Zen_seeker’s DIY Mixmash

[Max]

I’d tell them no..that’s not acceptable as you already owe me 1 fan so how bout throw another in and I’ll call it quits.

what tossers.

 

[GoodShit97]

I received only 2 fans yesterday, Their buy 2 get 1 free is some kind of scam. I sent them a nasty email telling them I'm going to spread the word today and through Black Friday not to trust Mars Hydro Ads. I'll never buy another item from them if they don't honour their ad. Fkin lost in translation what Buy 2 get 1 Free means. Or buy 1 get 1 free like their return email suggested MFkers!

I just checked my mail

Greetings from Mars Hydro.

We are very sorry for the inconvenience.

The promotion activity on our website buy 2 get 1 free does mean add any three items, and one is free. (See the reference picture in the attachment.) And we are sorry for the misunderstanding caused to you.

We cherish you very much, so we have applied with the manager to send you another fan for free, is that acceptable to you?

Sorry again for the inconvenience caused to you, and thank you for your understanding and support.

Looking forward to your reply!

Best Regards

Fuck mars hydro.
Hate them bastards

 

[Zen_seeker]

I received only 2 fans yesterday, Their buy 2 get 1 free is some kind of scam. I sent them a nasty email telling them I'm going to spread the word today and through Black Friday not to trust Mars Hydro Ads. I'll never buy another item from them if they don't honour their ad. Fkin lost in translation what Buy 2 get 1 Free means. Or buy 1 get 1 free like their return email suggested MFkers!

I just checked my mail

Greetings from Mars Hydro.

We are very sorry for the inconvenience.

The promotion activity on our website buy 2 get 1 free does mean add any three items, and one is free. (See the reference picture in the attachment.) And we are sorry for the misunderstanding caused to you.

We cherish you very much, so we have applied with the manager to send you another fan for free, is that acceptable to you?

Sorry again for the inconvenience caused to you, and thank you for your understanding and support.

Looking forward to your reply!

Best Regards

That’s good you’ll get what they promised but still sucks they say it’s your fault for miss understanding their ad.

It sounds like buy two and you get a third for free is what they mean. So no real deal, for me at least.

Thanks for updating so quickly PC. Guess I’ll keep looking. All of these fans have gone stupid in price. Not sure how they figure a clip fan is worth $65-$85 depending on the brand. From what I’ve been told they don’t last any longer.

 

[Pipecarver]

I’d tell them no..that’s not acceptable as you already owe me 1 fan so how bout throw another in and I’ll call it quits.

what tossers.

Yes but in all fairness it does say buy 3 and 1 is free in small print but its confusing I only added 2 items it should just be assumed if you buy 2 you get 3 shipped

 

[Pipecarver]

That’s good you’ll get what they promised but still sucks they say it’s your fault for miss understanding their ad.

It sounds like buy two and you get a third for free is what they mean. So no real deal, for me at least.

Thanks for updating so quickly PC. Guess I’ll keep looking. All of these fans have gone stupid in price. Not sure how they figure a clip fan is worth $65-$85 depending on the brand. From what I’ve been told they don’t last any longer.

So if you want a free one you have to buy 3 and they only charge for 2.

 

[Max]

I bought these black ones which are near the same as zens .2 for $38.00. Now 40.00 .starting to go funny on the oscilating but have outlasted the dearer ones..9 months so far.ones like zens only last 6 months.. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/363905384044?var=633652730940

 

[Zen_seeker]

So if you want a free one you have to buy 3 and they only charge for 2.

Actually if you buy two they automatically add the third now. For free. That’s what happened when my son was trying to buy them.

 

[Zen_seeker]

I bought these black which are near the same as zens .2 for $38.00. Now 40.00 seem to last bout the same lol.starting to go funny on the oscilating but have outlasted the dearer ones..9 months so far.ones like zens only last 6 months.. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/363905384044?var=633652730940

These have lasted 3 years so far. One was bought later. I have had to fix the oscillating once on both. Even with the middle bars or SCROG frame up the fans get stuck when negative pressure sucks the sides in.

