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MyGTO2007

MyGTO2007

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Integra21 said:
If i were you I would be considering a small generator instead of bottled c02 for many reasons. The generator is far more efficient and will cost way less in the long run. For an example. I started on bottled and got great prices. $100 for the bottle(20lb) and $150 for the regulator. It cast me $23 to get it filled at the local fire extiguisher place. And that was the only place within 20miles I could get it filled. There hours sucked to. That 20lb bottle would last 1-1.5 weeks in my room, which is smaller than yours. After a month and a half of getting my bottle filled almost every week, I got real sick of it. Upgraded to the hydrogen minigen. Its ment for gardens smaller that 10x10. If runs on propane($18 a fill)which means you can swap bottles out just about anywhere, anytime. The minigen cost $270. I hooked it up to a setinel co2 controller($350). It keeps my room at the perfect level, and not only does it work great, but the propane bottle lasts 3-4 weeks instead of the 1-1.5 of the bottled co2. That adds up to hundreds of dollars saved in the first year alone. The minigen can we water cooled if heat is an issue, but can run without it no problem, which its big brother cant. I would seriously reconsider the bottle method based off of this info, but feel free to varify any of this for yourself.

Heres a link to where I ordered my stuff from

Hydrogen MiniGen
http://www.growlightexpress.com/carbon-dioxide-co2-31/minigen-co2-generator-907.html

Setinel CO2 Controller
http://www.growlightexpress.com/environmental-controllers-6/sentinel-cppm-1-co2-controller-84.html

This is a cheaper bare bones controller that I have read works well, but have no expierience with myself. If you go with the bottle or the gen, it should be hooked up to a controller for proper use.
http://www.growlightexpress.com/carbon-dioxide-co2-31/hydrogen-co2-monitor-997.html
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Dude yer Badass!!
you just answered most of my concerns
Cool i know about the minigen, ive watched all the videos on
http://www.hydroinnovations.com/index.php

Ok so i think i will save up and get one!!
i allready have 4 prop bottles,(same as barbeque?)

and if i use Co2 what would i do with my exhaust,turn it off when co2 is running or what....I guess i will have to do some exhaust work for my lights...cause right now i just have my lights hooked straight to the hoods, not a closed system...it cooles my lights and exhausts my room to.....i got some redesighing to do i guess:bigjoint::bigjoint:
 
BooMeR242

BooMeR242

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ladies are lookin great. i agree with integra about the cost effectiveness witht he generator. i chose the generator over the bottle as well but price and size does need to be considered
 
Integra21

Integra21

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MyGTO2007 said:
Dude yer Badass!!
you just answered most of my concerns
Cool i know about the minigen, ive watched all the videos on
http://www.hydroinnovations.com/index.php

Ok so i think i will save up and get one!!
i allready have 4 prop bottles,(same as barbeque?)

and if i use Co2 what would i do with my exhaust,turn it off when co2 is running or what....I guess i will have to do some exhaust work for my lights...cause right now i just have my lights hooked straight to the hoods, not a closed system...it cooles my lights and exhausts my room to.....i got some redesighing to do i guess:bigjoint::bigjoint:
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yes, there the same tanks as the grill. you will want to find a way to seal the room as much as possible. there are combo controllers that automatically turn off the co2 when the exhaust turns on, but that can be expensive. i personally just run a sealed room with aircooled lights and have a dual hose ac to cool if needed(havent needed it yet)if you have any questions, feel free to ask.
BooMeR242 said:
ladies are lookin great. i agree with integra about the cost effectiveness witht he generator. i chose the generator over the bottle as well but price and size does need to be considered
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thats the beauty of the mini gen. its smaller than a shoe box, can be wall mounted, and costs $25 more than a bottle setup.
 
wonderblunder

wonderblunder

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Always looking good in there GTO. Im in the same boat with the c02 as you. Not to jack but I have a question about c02 generators


Why are c02 generators so damn expensive?

I may be very wrong here: Burning natural gas makes c02. The equipment to burn natural gas inside safely, is very cheap. The following is certainly something I have never done, but, hasn't anybody seen an old hippy with bunson burners around the grow room?
 
Integra21

Integra21

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wonderblunder said:
Always looking good in there GTO. Im in the same boat with the c02 as you. Not to jack but I have a question about c02 generators


Why are c02 generators so damn expensive?

I may be very wrong here: Burning natural gas makes c02. The equipment to burn natural gas inside safely, is very cheap. The following is certainly something I have never done, but, hasn't anybody seen an old hippy with bunson burners around the grow room?
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never seen the science equipment running, but if you check out hydrogens co2 generators, they are the cheapest out there. I have been loving my minigen. It was only $300 with shipping. You can water cool it if heat is an issue, otherwise you can run it without if the extra small amount of heat isnt an issue. The most expensive part of co2 is the controllers, but you should have one of those no mater what your source if co2 is so you dont have under or over saturation.
 
quickrip

quickrip

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Thanks for the awsome thread GTO! Not to mention everyone else following along with so much knowledge. Once I started reading I had to keep going. Everything from the cleanliness of your work to the fantastic finishes that just keep getting better. What a great success story youve got! Im fairly new to RIU And have been doing a lot of reading and learning. Your thread was def one of my favs. Im on my first grow now with the same lumatek 1000s, but Im doing hydro flood and drain. Keep on with that good sh%& bro! Subbed and ready to learn how its done.
 
fourrings

fourrings

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Whats up?
Fellow Montuckian here. I did a similar grow room build but its 10x14 split into veg and flower rooms with DWC's. Room and grow looks great! I also alternate from DWC's to soil grows to make everybody happy!!
 
MyGTO2007

MyGTO2007

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fourrings said:
Whats up?
Fellow Montuckian here. I did a similar grow room build but its 10x14 split into veg and flower rooms with DWC's. Room and grow looks great! I also alternate from DWC's to soil grows to make everybody happy!!
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Hey whats up, welcome to the Journey
 
Hulk Nugs

Hulk Nugs

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:clap::leaf::clap:

Another great harvest!! Your numbers are crazy GTO doing a excellent job.

Your trimming skills are looking top notch man all those nugs look so good :weed:

Looking forward to the update on #4
 
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cruzer101

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Dam dude, your pullin around 4 to 5 ozs a plant indoors. That is Badass.
Im gonna have to read you journal again. Pay more attention to your pruning technics.

Congrats man.
 
Integra21

Integra21

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Looks great as always GTO. Glad you hit your goal. Still wondering if you have considered a scrog. I just finished my harvest a week ago and ended up with 16oz off of 3 plants under a single 600w in my usual flat scrog.
 
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