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xceptional

Active Member


saw this on a compassion club site and went to ask the poster what was used on his walls. someone already had asked him and this was his response....

"It is called Reflectix. It can be bought at Home Depot or Lowes for around $40 or so per 4'x25' roll and cost me about $150 to order a case of it that covered an 8x12 room and it was done walls and ceiling. R6 or R10 insulation value or something like that, and it is completely IR proof if the seams, joints and staple holes are covered in aluminum tape. It is also around 85% reflective so it almost turns the room into a giant reflector, and it is mold proof.

I highly recommend it, and it is totally worth the price."

another post from the same guy about this stuff:

"Definitely more durable than any other reflective material out there. Most mylar is is around 5mil thickness and this stuff is easily 3xthe thickness. It also can be washed and not lose its reflectiveness or dull out like mylar does."


i think it's a deal i think i'm going to try it out myself.
 

TruenoAE86coupe

Moderator
Thanks for that info... so how much water can that thing filter, and do you hook it up to your res, or do you have to purify your water and store it in a big trash can, prior to adding any nutes to it?

Is it only calcium that it filters or other stuff too? THanks
You can get a 0 ppm filter (0 parts per million) Reverse Osmosis system that takes everything out of the water so it is pure before you add your nutes. You do need a barrel for storage as the filters typically only do 100 gallons a day. a 55 gallon drum and a swamp cooler valve work perfect for this. Then you add to your res and add your nutes, then check your tds which will be much more accurate as those are all the nutes you put in. Can find a 0 ppm on ebay for less than $100. hope that helps
 

RanTyr

Active Member
Hey xceptional: Reflectix can generally be picked up from home depot (around me) for as little as 15 bucks a roll on sale. I have never paid more then 19.99 a roll. Very effective and when paired with proper aluminum tape will actually become airtight as well as lighttight. :)
 

DaveCoulier

Well-Known Member
Nice post about reflectix. Ive never heard of it before. If I ever get to the point where I can dedicate a whole room to the stuff, Ill definitely check it out.
 

goofygolfer

Well-Known Member
We all know how important it is to maintaining the proper pH.

Here are some tips from Pinpoint
on how to maintain your pH meter
so that it is giving you the critical information you need
to maximize your yields.

Avoid placing the probe in RO or De-ionized water.
Contact with low ionic fluids
can cause the reference fluid in the probe to leak out
and shorten the life of the probe.

Clean the probe tip gently every 3–4 weeks
using a SOFT TOOTHBRUSH ONLY .
Push the probe tip down into the wet bristles
and rotate the probe 3–4 times, use Tapwater.

This will clean the inner surfaces of the probe
as well as the sensing glass
and reference junctions.
No other cleaners are necessary, or recommended.

Occasional replacement of the probe is necessary to maintain performance.

The probe should be discarded and replaced
when it can no longer be calibrated with 2 different calibration fluids.
If it takes more than 1 minute
to read between 4.0 to 7.0
then your probe is at the end of it's useful life
and should be replaced.

The useful life of a pH Probe
is approximately 18 months of continuous duty.

Important Points to Remember:


Most pH meters are NOT waterproof
and must be operated on a dry surface.
Liquid contact with the printed circuit board
may cause corrosion and void warranty.

The clear plastic cap must be removed from the tip of the probe
so that pH values can be measured.
A small amount of storage fluid may be expelled;
this is normal.

There may be some white salt
which is Potassium Chloride residue,
from the storage solution and forms
around the clear plastic cap.
This is normal,
and can be washed off
with tapwater.
(avoid contact with distilled or RO water)

Keep the sensing surface of the probe WET at all times.

If the probe is to be transported or stored,
the plastic cap must be filled with storage solution,
or 4.00 calibration fluid,
prior to being installed onto the probe.

Probe should be inserted at least 1 inch into the liquid to be measured.
Probe may be totally submerged if desired.

If several probes are used,
(i.e., pH and TDS, or several pH probes, etc.)
space the probes 3–4 inches apart,
so that the probes will not react with each other,
and yield erroneous readings.

Clean the sensing glass and reference junctions of the probe,
every few weeks by using only a wet soft toothbrush and tapwater.

Replace the probe at least every 18 months for optimum performance.

Check the calibration often to verify your pH readings.

Place the probe into 2 different calibration fluids,
(e.g. 7.00 & 4.00),
to verify that it can read the 2 fluids correctly.

Recalibrate the meter if either, or both,
of the 2 calibration fluids are displayed incorrectly.

Do not allow air bubbles to accumulate under a vertically installed electrode.

pH Probes

1. Glass body electrode versus Epoxy (plastic) body electrode: Glass body electrodes stand higher temperatures (typically 100 C against 80 C for plastic) and are more resistant to corrosive chemicals and solvents. They are easier to clean and are available in different shapes depending on the application. On the other hand plastic body electrodes are more rugged and the glass bulb is better protected.

