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Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 10-23-2015, 11:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 33,546
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello pineapple, Where are you located? I'm in...

Hello pineapple,
Where are you located? I'm in Arizona. You said " its hard for me to find all the equipments, materials, references and local experts." So it might help and make a difference to...
Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 10-22-2015, 08:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 33,546
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello pineapple, I don't know what pictures...

Hello pineapple,
I don't know what pictures were taken when because all three links are the same pictures. But I've got a few concerns.

First in one of the pictures there seems to be something...
Forum: Hydroponics 08-07-2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,370
Posted By GpsFrontier
I don't know where you live, but your...

I don't know where you live, but your temperatures are mild compared to me. I'm in Arizona and our daily temps are around 110 F. I just hope our daily temps go below 90 by Halloween this year. Last...
Forum: Hydroponics 08-05-2015, 04:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,370
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello Stan, I don't know where you'll be able to...

Hello Stan, I don't know where you'll be able to find a (automatic) timer that will be able to turn on and off water flow from a faucet. That is withough't essentially using a sprinkler system...
Forum: Hydroponics 07-31-2015, 03:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,370
Posted By GpsFrontier
You plan to continuously run tap water through...

You plan to continuously run tap water through the tubing? Unless I misunderstand you that's going to waste a lot of water. Theirs a much better way to run it without wasting nearly that much water,...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 06-12-2015, 07:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 73,228
Posted By GpsFrontier
Any updates?

Any updates?
Forum: Hydroponics 05-30-2015, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 21,734
Posted By GpsFrontier
Yes I know, some nutes will turn the water a...

Yes I know, some nutes will turn the water a green, some turn the water a brown, some turn the water pink. etc. etc... But that won't have any affect on the color of the pH drops test results at all.
Forum: Hydroponics 05-30-2015, 09:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 21,734
Posted By GpsFrontier
None at all.

None at all.
Forum: Hydroponics 05-30-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 21,734
Posted By GpsFrontier
Don't waste your money on a pH meter. Anything...

Don't waste your money on a pH meter. Anything decent will cost you about $100 or more, and even if you calibrate and store them properly witch is a big hassle in itself, they can still give you...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 05-17-2015, 09:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 56,116
Posted By GpsFrontier
You have a lot to learn, good luck....

You have a lot to learn, good luck....
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 05-17-2015, 09:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 56,116
Posted By GpsFrontier
YOU DON'T HAVE THE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE ABOUT THE...

YOU DON'T HAVE THE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE ABOUT THE BASICS YET. YOU NEED AT LEAST A YEARS HANDS ON EXPERIENCE TO LEARN THE BASICS. Any attempt to build a system and automate it the way you think it...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 05-17-2015, 08:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 56,116
Posted By GpsFrontier
What good is all that when your plants die? The...

What good is all that when your plants die? The company's that sell greenhouses and custom manufacture hydroponic nutrients usually have consulting programs. It may seem like a unnecessary expense...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 05-17-2015, 07:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 56,116
Posted By GpsFrontier
I didn't think so, now that explains a lot. It's...

I didn't think so, now that explains a lot. It's great that you have different degrees, and studied different things etc.. And I'm not saying that automation shouldn't be used. But you need to know...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 05-17-2015, 06:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 56,116
Posted By GpsFrontier
Have you ever grown any plants hydroponically...

Have you ever grown any plants hydroponically before??? I don't mean that sarcastically. I just see so many problems in your statements that it simply leads me to believe you don't have any practical...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 05-17-2015, 04:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 56,116
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello I think you may be misinterpreting...

Hello


I think you may be misinterpreting the term recirculating. It has nothing to do with the type of hydroponic system it is, recirculating means that after the water is pumped through the...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 05-15-2015, 04:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 56,116
Posted By GpsFrontier
On smaller scale recirculating systems, they...

On smaller scale recirculating systems, they simply change the nutrient solution regularly to ensure a balanced nutrient solution. On large scale recirculating and water culture systems where it's...
Forum: Hydroponics 05-14-2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 22,563
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello james12man, 1. I would try and pull...

Hello james12man,

1. I would try and pull back or off as much of those plugs as possible withough't doing too much damage to the roots. Those become saturated easily and if the stem is continually...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 05-14-2015, 07:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 56,116
Posted By GpsFrontier
First, Injectors aren't intended to be used in...

First, Injectors aren't intended to be used in recirculating systems. Their intended to inject a concentrated nutrient into a flow of fresh water only. That creates a nutrient solution and eliminates...
Forum: Hydroponics 05-14-2015, 08:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 22,563
Posted By GpsFrontier
I couldn't find any website for the nutrients you...

I couldn't find any website for the nutrients you gave a link to, and that's a red flag that they probably aren't a reputable company. At least not with much experience. Probably some guy selling it...
Forum: Hydroponics 05-14-2015, 07:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 22,563
Posted By GpsFrontier
Where is the mixing chart, and manufactures...

Where is the mixing chart, and manufactures website?
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 05-13-2015, 08:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 56,116
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello jon1978, I wouldn't use a solid...

Hello jon1978,


I wouldn't use a solid plastic wrap. I would use a weed barrier. It will block weeds and most pests, but still allow water to pass through. If your not concerned with weeds you...
Forum: Hydroponics 05-13-2015, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 22,563
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello james12man, Your plants look like their...

Hello james12man,
Your plants look like their suffering from a deficiency or toxicity. My first thought is the nutrients your using. I don't know what it is, and their may be multiple reasons, but...
Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 05-10-2015, 07:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 32,735
Posted By GpsFrontier
It's not some type of toxic sludge, you don't...

It's not some type of toxic sludge, you don't need to be afraid of it, or getting it on you. It's just plant food. The same way I would get rid of any other soil plant food like miracle grow. I pour...
Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 05-10-2015, 03:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 32,735
Posted By GpsFrontier
Yes, that's exactly it, plants don't use...

Yes, that's exactly it, plants don't use nutrients in even ratios. They take what they need and leave the rest. EC/TDS/PPM meters can't tell you what is in the water, only the total combined. That's...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 04-21-2015, 03:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 73,228
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello JHazzardB, I have some suggestions for...

Hello JHazzardB,
I have some suggestions for you, but I don't think your going to like them.


1. CHANGE YOUR WATER SUPPLY. Buy a small but good water filtration system. Hopefully something that...
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