First HPS Grow - 600w - Multiple Strains - Closest

AllDayToker

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Let me know how that works for you. I use 1 cup of EWC but only about 2Tbsp of molasses per gallon, I also toss a couple handfuls of compost in for "flavor" ;)

Make sure you give your airstones a good washing afterwords, they can get gunked up quick
Will do! It's my first brew and was looking at different recipes and decide to go with that combo. I'll defiantly remember to clean the air stones, they do the same thing in aquariums after a month or so.
 

AllDayToker

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New duct fan isn't going to be here till tomorrow, but it'll be here when I wake up. Only one more night and morning of keeping the doors open and the light farther away. Temps stay from 79-82f so it's pretty much the same as it was with the doors shut and the duct fan, and the lights little closer. Seedlings are stretching kind of bad but eh, I need some more stretch in these next set of seedlings. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Also working on getting a list together for my veg&clone box. It's pretty short so I think I am going to go with a 2ft 4bulb T5 fixture, since they are low profile compared to the CFLs and reflectors. And I'm hoping a PC fan on each end with 125cfm on both will be enough ventilation for the box. It will measure 57" length, 36" height, and 16" depth. My plan is to veg as tall and as much as I can and just LST and supercrop down. Then I'll have a small humidity box for clones, and if I need to add extra CFLs for those I'll have to what I can when the time comes. Let me know if anyone has any concerns on this idea.
 

SOMEBEECH

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Figured I'd make a small brew since I have worm castings. Made some worm tea, used about a 1/2 cup of worm castings with a 1/4 to 1/3 cup molasses. It's all in a 1 gallon jug, I have a dual output air pump for large aquariums with air stones on each of them, so it's a brewin'. I just water them yesterday I think so they'll be fed next watering. Plus the seedlings will get a little bit too.
NO,Dont bother seedlings with anythingl,and gzz thats way too much molassas.2tbl spoons is plenty.per G
Beech
 

AllDayToker

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NO,Dont bother seedlings with anythingl,and gzz thats way too much molassas.2tbl spoons is plenty.per G
Beech
Oh man, alright, and don't bug seedlings. Well since I used too much should I throw it out? I heard too much molasses is bad in teas.
 

SOMEBEECH

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Oh man, alright, and don't bug seedlings. Well since I used too much should I throw it out? I heard too much molasses is bad in teas.
Yes,Discard it. Do you know why your putting molassas in there? And plz just use water on em for a min of 3 weeks in the FF.When doing teas they need to be airerated with stones,and not stored.I use a 5 gallon bucket with 2 stones running all the time.Always smell it if it smell funcky its no good!
Beech
 

SOMEBEECH

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  • 57" length, 36" height, and 16" depth
    So 6ft long by 3ft high and 16"width,Is that what your saying?
    Beech​
  • Ps.Im really high but to me height n depth are same?

 

SOMEBEECH

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Oh man, alright, and don't bug seedlings. Well since I used too much should I throw it out? I heard too much molasses is bad in teas.
If ya have a garden, or some soil that needs rebuilding outside id put it there.And also too much during flowering will make it taste like the Molassas,Ive done it!!!
Beech
 

AllDayToker

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If ya have a garden, or some soil that needs rebuilding outside id put it there.And also too much during flowering will make it taste like the Molassas,Ive done it!!!
Beech

  • 57" length, 36" height, and 16" depth
    So 6ft long by 3ft high and 16"width,Is that what your saying?
    Beech​
  • Ps.Im really high but to me height n depth are same?

Yes,Discard it. Do you know why your putting molassas in there? And plz just use water on em for a min of 3 weeks in the FF.When doing teas they need to be airerated with stones,and not stored.I use a 5 gallon bucket with 2 stones running all the time.Always smell it if it smell funcky its no good!
Beech
As for the tea. The molasses is food for the microbes, and it is being aerated with 2 air stones with a large air pump created for aquariums 75g+. It doesn't smell bad at all. The pump is running 24/7. So wait 3 weeks for FFOF seedlings, so should my two larger plants that are a month or little past should be ok? The reason I asked before is because I heard for some reason too much food in the tea would cause something. I know not to over due molasses in the plants themselves, especially during flowering. For the box dimensions depth is how far back it goes, and height is how tall it stands, length is how far it is from left to right.
 

AllDayToker

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Well I woke up this morning kind of bummed because I was out of puff, and the lawn needed mowed, so just didn't think about it and mindlessly went to mow. Came inside when I was done to see my new duct fan. Sweet! It was a little different wiring, little shorter, but it's a lot quieter for looking like, and performing just like my last one. So now my closest is back to normal except for a few wires, then I went upstairs and my pops gave me a little nugget to smoke on for the days so that was a nice boost. Also got a nice bottle of whiskey today. Still no new growth where I fimm'd, but the under growth seems to catching up well. I hope my phone comes today so I can post pictures, but probably won't come till tomorrow. So far it's been a good one! Hope everyone is having a happy Tuesday!!:mrgreen::eyesmoke:
 

AllDayToker

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Question about my new duct fan. It has free air flow rating and a max booster rating on my duct fan. How do I know it's working at full? It seems, as I can remember, my other fan pulled more air, but the old one didn't show a free air flow rating, just the 240cfm max, and this one is 250cfm max. Maybe I might be wrong since I can't fully remember the exact amount of air flow pulled. If anyone can help me great, until then I'll just have to watch the temps see if they are higher.
 

Javadog

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I think that sometimes there are options as to how such a unit is wired
that control control such settings.

...that is the only mechanism that I can think of if you do not see any
selector switches on the unit.

Good luck,

JD
 

AllDayToker

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I think that sometimes there are options as to how such a unit is wired
that control control such settings.

...that is the only mechanism that I can think of if you do not see any
selector switches on the unit.

Good luck,

JD
Yeah there isn't a mechanical switch, just your basic ground wire, and your two wires you connect to your plug-in cord. You think crossing the wires the opposite of what I have them would be a good idea? I'm not a genius when it comes to electrical.
 

SxIstew

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So does that mean 160 is just the default? and I have to buy a speed adjuster to get it to 250 cfm?
no. it should get full power with a direct plug in. I was suggesting the controller so you KNOW where it's at. just a suggestion. it's cheap enough to have if needed. :)
 

AllDayToker

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no. it should get full power with a direct plug in. I was suggesting the controller so you KNOW where it's at. just a suggestion. it's cheap enough to have if needed. :)
Alright awesome, thanks. I'll probably pick one up anyways because, like you said, just so I actually know. Little research I found the difference between free air flow and max boost flow. Just getting a better understanding of my equipment everyday :mrgreen:
 

SxIstew

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What size and brand fan you get? I can't seem to find a decent 6" for under $100. i'm willing to pay that but not for JUNK.
 
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