UpDayDay using the supplied Cat5e cable.

 

[Nope_49595933949]

Yes, holes in the red Solos, used a large drill bit.

Drill holes > seal holes with paper towel > fill with soil.

Why are you sealing with paper towel?

 

[rmax]

Why are you sealing with paper towel?

I seal the bottom of the cup with paper towel so the dirt doesn't flow out the bottom of the cup when I move the cup or water.

 

[weedstoner420]

I seal the bottom of the cup with paper towel so the dirt doesn't flow out the bottom of the cup when I move the cup or water.

That is a totally unnecessary step. Maybe some will come out at first, but after a couple waterings the dirt will clump together and not fall out.

 

[Nope_49595933949]

I seal the bottom of the cup with paper towel so the dirt doesn't flow out the bottom of the cup when I move the cup or water.

No need for that.

 

[rmax]

No need for that.

The seal is mainly to keep the dirt molecules contained. A paper towel doesn't do much to seal out water.

 

[Nope_49595933949]

The seal is mainly to keep the dirt molecules contained. A paper towel doesn't do much to seal out water.

Ok

 

[rmax]

Is that the Veg coverage or flower coverage?

Looks to be the Veg coverage.

I don't think then light is the cause of your issue, but it may lead to some disappointment in flower.

I'm not saying you are wrong but I clipped 400W from the same page. Now what? Email UpDay and get an incomplete answer?

 

[Nope_49595933949]

I'm not saying you are wrong but I clipped 400W from the same page. Now what? Email UpDay and get an incomplete answer?

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400 watts just isn't enough for a 5x5 area.
That's 16 watts per square foot.....

 

[rmax]

400 watts just isn't enough for a 5x5 area.
That's 16 watts per square foot.....

Good call, I have that second light so can up to 800w total.

But the Q is how many 'real' watts is the light? If it's 270 but gimmick-ed to be 400 that's a problem.

 

[Nope_49595933949]

Good call, I have that second light so can up to 800w total.

But the Q is how many 'real' watts is the light? If it's 270 but gimmick-ed to be 400 that's a problem.

Agree, do you have a kill a watt?