CO2 BOOST report

[Circle K]

Hi everyone hope everything is growing well for all. Today I would like to tell you a little bit about a new product I decided to try for enriching an environment with carbon dioxide. The product is called Co2boost, it is a completely organic heatless co2 generator. Each system has the ability to raise and 8x8x8 room to levels of 1200-1500ppm . I used one system for a room approx.15x15x8 and saw co2 levels of 750ppm! each replaceable bucket lasts for about 90 days if you run it on a 12/12 timer 60 days if you use it constant. cost is about 130 dollars for a complete system and refills run about 100....this is the most bang for the buck I have seen from any grow related product in a long time..maybe since the introduction of liquid karma!! Setup...there hardly is any it takes about two minutes to setup. If you are thinking of trying co2 but dont want to spend the big bucks for a full on injection system or propane generator give it a try. I guarantee that very very soon the name Co2boost will be on everyones lips. I would be happy to answer any questions you guys may have about the product.peace DLB

i recently purchased one of these boost buckets. i have an 8 in exhaust that clears my room very fast (7'x4'). how do you recommend i use the bucket without all the co2 being pulled through my exhaust.

 

[Neptune]

actually the compost is decaying in the bucket not growing. Cadillac have you ever priced out what it costs to purchase and run any other kind of Co2 enrichment system? 1000 bucks minimum with a control unit and then the costs of fuels or compressed co2.DLB

it does cost about 1000$ to setup co2(burner and meter), see my last grow for detailed info on my experiences with a burner... but i will say... NG is cheap, borderline free. once you have the equipment, it takes by your calculations, about a year to be even. Seeing as how you don't have a digital PPM meter, those numbers are shaky. Plus, co2 ppm of 800 is not really a large benefit, if you look at the co2 growth curves, plants start reall;y taking off around 1200-1500... so you would need two of these compost buckets.

what about bugs, molds? anything like that?

This bucket is probably great for a small room, no doubt. but if you invest in a tank, and regulator, you are ahead in the end. Gas is cheap... cheap cheap.

 

[coolx]

$1,000? no way ..... I got a tank and regulator, $100 from Craigslist, a new CAP PPM(2 or 3, I forget which and the room is dark) CO2 controller/meter combo, $270 - that was it. $370 total. $25 per tank refill.

 

[DrLongbottom]

For what its worth...I bought a generator and controller/monitor after one cycle of boost buckets.....DLB

 

[alphacat]

i recently purchased one of these boost buckets. i have an 8 in exhaust that clears my room very fast (7'x4'). how do you recommend i use the bucket without all the co2 being pulled through my exhaust.

Set up the exhaust fans on a timer so they're not running when the CO2 is being pumped out, if possible. Also know that CO2 is heavier than air, so you may wanna run the line just over the canopy top - or wrapped around the stems (although I'm not sure if that might invite other problems).

I saw the co2boost booth at a recent indoor garden show. Having a little experience with DIY CO2 from planted aquaria, I'd say it's an interesting idea with merit but probably has a ways to go.

If you're still intent on doing this low-budget style then a foliar spray of carbonated water or water augmented with liquid CO2 supplement (like Flourish Excel) is probably the way to go.

 

[coolx]

^^^ Yeah, I think I saw the CO2 set up at the SF show the other day, but honestly I don't know! I only looked at it for 1/10 sec! I just couldn't see that being enough for a large room ... for a cab maybe ... and the lack of specific ppm control etc

 

[Guest]

There's the secret phrase,PPM fluctuation control..I grew with a cd-6 and cyclestat for a long time,the cyclestat is a hundred dollar piece of shit lol.I found for co2 to really be effective co2 fluctuations are a big setback.Depending on the size of the room/unit,cyclestats will result in wide co2 fluctuations.For example in my 8 by 8 room I'd have to run my cd-6 for approx 8 minutes every hour for 1000PPM,every half hour would give me 2000PPM.I settled in at every 45 min for 1500PPM but by the time the 45 minutes were over,I'd be lucky to be at 900PPM,thats way too wide a fluctuation to be effective.Do yourself a favor and get a controller if you get a generator,it kicks in at 50PPM below setpoint and usually rises only 100-150 PPM over setpoint,never a fluctuaion of more than 200PPM.I really didnt start growing with co2 until I got my cap controller...

