JSB99
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I usually have 60 gallons in my RDWC, LOL!3” net cup does that job...8-gal is plenty for that....
I usually have 60 gallons in my RDWC, LOL!3” net cup does that job...8-gal is plenty for that....
Yeah, I definitely would've used a different tote if I was using sprayersOr-gro I tried using that yellow top home-depot or the other one, forget which, but it sucked so bad. Couldn't get it to stop leaking out the sides. I gave up on making my own because I couldn't find a plastic box that was right. Made dozens before in a different country and they all worked. For some reason American plastic boxes suck.
Now that you mention that, I do remember that I rooted faster with the misters. It was a while ago. I'm not in much of a hurry thoughYou put in a good gasket and keep your collar holes tight, no leaks...put a catchpan under them for stoner mistakes.....
No way they do same job....stones can never do the job a mister can....
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We all do it our own way, the plant adapts well to anything that gives them acceptable light, temp, rh, and nutes...Now that you mention that, I do remember that I rooted faster with the misters. It was a while ago. I'm not in much of a hurry though
Use an igloo cooler and you wont need to mess with gaskets, they are insulated and lightproof. Some even have a built in drain. I use mist (100psi) in my cloner and run it to waste, less than a gallon a week..Temps are no problem.Yep, you’ve got to install weatherstripping, in the lid, to seal them...basically, they need a gasket...
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Don’t give up, man...here’s what you need:
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Make your own dome with pvc and saran wrap...
I’m fine with what i have....a rubbermade tote; easy to cut out collar holes; one, 5 minute application of four strips of weatherstripping...no light, no leaks; not a drop of water needs to be added during the 10 day +/- run.Use an igloo cooler and you wont need to mess with gaskets, they are insulated and lightproof. Some even have a built in drain. I use mist (100psi) in my cloner and run it to waste, less than a gallon a week..Temps are no problem.
Depending on the box and the lid I like to actually cut the sides off the lid so that it sits down in the tub a few inches and then throw some PVC legs on it. I've done it before and it works, but I don't like any of the boxes I see around and to be honest, by the time you buy the box, the pumps, sprayers and cut the holes how much cheaper are you from a aero-cloner off of Amazon? At this point in my life time is more important to me then $10 difference.Yep, you’ve got to install weatherstripping, in the lid, to seal them...basically, they need a gasket...
Don’t give up, man...here’s what you need:
Make your own dome with pvc and saran wrap...
a rubbermade tote, a piece of pvc pipe, 4 elbows and 3 tees, a handful of misters, a circle saw bit, a drill bit, a drill, 5-6’ of weather strip, bag of collars, a pump, and 30-40 mins, done deal for a lifetime.Depending on the box and the lid I like to actually cut the sides off the lid so that it sits down in the tub a few inches and then throw some PVC legs on it. I've done it before and it works, but I don't like any of the boxes I see around and to be honest, by the time you buy the box, the pumps, sprayers and cut the holes how much cheaper are you from a aero-cloner off of Amazon? At this point in my life time is more important to me then $10 difference.
One of the design points I stole from DCyans on mine was the collar. we didn't use pots, pool thingies or rubber, just the PVC cut into inch long pieces and stuck in. The first fan leaf keeps the plant from falling through but you don't have anything pinching the stem. I am not as careful as the rest of you, and I have broken beautiful clones by removing them from the foam collars in haste, that never happens with the PVC pipes. Another plus is that the air escapes, so heat can escape better in the summer. You'd think water would spray out, but they are just long enough so that it doesn't.
If my temps in my tent is at 79° humidity at 42% and I run my octocloner pump on a timer at 15min on and 15 min off will that keep me in range for success?Lotta needless work, if you just control your temps and use hydroguard or gff...
I have no idea on the water temp, you have to test it...if your cloner is on concrete floor it could be fine, but could also be that your water temp is same as air temp, or higher depending on heat from pump. I target 68F, don’t like goin over 72.If my temps in my tent is at 79° humidity at 42% and I run my octocloner pump on a timer at 15min on and 15 min off will that keep me in range for success?
I don't know about that, over 20 years I've literally cloned thousands of plants without ever using a humidity dome with an aero-cloner, completely unneeded in my opinion.A humidity dome is a must,
Better metabolism..... and nothing bad happened, actually they made massive roots so I think they definitely grew faster with the warmer temps.