Stealth Hydro Bubbleponics. Info Reviews
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mogie
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Why don't you just make one?
"Step by step cooler DWC"
The first step is, selecting a cooler, and each has its own good and negative qualities. For this faq, I will be using a 48qt Rubbermaid, though I prefer the igloo coolers the best. The dark green exterior of the cooler will help block light more than a yellow, or even a white.
They all should have insulation between the plastic, to help maintain the right water temperature. Also, if you want, you can use black electrical tape, pvc plumbing tape, or duct tape, to help keep light out.
I should point out with the Rubbermaid, you will have to add paper, or duct tape, to cover up the hinge on the Rubbermaid. Light can get in there. Igloo coolers don?t have this problem.
Other good coolers to use: the 48qtr cooler by Coleman/igloo. They have wheels, easy pull handle, (which makes it easy pulling it out, when it comes to changing the nutes). But, they have poor colors, the internal insulation is thinner, and the bottom is not flat due to the roller wheels, which makes it difficult to use a long or even a short air stone.
The 100qt cooler from Rubbermaid is another great option (I suggest making a permanent stand for this one, cause it would be a bear to move) This cooler has two lids, a main one for the plants, and a smaller one off to the left side - perfect for checking roots and filling. Also comes in dark green, 4 plants will fit, but costs $40.
The airpump
The Rubbermaid has a small hole on the backside. First find the hole under the lid, and use a small drill bit and drill upwards thru it. Find the hole on top, and drill back down with a bigger drill bit. Then just use a scraper or knife to scrape off the edges. Enlarge this hole by drilling.
The igloo should have two of them, whereas the Rubbermaid has only one. I plan on using only one air pump, rated for a 30gallon tank. Cheap air pumps are louder, and that can be really annoying, especially for a stealth grow. I?m using a Whisper, but they are still loud IMO. I find placing air pumps on the floor will create a vibration thru the floor. If you have to use a pallet, then use one, and place a towel on top of the wood, to help ease the vibration down some. Don?t cover up the air pump though, or this could lead to problems.
Don?t put the air stone in until after all the drilling and the mess has been cleaned up.
Construction:
Net pots
Now onto figuring out where to place the 5? heavy duty net pots. You don?t want them too close to the end, or too close too the center, and they need to fit flat down onto the lid. You want the net pots all the way down in this cooler, so they will dip into the nutrients. The cooler lid is around 2.5? thick, and if you ever have to move it in the beginning, you don?t have to worry about water pouring out the sides.
For this cooler, I decided to make the center of the net pots at (for both), 5 ¼? from the center, and that would also be 3 ¼? from the outer ends, and 5? down from the back of the lid. This will allow the net pots to lay flat.
Netpot holes
Now before making the holes for the net pots, I went ahead and cut out a plastic circle. It is just under 5?, and will be used for a guide line. Reason for not being exactly 5?, is because when I use the jig-saw, the blade will make it the 5? that I need. I put tape on the plastic circles, so they won?t shift when cutting them. I then trim it up with a razor blade.
Check again to make sure the net pots will fit securely, and fit close to top surface of the lid.Remember to clean it out before continuing on.
Also use some duct tape (preferably water resistant tape) to cover the inside of the edges where you cut the 5? circle out for the net pots. Styro-foam (inside the insulated cooler lid will be exposed) will fall into the cooler, and water may work itself inside the lid, which can turn into a not so clean cooler. I use a thick sticky black electrical tape to line the holes, so installation won?t fall out, and then lined it with water resistant duct tape.
Netpot depth
I want to make sure, when the lid is closed, the net pots will go at least 1" or 2" into the nutrient mix. After a week of growing, the roots should be starting to drop down into the mix, and then you can let the water drift a few inches under the net pots, but in the beginning, I want the bottom part of the net pots in the medium.
"Step by step cooler DWC"
The first step is, selecting a cooler, and each has its own good and negative qualities. For this faq, I will be using a 48qt Rubbermaid, though I prefer the igloo coolers the best. The dark green exterior of the cooler will help block light more than a yellow, or even a white. They all should have insulation between the plastic, to help maintain the right water temperature. Also, if you want, you can use black electrical tape, pvc plumbing tape, or duct tape, to help keep light out.
