Fogponics question

Dannydavito

Dannydavito

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I built a fogponics cloning setup without realizing it was already a niche style of growing. My fogger is an ultrasonic humidifier. It can't be on a timer. Will the stem develop mold if exposed to constant fog? As long as I keep the fog separate from the upper leaf area will it be fine?
 
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40AmpstoFreedom

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Don't fuck with it I wasted a good chunk of change on growing and cloning with it. Cool in theory, but completely impractical from not only a cost perspective but also reliability. Fogponics equipment just has no half life ;\ Tech needs to vastly improve.
 
Dannydavito

Dannydavito

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40AmpstoFreedom said:
Don't fuck with it I wasted a good chunk of change on growing and cloning with it. Cool in theory, but completely impractical from not only a cost perspective but also reliability. Fogponics equipment just has no half life ;\ Tech needs to vastly improve.
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Given your experience would my setup work? I mean I guess I'll find out cause I plan to stick with it for this run but what should I expect?
 
Big Green Thumb

Big Green Thumb

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I've been using my diy fog cloner for a couple years. My fogger runs 24/7. Nearly 100% success. The worst problem with it is the ultrasonic fogger heats the water it is floating in.
 
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40AmpstoFreedom

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Here is the bottom line on fogponics. Yes it works. However, it is entirely impractical due to costs and constant equipment failure like I said before. Even if costs were not involved in the equation the constant death of the foggers makes it a complete no go even for hobby. Unless you like dead shit and never being able to keep clones reliably. Trust me on this man. I really wanted it to work too...But yet there lies several hundred bucks in most expensive top of the line foggers gathering dust.

If you want to know specifically why cloning isn't a good idea with this method to prevent you from time waste then this is why:

For cloning you are also going to have a lot more failures than success. This is because the foggers generate a lot of heat in the fog that is released. When a fogger fails if you don't have a back up going you will lose it all quickly. Look you can try to be creative doing this shit or start emulating professionals at the top of the pack. Don't waste your money and time on this.
 
Big Green Thumb

Big Green Thumb

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40AmpstoFreedom said:
Here is the bottom line on fogponics. Yes it works. However, it is entirely impractical due to costs and constant equipment failure like I said before. Even if costs were not involved in the equation the constant death of the foggers makes it a complete no go even for hobby. Unless you like dead shit and never being able to keep clones reliably. Trust me on this man. I really wanted it to work too...But yet there lies several hundred bucks in most expensive top of the line foggers gathering dust.

If you want to know specifically why cloning isn't a good idea with this method to prevent you from time waste then this is why:

For cloning you are also going to have a lot more failures than success. This is because the foggers generate a lot of heat in the fog that is released. When a fogger fails if you don't have a back up going you will lose it all quickly. Look you can try to be creative doing this shit or start emulating professionals at the top of the pack. Don't waste your money and time on this.
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I couldn't disagree more. I have 2 House of Hydro single foggers ($39.99 each with the "Tuff Coat"). In the winter, I use both of them in a small tote for the heat. In summer I use 1. The fogger heads sometimes get buildup on them that lessens the amount of fog, but cleaning the fogger disk brings it back to life usually plus the foggers came with 3 extra disks. The only method I have used for the last 2 or 3 years is fog, and have had great success, even though I don't put much effort into it. My tote hasn't been thoroughly cleaned in months, water hasn't been pH'ed in months, etc. Foggers have and are working great for me.
 
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40AmpstoFreedom

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You definitely get more life out of House of Hydros stuff, but I hated always having to have a back up in the bin. They aren't cheap man and if you can't keep the room at 72 or under you run into bad problems. That led me to just going back to aero cloning and getting that squared away which gives better roots and stronger clones in my experience than anything. Hormex + aero cloner and proper environment give mind blowing roots.

Crazy you have the results you have and not even cleaning or phing for months. I just couldn't get it to work and came to the conclusion most others on the forums did. I felt like I needed a 68 and under room to keep the fog cool.
 
Big Green Thumb

Big Green Thumb

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I would post a picture, but it would make me look like a slob! HAHA. My clone rig is running right now with extra clones that I have REALLY ignored. My cloner does get some algae on top where fog sneaks out around my foam disks, along with some mineral/nutrient deposits. I have put some hydrogard in the water a few times which maybe helps. The water sometimes is above 80 degrees.
 
GrowQQ

GrowQQ

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I need to decide between fog cloner or those aero sprayers. Fog seems so much easier to just drop it in, but is it better than the spray systems?
 
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