 

[Military]

actually the compost is decaying in the bucket not growing. Cadillac have you ever priced out what it costs to purchase and run any other kind of Co2 enrichment system? 1000 bucks minimum with a control unit and then the costs of fuels or compressed co2.DLB

What are you talking about lol....Cost me total about $40-50 for my CO2 setup, and it isnt regulated at all, its the smallest little leak, so small that when you take the tube and put it under water 1 bubble pops up probably ever 40-60secs.

All i use is a 12oz CO2 tank from paintballing... same shit lol and my refills are only $1 Go figure lol.

I just run a air hose up the sides of my cab and down just below my lights, I might move it so its running up my stem and just poke out the top of my canopy but thats maybe for the next grow. I have my fans on 24/7 maybe ill think about having them turn off during the dark stage,,, not sure yet though, I still have lots to do with my cab, just finishing up my current grow atm though.

GL with your expensive system man Id suggest going to your local paintball store buying a tank and on/off valve have then install the valve and your set

 

[greenisgold]

What if you were to grow in a room that has a hot water heater where the water is heated by natural gas. Is this the same sort of thing?

 

[Military]

What if you were to grow in a room that has a hot water heater where the water is heated by natural gas. Is this the same sort of thing?

Not sure if they release C02 but it surly uses up the O2 in the air, not all of it obviously lol. But Why dont you Google it..Remember google IS the best search engine out there and it Understand proper english and grammar for best search results.

 

[segue]

What if you were to grow in a room that has a hot water heater where the water is heated by natural gas. Is this the same sort of thing?

Your English and grammar look fine to me. How's mine?

Gas hot water heaters have exhaust flues (a "chimney" if you will). The exhaust goes up a tube through the middle of the tank and out an outside vent, to exchange as much heat as possible before exiting your home.

Sorry, but it won't help with a grow.

 

[greenisgold]

That vent on top of my water heater vents about 3\4's, maybe less of the heat so there must be some CO2 escaping in that room. I found out via google, and I think I spelled everything right, that the average natural gas water heater produces 1.5 tons of CO2 per year. Yikes! I have no idea how this coverts to PPM for what we are looking for (google maybe?). I know that 1 ppm = 2.72 pounds per acre-foot which would equal 1103ppm.
The only reason I asked is because this is where I grow.
Peace.

 

[Military]

well man... Sounds like you have CO2 ready area then lol. Saves you some money and your plants should be crazy healthy

Like giving us pure O2 If you have ever had it, sure does make you feel good

 

[Rumpleforeskin]

CO2 Boost is a total rip-off. $100 per refill that last 60 days at best. Only will boost CO2 if you are growing in a sealed aquarium. What will that cost you per year? I pay $12 to refill my 20 pound CO2 tanks and they last 60 days as well (winter months). Save your money and buy something that works.
You can build your own home brew bucket that will boost your PPM 100 over normal for a lot less. Or save your money and get the real deal that will give you CO2 enrichment 1200 over normal. Sucks being ripped off.

 

[chosen]

Hey, Doc... How's your co2 trial going.

 

[Macster2]

I've asked this on different threads and not got very good answers. Do you guys get the reported results from c02 enrichment? In other words is it worth the money spent ( if your reasonable dailed in) ??

 

[Military]

I think its surely worth my $50 bucks... it isnt expensive at all.. Noone seems to be listening to me, but a paintball CO2 tank or even a large pounder size ones are worth it. If your gona do it dont waste money on decomp setup, you can just through your cooking scraps in a Gaterade bottle and stick it in your grow area, and it will start to decompose and make CO2.

Of course its worth it if you know what your doing.

 

[clowntown]

I think no one is listening to you about the paint ball CO2 tanks because what you talk about (releasing such minuscule, unknown amounts) in that type of environment isn't very useful.

Have you had much to compare with, before and after your CO2 application? Are you sure the (possibly) better results you got on the 2nd round isn't because of increased general skills as a grower, and better familiarity with the strain?

 

[george j warner]

im uk and my co2 injection kit(automatic injection ) co2 cost me 200 quid including bottle and regulator ... air line was 3 quid

dollars its double so 410 bucks full setup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

[Ficata]

anyone asked about cheap CO2 testers.Here it is http://www.altgarden.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=89 .For 20 bucks