I should point out with the Rubbermaid, you will have to add paper, or duct tape, to cover up the hinge on the Rubbermaid. Light can get in there. Igloo coolers don?t have this problem.
Other good coolers to use: the 48qtr cooler by Coleman/igloo. They have wheels, easy pull handle, (which makes it easy pulling it out, when it comes to changing the nutes). But, they have poor colors, the internal insulation is thinner, and the bottom is not flat due to the roller wheels, which makes it difficult to use a long or even a short air stone.
The 100qt cooler from Rubbermaid is another great option (I suggest making a permanent stand for this one, cause it would be a bear to move) This cooler has two lids, a main one for the plants, and a smaller one off to the left side - perfect for checking roots and filling. Also comes in dark green, 4 plants will fit, but costs $40.
The airpump
The Rubbermaid has a small hole on the backside. First find the hole under the lid, and use a small drill bit and drill upwards thru it. Find the hole on top, and drill back down with a bigger drill bit. Then just use a scraper or knife to scrape off the edges. Enlarge this hole by drilling.
The igloo should have two of them, whereas the Rubbermaid has only one. I plan on using only one air pump, rated for a 30gallon tank. Cheap air pumps are louder, and that can be really annoying, especially for a stealth grow. I?m using a Whisper, but they are still loud IMO. I find placing air pumps on the floor will create a vibration thru the floor. If you have to use a pallet, then use one, and place a towel on top of the wood, to help ease the vibration down some. Don?t cover up the air pump though, or this could lead to problems.
Don?t put the air stone in until after all the drilling and the mess has been cleaned up.
Construction:
Net pots
Now onto figuring out where to place the 5? heavy duty net pots. You don?t want them too close to the end, or too close too the center, and they need to fit flat down onto the lid. You want the net pots all the way down in this cooler, so they will dip into the nutrients. The cooler lid is around 2.5? thick, and if you ever have to move it in the beginning, you don?t have to worry about water pouring out the sides.
For this cooler, I decided to make the center of the net pots at (for both), 5 ¼? from the center, and that would also be 3 ¼? from the outer ends, and 5? down from the back of the lid. This will allow the net pots to lay flat.
Netpot holes
Now before making the holes for the net pots, I went ahead and cut out a plastic circle. It is just under 5?, and will be used for a guide line. Reason for not being exactly 5?, is because when I use the jig-saw, the blade will make it the 5? that I need. I put tape on the plastic circles, so they won?t shift when cutting them. I then trim it up with a razor blade.
Check again to make sure the net pots will fit securely, and fit close to top surface of the lid.Remember to clean it out before continuing on.
Also use some duct tape (preferably water resistant tape) to cover the inside of the edges where you cut the 5? circle out for the net pots. Styro-foam (inside the insulated cooler lid will be exposed) will fall into the cooler, and water may work itself inside the lid, which can turn into a not so clean cooler. I use a thick sticky black electrical tape to line the holes, so installation won?t fall out, and then lined it with water resistant duct tape.
Netpot depth
I want to make sure, when the lid is closed, the net pots will go at least 1" or 2" into the nutrient mix. After a week of growing, the roots should be starting to drop down into the mix, and then you can let the water drift a few inches under the net pots, but in the beginning, I want the bottom part of the net pots in the medium.
choppers4life
New Member
can anybody tell me if these stealth's are very loud????????????????
Roseman
Elite Rolling Society
If you are trying to listen for them, and in an open room, you can hear them but just barely.
TheDaNkKiNg
Active Member
yeah i've been looking into the bubble ponics and i also think i am finally gunna jus spend the money and buy it i will let all you guys know how it goess so you will kno all the info u need to kno!
RASCALONE
Well-Known Member
in your eyes what would be the best lighting for this 5pot system?i just put one together and im wondering what light i should use,would a smaller hps light be suffecient(150or250w)?Why don't you just make one?
"Step by step cooler DWC"
They all should have insulation between the plastic, to help maintain the right water temperature. Also, if you want, you can use black electrical tape, pvc plumbing tape, or duct tape, to help keep light out.
I should point out with the Rubbermaid, you will have to add paper, or duct tape, to cover up the hinge on the Rubbermaid. Light can get in there. Igloo coolers don?t have this problem.