For $23.95 each I think they are worth it. But since Covid they haven’t gotten any more stock from China. They aren’t sure they will be getting more.

6" Grip Clip Fan

Power code: 20W, diameter: 6.3” Two speeds, 180 degree oscillation Typically used on grow tent poles Power Cord: 5ft , UL plug

astralgrow.com

 

[Max]

That’s pretty good going zen.the first ones I bought lasted a yr and look pretty much the same .from then on I’ve had nothing but problems with them..breaking from where the cord came out so I took them in and they got the company to change the cord location as I showed them i vid of one Arking out smoking with small flames coming from it…twice lol..I’ve gone through over 10 in 2 years since the first ones.all fucked up on the oscilating.I’ve removed the guts on 2 i have now,changed the clip to a floor one..

when I fitted the black ones to the pole they would hit it when oscilating so I changed over the clip off the broken ones.
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[BlueCollarBob]

So if you want a free one you have to buy 3 and they only charge for 2.

The ad reads like you buy 2 and get a third for free, but the email they sent you made it sound like it was buy-one-get-one-free. Unless I'm missing something, they messed this up all the way around.

 

[Zen_seeker]

I know Strawberry Lemonade is going to be ready soon.


I swear the pic goes blurry just as I click it.

 

[Zen_seeker]

I got lucky with the SL. Not a lot of weight but Frosty as F**k. Even the lowers. Wish I could repeat this more consistently.


HB is getting juicy.


Jilly Bean is going to be good too.

 

[Zen_seeker]

20241202: Day 63F W9

Lights on but door is open. -3* outside and 17* in the basement.

JB


HB


SL


Trying not to rush things. SL should be done by the end of this week.

JB still has a bit to go but swelling nicely.

HB is swelling but started fading fast this week. Cal Mag issue or just the cold temps this week?

I was planning to take a break until I get the POTM prize seeds. Start up in early spring with something new. But my son heard my plan and was against it. Lol. So I said why don’t you try growing a few while I watch/guide you? He said he’d been thinking that as well. So we’ll see if that pans out after I chop this harvest to hang.

After explaining a few things he wants to use both tents with a SCROG in each. I supply everything and he does the work and checking. After harvest we split the jars. Sounds good to me, if he’s committed.

 

[Observer]

Feeding is tomorrow. Wanted to do a bit more on the HB. Tents temp and humidity has been a bit better.
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HB
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SL
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JB
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Leave them alone for a few days. See how HB does now that she’s shaped a bit and turned 45*. The rest are done.

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I like small pots and big plants

Lol

 

[Zen_seeker]

Son printed me out two different size trays and a set of rings so a bump won’t knock everything over. They can be used separately.



Now he’s printing spools for his refills. Later a card shuffler for his games. He better save enough material to make two gears.

 

[Zen_seeker]

Just watching and waiting…

 

[Zen_seeker]

Lights on


Lights off

Outside is -1* while the basement is 16*. Damp, windy & cold.

Enjoying the lower temperatures and humidity. Above is lights on. I keep forgetting to do a lights out but iirc temperature was 19* and humidity 56%. But it’s only using a passive intake via the bottom mesh/screen. (Added lights off pic.)

Having the 4” in-line booster fan as an intake makes a difference. Sometimes it’s only minimal but others it’s quite a bit.

Leaves are fading on the HB still. Day 65 so I’ll scope them all this weekend.


Other two just have some nute/tip burn but are doing fine. The plan is to still chop the SL on the weekend. Maybe the HB if she’s ready. I think she’s still swelling but that could be wishful thinking.

SL lower.

 

[Pipecarver]

Lights on
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Lights off
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Outside is -1* while the basement is 16*. Damp, windy & cold.

Enjoying the lower temperatures and humidity. Above is lights on. I keep forgetting to do a lights out but iirc temperature was 19* and humidity 56%. But it’s only using a passive intake via the bottom mesh/screen. (Added lights off pic.)

