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Newb here, would this be possible/super inconvenient?

Just waiting on 3 more packages! Have enough to start setting up on my next 4 days off excluding Sunday, will b in the cities for a Korn concert. By the time those come in, I'll hopefully have everything set up. 20241027_022639.jpg
 
Observer said:
Oo

Hell yea.

Hydro is about the fastest growth u can get without going down the rabbit hole of a fog or aeroponics systems/O2 Injected.
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Ooh, fog? That sounds sweet! I'm already barely treading in the deep end of growing! That rabbit hole seems mighty inviting though. I(Alice,) will withhold for now... Do you dabble in such? Sounds spendy... U all r mad by the way, that bug bit u all HARD! lol Than again, seems like a nice, rewarding way to spend time
 
Skinnypuppy80 said:
Ooh, fog? That sounds sweet! I'm already barely treading in the deep end of growing! That rabbit hole seems mighty inviting though. I(Alice,) will withhold for now... Do you dabble in such? Sounds spendy... U all r mad by the way, that bug bit u all HARD! lol Than again, seems like a nice, rewarding way to spend time
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Moe.red has a fog system

When I get back up I hope to get an aero system running.
 
Doobie said:
After reading this thread idk if I should go drip irrigation and Coco coir or just go full hydro and get a DWC. PA hydroponics makes some nice stuff and Gary is the man.
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You should try it in your sleeping quarters and we can compare notes and such lol. I dunno what the pros and cons are for each. Were you leaning towards the drip initially or vice versa?
 
moe.red said:
Fog is probably the most robust growth I have ever gotten. It takes holding your mouth just right tho. Lots of things that need to be ironed out in the engineering phase.
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U eat, breath, and live for growing huh?! I'm super pumped to get my shit set up in the next day or 2! Lots to get done and after 12hr shifts, not much time to tackle the initial setup on workdays. I'll have to look into fog just to c what kind of crazy, mad scientific shit u get into lol
 
Skinnypuppy80 said:
U eat, breath, and live for growing huh?! I'm super pumped to get my shit set up in the next day or 2! Lots to get done and after 12hr shifts, not much time to tackle the initial setup on workdays. I'll have to look into fog just to c what kind of crazy, mad scientific shit u get into lol
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Man I used to. Tough to find the time these days.

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That’s an o2 concentrator. Badassery
 
steamroller said:
Know the life expectancy and maintenance involved.
I was looking at them when considering RDWC.
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i've been shopping them for a little while and won't take the plunge till at least after this new run. but maybe after the new year.

gotta make sure not many hours have been used but there seem to be quite a few that get sold and always new ones popping up.. craigs list has had a few with even better deals than ebay. i have time to shop and score a good one hopefully.
 
Skinnypuppy80 said:
You should try it in your sleeping quarters and we can compare notes and such lol. I dunno what the pros and cons are for each. Were you leaning towards the drip initially or vice versa?
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I was leaning towards the drip at first. And then I started thinking about what if I use that money to buy a DWC set-up. I mean if I am storing nutrients in a reservoir and then running lines to my plants I mind as well just go full hydro. The growth rate for hydro is better than coco. But at the same time I really got coco coir down and I have great success.
 
Doobie said:
What's better DWC or RDWC?
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recirculating makes it easier to keep the proper height levels and nutrient levels/ph due to the larger volume of solution, in turn also making it more stable and thats what plants like, steady and smooth without erratic changes.

a non recirculating system requires more fillings and level changes in turn creating a more stressful life for the plant.

Doobie said:
Explain to me how if I try to buy a flood and drain tray online they want 150$ to deliver the damn thing. But if I order a 55 inch TV I get free delivery 🚚
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right?!?! and the tv probably cost half the price! i get what ya mean man.. crime!
 
Stoneyluv said:
recirculating makes it easier to keep the proper height levels and nutrient levels/ph due to the larger volume of solution, in turn also making it more stable and thats what plants like, steady and smooth without erratic changes.

a non recirculating system requires more fillings and level changes in turn creating a more stressful life for the plant.



right?!?! and the tv probably cost half the price! i get what ya mean man.. crime!
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Ok that makes sense. Would fallponics be considered recirculating?
 