Other good coolers to use: the 48qtr cooler by Coleman/igloo. They have wheels, easy pull handle, (which makes it easy pulling it out, when it comes to changing the nutes). But, they have poor colors, the internal insulation is thinner, and the bottom is not flat due to the roller wheels, which makes it difficult to use a long or even a short air stone.
The 100qt cooler from Rubbermaid is another great option (I suggest making a permanent stand for this one, cause it would be a bear to move) This cooler has two lids, a main one for the plants, and a smaller one off to the left side - perfect for checking roots and filling. Also comes in dark green, 4 plants will fit, but costs $40.
The airpump
The Rubbermaid has a small hole on the backside. First find the hole under the lid, and use a small drill bit and drill upwards thru it. Find the hole on top, and drill back down with a bigger drill bit. Then just use a scraper or knife to scrape off the edges. Enlarge this hole by drilling.
The igloo should have two of them, whereas the Rubbermaid has only one. I plan on using only one air pump, rated for a 30gallon tank. Cheap air pumps are louder, and that can be really annoying, especially for a stealth grow. I?m using a Whisper, but they are still loud IMO. I find placing air pumps on the floor will create a vibration thru the floor. If you have to use a pallet, then use one, and place a towel on top of the wood, to help ease the vibration down some. Don?t cover up the air pump though, or this could lead to problems.
Don?t put the air stone in until after all the drilling and the mess has been cleaned up.
Construction:
Net pots
Now onto figuring out where to place the 5? heavy duty net pots. You don?t want them too close to the end, or too close too the center, and they need to fit flat down onto the lid. You want the net pots all the way down in this cooler, so they will dip into the nutrients. The cooler lid is around 2.5? thick, and if you ever have to move it in the beginning, you don?t have to worry about water pouring out the sides.
For this cooler, I decided to make the center of the net pots at (for both), 5 ¼? from the center, and that would also be 3 ¼? from the outer ends, and 5? down from the back of the lid. This will allow the net pots to lay flat.
Netpot holes
Now before making the holes for the net pots, I went ahead and cut out a plastic circle. It is just under 5?, and will be used for a guide line. Reason for not being exactly 5?, is because when I use the jig-saw, the blade will make it the 5? that I need. I put tape on the plastic circles, so they won?t shift when cutting them. I then trim it up with a razor blade.
Check again to make sure the net pots will fit securely, and fit close to top surface of the lid.Remember to clean it out before continuing on.
Also use some duct tape (preferably water resistant tape) to cover the inside of the edges where you cut the 5? circle out for the net pots. Styro-foam (inside the insulated cooler lid will be exposed) will fall into the cooler, and water may work itself inside the lid, which can turn into a not so clean cooler. I use a thick sticky black electrical tape to line the holes, so installation won?t fall out, and then lined it with water resistant duct tape.
Netpot depth
I want to make sure, when the lid is closed, the net pots will go at least 1" or 2" into the nutrient mix. After a week of growing, the roots should be starting to drop down into the mix, and then you can let the water drift a few inches under the net pots, but in the beginning, I want the bottom part of the net pots in the medium.
TheDaNkKiNg
Active Member
hey can you message me bak with all the details and success rates with the bubbleponics system. I want to buy one i am just not sure
nongreenthumb
Well-Known Member
Ask potpimp or redfoxx see what they say, they have been using one.
TheDaNkKiNg
Active Member
roseman could you let me know how the bubbleponics workied out im stuck if i should buy one or if i shouldnt and if i do should i upgrade to the dual spectrum 11 light for 30 bucks more?
nongreenthumb
Well-Known Member
Also ask yourself after reading through the post thoroughly how much does what roseman say sound like a sale pitch. Roseman works for stealth hydro, re read the thread with that in mind.
nongreenthumb
Well-Known Member
What kind of grow space are you working with?
