Snype needs to know which system you want for the RDWC tutorial!

[Snype]

I would like to see which RDWC system that you guys would like to see for the RDWC tutorial. The more members who vote the better the tutorial will be.

A 4 bucket system can handle 250 watts to 400 watts in lighting.

A 6 bucket system can handle 600 watts to 1000 watts in lighting.

A 10 bucket system can handle 2 x 600 watts in lighting

A 12 bucket system can handle 2000 watts in lighting

The tutorial will be completely finished by Friday August 2nd 2013.

 

[vostok]

I belong to a lap dancing club that looks very similar to this place....is it the same place?
...even got a bar on the right...?


Anyways is a difficult choice as many dwc noobs would only have 1x hps light 400w or 600w

 

[Treetroit City]

The carpet goes with the drapes and I really like that.

Bigger is better. Vote cast.

 

[Killacash]

Got a quick question (I voted, btw) ... what size is that air pump, what brand - what manifolds are you using and do you have an opinion on using an air pump solely in a main reservoir vs. using the air pump in the individual plant buckets?

...Really not a quick question upon further review, sorry!

 

[vostok]

The carpet goes with the drapes and I really like that.

Bigger is better. Vote cast.

I'm expecting Agnes from Lithuania at 61yo, to bounce out from behind that sexy drape....lol ....quick wheres the beer??

 

[Snype]

Got a quick question (I voted, btw) ... what size is that air pump, what brand - what manifolds are you using and do you have an opinion on using an air pump solely in a main reservoir vs. using the air pump in the individual plant buckets?

...Really not a quick question upon further review, sorry!

The air pump on the 12 bucket system is an Alita AL-80 and it is rated at 85 Liters/minute. The manifold has 12 outlets and I have to check the brand when I find my big box of manifolds sitting around here somewhere. If you can't afford the Alita AL-80, you can go with 3 General Hydroponic Dual Manifold pumps.

You will need to have an air stone in each bucket except the controller/epicenter bucket. The water fall in the controller/epicenter provides you with Dissolved Oxygen but not enough for you to not use air stones in the buckets containing plants.

 

[Hydrosun]

The tutorial will be completely finished by Friday August 2nd 2013

Um, the build by 8,2,13 is cool, but RDWC is a clone to harvest project yes???

 

[Snype]

Um, the build by 8,2,13 is cool, but RDWC is a clone to harvest project yes???

I'm not sure I understand the question.

 

[Hydrosun]

"The tutorial will be completely finished by Friday August 2nd 2013"

I understand the project can be built out and ready to roll, but this is a cannabis site and finished flowers is the purpose of RDWC. So I was hoping that the tutorial would include plants from veg to harvest.

There is so much that happens each and every week, cutting out the veg weeks and flowering weeks leaves many lost.

 

[Snype]

"The tutorial will be completely finished by Friday August 2nd 2013"

I understand the project can be built out and ready to roll, but this is a cannabis site and finished flowers is the purpose of RDWC. So I was hoping that the tutorial would include plants from veg to harvest.

There is so much that happens each and every week, cutting out the veg weeks and flowering weeks leaves many lost.

This is an RDWC grow of mine that is completed in RDWC and has loads of details:
https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=267178

I also have another RDWC grow that will begin in late August:
Snype's Guide To RDWC Featuring Chemdog Double Diesel & 7,600 Watts!

 

[Snype]

Question for Vertical growers. I found my design for my RDWC vertical systems. I have a question about it so I can do this right for you guys. Do you guys want the 1000 watt bare bulb 34" away from the buckets or 22" away from the buckets? I would think it would be 22" away from the buckets.

 

[528Hz]

i voted for the 6 bucket system.
i would like to see it arranged in a hex shape with the controller in the center.
prefereably with a footprint to fit in a 5' x 5' tent with a 1000 HPS on top.

 

[willyweed]

what advantage does this system have over dwc in % of extra flowers at cropping time,just a rough idea? please

 

[Snype]

i voted for the 6 bucket system.
i would like to see it arranged in a hex shape with the controller in the center.
prefereably with a footprint to fit in a 5' x 5' tent with a 1000 HPS on top.

I don't understand why you would want a footprint like that with horizontal lighting. It's like you are trying to grow the controller in the center of the tent. If for some reason you want to build that system, you can. When you see how the buckets come together and what pieces there are, you can custom build anything that you want.

what advantage does this system have over dwc in % of extra flowers at cropping time,just a rough idea? please

I think that I understand your question. I think you are asking me what is the advantage of RDWC to DWC in terms of extra flowers at cropping time? That is a complicated question because there are different situations to DWC. That would depend on how often that you change your solution and how often you check your pH in DWC. In RDWC (specifically my system), the solution completely recirculates less than 5 minutes. This keeps your solution mixed more properly and makes all the solution similar instead of pockets of differences within the buckets. I don't see situations in DWC where people are going to check their pH and solution everyday because it is a longer process to do so because you have to deal with individual buckets instead of just 1 controller/epicenter. In reality, if you were to grow in DWC and top off every day and add back the nutrients that you need to do as the plants are using them, as well as keep your pH in line the entire time, then the amount of flowers and size should remain the same. Because of how time consuming that can be in DWC though, I don't see most growers doing that.

 

[willyweed]

thanks for the reply snype, i voted for the second option ,and am looking forward to the results.thanks willyweed

 

[Hydrosun]

Question for Vertical growers. I found my design for my RDWC vertical systems. I have a question about it so I can do this right for you guys. Do you guys want the 1000 watt bare bulb 34" away from the buckets or 22" away from the buckets? I would think it would be 22" away from the buckets.

I have found the optimal distance away from the plant varies by strain. I'd like to see the closer configuration, it the plants won't foxtail or bleach.

 

[Crusader Rabbit]

I voted for a six bucket system, but would use it in a vertical bare bulb configuration.

 

[528Hz]

I don't understand why you would want a footprint like that with horizontal lighting. It's like you are trying to grow the controller in the center of the tent. If for some reason you want to build that system, you can. When you see how the buckets come together and what pieces there are, you can custom build anything that you want.

Thanks for the reply.
Growing is a personal form of self expression, we all have different situations and preferences. I do see your point, however I think that with the OG reflector (vertical) and a SCROG that it would work just fine. obviuosly the SCROG will be above the controller blocking the light so it should not grow too much.
Thanks for these great threads will much useful info!
I am seriously considering going the RDWC ot DWC route for my next set-up.

 

[Snype]

Hello fellow IC lurkers, growers and those getting interested in becoming a grower! I have uploaded all the fittings that you will need. For those who want to get a head start, click on my profile page and go to my RDWC Tutorial Album and start looking at the pieces to become more familiar with them. I have not uploaded the pumps and air manifold yet. Thank you for the guys and gals that have voted so far. For those who have not voted, please vote so you don't get left behind. I'm am working hard for you guys and will have the complete tutorial finished by Friday August 2, 2013. Thank you for your interest and I look forward to you guys building these systems!

 

[Snype]

To anyone who is ordering parts before this tutorial begins. Do not order those cheap blue air stones from fish stores and grow shops. If you are going to order an inexpensive air stone, please order this:

Elemental O2 Cylinder Stone, 4"
http://www.wormsway.com/en/EOCS204

Try and order a couple of extra air stones because sometimes 1 of them will be broken and not function properly.