big buddah blue cheese grow 2

[GypsyBush]

Sorry for the delay Steve... all hell broke loose .. NO POWER...

I am going nuts running extension cords...

I need to replace a breaker...

ooops....

at least there was no fire... hahahaha...

As for the ballast, it MUST match.. period...

get a 400 you will be happy with it in your current set up...

If you think you will get bigger, go 600 no questions...

here take a peek at this...

How do I make an ebb & flow
hydroponic system?





The goal: To demonstrate the construction of an Ebb & Flow hydroponic system.

The system being constructed is small, however the design is the same as larger systems.

Parts list...

• Restaurant bus tub, 15 1/2" x 20 1/2" x 4 1/2", flood tray.
• Restaurant bus tub, 15 1/2" x 20 1/2" x 7", reservoir.
• Reservoir lid, 15 3/4" x 22".
• Overflow fitting.
• Fill/drain fitting.
• Water pump, 70 gph.
• Tubing, 1/2" ID.
• Aquarium air pump.
• Air stones.
• Green air line.
  
  Notice, in the pictures above, the one inch holes, in the flood tray for the overflow, and fill/drain fittings, also, the two inch holes in the lid, for the fittings to pass through.
  
  
  

  
  
  A view of the plumbed flood tray with lid. See how it fits over the fittings.​
  
  

  
  
  This is a view of the reservoir with lid, and plumbed flood tray.
  
  

  
  
  Here, it's all assembled. The water and air pumps are not shown. The power cord, and air lines fit between, the reservoir and lid. A small notch may need to be added, to avoid pinching the air lines, and to help the flood tray sit level.
  
  
  

  
  
  Assembled with six 5 1/2" square pots. Notice the easy access to both fittings. The fill/drain fitting has a connector for a 1/2" hose, under the screen. Remove the screen, connect the hose, turn the pump on, and pump out the nutrient solution. Makes reservoir change outs very easy.
  
  
  

  
  
  Another view of the system.
  
  

  
  
  Note: Choosing a container...
  
  Not all containers are made equal. Some are very sturdy, while others are not. Using a weak container will only lead to failure and a flood. Choose heavy duty containers. Also, some containers will need a center support to keep them level under the weight of the nutrient solution.
  
  Note: About sizes...
  
  The reservoir should be large enough, to hold two, to three times the volume of the flood tray or table. The pump should be sized to flood the tray in 5 min. or less.

 

[AGSteve]

Sorry for the delay Steve... all hell broke loose .. NO POWER...

I am going nuts running extension cords...

I need to replace a breaker...

ooops....

at least there was no fire... hahahaha...

As for the ballast, it MUST match.. period...

get a 400 you will be happy with it in your current set up...

If you think you will get bigger, go 600 no questions...

here take a peek at this...

How do I make an ebb & flow
hydroponic system?





The goal: To demonstrate the construction of an Ebb & Flow hydroponic system.

The system being constructed is small, however the design is the same as larger systems.

Parts list...

• Restaurant bus tub, 15 1/2" x 20 1/2" x 4 1/2", flood tray.
• Restaurant bus tub, 15 1/2" x 20 1/2" x 7", reservoir.
• Reservoir lid, 15 3/4" x 22".
• Overflow fitting.
• Fill/drain fitting.
• Water pump, 70 gph.
• Tubing, 1/2" ID.
• Aquarium air pump.
• Air stones.
• Green air line.
  
  Notice, in the pictures above, the one inch holes, in the flood tray for the overflow, and fill/drain fittings, also, the two inch holes in the lid, for the fittings to pass through.
  
  
  

  
  
  A view of the plumbed flood tray with lid. See how it fits over the fittings.​
  
  

  
  
  This is a view of the reservoir with lid, and plumbed flood tray.
  
  

  
  
  Here, it's all assembled. The water and air pumps are not shown. The power cord, and air lines fit between, the reservoir and lid. A small notch may need to be added, to avoid pinching the air lines, and to help the flood tray sit level.
  
  
  

  
  
  Assembled with six 5 1/2" square pots. Notice the easy access to both fittings. The fill/drain fitting has a connector for a 1/2" hose, under the screen. Remove the screen, connect the hose, turn the pump on, and pump out the nutrient solution. Makes reservoir change outs very easy.
  
  
  

  
  
  Another view of the system.
  
  

  
  
  Note: Choosing a container...
  
  Not all containers are made equal. Some are very sturdy, while others are not. Using a weak container will only lead to failure and a flood. Choose heavy duty containers. Also, some containers will need a center support to keep them level under the weight of the nutrient solution.
  
  Note: About sizes...
  
  The reservoir should be large enough, to hold two, to three times the volume of the flood tray or table. The pump should be sized to flood the tray in 5 min. or less.

i'll think about the ebb/flow. just bought 400w hps, ballast, air cooled reflector and timer contactor. hopefully it will arrive tomorrow.

 

[GypsyBush]

nice...

 

[AGSteve]

nice...

btw forgot to say very tidy diy. i assume those are pics of what you made.

 

[AGSteve]

pics from today.

 

[GypsyBush]

btw forgot to say very tidy diy. i assume those are pics of what you made.

No no I was just passing the info along...

I am not that tidy...lol....

just thought you could use some worm food... it's easy dude...

and so low maintenance... just don't make your res too small....