LayLow
Active Member
CAVEAT EMPTOR -
i would be very (read VERY) wary of dealing with this "company". it seems that a decent website is about all you get from these guys - we ordered 12/31/07 and 10 days later still no tracking number. after several emails and voice mails to them, we finally receive a one-liner email stating that they were waiting on lights and our order would be shipped by the end of the month - NICE?! at that point we asked to cancel and have the $$$ refunded. it has been another 5 days and we are still awaiting a refund. like i said - the website is nice but if you cant get the product what good is that? there are other places on the web to put together a nice closet hydro system that, in the end, is quite close to the same price (under $300) but the quality and workmanship is tons better plus your system will be aeroponic with better lights, not friggin "bubbleponic". also if you dig around on google and the BBB, you will find i am not the first with this problem. i wish i would have done that in the first place!
- Peace
i would be very (read VERY) wary of dealing with this "company". it seems that a decent website is about all you get from these guys - we ordered 12/31/07 and 10 days later still no tracking number. after several emails and voice mails to them, we finally receive a one-liner email stating that they were waiting on lights and our order would be shipped by the end of the month - NICE?! at that point we asked to cancel and have the $$$ refunded. it has been another 5 days and we are still awaiting a refund. like i said - the website is nice but if you cant get the product what good is that? there are other places on the web to put together a nice closet hydro system that, in the end, is quite close to the same price (under $300) but the quality and workmanship is tons better plus your system will be aeroponic with better lights, not friggin "bubbleponic". also if you dig around on google and the BBB, you will find i am not the first with this problem. i wish i would have done that in the first place!
- Peace
golfermafia
Active Member
How often does this water your plants each day? would you set it with a time to run like 3 times a day? thanks
Bulldog616
Active Member
Was thinking about getting the Bubbleponics system. But see they been having Shipment promblems? they get that fixed? Looks like a Great Product. And FAST Bud 
ROSEBUD Your Post are great and I see no new Post are you still out there? IF so When useing the Green Sea methed. When u clip the buds off do they grow back? and same as u clipped them? Thanks for the info.. Peace
ROSEBUD Your Post are great and I see no new Post are you still out there? IF so When useing the Green Sea methed. When u clip the buds off do they grow back? and same as u clipped them? Thanks for the info.. Peace[email protected]
Active Member
i ordered my system 3wks ago still waiting on my lights
[email protected]
Active Member
i got the 430 lights no timmer ,nocordsFor those who don't know, Stealth Hydro is a company that makes hydroponic & bubbleponic kits (stealthhydroponics.com)...
There's a product in particular they sell called - Dual Spectrum Bubbleponic 6 Planter Complete Kit
I'm interested in buying this product and am set to order after the holiday. The kit comes with
(a) 2 lights (blue and red spectums), one vegetative and one flowering light. (b) two parabolic reflectors.
(c) a bubleponic 6 gallon reservoir of nutrient solution.
(d) 6, 4in net pots
(e) flowering timer
(f) feed tubing
(g) air pump
(h) nutrient powders
(i) ph control kit
(j) 6 rockwool cubes
(k) hydroton grow rocks
(l) intructional manual and
(m) 2, 3way adapter extension cords
Does anyone own this product or know someone who has it? Anybody have their 2 cents of input about this product?? I've had a couple of good responses and would like to hear more
FilthyFletch
Mr I Can Do That For Half
over priced and slow aint they lol
buddha.red
Active Member
please share your plans or instructions on how you built your own stealth
NewGreenland
Active Member
Yo the NExt person that has ANYTHING BAD to say about SH bubbleponic system should be smacked. My order got to me in Exactly 5 Days like they said it would. Everything Works Great! MY plants Are Fantastic Compared to the DWC system i Built. Dual Spectrum II light Are STrong Enough to Support ALL 6 Plants from germination to FLowering. My Buds Turn out Xtremely potent and Respectable in size! If u have the Money and Want to Save time and Labor this is What you should go with! yeah sure u can build one and Save 38.78 (Compared to mine) but the outcome in small spaces is uncomparable!
hi i was also looking at the stealth hydro system and i also want to buy or make it but the things is that i wanted to know can u grow anyhting u want like exotic cuz im figuring its hydroponic and well of course its my first time doing this so i really dont know but the thing is can i use their nutrients thast they supply and their lights or should i get stronger ones and can i put 6 plnats or should i put like 3 cuz i reed a lot that they could get all caught up togehter and mix up so i was woundering can anyone give me a suggestion oh and ps how many pounds u tink i can get with 3 plants