Having the 4” in-line booster fan as an intake makes a difference. Sometimes it’s only minimal but others it’s quite a bit.

Leaves are fading on the HB still. Day 65 so I’ll scope them all this weekend.
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Other two just have some nute/tip burn but are doing fine. The plan is to still chop the SL on the weekend. Maybe the HB if she’s ready. I think she’s still swelling but that could be wishful thinking.

SL lower.
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Hey, the 3rd Mars hydro fan came today so I did get the buy 2 get 1 free but I had to pressure them to get it. Had I not sent them emails I wouldn't have got the deal and the deal is the only reason I bought them. I really only needed 1...2 Its nice to have a spare, now I have 2 spares, One I can use in my veg tent and get rid of the no grill one.

I also bought a new Rikon scroll saw 16" variable speed today ( Lee valley). I used to have a King but it was a piece of crap. I had fun with it until it vibrated itself apart and stopped working.

Now that I have my room separated I can do more wood working without dusting up my buds. I see me doing cat cut outs

 

[Zen_seeker]

Hey, the 3rd Mars hydro fan came today so I did get the buy 2 get 1 free but I had to pressure them to get it. Had I not sent them emails I wouldn't have got the deal and the deal is the only reason I bought them. I really only needed 1...2 Its nice to have a spare, now I have 2 spares, One I can use in my veg tent and get rid of the no grill one.

Nice! Glad someone got a good deal. Only good ones I found were in the states. G$ found a marshydro buy one get one free for $59 on the actual Black Friday. Nope, states only.

I also bought a new Rikon scroll saw 16" variable speed today ( Lee valley). I used to have a King but it was a piece of crap. I had fun with it until it vibrated itself apart and stopped working.

Excellent. Lee Valley is expensive but they carry and deliver hard to find things.

Now that I have my room separated I can do more wood working without dusting up my buds. I see me doing cat cut outs View attachment 81844

I like the top right one. Looks real, like my old cat Sam(antha).

You can do the old man or bear silhouette leaning against a tree that was popular in the 90’s.


Just don’t make those dam lighthouses you see everywhere in the Kawartha lakes.

Does this mean you’re starting the shop back up? Been a while. Like watching your creations and hearing about your efforts and successes. I miss wood work but your heart has to be in it. Need to pay attention, have focus.

 

[GoodShit97]

G$ found a marshydro buy one get one free for $59 on the actual Black Friday. Nope, states only.

It was just a 2 for 57 deal.
They're 29.99 a pop here. Sale is still going too.

 

[Pipecarver]

Nice! Glad someone got a good deal. Only good ones I found were in the states. G$ found a marshydro buy one get one free for $59 on the actual Black Friday. Nope, states only.


Excellent. Lee Valley is expensive but they carry and deliver hard to find things.



I like the top right one. Looks real, like my old cat Sam(antha).

You can do the old man or bear silhouette leaning against a tree that was popular in the 90’s.
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Just don’t make those dam lighthouses you see everywhere in the Kawartha lakes.

Does this mean you’re starting the shop back up? Been a while. Like watching your creations and hearing about your efforts and successes. I miss wood work but your heart has to be in it. Need to pay attention, have focus.

Yes, Its a long winter I need something to do. I'm still trying to clean up my mess in the basement, stuff everywhere and not enough space to organize it. I gotta go give them some of my blood today. Hi potassium on my last test 1 month ago. Too many banana's I guess or a poor test and he wants another to see if I need to cut back a banana or 2 or if there's another issue.

Ya lee Valley is expensive but the scroll saw was on sale and was comparable in price to the Home Depot 16" saws. $259.00 and Rikon is a good brand. I just need a place for it now, its on my work bench but that won't do for long, looks good though...lol

 

[Zen_seeker]

Yes, Its a long winter I need something to do. I'm still trying to clean up my mess in the basement, stuff everywhere and not enough space to organize it.

Preaching to the choir sir.

