Flourscent Lites and Co2

Hemlock

Well-Known Member
I use co2 tank injections and co2 generators.Its not real difficult but has to be planned out. Gro your kinda off though.as you want a fan on inside always to circulate the co2 inside the grow area.I use tilting fans on the floor blowing up on low.That sucks the fallen co2 from down low and recirculates it around your plants.I do my injection then very 2nd hour 3 minutes before a fresh co2 injection I have my exhuast and inlet fans kick on for 3 minutes then they shut off and the dampers fall closed closeing the vents. I got the stale air out fresh air in and new co2 filling the room.You need timers tanks,hoses,dampers,fans,co2 level monitors and solenoids for most injection setups.With generators you need a timer,propane tank or natural gas hook up, and then your standard fans and dampers.Temps for co2 are bests around 80-85 F. Co2 works great with T5 lamps.My buddy owns a hydro store and uses co2 tanks in the 4x8 grow huts with T5s with awesome reults.Keep ppm levels at least 1200 ppm in the grow are to get results or your actually not doing too much to help. Done right yields can increase up to 80% and decrease grow times by 2 or more weeks.
You all are awsome thanks again.:blsmoke:

I have a 10x17x7.5 feet tall shed.
Window a/c
Co2 bottle PPM meter and Generator
Keeping room at 1300 PPm's now. Should I up this?
I have no exhaust fan
Have two fans one with co2 hose stuck in grill.
Maintaining 1300 day and night
Am I wasting my money because I have no exhaust fan?:confused:
 

tahoe58

Well-Known Member
I am not certain...it came with my turnkey setup.....the co2 bottle is like 250$ and $25 for a refill....I'm not sure how much the regulators are?
 

TheGardenMan

Dea, FBI, ATF MuthaFucker
I am not certain...it came with my turnkey setup.....the co2 bottle is like 250$ and $25 for a refill....I'm not sure how much the regulators are?
can you tell me as much info about your co2 system as you can so i can compare things i need. Please and thankyou.:joint::peace::peace::peace:
 

tahoe58

Well-Known Member
I really do have much to share.....this is extracted from the "manual".....i did what it said...and it works like its supposed to....sorry I can't be of more help.

CO2 System Assembly

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Attach the regulator provided to the CO2 tank.. Ensure the white gasket is placed between the fitting and
tank. Tighten fitting with a wrench
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Attach the Co2 clear hose mounted on the back of the machine to the brass fitting on the regulator. You
may need to warm up the co2 line with warm water or a hair dryer. Ensure you push the CO2 line all the
way on the barb.
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CO2 is to be used during the flowering cycle of growth. When you are ready to begin using CO2 refer to
"CO2 injection section".

 

FilthyFletch

Mr I Can Do That For Half
Garden you can build a co2 tank setup pretty resonable minus an electronic ppm monitor.(you can get a cheap syrung ppm test kit).20 lbs tanks can be exspensive but I have an extra used one for $80 plus shipping if you need one.I can show you were to get an electronic solenoid valve setup for under $80.Then hose is about $8.Tank refills cost me $21.1 tank lasts me about 30 days in a 8x8x10 room.
About upping the 1300 ppm Id go up to 1500 ppm if you can.use co2 only during lights on time for veg and flower.The selter water can work but like said it invites more problems then it would actually help the plant.
 

Hemlock

Well-Known Member
Garden you can build a co2 tank setup pretty resonable minus an electronic ppm monitor.(you can get a cheap syrung ppm test kit).20 lbs tanks can be exspensive but I have an extra used one for $80 plus shipping if you need one.I can show you were to get an electronic solenoid valve setup for under $80.Then hose is about $8.Tank refills cost me $21.1 tank lasts me about 30 days in a 8x8x10 room.
About upping the 1300 ppm Id go up to 1500 ppm if you can.use co2 only during lights on time for veg and flower.The selter water can work but like said it invites more problems then it would actually help the plant.

Cool Going up tp 1500 ppm now.:blsmoke::hump::joint:
 
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