400 watt Mh/Hps: Grow on a Budget: A Beginner's Reference

DaCDaC

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• Oct 1, 2009

• #201

Roger that! Ive learned from my female that topping is the way to go!

I looked at my male that I didint top compared to the fem that I did top...HUGE difference!


Ill top all my babies from now on.

But I topped mine when she was only like 5 nodes high. Is that correct?


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jonboy30

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• Oct 1, 2009

• #202

DaCDaC said:

Ill top all my babies from now on.

But I topped mine when she was only like 5 nodes high. Is that correct?


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DaCDaC

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Yuppers...that's correct...I even top mine at the 4th node...

Rule of thumb is to top when the plants reach sexual maturity around 5-6 weeks or so...

 

jonboy30

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• Oct 1, 2009

• #203

So, I went shopping today!!!

After researching Roseman's DIY Bubbleponic Tutorial, it inspired me to put together a cheap bubble DWC (micro of course).

Here's a list of stuff I bought today

1) Sun reflector for your car on sale @ Wal Mart for $4

2) Bubble stones 6" and end stones

3) Tubing

4) Air pump

5) 6 qt rubbermaid container .99 at Target

6) Dremmel Cordless Multi purpose Tool

7) Air Purifier

So needless to say, I had some fun! I only ended spending like 100 bucks total on everything.

Here's some pics...enjoy!!!

 

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kenaz

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• Oct 1, 2009

• #204

jonboy30 said:

If so, is it absolutely necessary to buy those expensive duct fans for the tent?

Is there a cheaper, same result alternative to buying those inline fans/squirrel cage... I'd be alright spending around $75 bucks...

Any thoughts/suggestions/tips/advice is always given +rep...

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I would advise against skimping on ventilation. Spending a few bucks on a decent inline fan now will save you the heartache of heat stress later.

 

jonboy30

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• Oct 1, 2009

• #205

kewl...what should the optimal temperature read? Farenheit please

 

DLC420

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• Oct 1, 2009

• #206

damnnn JB30! shit looks nice! great job


EDIT: not a bad price at all total aswell

 

jonboy30

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• Oct 1, 2009

• #207

If I didnt buy the air purifier and dremmel tool...I only woulda spent $45 bucks

 

DLC420

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• Oct 1, 2009

• #208

lol damn those two were a shit load then!

 

jonboy30

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• Oct 1, 2009

• #209

yeah, but with the dremmel tool...making holes and nice cuts are a snap now

 

DaCDaC

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• Oct 1, 2009

• #210

Wow! JB30 great setup! I dont think ive ever seen a overlooking picture of the space!

Love the 400wer and the micro DWC setup is fantastic! Might want to paint the container so the roots wont get any light to them : )

(what I read in Rosemans thing anyway)

Nice setup though, +Rep if I could! ha


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jonboy30

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• Oct 1, 2009

• #211

Look at the rate of growth I was telling you guys about...literally growing 1 inch overnight

Have a look-see for yourself

Remember: 1 days growth switching from a 150 watt Hps system to my new 400 watt Mh/Hps system!!!

 

DLC420

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• Oct 1, 2009

• #212

pictures didnt show up for me, but damn 1 inch over night? insane

 

DaCDaC

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• Oct 1, 2009

• #213

wow. Amazing growth.

Pics came in fine for me, They look very healthy and look like their loving it!

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DaCDaC

 

jonboy30

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• Oct 1, 2009

• #214

they didnt show up? Wonder how come...anyone else see them?

 

DLC420

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• Oct 1, 2009

• #215

pfft, gay for me then, i got a brand new damn computer and it doesnt even show up pictures on a website... i want my money back damnit!

 

jonboy30

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• Oct 1, 2009

• #216

DaCDaC said:

Wow! JB30 great setup! I dont think ive ever seen a overlooking picture of the space!

Love the 400wer and the micro DWC setup is fantastic! Might want to paint the container so the roots wont get any light to them : )

(what I read in Rosemans thing anyway)

Nice setup though, +Rep if I could! ha


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DaCDaC

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Yeah, i no i gotta paint it...didnt have any spray paint...1 thing i friggin' forget today

 

DLC420

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• Oct 1, 2009

• #217

lol back to wallyworld it is then

 

jonboy30

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• Oct 1, 2009

• #218

Here ya go...what are you using, dial up?!

 

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jonboy30

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• Oct 1, 2009

• #219

DLC420 said:

lol back to wallyworld it is then

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whats the best paint i should get? flat black?...no, that'll prolly create too much heat? What should I get?

 

DLC420

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• Oct 1, 2009

• #220

lol there we go, yeah damn they're beautiful and doing great

and hell naw, charter 'high speed internet' or so they say, me and Dac are both using them, but up north thats all there is. and it sucks :/ so no choice lol turns out internet isnt good around mountains