2. Gel filled electrodes versus refillable electrodes: refillable electrodes last longer since electrolyte can be changed for repeated usage. The response is faster due to a greater outflow of electrolyte into the sample and therefore less likely to clog. Gel filled electrodes require less maintenance and resist to higher pressure.

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This should be a sticky :clap:. real good info hint hint mods
 
Im a total noob and im dont have a grow i just like oggling the pics but I seen this in the photo studio section of ebay they have softboxes with 4 socket fixture and cord. It has a silver reflective inside and a softwhite velcro filter cover. If I were growing I think this thing would be awesome for 43$ here is the link



http://cgi.ebay.com/ONE-4-SOCKET-W-24-X24-SOFTBOX-PHOTO-VIDEO-LIGHT-HEAD_W0QQitemZ310180070879QQcategoryZ0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m506QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DNGRI%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D10%26ps%3D63
 

bp420

Member
Check out 1000bulbs.com if you haven't they have really cheap prices:

600w ballast and bulb for $130 shipped.
400w ballast and bulb for $80 shipped.
250w ballast and bulb for $75 shipped.

Sometimes they have enclosed ballast other times ya just need to build a cheap metal box ta keep em in.

browse the site...the lighting isn't designed for growing so no special bulbs...but normal 400w hps bulbs for 10 bucks? lol
 

DaveCoulier

Well-Known Member
Weird that it says red, Id email them and ask about that. I somehow doubt its a full spectrum bulb though. You're probably better off checking out some of the links I and others have posted here for cheap MH's.
 

mihjaro

Active Member
what kind of timer does 1 min on, 5 min off?
I think they are called cycle timers.

I know that there are preset timers but the ones I've seen are 1on/4 off. CAP makes a good one that you can get for around $50. They are cheaper than the more adjustable ones that allow one to set any on/off cycle. Another bell and whistle is a built in photocell for different cycles at night.
 

Earl

Well-Known Member
what kind of timer does 1 min on, 5 min off?

And any ideas on where to get the best deal on one?

Thanks guys
Try ebay = C.A.P. ART-DNe Adjustable Recycle Timer CAP Controller $90


Here is a timer I got from walmart. $12
It will do 12 minutes intervals
So 12 on 12 off,
or 12 on 24 off, etc.
 

dakin3d

Well-Known Member
what kind of timer does 1 min on, 5 min off?

And any ideas on where to get the best deal on one?

Thanks guys
http://www.plantlightinghydroponics.com/cap-recycle-timers-c-354_356.html... Hit up this link here for sweet prices on CAP timers for appropriate applications. They have great customer service, and ridiculously good prices. However, if buying liquid nutes, shipping will start to add up, but still cheaper than hydro shops. I usually like to support the local business, but he has the market cornered here and is damn expensive. These timers should do the trick, though, and backed by an actual business. Good luck!

Btw, I do a lot of business there, so please let them know I sent you (Jeremiah)... No, I don't benefit, but do know the owner;)
 

wyteboi

Well-Known Member
http://www.plantlightinghydroponics.com/cap-recycle-timers-c-354_356.html... Hit up this link here for sweet prices on CAP timers for appropriate applications. They have great customer service, and ridiculously good prices. However, if buying liquid nutes, shipping will start to add up, but still cheaper than hydro shops. I usually like to support the local business, but he has the market cornered here and is damn expensive. These timers should do the trick, though, and backed by an actual business. Good luck!

Btw, I do a lot of business there, so please let them know I sent you (Jeremiah)... No, I don't benefit, but do know the owner;)
tell the owner i said thanks for everything! the shipping is fast and they are by far the cheapest on most growing supplies :bigjoint:
 

wyteboi

Well-Known Member
Get thread guys I am subscribed. Here is the cheapest 1000 watt set up i could find, and i looked. It is switchable, hps or mh, includes ballast, cord set and bulb. Hang it vertically and this is all you need, for $180 to your door.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1000W-MH-HPS-Switchable-Ballast-120V-FREE-HPS1000-Bulb_W0QQitemZ270424771838QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_2?hash=item3ef6928cfe
+rep?
FUCK , that thang is CHEAP! that is cheaper then "building my own" from the electrical supply house. :bigjoint:
and its switchable too. i dont see how he makes a dime ?
 

TruenoAE86coupe

Moderator
FUCK , that thang is CHEAP! that is cheaper then "building my own" from the electrical supply house. :bigjoint:
and its switchable too. i dont see how he makes a dime ?

Yeah that took about 20 hours of searching to find. It did not come up in most searches you really have to hunt for it without that link, thats why i put it on here, so we don't all have to spend stupid hours on here trying to find good prices. He does also have 240v available.

+ rep would be great, hard to earn any on here.Thanks!!!!
 
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