CO2 levels?

TaiMunny

TaiMunny

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Hey there,

I'm brand spanking new here so I apologize ahead of time if this question has been posted somewhere already.

I recently bought a co2 burner and i'm trying to figure out what the optimal ppms should be. Most of the info I've found says that anywhere from 1100-1500 ppms is ok.

My question is if I set ppms to above 1500, say 1800 is it going to harm my plants?

Thank you in advance!
 
a mongo frog

a mongo frog

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TaiMunny said:
Hey there,

I'm brand spanking new here so I apologize ahead of time if this question has been posted somewhere already.

I recently bought a co2 burner and i'm trying to figure out what the optimal ppms should be. Most of the info I've found says that anywhere from 1100-1500 ppms is ok.

My question is if I set ppms to above 1500, say 1800 is it going to harm my plants?

Thank you in advance!
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Most say 1000-1500 is ideal for co2. I shoot for 900ppm. Im not sure your going to find anyone thats flirted with 1800 ppm. I believe higher ppm's levels react differently to different strains. Not science that I've reserched just strains that I've run.
 
TaiMunny

TaiMunny

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a mongo frog said:
Most say 1000-1500 is ideal for co2. I shoot for 900ppm. Im not sure your going to find anyone thats flirted with 1800 ppm. I believe higher ppm's levels react differently to different strains. Not science that I've reserched just strains that I've run.
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Thanks Mongo, that definitely makes sense. I'm running OG and Tangie at the moment and the OG seems to be a bit on the small size for how old it is. Really just trying to find a way to give it a boost in these last weeks.

I'll probably just stick to that range.

Thanks!
 
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bryan oconner

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I run it well over 2500 ppm. one room is 3200 ! . not a room you can stay in for more then 5 minutes . crank it up ! wont hurt any thing . as long as you can handle the heat from the burner .
 
TaiMunny

TaiMunny

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bryan oconner said:
I run it well over 2500 ppm. one room is 3200 ! . not a room you can stay in for more then 5 minutes . crank it up ! wont hurt any thing . as long as you can handle the heat from the burner .
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Wow really?? How big is ur AC unit?? Were u able to compare and see what the difference in yield was?

Thanks!
 
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bryan oconner

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ac unit depends on your lighting and side of the room so on .difference between 1500 and jacking it up as high as high as the meter lets me is marginal . but in veg it speeds it up majorly . under 1000 watt lamps I am talking shave an entire month off ! if you don't get at lease 1 inch a day veg growth with temps 85f humidity at 50 to 60 % your doing some thing wrong . I have seen 4 inches in 1 day growth ! but in flower honestly its marginal . it only makes the flower it wants that's where you need to super crop them and top them to get the extra flowers packed on . this is my opinion experiences .
 
TaiMunny

TaiMunny

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bryan oconner said:
ac unit depends on your lighting and side of the room so on .difference between 1500 and jacking it up as high as high as the meter lets me is marginal . but in veg it speeds it up majorly . under 1000 watt lamps I am talking shave an entire month off ! if you don't get at lease 1 inch a day veg growth with temps 85f humidity at 50 to 60 % your doing some thing wrong . I have seen 4 inches in 1 day growth ! but in flower honestly its marginal . it only makes the flower it wants that's where you need to super crop them and top them to get the extra flowers packed on . this is my opinion experiences .
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Very interesting! It didn't even occur to me to use co2 in my Veg. I'm a bit behind on my veg cycle so that might actually be a good idea to keep on track..Thanks for the info!
 
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bryan oconner

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actually I have seen some growers stop using co2 in the flower room all together they say there plants look better having them at 75f in flower instead of the 85 f needed to take advantage of co2. and they just use it in veg . its all personal opinion . and if your room is not at least 85 f there is no point of adding extra co2 they will not be able to take advantage of the added ppm . so if I understand correctly from what I am told and what I have read from all the info I could find . just because there is a lot more food does not mean it will want to eat .
 
wyomingbarber

wyomingbarber

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I still supplement at flower but just at 900 ppm so I don't have to mess with extra intakes just for flowering. Co2 is cheap and super easy to get in Colorado at 12 bucks a tank every two weeks.
 
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