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hellraizer30

Rebel From The North
I just watched the Titan setup video and I don't see a difference between that system and the Ebb & Gro. Obviously the buckets are different, but this system appears to be the same design as the C.A.P. system. What makes these buckets easier to pull out?
Titan is better! 3/4 lines and the inner bucket is a net pot allowing better root growth! And makes pulling the inner out
and placing back in simple. Also caps control box electronics are made in china and the titan is solid state made in germany!
i dont know about you but im not a fan of china made so that leaves titan :)
 

HomeLessBeans

New Member
Hey hellraiser n warlock? Have you ever had the pleasure of dealing with capcom directly?? I thought I would save the local hydro store the trouble returning a controll pot. (client was a real askhole pain in the ass). Wow, had to go thru 2-3 dumb bitches. You hav to return the controll pot and wait for them to send another. The DB's could not grasp why that would even be a problem in a running system. It was cheaper and easier just to keep buyin cheap pumps when they get trashed.

Titian hands down a better system. I have no idea about thier customer service. Never had a single problem.
 

Hiker

Member
the obvious part must not be so obvious I guess.

The cap buckets fit tight. It can take both feet and both hands to pull. Especially if there is a vacuum. The titian inner pot is smaller. The sides don't touch. A quick snap and out comes the inner net pot.
The titian is a better system. This is my business. I own several caps. And service both. The titian is hands down better period.
Thanks for clarifying. I guess I would have to experience them for myself in order to appreciate the differences.

Titan is better! 3/4 lines and the inner bucket is a net pot allowing better root growth! And makes pulling the inner out
and placing back in simple. Also caps control box electronics are made in china and the titan is solid state made in germany!
i dont know about you but im not a fan of china made so that leaves titan :)
How does the netpot make the root growth better? Seems to me, they would still mat up around the edges, but now all those roots would be between the outer bucket and the net pot. Wouldn't that make it much more difficult to put the netpot back into the outer bucket? With the CAP system, all the roots are on the bottom, so I think it would be easier to put the inner bucket back into the outer. I'm not sure I see the advantages of the netpot as an inner bucket. Couldn't you just drill a bunch of holes in the side of the CAP inner buckets to achieve the same result?

And the titan can expand to 18 4gallon sites on the same res. Where cap monster can't or you get the 2gallon sites.
I have no experience with the Monster version of the system, but I don't see why you couldn't expand any of these systems as large as you want. You may have to add additional reservoirs and/or increase the number of output circuits on the brain buckets, but you could do it. I did consider the monster system when I bought my Ebb & Gro, but I don't think the 5 gallon sites are necessary. I never had any issues with the smaller sites when I used this system in the 90's, so I don't see why that would change now. IMHO, the smaller sites have an advantage of allowing for more sites on a smaller reservoir. Of course, I plan to run this room as a SOG hybrid of sorts (instead of one main cola, I'll top them in veg and grow 4 colas per plant), so my plants really won't be in the buckets long enough to need 5g.


I do appreciate all the feedback. Perhaps I will buy a Titan system for my second flowering room. I had been leaning more towards building my own system, but in the interest of time, I like the idea of buying something ready to go.
 

HomeLessBeans

New Member
Thanks for clarifying. I guess I would have to experience them for myself in order to appreciate the differences.



How does the netpot make the root growth better? Seems to me, they would still mat up around the edges, but now all those roots would be between the outer bucket and the net pot. Wouldn't that make it much more difficult to put the netpot back into the outer bucket? With the CAP system, all the roots are on the bottom, so I think it would be easier to put the inner bucket back into the outer. I'm not sure I see the advantages of the netpot as an inner bucket. Couldn't you just drill a bunch of holes in the side of the CAP inner buckets to achieve the same result?



I have no experience with the Monster version of the system, but I don't see why you couldn't expand any of these systems as large as you want. You may have to add additional reservoirs and/or increase the number of output circuits on the brain buckets, but you could do it. I did consider the monster system when I bought my Ebb & Gro, but I don't think the 5 gallon sites are necessary. I never had any issues with the smaller sites when I used this system in the 90's, so I don't see why that would change now. IMHO, the smaller sites have an advantage of allowing for more sites on a smaller reservoir. Of course, I plan to run this room as a SOG hybrid of sorts (instead of one main cola, I'll top them in veg and grow 4 colas per plant), so my plants really won't be in the buckets long enough to need 5g.


