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Hi PetFlora, Thanks for the post, I would love to pick your brain. Can you post a link to your HPA thread, the search here isn't too specific, and there is a lot of unrelated threads to read through to get desired information? I'm trying to gather as much information as possible. I have been...

High Pressure Aeroponics It has been a while since I posted on the forum, but I recently got interested in High Pressure Aeroponics (HPA). I have searched many forums, perused posts from some of the giants (Fatman, and others I don’t want to put out there) and I have tried to construct a viable...

Hey luv2grow, Just checked out your build, it's sweet! I smirked when I saw the Jack studs and fire blocking; professional job there, nice! I'm assuming that you are running HPS/MH on your movers. I'm still debating the switch from HPS hybrid to LED exclusive. My quantum sensor data looks...

WOW! Thank you guys for all of the information! You’re the best. I am sorry that I was away for a while. I was inundated with work and school (…yeah, I continuously take classes, ugh.). Deadlines and demands monopolize my life. I will try to address all aspects as I assimilate and evaluate...

I have a lot of excess CPU fans to incorporate into the system , and I agree that pulling the heat off of the boards will keep the lights optimal, but the problem is removing heat from the grow area too. I can't use CO2 because I turn over the air too often in order to keep the temp down, and...

I can't get in "tune" with your statement about bad information. It was a basic description, and an analogous example to simply describe the benefits of proximal spacing. Not bad information, just rudimentary - the thread title " ...for beginners". Distance does matter when considering...

I see your point about excess production during the full sun hours, and it would be nice to sell back that electric. The only detriment is that the grid tie system is so bloody expensive to start ~ $24K, as compared to ~$3K. The lights would only be at full power with full sun, but it might be...

The Chip On Board (COB) is just the LED's placed tightly on a single small circuit board, usually with a focusing reflector. The LED's have their specific wattage; 1W, 3W, 5W. These are wired in series to create a 50, or 100 watt "chip". These can be Zener protected or not in said lighting...

I have used full spectrum LED's in addition to CFL's, MH's, and HPS. I incorporate a combination of lights throughout the grow. When I used high wattage, full spectrum LED's during germination the plants burned. The full spectrum LED's have the IR and UV, so the plants need to be hardened off...

I am considering getting some solar panels and pushing 36VDC to a regulator to power my LED boards. I figure that I can supplement my PAR, off grid, at a reasonable price. I'll most likely have to switch power controllers, and integrate batteries if I run dark, but it looks promising. I have...

Hey, sorry about the reprieve. I do not see the juxtaposition here. I do mix nutes from raw salts and and other ions, but also incorporate flora to balance the bioburden. I have found that increased absorption of required nutrients is optimal with a hydro/aeroponic system, but it needs to be...

I should have been more specific when I said PGR's. I need a bit of stretch, so I was going to use Ga3 and 2700K light (as high as my ceiling will allow) to make more room for light penetration. I figure that the combination of auxin augmentation and red wavelengths will stretch them out in a...

Wow, what a ton of work. Just harvested recently. Good first hydro grow. Still cleaning the room. Four pounds, 11 plants, no issues except for the learning curve mistakes. Initial investment more than balanced. I used a 30% THC, OG Kush blended strain from England; 75/25 Indica/Sativa...

I have tried to keep the Daily light interval at roughly 45 photon moles/day, but with the increased temperature as of late (70 degrees Fahrenheit), I've had to reduce it. This is due to cooling issues and increased transpiration. The water consumption is roughly 6 US gallons/day, and I strive...

Well, the unit took some finagling, but it is now operational. In fact, it is working well. I found that the positive air pressure caused some leakage in the reaction vessel, so I had to hermetically seal the seams. I incorporated the cycle timer and adjusted it to 3 sec on and 8 sec off...

Oh, one more thing...don't put the urea in your res, only foliar feed with that.

Personally I start at about 450 ppm. Humidity and airflow are major factors ; if its low humidity and large air turn over, the plants will get more nutes and raise the ppm over time ( and the pH in veg ). I watch for nute burn; burnt tips. I'll check the color; if they are not green in veg...

Hi Amy Betty! Thanks, and great to meet you!

Thanks! Will do. Hey anyone ever used coronal discharge ozone generators? I just picked one up and had a few thoughts. I'm going to put in on a cycle timer 1 minute on, 2 off. The exhaust air, which I'm going to pipe into an 18 gal. Rubbermaid where the ozone generator will be housed, will...

Do you plan on using the well water for an extended period of time? If you do, I would suggest getting a water analysis done. Many gardening or aquarium stores can get the testing done, not to mention your well company if it is artesian. It's not too expensive, and you should get the ppm...