Clone Machine Under $20

NiigataOp

Active Member
LOL its funny you mention styrofoam. I just got done making a cloning/seedling starter out of a styrofoam container.
 

Costagrow

Well-Known Member
Nice DIY, how long do you leave them in there before the roots explode in size and cant get through that small hole?
i start to see roots from day 4, let roots grow for 4 days more to day 8. From this point cuts are ready to put in soil. I just have to take care the roots whit mi fingers to "pull out" cuts from the small hole. saludos.
 

Bonzo

Member
whats the best ltr/ph pump range to get to build one of these.
have found one locally with 2 stones and tubing for £8, but it's 180L/ph i'm guessing that would be a bit much.
 

Costagrow

Well-Known Member
Well if you have a big continer you will need more power if you have a small continer like me (2.5L) the £8 pump will be ok but remember always in a bubble system more power will be better you can use two £8 pumps continues be inexpensive and you get more power. Saludos.
 

Bonzo

Member
cool thx costagrow.

pump is on its way, darts and containers have been sourced locally, gonna pick them up tomorrow.
looking forward to this, never messed with aero before. If i have success the wife wants me to build another chamber to grow some food.
 
I made one of these with the same basic concepts, used pump i had, drip ring from a hydro system shooting water up, used the same nerf inserts, my only question was water temperature. Right now it is in an ambient room temperature of only about 65F. I am working on a cabinet that i can regulate closer to 75-80 for the room temperature.

What temps do you try to keep your room/water at?
 

Costagrow

Well-Known Member
Well i live in costa rica, is warm here, about 28'c the room and i have no idea of the water temp. But i can say cloneS love warm temp. Saludos!
 
yeah i'm about 18-20C range in basement right now. Stays there all summer really, winter is more like 12-14C. I just hate running heaters because they use up some same current as a 1000W light. I did adjust the exhaust from flower room 1000w light so that it blows out into the area i have the clones in, but i don't have a real cabinet/room for the clones yet. I hope the colder temperatures don't stop them from rooting, I can live with it taking a week longer or whatever, i'm just worried the room might be too cold to get good results. I will post back in a week to keep updated on process.
 

Costagrow

Well-Known Member
Hope you have success. A simple box witt few CFL inside work great to root clones also you can put some incandescent bulb to keep warm temps.. I will check you post next week. Saludos.
 

blaz'n420

Member
Been on a few different grow sites and am always looking for diy assistance. This is by far the simplest, cheapest, easiest to make cloner I've seen. Bravo !! Definately gonna try.:D :peace:
 

ch3mical420

Active Member
Kinda like mine!! Cost me bout 7 bucks for the stones and pump! They work like a charm Aez? :D
And who need rooting hormone!! Straight water here!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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ch3mical420

Active Member
Thanks,these babies habe gotten a lil bigger know!! was trying to monstercrop them from a flowering plant!
i dont have much knowledge on growing and that..! would love some help on pruning clones and stuff how to,what not to do/cut etc!! :(
peace!

got another bucket goin with a seedling,not sure what she is yet! and another clone monstercropped from flowering baby!! this one seems to be doin nbetter than the others in that bucket! as she was cut few weeks before those!
il put up some pics and a thread!! not sure where to post it though..
 
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