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Less than 1ml of rapidstart per gallon and roots for days, afraid to see this root mass when done, insane-0

Roots and roots and roots
Spaghetti spaghetti spaghetti

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Root nipples?? 😂 🤣
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Does anyone else use bennies before the res change?

I'm using TPS Billions and mfg recommends to use it before a res change, i run it for 30 minutes before change. Funny, i swear this recommendation wasn't there 2 years ago and this was something i did off experience because of how potent the product is to minimize bacteria blooms even at the smallest doses.

Curious if this is common or unique with this product.

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ninjadip said:
Does anyone else use bennies before the res change?

I'm using TPS Billions and mfg recommends to use it before a res change, i run it for 30 minutes before change. Funny, i swear this recommendation wasn't there 2 years ago and this was something i did off experience because of how potent the product is to minimize bacteria blooms even at the smallest doses.

Curious if this is common or unique with this product.

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Sorry, I haven’t used bennies since I was a teenager. 😝
 
Use the product for just 30 minutes before change/ then discard?
I am not sure I would be following those directions unless the addition is like a 'flush'.
 
steamroller said:
Use the product for just 30 minutes before change/ then discard?
I am not sure I would be following those directions unless the addition is like a 'flush'.
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Nothing to do with a flush just all it needs to work, i think it's wild how this is what I was doing before the manufacturer changed the recommendation because this is what works from experience. They don't even say 30 minutes, they're saying immediately dump it, the 30 minutes is my own addition from what works, and how long it takes me to make nutes, waiting on silica, etc... lol

For real it works miracles, sounds wonky, but it def works with predictable results this way.
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Makes about a much sense as above i know
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should have taken pictures more for if anyone else is in the same boat,

but this is what happened over the past week

i got to check the EC/pH monitor/controller, and notice the EC rising by 100-200, i'm like wtf...
I know the top off is more diluted than what is in the system at res change, confused, i decide to add another 4 gallons of 0 ppm water to the top off res.
Next day, i check, and still the EC is high....
i'm like WTF?!?!?
I notice that the top off is still full at a time when they should be drinking at least 2-3 gallons a day.

finally, I check under the hood...
DAMN TOPOFF FLOAT VALVE IS CLOGGED!!!

I pull the line out of the top off res, blow in like a whore lol, and I see it's running again

I check 2 hours later, and the system is topped off and at the right level. cool

two days later same shit as above, so immediately i look and AGAIN the float top off valve is clogged.

I pull out of the system and see it flowing like a mo-fo, so wtf, it's the actual valve.

I take it apart and to the sink

I soak in some alcohol and rinse, and still not happy with it. I notice that while this takes a 1/4" line, there is only a pin sized hole for the water to flow through when open, not even big enough for a toothpick i tried to stick through to see if clogged.

this is where i would have taken a picture for other DIY enthusiasts (probably everyone here) like myself

I break out the man drill and open that fucking hole up to almost the full 1/4"
I check and the valve still seals when in the up position.

I reinstall it and now she flowing good! damn good! and checked later and 100% stopped when it should.
mystery/problem solved!
this was also right around when i noticed some funny leaves on one plant, i believe this was because of the lack of fresh/top off water, water was very low those 2 days, less than 1/2" above the pumps... real low. so thats why the EC shot up and i think the solution got a little toxic which caused the deficiencies. at least that's what i believe lol
 
Good catch and fix. Looks like you'd need almost sterile water for a pinhole to suffice. I wonder if there was a specialized use the valve was designed for, or are they all made like that?
 
BlueCollarBob said:
Good catch and fix. Looks like you'd need almost sterile water for a pinhole to suffice. I wonder if there was a specialized use the valve was designed for, or are they all made like that?
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Maybe i bought the wrong float valve, it did say it was made for RO water now that i think about it. It takes the standard 1/4" hardline that RO systems use. No issue the first run, which was when i was only topping off with RO water, oh man that hindsight about knocked me over just hit me so hard lol

But with this easy DIY mod now the entire 1/4" is wide open and shouldn't be an issue again
 
I should defoilate more, but I'm having zero humidity issues,
And to me she looks like a healthy bitch, dehumidifier connected to tent sensor.

330 watts standard lighting, plus supplemental UVB 20 minutes on 20 off (cycles), and deep/far red 40 minutes on each end of the light cycle with 15 minutes overlapping with regular lights on each end.

A lot of lighting for a 2x4 and i think they could take more lol they are praying non stop

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I'll tell you one thing if I don't tell you two by the end of this

Best pot pie i ever made
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Got my migflash or Nintendo switch flash card in .. no modding, plug and play. Got a Nintendo switch 1 as payment for services from someone

Works perfectly
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ninjadip said:
I'll tell you one thing if I don't tell you two by the end of this

Best pot pie i ever made
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Got my migflash or Nintendo switch flash card in .. no modding, plug and play. Got a Nintendo switch 1 as payment for services from someone

Works perfectly
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Sons got all the switch and Steamdeck stuff but I’m into that pie man. Looks great! Chicken or Turkey?

He still wears the giraffe hat you sent daily btw. 👍
 
ninjadip said:
Chicken
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I made my own thickener this time instead of using the canned cream of mushroom soup. I used fresh mushrooms, butter, and a lot of flour, worked perfectly!!

I also like to add potato which isn't a normal for pot pie.