I gotta go give them some of my blood today. Hi potassium on my last test 1 month ago. Too many banana's I guess or a poor test and he wants another to see if I need to cut back a banana or 2 or if there's another issue.

My grandmother had to eat bananas all the time. Didn’t know you could have too many.

Ya lee Valley is expensive but the scroll saw was on sale and was comparable in price to the Home Depot 16" saws. $259.00 and Rikon is a good brand. I just need a place for it now, its on my work bench but that won't do for long, looks good though...lol

Nice score. I hope it works well. Always good to have long lasting tools. As for where to put it…good luck.

Got bloody cold last night. 5am and I’m wearing a hoody around the basement because it’s only 14*.

 

[Zen_seeker]

20241207: Day 68F W10



Chopped Strawberry Lemonade. Have high hopes for her.


Haunted Banana looks to be the next on the chopping block with Jilly Bean being last. JB is usually ready after day 80 so we’ll see how this goes.

Popping seeds and keeping seedlings alive will be tricky with this cold snap. Never do well this time of year unless I have clones.

VG should help with the one but I’ll need to change things up a bit if son is going to have any chance at success.

Son printed a few more tent toys. A cup to hold wire, scissors, clips and things. Along with different S hooks which I needed. Handy I guess if it saves me getting up and down while working on the plants.

 

[Max]

might have to get a small 500w finned heater buddy or one of these.my mate has one but unsure how safe they are.

Mini Electric Heater

Warm up the room to a comfortable temperature wherever you are with this cute mini electric heater! It comes with a timer, automatic shut-off, and a remote control.

ozerty-australia.com

 

[Zen_seeker]

might have to get a small 500w finned heater buddy or one of these.my mate has one but unsure how safe they are.

Mini Electric Heater

Warm up the room to a comfortable temperature wherever you are with this cute mini electric heater! It comes with a timer, automatic shut-off, and a remote control.

ozerty-australia.com

Actually looks not bad for $60.

I have one of these oil filled heaters for an extra boost in the winter.

They run up the electric bill but work. I usually hold off until we really need them.

 

[Zen_seeker]

Enjoying some Strawberry Lemonade.

Son ordered these for me. Way more than I need but buying less costs 2x to 3x more!

 

[Max]

Hmm.i think I had a stoner moment at my mates house.I’m sure it wasn’t 500w as he’s a tight ass.being a ceramic would b no good for us either as it would glow lights off…nice one with the finned heater.I’d b f#$*@d without mine.has 3 settings.. 450 or 550 watt or flick both buttons down for 1000w.I’ve got mine on now and it’s summer lol .

 

[Pipecarver]

Hmm.i think I had a stoner moment at my mates house.I’m sure it wasn’t 500w as he’s a tight ass.being a ceramic would b no good for us either as it would glow lights off…nice one with the finned heater.I’d b f#$*@d without mine.has 3 settings.. 450 or 550 watt or flick both buttons down for 1000w.I’ve got mine on now and it’s summer lol .

I couldn't grow without my fined heater running 8 months of the year, 2 switches 750w & 1200 w I think they are & I've no idea what mode is better to run on. Thermostat works well I can dial it to 79f after a few days of tinkering with it, 1200w gets it to temp faster so is that cheaper to run than the 750w taking longer to get up to heat? No idea but I can't live without it

 

[Max]

it sorta depends where you are through the grow doesn’t it .mine sorta boils down to controlling the rh when the plants are in flower more than early on when rh isn’t such a problem I can select a lower setting.but the majority it’s on 550 and the occasional 1000 when she gets freezing .you guys got it way worse.we don’t even get snow..my best grows are through winter .not as much humidity ..

 

[Zen_seeker]

20241209: Day 70F W10





Haunted Banana

Jilly Bean



Strawberry Lemonade

Chopped three days ago. Temps are between 18-21* and RH is 45-65%. (I have had to keep replacing a sink full of hot water each morning due to the cold snap.)

 

[Zen_seeker]

Son made me some S hooks to help support the colas. Clipping to the yoyo string is handy.

