Dwc Information Thread for Everyone!!!!!

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VoidObject

VoidObject

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wiimb said:
How can i go about getting this to be made into a sticky???

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Contact RIU or another admin. Technically, we're supposed to get approval from an admin, but if you can't get ahold of them I'll confer with all the other hydro mods.
 
ATL HYDRO

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For some reason I was just reminded of a funny movie, I think it was Borat...

"I want to make a sticky with you!"
 
MEGAyielder420

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Wiimb my man killer thread pal. This definitely needs to be made a sticky. Great info, pics and vids. I can tell you that this thread is going to help me alot. Remember I commented to you about giving DWC a shot? I am definitely convinced I need to run a side by side experiment and this thread will help me get by with all the obstacles that come along the way. Good job bro respect!!

MEGA
 
wiimb

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MEGAyielder420 said:
Wiimb my man killer thread pal. This definitely needs to be made a sticky. Great info, pics and vids. I can tell you that this thread is going to help me alot. Remember I commented to you about giving DWC a shot? I am definitely convinced I need to run a side by side experiment and this thread will help me get by with all the obstacles that come along the way. Good job bro respect!!

MEGA
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Thanks for the kind words my friend, im glad i can be of assistants :)

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VoidObject

VoidObject

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wiimb said:
some more useful information...........

What kind of pump should I use?/How much air does each bucket need?
it is extremely important to ensure plenty of oxygen to the nutrients/rootzone in bubblers. One of the things that seperates this hydroponic method from some others is that the plant roots sit directly in the nutrient solution. Without proper oxygenation of the solution,the roots would quickly drown and the plant die. In addition, the fact that high amounts of oxygen are delivered directly to the roots is what makes this hydroponic method the fastest in growth rate.

Much is known about what the optimum conditions are for growing dope and subsequently, growrooms can be setup to ensure that all the optimum conditions for the plant are met. Once this is achieved,the single limiting factor in plant growth is how much oxygen the root system can be provided. With the DWC method,lots of oxygen is pumped in directly to the roots, allowing the plant to grow at its full potential with an amazing growth rate.

Be sure to supply your nutrient solution with enough oxygen from a proper pump. When purchasing a pump,be sure that it will be able to deliver 500cc's-600cc's/min to your bucket(s) per gallon of nutrient solution. This will ensure that the roots are recieving enough oxygen to be able to grow at optimum rate. One of the best pumps that I have found for a 5 gallon container is the "Elite 802". These pumps have an air/oxygen output of 1500cc/min X 2. For a 5 gallon bucket, this pump would be able to deliver

How do I sterilize and disinfect my system?

Sterilizing and maintaining clean conditions inside your hydroponics/aeroponics systems is extremely important. Keeping cloning, vegetative and flowering systems clean gives your plants a fighting chance against pythium (root rot) and other harmful diseases, ensuring healthy and vigorous crops.

Why?
Cleanliness is particularly important in closed (recirculating) hydroponic/aeroponic systems due to the favorable conditions these systems present to water and airborne diseases. Failure to periodically clean a system can result in stressed plants becoming infected and rapidly spreading disease throughout the entire system. Once infected, the entire crop will experience reduced vigor and yield.

Prevention is the best ‘cure’ for disease. Sterilization between crops, adding
anti-pathogen additives, and attention to system design can help combat disease.

Materials:
· Hot water
· 35% hydrogen peroxide (3% and 17% available at pharmacies, 35% at hydro stores). Oxidizes, then quickly (24 hrs) degrades to water (Sterilizing strength for 1-4 hours).
· 99% Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Kills bacteria and viruses on contact.

Note: bleach is not recommended. It leaves a toxic residue.

^^like this one^^^ :)
System sterilization:

Note:
Wear gloves when handling concentrated peroxide. Do not use bleach.
Strong h2o2 will not ‘burn off’ slime and salt buildup by itself.

· Remove all plant matter from system
· Pre-flush netcups/pots with water and inspect to ensure all roots have been removed. Put netcups/pots in dishwasher, then remove and soak in strong h2o2.
· If infection was present, replace any grow medium; soak gro-rocks in strong h2o2
· Recommended: remove and replace all irrigation. Biologically-resistant poly tubing is can be cleaned and re-used.
· Soak all ‘accessories’ in strong h2o2 (misters too, if possible)

system cleaning

· Remove and sterilize reservoir by initally flushing with water and wiping with a clean cloth, then spraying 50% h2o2 with a spray bottle on all surfaces. Wait for one hour, then thouroughyl flush with water twice.

· Flush system with water and do a pre-wipe (hot water + h2o2) to remove salt and slime buildup on all system surfaces.
· Mix up a very strong (ie. 20%) H2o2 solution and spray it onto all system surfaces and allow to dry.
· Run re-connected system with 10% h202 + hot water for several hours, dump, and flush again thoroughly with water. Don’t plant right away!
^ same again! :)

How can I get rid of slimy roots?

to prevent future outbreaks of algae growth. To correct any problems with current algae growth,follow the simple instructions here and the problem should be corrected in a few days.
Make a solution (the amount equivalent to the size of your bucket) with plain water and 10ml of H2o2 (Hydrogen peroxide) added per gallon of water.
Empty the bucket containing the algae growth and scrub well.
Pour the H2o2 solution into the bucket through the top of your net pot.
Let this sit for about 1/2 hour and then dump and rinse through the top of the net pot with plain pH adjusted (pH5.5) water.
Dump again and then fill with your standard nute solution with 5ml of H2o2 added.
In a few days,when no signs of the slime are visible,dump the bucket and fill with your standard nute solution.
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You want this in the main thread post? I can do that XD
 
VoidObject

VoidObject

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wiimb said:
please do and the nutes part please mate,i nt edit m first post or i wud
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Yeah I know, what I'm going to do is merge them. If you want me to edit it further copy/paste in a pm and then edit that, and I'll repost it for you in the main.
 
Dr.Amber Trichome

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thanks wimb for creating this educaational journal.:clap:
deep water culture..
isnt this like waterfarm?

thanks for the link kev on dgts journal

seedling 1 week old .. exodus cheese 007.jpg
 
virulient

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VoidObject said:
Yeah I know, what I'm going to do is merge them. If you want me to edit it further copy/paste in a pm and then edit that, and I'll repost it for you in the main.
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VO on top of it! Keeping this one organized. Turning an extraordinary thread into a legendary one. Thanks a lot man, truly great work!! When we have mods like this......ultimately, everyone wins.
 
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