I do appreciate all the feedback. Perhaps I will buy a Titan system for my second flowering room. I had been leaning more towards building my own system, but in the interest of time, I like the idea of buying something ready to go.
or? pull one of yours is it easy? no

the reasons that the net pot produces mobetter roots is do to many factors ie..air flow,moisture retention, out gassing, nute up-take,root structure even

any system is tweekable..some are just more worth your time to do.
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I've built and still build systems. my personal choice would be a titian. the posters above are both hydro masters. all of us agree the titian is better..so 'perhaps' you should
 

Warlock1369

Well-Known Member
True any system can be made to expand to any size. With ether more res or Brian buckets. Both of them have a draw back. More res tanks you have to find a way to keep the water moving thru each of them, and if you have to do a flush Cruz something happened you lost money on all that nutes. Adding brains is a real pain in later flower because you have to add a lot of water and nutes daily.

Cap is a OK system just font like the cheap China controls. And the buckets sticking. Titan has some corners that can be hard to clean. And smaller buckets arnt avalible.

If you are going to always keep the plants around 2-3 foot tall max 2 gallon pots are fine. But if you want larger like 3-6 footers you will need the 4 or 5 gallon buckets.

Making your own is a option. But take your time in doing it. In this thread and the ( do and don't Webb and flow) thread there are a lot of ideas of how and what to do. But I liked the idea of just getting one. For 700 I hit the titan with the 6 site add on. 200L of grow media is needed for that. And the fabric liners if you want coco. Ether way enjoy and happy growing
 

georgeforeman

Well-Known Member
anyone have trouble with roots growing in feed lines and blocking them?, how do you deal with this?
first time i grew in ebb and grow i lost a plant because i had no idea what was going on. Now i pull the tees/elbows out of the buckets every 2 weeks to cut off roots. It is part of my schedule now.
 

Hiker

Member
or? pull one of yours is it easy? no
I think I understand the point you're trying to make. You're saying that, for the Ebb & Gro, the inner buckets 'stick' in the outer buckets, right?

I had not really noticed that, but after you brought it up, I guess the outer buckets do seem to lift up sometimes when I am removing the inner. It's not been a problem so far in this grow, and I don't recall it being an issue when I an Ebb & Gro back in the 90's.

the reasons that the net pot produces mobetter roots is do to many factors ie..air flow,moisture retention, out gassing, nute up-take,root structure even
I'm skeptical about some of the advantages you're claiming. I'm sure the net pots will affect the structure of the root mass (this difference being the potential issue I mentioned above), but I don't really see how it will impact the other items you listed. Since I lack the experience you have with the Titan system, until I can compare them myself, I'll just have to suspend forming an opinion regarding the advantages of a net pot. I think there are net pots available that will fit inside the outer buckets. If I can find some, I will do a test in my next batch.

any system is tweekable..some are just more worth your time to do.

I've built and still build systems. my personal choice would be a titian. the posters above are both hydro masters. all of us agree the titian is better..so 'perhaps' you should
I mean no disrespect to yourself, or anyone else, by questioning things. I'm just a very inquisitive and logical person. While I don't consider myself a newbie to growing, it has been awhile and I am not an expert. That being said, I will not adopt a belief based on who else holds that belief. If that belief is based in logic, and that logic is explained to me, then I may adopt that belief myself.

When I was a kid, "because I said so" never worked with me. My poor mother used to get frustrated because I always wanted to know "why?" :twisted:

True any system can be made to expand to any size. With ether more res or Brian buckets. Both of them have a draw back. More res tanks you have to find a way to keep the water moving thru each of them, and if you have to do a flush Cruz something happened you lost money on all that nutes. Adding brains is a real pain in later flower because you have to add a lot of water and nutes daily.

Cap is a OK system just font like the cheap China controls. And the buckets sticking. Titan has some corners that can be hard to clean. And smaller buckets arnt avalible.

If you are going to always keep the plants around 2-3 foot tall max 2 gallon pots are fine. But if you want larger like 3-6 footers you will need the 4 or 5 gallon buckets.

Making your own is a option. But take your time in doing it. In this thread and the ( do and don't Webb and flow) thread there are a lot of ideas of how and what to do. But I liked the idea of just getting one. For 700 I hit the titan with the 6 site add on. 200L of grow media is needed for that. And the fabric liners if you want coco. Ether way enjoy and happy growing
It's not real likely I will DIY a bucket system anytime soon. Right now, the time savings are worth much more to me than the cost of a pre-built system. I do like the idea though. I am definitely a 'DIY type' of person.


I certainly hope none of this comes across as argumentative or disrespectful. I learn a lot from what people post on these forums and really appreciate all the valuable experience others share. :eyesmoke:
 

HomeLessBeans

New Member
I think I understand the point you're trying to make. You're saying that, for the Ebb & Gro, the inner buckets 'stick' in the outer buckets, right?

I had not really noticed that, but after you brought it up, I guess the outer buckets do seem to lift up sometimes when I am removing the inner. It's not been a problem so far in this grow, and I don't recall it being an issue when I an Ebb & Gro back in the 90'



I'm skeptical about some of the advantages you're claiming. I'm sure the net pots will affect the structure of the root mass (this difference being the potential issue I mentioned above), but I don't really see how it will impact the other items you listed. Since I lack the experience you have with the Titan system, until I can compare them myself, I'll just have to suspend forming an opinion regarding the advantages of a net pot. I think there are net pots available that will fit inside the outer buckets. If I can find some, I will do a test in my next batch.