And the "chicken" is a mycellium based vegetarian "meat" no soy

I'm the only vegetarian weirdo on here i think 😂 but that's fine with me, my wife eats meat, no pun intended lol
 
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I made my own thickener this time instead of using the canned cream of mushroom soup. I used fresh mushrooms, butter, and a lot of flour, worked perfectly!!
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I’ll have to think about this. Never made one, eaten many.

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I also like to add potato which isn't a normal for pot pie.
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My family is a big potato family. Unless a mince or fruit pie it had potatoes.

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And the "chicken" is a mycellium based vegetarian "meat" no soy
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You had to go a ruin it didn’t ya.🤦🤣

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I'm the only vegetarian weirdo on here i think 😂 but that's fine with me, my wife eats meat, no pun intended lol
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😳🤣😂😝
 
Zen_seeker said:
I’ll have to think about this. Never made one, eaten many.


My family is a big potato family. Unless a mince or fruit pie it had potatoes.


You had to go a ruin it didn’t ya.🤦🤣


😳🤣😂😝
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Yeah, but i bet you would never know if i didn't tell you, it's that good.

I was heavy into Buddhism at a time when meditation and heavy introspection saved me from a serious depression hole that was on the verge of being fatal. I heard something from the universe while in deep meditation that said to stop eating meat. I made a vow that i haven't broken once since then, 15+ years ago. I respect all life and believe we aren't the only beings with souls. Ah, that's just me, and it doesn't affect my opinion on what others eat.

That's the back story, also i lost a loved dog at the time, and truly believed he had a soul, and if did, why wouldn't other animals. That change was the beginning of a huge transformation for me to be a better person, better friend, and more of the person i always wanted to be.

Idk if that makes sense to anyone else but it's made all the difference on who i am today.
 
ninjadip said:
Yeah, but i bet you would never know if i didn't tell you, it's that good.

I was heavy into Buddhism at a time when meditation and heavy introspection saved me from a serious depression hole that was on the verge of being fatal. I heard something from the universe while in deep meditation that said to stop eating meat. I made a vow that i haven't broken once since then, 15+ years ago. I respect all life and believe we aren't the only beings with souls. Ah, that's just me, and it doesn't affect my opinion on what others eat.

That's the back story, also i lost a loved dog at the time, and truly believed he had a soul, and if did, why wouldn't other animals. That change was the beginning of a huge transformation for me to be a better person, better friend, and more of the person i always wanted to be.

Idk if that makes sense to anyone else but it's made all the difference on who i am today.
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I’d know. Good nose. Family used to try and trick me with little things like substituting margarine for butter in a five gallon pot of mashed potatoes.

I’d try a bite of the pie before committing. Go from there. 😂
 
Zen_seeker said:
I’d know. Good nose. Family used to try and trick me with little things like substituting margarine for butter in a five gallon pot of mashed potatoes.

I’d try a bite of the pie before committing. Go from there. 😂
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I got you, my chili is a big winner with even die hard hunters
 
I crushed that 30 mile bicycle event with my new 1993 bicycle. Almost hit my goal 15mph average.

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I was passing everyone... It was crazy. This is only my first year road biking and my first event with my "new" bicycle.

Passing people with their fancy $5000 bicycles who looked like pros with huge calves... And me brand new in the sport with a 30 year old bicycle. It was a great feeling that i can't seem to get any of my friends or co-workers interested in besides one coworker who rode his e bike and got the same time... If you count that

Believe it or not i did 10 miles the next day just for fun and have zero soreness, 100% recovery in one day. I'm allowed to flex a little right?? 😂 did i mention I'm 40+ ?? I ain't dead yet!!
 
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Car visual upgrades, my first time doing vinyl, i think i did good.


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Vinyl work looks great! Looks like a pro was hired to do it. Nice work!

MINIs are fun cars, but I have a lemon we bought for our daughter rotting outside. She just had her heart set on it and she's always been a good student and all around great kid. So, I was a softie, but it was a bad purchase on my part. It has the shitty N12 by Peugot. We ended up getting her a Subaru to replace it. When the garden wraps up, I'll use the cooler Fall weather to do some more wrenching. Not looking forward to it, but it would be nice to get it done. I've collected way to many specialty MINI tools.
 
BlueCollarBob said:
Vinyl work looks great! Looks like a pro was hired to do it. Nice work!

MINIs are fun cars, but I have a lemon we bought for our daughter rotting outside. She just had her heart set on it and she's always been a good student and all around great kid. So, I was a softie, but it was a bad purchase on my part. It has the shitty N12 by Peugot. We ended up getting her a Subaru to replace it. When the garden wraps up, I'll use the cooler Fall weather to do some more wrenching. Not looking forward to it, but it would be nice to get it done. I've collected way to many specialty MINI tools.
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Yeah I've heard horror stories. First on my list under the hood is timing chain replacement, got the parts and the special tools just came in today.

My cousin got this one from someone who couldn't get it to start, just needed a new floor box computer or something. They later made a recall just for this part but this one is already fixed.

Biggest thing i heard with this engine is timing chain issues, the guides get cracked over time. That's why it's first on my list, preventative maintenance. While it's wide open replacing everything i can. Then I'm going to open this john Cooper works edition wide open, going to stage 2 eventually, stage 1 this year, hopefully by spring I'll have the money to upgrade turbo, install downpipe and connect to the existing 3" cat back exhaust, and meth injection, stage 2+ lol

She's going to be a demon sleeper for sure, she's already fun af to drive, 6 speed, big brakes, upgraded suspension, it's pretty cool. There's the S model then on top there is the John Cooper works package which is this one, I'm loving it!!
 
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