While tending the HB I rubbed against her. I’m sorry @Bandit420 but your girl smells like a baby pooped out an orange or something citrus.

Warmer, 6* daytime high and 4* atm. Tents are good if a little cool, temp low 20’s and low 50’s for RH.

Changed the feed mix a couple weeks back. Buds don’t seem to be swelling as much…or it’s about to happen. Most notably Jilly Bean. Getting impatient as there’s little for me to for them at this point. Smells are getting richer. I notice them on the main floor and when the furnace comes on at night. But if I’m outside for a time it’s a smack in the face stepping inside.

Trying Pipecarver’s acid and water trick to clean the salts off all the soft pots. About 4 gallons water at 1 tbsp per gallon. Doing three 3Gal and six 1Gal pots. Some are pretty nasty. I agitate when I think of it. Should be good by tomorrow if I got the mix right. I’ll dump it into a few saucers when done. See if a few stubborn stains will come out before dumping down the drain.

 

[Bandit420]

Son made me some S hooks to help support the colas. Clipping to the yoyo string is handy.

While tending the HB I rubbed against her. I’m sorry @Bandit420 but your girl smells like a baby pooped out an orange or something citrus.

Warmer, 6* daytime high and 4* atm. Tents are good if a little cool, temp low 20’s and low 50’s for RH.

Changed the feed mix a couple weeks back. Buds don’t seem to be swelling as much…or it’s about to happen. Most notably Jilly Bean. Getting impatient as there’s little for me to for them at this point. Smells are getting richer. I notice them on the main floor and when the furnace comes on at night. But if I’m outside for a time it’s a smack in the face stepping inside.

Trying Pipecarver’s acid and water trick to clean the salts off all the soft pots. About 4 gallons water at 1 tbsp per gallon. Doing three 3Gal and six 1Gal pots. Some are pretty nasty. I agitate when I think of it. Should be good by tomorrow if I got the mix right. I’ll dump it into a few saucers when done. See if a few stubborn stains will come out before dumping down the drain.

South of the Mason/Dixon line here we call that stinkin' purrty

 

[Zen_seeker]

@Pipecarver you da man!

Nine soft pots sitting in about 4 gallons of water with 4 tbsp of PH down. After three days I nly three straps had a little left on them. And these ones were caked in. (Dollar store pots aren’t as easy to clean for some reason.) I did change out the water the first day as it was a extremely dirty. I also used hot water the first time and agitated it by hand a while.


I dumped the old acidic water into the saucers, put an elevator in upside down and left it a day. (These are ones I already failed to clean all the way.) A lot came off on its own but a little brushing and the rest came off as well. Just two more to go it the bathtub and done.


I flip them over to get the feet and middle base too.

Sooo much easier and a much better job. Hardly any effort.

As long as the material can take it I’ll keep doing this going forward.

Thanks for the tip man.

 

[Zen_seeker]

20241213: Day 73F W11


Keeping the doors zipped all the time lately. Trying to keep things at 24* is tricky when you don’t have much control over the environment. The early morning hours are the hardest.

Lots of change this last two weeks.


HB chopping Saturday I think.


JB just a little more time.


Almost forgot, Strawberry Lemonade after hanging 5 days.

 

[Pipecarver]

@Pipecarver you da man!
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Nine soft pots sitting in about 4 gallons of water with 4 tbsp of PH down. After three days I nly three straps had a little left on them. And these ones were caked in. (Dollar store pots aren’t as easy to clean for some reason.) I did change out the water the first day as it was a extremely dirty. I also used hot water the first time and agitated it by hand a while.

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I dumped the old acidic water into the saucers, put an elevator in upside down and left it a day. (These are ones I already failed to clean all the way.) A lot came off on its own but a little brushing and the rest came off as well. Just two more to go it the bathtub and done.

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I flip them over to get the feet and middle base too.

Sooo much easier and a much better job. Hardly any effort.

As long as the material can take it I’ll keep doing this going forward.

Thanks for the tip man.