I mean no disrespect to yourself, or anyone else, by questioning things. I'm just a very inquisitive and logical person. While I don't consider myself a newbie to growing, it has been awhile and I am not an expert. That being said, I will not adopt a belief based on who else holds that belief. If that belief is based in logic, and that logic is explained to me, then I may adopt that belief myself.

When I was a kid, "because I said so" never worked with me. My poor mother used to get frustrated because I always wanted to know "why?"




I certainly hope none of this comes across as argumentative or disrespectful. I learn a lot from what people post on these forums and really appreciate all the valuable experience others share. :eyesmoke:
last try

you must have two good arms. both feet and both hands/arms are need to pull a capcom..not so with a ttiian.

As far as your skeptisim? lean how roots grow. learn which roots up-take nutes. learn about de-gassing...then we can talk..you don't just lack experience with a titian you lack experience and knowledge with the whole ebb and flo process.


as far as disrespect? not a problem..your explaination about your mother helped me identfy your disorder..when someone with decades of actual experience tells you shit runs downhill..I'll find some high ground

I would wager a bet that several of ''us'' have read your thread but refrain from tryin to help....ask your self "why should bother"..

sorry if any of that comes off as disrespectful....
 
I'm doing a test with the cap (2) 5 gallon monster buckets and (3)3 gallon airpots and smart pots in the 5 gallon buckets with air stone in each bucket. In airpots and smartpot growth is crazy. I'll try to post picz from my phone



using hydrostone/cocoa mix
 

alcohol

Active Member
4000 posts and at least half of them are garbage. I wish there was a more organized thread with just facts, ideas and concepts. What are people doing/using and what is working well?

I run two Titan flo n gro systems with expansion pots and love the simplicity of it. This is my first hydro system besides DWC bubble buckets.
 

hellraizer30

Rebel From The North
4000 posts and at least half of them are garbage. I wish there was a more organized thread with just facts, ideas and concepts. What are people doing/using and what is working well?

I run two Titan flo n gro systems with expansion pots and love the simplicity of it. This is my first hydro system besides DWC bubble buckets.
Wish there was!
 

georgeforeman

Well-Known Member
4000 posts and at least half of them are garbage. I wish there was a more organized thread with just facts, ideas and concepts. What are people doing/using and what is working well?

I run two Titan flo n gro systems with expansion pots and love the simplicity of it. This is my first hydro system besides DWC bubble buckets.
but then you would not learn the reason behind all those facts, idea, and concepts. Sure you might be able to simply copy/repeat what you read, but there are too many variables and when they start working against you, that missing knowledge and troubleshooting will come in handy. bn4er56
 
Hey guys, been lurking on this forum for quite a while now. Figured it was time to sign up and join the convo. Ive been growing for a few years with good success in soil but am making a move to hydro. . .pretty much from curiosity. Im gonna be starting my system soon and am wondering if you guys would be able to take a look at what ill be running and point out any problems I might have.

- 6x9 room in a heated basement covered in mylar
- 2 Vipar A300 LED Grow lights
-18 pot EBB and Gro system
-jacks 15-12-26 plus calcium nitrae 15-0-0 for veg
-jacks bloom booster 10-30-20 plus calcium nitrate for bud
-also using h202

I will be starting in rockwool cubes till ready to put into the buckets.
Well thats my basic set up, Id really appreciate some feed back from people who have used these products. Thanks alot.
 

hellraizer30

Rebel From The North
Hey guys, been lurking on this forum for quite a while now. Figured it was time to sign up and join the convo. Ive been growing for a few years with good success in soil but am making a move to hydro. . .pretty much from curiosity. Im gonna be starting my system soon and am wondering if you guys would be able to take a look at what ill be running and point out any problems I might have.

- 6x9 room in a heated basement covered in mylar
- 2 Vipar A300 LED Grow lights
-18 pot EBB and Gro system
-jacks 15-12-26 plus calcium nitrae 15-0-0 for veg
-jacks bloom booster 10-30-20 plus calcium nitrate for bud
-also using h202

I will be starting in rockwool cubes till ready to put into the buckets.
Well thats my basic set up, Id really appreciate some feed back from people who have used these products. Thanks alot.

The led are not going to get you the yield in this system that it could with better lighting!
2nd would be your nutes your going to be running.
 
Id really like to give LED lighting a shot. I know some guys are just plain agianst them but i know alot of people with poositive reviews. They should still work alright though correct? And as far as nutes what do you suggest? tweaking it a bit or a completely different system? And if so what to use exactly. Maybe something relatively simple for my first run
 
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