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Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 08-20-2011, 09:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 35,658
Posted By jamromhem
I have been testing sulphuric acid (battery acid...

I have been testing sulphuric acid (battery acid I baught at the auto store) for about 2 weeks now. My seedlings are taking off while using it and the nutrient solution I am using for them is PH...
Forum: Hydroponics 08-20-2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 22,059
Posted By jamromhem
I think in most cases they are not uesd too much...

I think in most cases they are not uesd too much in hydroponic nutrients. Amonium is not readily obsorbed from plants to my understanding and takes enzymes to break down into a useable for for the...
Forum: Hydroponics 08-20-2011, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,683
Posted By jamromhem
I am happy to hear that another person was able...

I am happy to hear that another person was able to duplicate the quality service with this company. I will be working with them as long as this keeps up. I am trying to think of other ways to get...
Forum: Hydroponics 08-18-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 51,253
Posted By jamromhem
I have a few thoughts on your questions. The...

I have a few thoughts on your questions. The mosquitos could be controled in a few ways.. if using a constant water flow it would reduce the likelyhood that they would even consider it as a place...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 08-18-2011, 08:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 33,351
Posted By jamromhem
Those looks like some great plans. Are you going...

Those looks like some great plans. Are you going to have a real foundation or a wooden framing sitting on the ground? if not a more difficult to move foundation most places don't count it as a...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 08-16-2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 33,351
Posted By jamromhem
wow, I could never live there lol.. I absolutely...

wow, I could never live there lol.. I absolutely adore having a green lawn and it looks like it would take way too much work to accomplish there if even possible lol..

Other than that note :p ...
Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 08-15-2011, 12:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,716
Posted By jamromhem
The infection I think could have been manageable...

The infection I think could have been manageable and it didn't affect the plants really, but with the PH problems I was having it would have eventually.

I could have probably been more diligent...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 08-14-2011, 04:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 102,461
Posted By jamromhem
I thought I would post an update. After all of...

I thought I would post an update. After all of the troubles I had before all the plants were tossed, and new ones started.. Right now I have 10 lettuce plants all showing their leaves as of today. ...
Forum: Hydroponics 08-14-2011, 02:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 51,253
Posted By jamromhem
I don't plan on using any other medium with the...

I don't plan on using any other medium with the poly, though I have thought about perhaps placing a couple plastic rods through the nets pots to give a little solid support for the roots to grow...
Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 08-14-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,716
Posted By jamromhem
no, I haven't started using the mix yet. My...

no, I haven't started using the mix yet. My tomato plants are not at that point yet.

I had to scrap my plants after the infection that ran through my system so I am back to waiting for...
Forum: Hydroponics 08-13-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 51,253
Posted By jamromhem
looks like you have a good plan for what your...

looks like you have a good plan for what your wanting.

Just a small note on the polyester. I went for a walk through walmart and checked out the sewing section and they have the better prices/...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 08-13-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 37,028
Posted By jamromhem
There is nothing wrong with growing what is...

There is nothing wrong with growing what is available near by. If nothing else it is a learning experience to let you know how it should you need to do it later.
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 08-13-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 38,074
Posted By jamromhem
sounds like the heat is helping you more than...

sounds like the heat is helping you more than hurting you right now :P if nothing else the worst case right now seems to be the lettuce, but you have more seeds for a while if you let them finish...
Forum: Hydroponic Grow Lights 08-13-2011, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 35,228
Posted By jamromhem
Something I would check with your CFL is whe K...

Something I would check with your CFL is whe K value of the bulb. You want it at 5000-6500k to let the plant grow. (6500k being a little better)

You don't need 1000Watts for a tomato plant :P
...
Forum: Hydroponics 08-13-2011, 02:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 41,445
Posted By jamromhem
that is an interesting idea. I did have another...

that is an interesting idea. I did have another thought to get around RO and other filter types in a larger scale though.. and GPS is in the perfect position to do it.. He could set up an array of...
Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 08-12-2011, 05:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 16,967
Posted By jamromhem
I use the PH drops. Before and after each use I...

I use the PH drops. Before and after each use I rinse out the test container to make sure there isnt anything left over from before..

It wasnt a major deal with the PH. It was just an odd...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 08-12-2011, 02:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 102,461
Posted By jamromhem
another thing I got for an addition to the res is...

another thing I got for an addition to the res is a new digital thermometer. It is one of those small oval ones for terreriums/aquariums. Most of those are crap, and do not work properly. The one...
Forum: Hydroponics 08-12-2011, 12:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,836
Posted By jamromhem
I have heard a lot about the waste water...

I have heard a lot about the waste water increasing as the filters age. That is what the main problem with RO is from what I understand is that the longer you use it the more water you waste.
Forum: Hydroponics 08-12-2011, 12:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 41,445
Posted By jamromhem
that is awesome news on the start up. I look...

that is awesome news on the start up. I look forward to seeing your progress on that if you want to share it with us. I am hoping to get something started here, I don't thik it will be herbs...
Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 08-11-2011, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 16,967
Posted By jamromhem
Maxigro PH

I was wondering if anyone else noticed this. I mixed a 1/4 strength maxigro in distilled water to spray on my newly planted seeds to get them germinating.

After mixing it I tested the PH and it...
Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 08-11-2011, 03:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,406
Posted By jamromhem
wow, no I haven't heard that one before. I guess...

wow, no I haven't heard that one before. I guess it is very possible to happen. I hope my maxibloom I haven't opened yet is good :P..

I call them directly with any questions... Have you tried...
Forum: Hydroponics 08-11-2011, 03:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 51,253
Posted By jamromhem
just a thought. I really like the way the...

just a thought. I really like the way the polyester works for my plants. I have the bottom of the netcup being sprayed 24/7 and the plants are loving it.

it wicks just enough while still...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 08-11-2011, 03:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 102,461
Posted By jamromhem
It was about $50 and it came with a small pump...

It was about $50 and it came with a small pump that hooked up to it with a simple elboe that was included and it comes with another elbow that goes ont he exhaust to push the cleaned water away. it...
Forum: Hydroponics 08-10-2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 51,253
Posted By jamromhem
I must say that the pictures you posted are VERY...

I must say that the pictures you posted are VERY impressive. Each leyer would hold 400 seedlings (by what I was able to decifer from the image).

If the bottom layer was the seedling tray, (you...
Forum: Hydroponics 08-10-2011, 09:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 51,253
Posted By jamromhem
It is fairly inexpensive. I got 2 bags of it...

It is fairly inexpensive. I got 2 bags of it from the local micheals for $4.99 each. The stuff I picked up is in a plastic bag that looks like a small pillow. It is a little packed in and is just...
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