Stoneyluv said:
i've been shopping them for a little while and won't take the plunge till at least after this new run. but maybe after the new year.

gotta make sure not many hours have been used but there seem to be quite a few that get sold and always new ones popping up.. craigs list has had a few with even better deals than ebay. i have time to shop and score a good one hopefully.
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People using o2 for medical reasons are notoriously not using them forever. My mil used hers for less than a month in hospice.

The resin that acts as the molecular sieve can be replaced when it gets tired. Not too expensive. Other than something breaking that is the only maint.

I got thru at least 5 grows on my first one I bought new before it needed it.

It also means you can eliminate the air pump.

One last thing- it’s not just about putting o2 in the root zone. You really want to remove it from the growspace. Plants make o2 up top and co2 below. Your job is to reverse this and put the o2 from the leaves into the roots. Removing o2 from the tent leaves more room for co2 and N. So the input to the concentrator should come from the tent not the lung room. This is a problem because humidity kills the zeolite fast. So I printed a giant desiccant filter that sits between the tent and concentrator.

The devil is in the details.
 
Have the RO installed, tent is up w a few things to do with that yet, and started germ in hopes the rest of the setup doesn't cause too many hiccups. 🤞
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Wish I had advise to give ya, but it looks like you got this!

If you are only growing 4 plants this round, make sure to block off the unused holes so the light doesn't get to the roots.

I guess I did after all.
 
Oofta! I did not realize all that had to b considered when trying to set up a hydro system lol! I have ran into obstacle after obstacle! Probably would've been way easier if I had choosen different paths to obtain such, and researched a bit more(as well as a more suitable room)😀
Here's a summary of what's messed-up or concerning me atm...

1. If I'm not careful and mindful, I forsee my downstairs neighbors getting a BIT of water in their living room!
1.a I ordered a 60gal flexi-tank, thinking I should have just went w a drum.
1.b I am gonna attempt filling the flexi w a drill powered pump and garden hose. Not sure what leaks or any 🫰 I'll encounter.

2. Everything is set up except the actual rdwc system.
2a. It's been a thorn in my cuticle trying to find pvc connections to work w the tent and the buckets. I think I have this fixed shortly
2b. The diy set i bought, I cracked a bucket on a drain hole i drilled, hdpe apparently isn't a cheap or easy fix. I am gonna attempt to try to glue the insides of the crack and then melt some spare hdpe on both sides of the crack w a heat gun. Otherwise it's like $70 for a bucket shipped.

3. I'm a complete newb!!
3a. I bought a $250 clone/seedling tent that came w a light, pots, container, fan w/filter, and hygrometer/thermometer. Should've just researched more and figured a way to get the VG! Got 1 of 4 to pop, two more may(doubting so,) pop. They were freebies, oh well.
3b. I'm a newb and have more mistakes I've made already and have yet to make as I have yet to get anything in the actual final setup!

Just was updating a little on my current situation. Hopefully Sunday I'll have the rdwc setup in the tent and test running for leaks. Should have more freebie seeds Saturday to try and germ using the cd case method. The one that popped fully probably should've been planted yesterday. Any told ya so's, u should do this, or suggestions are very welcomed!! I am pretty committed at this point to carry on and make it work! I'm in 3 forums, this one by far is my favorite, fuck that sex dude or whatever that trolls name was 😀
 
Yeah the leak threat is real. That would be my #1 concern running on a 2nd floor.

Target, Walmart, etc sells the buckets we need with stupid kitty litter in them

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Still a whole lot cheaper to dump it out than to order a bucket.

Keep in mind that 60 gals of water is going to be over 500#. It's not spread out like a waterbed, it is high rather than wide in a bucket. You might want to start with 1/2 full just to be safe.

Make sure you put that liner in the bottom of the tent and make sure the edges are up. If you have a leak, it's your last line of defense. A 5' x 5' x 4" tall rectangle will hold just over 60 gallons. But the edges will flop over and hold nothing if you don't install it caringly.

I'd have a wet/dry vac on standby just in case.
 
@moe.red I very well may have to get those buckets lol! Got a cat lady neighbor that'd probably love the contents of the buckets. Should tell her I can get that brand of litter for half off w the stipulation of only getting the litter, no bucket.
Thank you for a cheap alternative if the repairs don't work, u da man!
 
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