Guarantee you will love it...

Cheers....

but thanks for thinking it was mine... i'll take that as a compliment...lol...

 

[AGSteve]

shame on you gypsy!

'fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again'

hehe.

i've done my timid style lollipop. pic attached.

 

[GypsyBush]

That my friend is a bush...

To make lollipops out of those..(which I do not recommend) you would have to remove ALL branches... about 3/4 of the plant material would have to come out...

Just do it with the new clones...

Keep them single cola by pruning any branches or extras from the beginning..

here is about what you would end up with if you were trying to lollipop those...

And I am not telling you to...

 

[GypsyBush]

shame on you gypsy!

'fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again'

The other ones were mine though.. you know the dingy looking ones...lol...

 

[AGSteve]

That my friend is a bush...

To make lollipops out of those..(which I do not recommend) you would have to remove ALL branches... about 3/4 of the plant material would have to come out...

Just do it with the new clones...

Keep them single cola by pruning any branches or extras from the beginning..

here is about what you would end up with if you were trying to lollipop those...

And I am not telling you to...

yeah i went as far as i thought was prudent. just chopped out the growth that wouldn't amount to much.

 

[GypsyBush]

yeah i went as far as i thought was prudent. just chopped out the growth that wouldn't amount to much.

You did good... lollipops are only good if you have a few of them... alone they don't amount to much...

but if you had 8 of them... you could harvest one a week...

Now.. how sweet would that be..?

Just chop one down.. and refill the spot with anew pot with a new clone...

Once you get the rotation going... it is like a little bud factory... little buds... on sticks... all for Steve...lol.... 1/2 to 3/4 oz. a week....

can you feel the worms starting to wiggle in your brain...???

 

[AGSteve]

You did good... lollipops are only good if you have a few of them... alone they don't amount to much...

i'm glad you think so gyspy

but if you had 8 of them... you could harvest one a week...

Now.. how sweet would that be..?

Just chop one down.. and refill the spot with anew pot with a new clone...

Once you get the rotation going... it is like a little bud factory... little buds... on sticks... all for Steve...lol.... 1/2 to 3/4 oz. a week....

mmm perpetual bud, arrrgggghhhh.

can you feel the worms starting to wiggle in your brain...???

yes, they made me buy a 400w hps at 6am this morning.

 

[GypsyBush]

[/quote] is what you are looking for... to close the quotes...

 

[AGSteve]

is what you are looking for... to close the quotes...

i tried that first time and it complained my message was shorter than 10 characters . i guess a one to many or not enuff end quotes. cheers mate.

 

[xxDogTagZxx]

Im subscribed. Ur first grow was awesome. Cant wait to see what ur harvest looks like this time

 

[GypsyBush]

if you quote someone and don't write anything outside the quotes... it will say that you are posting without writing

 

[AGSteve]

Im subscribed. Ur first grow was awesome. Cant wait to see what ur harvest looks like this time

cheers bro. it's been a learning curve for true. i can't wait either. with gyspy's worms i reckon i should pull off something very decent this time. especially when i get that 400w hps on the go.

 

[AGSteve]

Right the hps turned up yesterday! Friggin ParcelFarce.

Got it all hooked in. Wow is it bright and hot. I may have to get a bigger extractor or modify the reflector slightly to get more air pull through it.

Plant on the left is about 17 days into flower and the one on the right is about 24 days into flower.

 

[GypsyBush]

Right the hps turned up yesterday! Friggin ParcelFarce.

My dealings with the Postal Orifice here in the US are frustrating as hell too, I guess it's a global thing... crappy service...

Got it all hooked in. Wow is it bright and hot.

They sure are... If I turn off the fan cooling the lights in my room, the temp SHOOTS from 75F to 120F in about 10 minutes...

I may have to get a bigger extractor or modify the reflector slightly to get more air pull through it.

How are you doing this?

Are you just pulling air through the hood and exhausting it?

If so, are you connecting a carbon filter at the end of the exhaust?

Go with the biggest fan your carbon filter allows... go for a big filter so you can have a powerful fan... you will need all the help you can get ridding your tent of heat...

and Yes, carbon filters are rated for a maximum cfm... any faster and the odors will go through the filter...

Plant on the left is about 17 days into flower

Very nice Steve...your set-up is looking real sharp...

and the one on the right is about 24 days into

flower.

Now... looking at these tubs you have here... how many 1 gallon pots could you fit in one?

Have you found a tub that will fit your space without any waste?

You can also think about using a bot of wood to build the tray and then line it with plastic...

But the totes are still cheaper...

It's very easy to transplant from DWC to Hydroton pots... no stress on the plants at all... at least mine went 120% smooth...

On a different note... imagine that you only had the top 15"/38cm of each plant... with no side branches... how many of those do you think would fit in your space?

And Steve, believe me... you plants look GREAT!!!! I am not telling you all this because I think you are doing anything wrong... You grows have been excellent and healthy...

But we can always improve on our techniques by "standing on the shoulders of Giants"... lol...

Hope you had a great weekend!!!!

Catch you later!

Cheers!!!!
​

 

[AGSteve]

some more pics.

the plant that was vegged a week longer has the bigger roots and drank 1.5l in 24hours. the other only 0.5l at most.

got the step ladder out to take a canopy shot as well.