Bugs is an aero/nft convert!!!

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potpimp

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I have two systems *exactly* like that; you're gonna love them bro; they are plant making machines!! I don't see how it could possibly get any easier or more maintenance free than these two systems; they just totally rock. That was cool to see the itty-bitty girl with a bud!! She is what, 3" tall? Great job Bugs!
 
grandpabear3

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potpimp said:
I have two systems *exactly* like that; you're gonna love them bro; they are plant making machines!!
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well i am about to find out how good they are at making buds. they veg like a mother fucker....even on accident. 5 weeks in and they were taller than me. topped them a total of 3 times and thinned them out 4. next time the light leaks wont be a problem. so i will be able to keep the height in check. plus i lowered it a foot or better....gotta measure.

I don't see how it could possibly get any easier or more maintenance free than these two systems; they just totally rock.
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i was thinking that myself. i made a union for each run now so i can unscrew it one at a time and just shut a valve and the rest of the system runs like its supposed to. then i can just take my plastic broom handle with new toilet brush fastened to the end.....give it a quick "how's ya father" and pop it back on.harvesting 1 run at a time can be done in this manner as well.

That was cool to see the itty-bitty girl with a bud!! She is what, 3" tall? Great job Bugs!
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yepper......3.25'' and 1 lil bud that weighed .9 grams dry. it finished a while ago.

and thanks for the compliment. i hope things have turned around with you since we last spoke.


update on the op..........



I HAVE JUST ABOUT FINISHED.....PUT IN 18 HOURS IN THE OP TODAY AND I AM STILL NOT DONE. IT WILL ALL BE FINISHED MANANA. I SAID FUCK THE TUTORIAL.....JUST BE HAPPY WITH THE FINISHED PRODUCT. STILL DIDNT GET THE INSULATION AND DRYWALL. BUT ITS GETTING COOLER NOW SO I CAN AFFORD TO PUT IT OFF. THE NEW SYSTEM IS BEAUTIFULL.

-12, 2'' SITES ON A 105''L 4.75" ACROSS ...SPACED 8'' APART.

-2 RUNS SIDE BY SIDE WITH 20'' IN BETWEEN THEM. SO THE GIRLS CAN LET THEIR HAIR DOWN A BIT AND I CAN TRY MY HAND AT FIM'ING.

-11 SPRAYERS ON EACH RUN, 2 RUNS PER TUB, 1 1056GPH ECO SUBMERSIBLE PUMP IN EACH TUB

- NEW 250W MH HPS/CONV SELF CONTAINED BALLAST FOR THE MUMS IN THEIR NEWLY VENTILATED AND BREEZY 2X4 EBB AND FLOW TABLE. 2-3 FEEDING EVERY 24 HOURS

-EVERYTHING IS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT IN THERE NOW. MOVED IT ALL AROUND TO MAXIMIZE FLOOR SPACE. LIGHT PROOFING TOMORROW MORNING WHEN THE LIGHTS TURN OFF.

THEN IM DONE.
/RANT.....SLASH, UPDATE:bigjoint:
 
grandpabear3

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https://www.rollitup.org/members/bugsrnme-albums-almost-done-update.html

or for the lazy....




ok, so my ph likes to go way down ~4-4.5 these days. i thought my meter was fuct but i had it checked and picked up some cal fluid. ramshorn followed....i have since started correcting the problem. but the ph always went up......not down. just wierd to me.

and i am still on the fence about the lighting. now i want to put the 1k's on light movers and take the 600's down.
i swear my 250w mh is brighter than the 600 hps. it's killing me. i will decide tomorrow.

anyone know shit about aquashield and guardian tr? still living with white fly infestation.

anyway, there ya go.
 
grandpabear3

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im using gh 3 part chem nutes....no additives my hydro shop guy said he used to use it in store exclusively but had the same ph problems. it never did it before...this is new to me.
 
LoudBlunts

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aeroponics are normally pH drop...


good nutes will stabilize it


my pH stays stable.... i dont even check it but every week if not every other
 
grandpabear3

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i figured it would have something to do with that....aero , i mean. i was thinking about you last night lb....staring at my tubs thinking about turning off 1 of the airstones to see if it helped with the ph. then thinking about taking the canna challenge, before i mess with h&g. my shop has the full line so if i run out it's right there....not, "i gotta order some".
 
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Dude its awesome. All i wanna really know is if ur still doing the Purple Widow man.
Theres way to many threads to keep up with now.
 
grandpabear3

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alright, a lil update. 1 week in the system.



about a 10 gram bud ....dry weight


a total of 2.5 ounces dry off the 2 moms i pulled too early.


the next 2 moms to come out in the background.


the 2 moms i harvested after the cut. lots of immature shit left over. so i'll see if it finishes. should be cool to watch if it works.














and 1 of the ladies. very healthy.


most of the white flies are dead and gone.made a complete 180
 
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well it is week 5 day 2 of the new system, and around week 6 in the older one that the light leak affected.
i took 4 of the 6 clones i rooted and put them in for replacement mothers. the other 2 i put in a rail for fun.
then i finally added cal mag to the water for the first time ever since using the r/o water. but i got the tecnaflora one....shit i forget the name. but it aint organic. so i went with it instead of the botanicare line.

and i put the kool bloom in at 1/2 of the lowest recommended dosage. don't wanna over shoot it.
and my ph is finally stable at 5.8 ......truth be told i was being lazy and letting too many days pass between checking anything.

i will be using my roots excellurator on the next pass of cuttings. but i'm having mother issues right now so they are not ready. put 4 replacements in.....hope they make it.

gonna start pre-ph'ing my water in a brute now. then filling the cloners and tubs up.

anyhooooo pics tomorrow too lazy tonight.
 
grandpabear3

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my new speed controller

for salt buildup in the aero system.
for roots and cal/mag supplemental
good ol kool bloom
to pre treat my water in. and a hell of a good tub for bubble hash
my moms....:cry:. trying to make a come back. i dont think the transplants are gonna make it.
the 1st system with the light leak. budding out.

finally!








and a runt under the canopy that smells to high heaven
the runt in the new system....1 of 3
about the best looking one in the new system
and the new system wide shots from both ends at week 5


having to get creative to keep em from tipping over without supports
 
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