I suggested Citric Acid, You went with PH down, I have a full bottle of it I bought years ago and never use. I may try your trick next time. I also have a full bottle of PH up....hmmm What other uses could it have? toilet bowl cleaner?

 

[Zen_seeker]

I suggested Citric Acid, You went with PH down, I have a full bottle of it I bought years ago and never use. I may try your trick next time. I also have a full bottle of PH up....hmmm What other uses could it have? toilet bowl cleaner?

I just happened to remember citric acid was in it.

I bought a big jug before I found out my soil was buffered.

 

[Pipecarver]

I just happened to remember citric acid was in it.

I bought a big jug before I found out my soil was buffered.

I grew for about 20 years without knowing about PH, When I started learning more online I thought PH adjustments were all I needed for a perfect grow. Then things started going down hill. But why I ph'd everything perfectly?...Seems my ph down was accumulating in the soil giving me a run off of 4.8. I got her fixed up and I don't use it any longer, I don't care what it is as long as they are healthy. Don't know the ph or ppm, I just go by memory now and feed as I think they need with the Autopots its pretty simple.

 

[Zen_seeker]

I grew for about 20 years without knowing about PH, When I started learning more online I thought PH adjustments were all I needed for a perfect grow. Then things started going down hill. But why I ph'd everything perfectly?...Seems my ph down was accumulating in the soil giving me a run off of 4.8. I got her fixed up and I don't use it any longer, I don't care what it is as long as they are healthy. Don't know the ph or ppm, I just go by memory now and feed as I think they need with the Autopots its pretty simple.

I’ve flip flopped back and forth. In the beginning I tried to buy as little tools as possible. Knowing most aren’t needed, they either make things easier or are a nice to have.

A few time I’ve followed advice that pushed me into buying things like TDS or PH meters. Sometimes it helps others it doesn’t. It is nice to have a few tools just in case but then you need to look after them and store them.

Each grow is different even when it’s the same strain or clones. I usually learn something from each. Not always good things. On occasion hard lessons.

You and others I trust I’ll copy, or try suggestions. Especially when it’s something annoying or time consuming I’ve had issues with. Cleaning the salts out of the soft pots is a perfect example.

 

[kaw900r]

I’ve flip flopped back and forth. In the beginning I tried to buy as little tools as possible. Knowing most aren’t needed, they either make things easier or are a nice to have.

A few time I’ve followed advice that pushed me into buying things like TDS or PH meters. Sometimes it helps others it doesn’t. It is nice to have a few tools just in case but then you need to look after them and store them.

Each grow is different even when it’s the same strain or clones. I usually learn something from each. Not always good things. On occasion hard lessons.

You and others I trust I’ll copy, or try suggestions. Especially when it’s something annoying or time consuming I’ve had issues with. Cleaning the salts out of the soft pots is a perfect example.

What do you grow in? I use coco coir and PH seems to be important, at least when mine is 5.7-5.9 my plants seem to like that better. I've never checked PH in the pot or runoff, just when I mix i chk 1 and assume all the others should be in the same range.

I agree, each grow i learn something new. Even if it's a strain I've grown before.

 

[Pipecarver]

What do you grow in? I use coco coir and PH seems to be important, at least when mine is 5.7-5.9 my plants seem to like that better. I've never checked PH in the pot or runoff, just when I mix i chk 1 and assume all the others should be in the same range.

I agree, each grow i learn something new. Even if it's a strain I've grown before.

I think we both grow in Promix type soils, right now I'm in ABS Greenworld vpw30. Its cheaper than PM and just as good. It has buffers in the soil that help stabilize the PH, adding PH UP or down kills the buffers.

I think I've every grow tool made and don't use any of them any longer. I haven't check this grow yet at 2 weeks into flower. I just know my feed schedule, this week I drop the Epsom salts and start with Cal/mag I have a feed load of 5/6/6/8/5/4/5/1...ml/gal this week and 5/4/4/10/5/4/5/1 next week I'd guess a ph of 6.2 and a ppm of 1000ish