Forum: Hydroponics
11-30-2009, 12:10 AM
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Forum: Hydroponic Grow Lights
07-07-2009, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 7
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bunker grow
use the 2 bulb t-8 flouresent light fixture with 6500k daylight bulbs by phillips (brand)(or equal) leave them on 12-18 hrs a day and the closer to the plant the better the growth will be ,led's are...
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Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums
05-12-2009, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 7,757
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Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup
04-18-2009, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 13,958
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Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup
04-07-2009, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 8,344
hey nano
do you not know who ron is ? this is his website and forum .may be you need to go somewhere that people have no sense of humor. yes being a newbie is tough . hang in there ,not every one in life is...
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Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup
04-06-2009, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 10,582
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Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup
04-06-2009, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 10,582
what i heard is from a friend who is a chemist...
what i heard is from a friend who is a chemist and he says some of there products are just fine for human consumption but some are not that they have high levels of heavy metals. i made a mistake, i...
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Forum: Hydroponic Grow Lights
04-04-2009, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 1
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light spectrum
ok this may sound crazy but the metal halide has enough red in it to flower just fine and i have found it can even get bigger results than hps,in some strains of plants. remember flowering is...
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Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup
03-28-2009, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 15
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keeping nutes cool
i burry my resivor (40gal trash cans) in the ground the earth keeps a cool constant temp, in my area it stays about 60 most of the year,cold or hot
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Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup
03-15-2009, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 10,582
caution with advanced nutrients
caution i have heard that advanced has a lot of heavy metals in there stuff , not good to eat!!! absolutely great for flowers!!i like botanicare pro blend organic ,it smells like the sweetest compost...
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Forum: Hydroponics
03-10-2009, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,307
glue cap
oh and thin wall is hard to find in some areas so get it from ron,it will cost you less than driving all over to find it .this is why i found a better way for me, plus i like the gallon jugs for...
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Forum: Hydroponics
03-10-2009, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,307
glue cap
here is another idea try finding a bottle that fits over the size pipe you are using snugly, gallon water bottles from store fit perfect on 1"pvc ,use plumbers pvc tape to make tight seal. put short...
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Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums
02-24-2009, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,660
powdery mildew!!!
anybody know a sure fire way to get rid of this white powdery mildew??? all over the young plants and the donors. never had this before.
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Forum: Hydroponic Grow Lights
02-19-2009, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 17,453
found 12 volt progamable timer!!
hey ron ,here it is what you have been looking for a 12 volt dc timer .west marines website ,look under timers ,it is called a flexcharge timer,it is friggin a small fortune $94.99 , it may pay for...
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Forum: Hydroponic Grow Lights
02-19-2009, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 17,330
found dc 12 volt timer
flexcharge is the name of the timer on west marine website search under timers . it is friggin expensive!! $94.99
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Forum: Hydroponic Grow Lights
02-19-2009, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 17,330
12 volt
no have not got one yet ,my friend is in the boating industry and says he got his at west marine ,i will try to get the brand name for you,going to get one myself ,as soon as possible,check the...
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Forum: Hydroponic Grow Lights
02-18-2009, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 17,330
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Forum: Hydroponic Grow Lights
02-16-2009, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 17,330
12 volt timer
just buy a small power inverter on evilbay (about 30 bucks for a 175watt) or somewhere like walmart auto they clamp on the battery and have ac outlets on them ,then you get to use regular ac timers...
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Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup
02-15-2009, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,076
free green house heat!
ok this is a method they use to grow in the high altitude green houses in the mountians:
1. paint your back walls a dark color to absorb heat during the day
2.take empty 2 liter soda bottles paint...
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Forum: Hydroponics
02-04-2009, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 7,033
flood and drain duration
hi ron, so my question is it better to flood for shorter times more often (6-8mins. fill time) every 1/2 hr or should i flood 15 mins every hour ?dont know why you have not responded to any of my...
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Forum: Hydroponics
02-03-2009, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 0
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high humidity
will plants grow well if the temp is around 80 and humidity at 80-90%?the morning is very high humidity then around 60% mid day then back to 80-90 by late afternoon.will just a fan help?or do i need...
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Forum: Hydroponic Grow Lights
02-03-2009, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,707
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Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup
01-31-2009, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 6,753
adding oxygen to resirvor
hi ron, so i have a question when you add a air stone to the res ,does it only come on when the flood pump comes on ? if so i have built my system with a inline venturi air injector ,that puts air...
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Forum: Hydroponics
01-31-2009, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 8,762
dc powered pump
so i have a small ac pump plugged into a ac timer plug into a 200 watt inverter connected to a battery charge controller to a deep cycle battery,which is connected to a 45 watt solar panel. this...
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Forum: Hydroponics
01-31-2009, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,731
spider mite control
hey rick , i am very experienced with mites ,and yes ron is right that is the best natural predator for mites. if you want more info on what spray i have used to control them i can get you some info...
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