Yeah you are correct. You are over thinking this. I gave my air equation in my rdwc guide. If you use that amount of air, you will be fine from 65F - 80F. Ive tested these rates in the low 90s with success.
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140 gallon RDWC
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Yeah you are correct. You are over thinking this. I gave my air equation in my rdwc guide. If you use that amount of air, you will be fine from 65F - 80F. Ive tested these rates in the low 90s with success.
sahdgrower
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Gotcha. Just re-read that section. So currently I am running about 20gallons in my system x4= 80 liters I am running 70lpm air pump. Overkill 
On a side note. On my other post about root aphids some have suggested killing my plants and starting over. I am wavering on this point and would appreciate your honest advice. Don't pullpunches please. Here are the plants in question. Approximately 11" each.
On a side note. On my other post about root aphids some have suggested killing my plants and starting over. I am wavering on this point and would appreciate your honest advice. Don't pullpunches please. Here are the plants in question. Approximately 11" each.
I dont know much about root aphids. Never had them. Did you try the neem oil in the rez? If you did, what rate per gallon did you use? Dont forget to add the wetting agent so it mixes. I use coco wet. Always use 100% Neem Oil or it wont be good. Did you talk to the ozzy guy?Gotcha. Just re-read that section. So currently I am running about 20gallons in my system x4= 80 liters I am running 70lpm air pump. Overkill
On a side note. On my other post about root aphids some have suggested killing my plants and starting over. I am wavering on this point and would appreciate your honest advice. Don't pullpunches please. Here are the plants in question. Approximately 11" each.
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sahdgrower
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seems I have the RA under control with hot water. The ozzy guy didn't have much opinion since he doesn't DWC. I have not tried it yet though.
Also I was just reading a thread that you chimed in on, the guy had overwatering and possibly ph problems. If I don't get enough DO in my RDWC my plants will show overwatering symptoms correct?
Also I was just reading a thread that you chimed in on, the guy had overwatering and possibly ph problems. If I don't get enough DO in my RDWC my plants will show overwatering symptoms correct?
Yeah. You should really try the neem. At least on 1 plant. What do you have to lose. I killed hundreds of some type of beetles that were destroying my roses with neem.
It's 3.78l to a gallon right? I have two 951gph pumps and 1250gph h20 pump
What is the make and model of your air pump? Something doesnt seem right.
sahdgrower
Member
Guys I must really thank you for all your time and patience. It is really nice of you. I hope to be able to return the favor somehow sometime.
I use two of these. I know they are not high quality but two of them together move a lot of air and they are cheap to replace.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Elemental-O...7201652?pt=US_Hydroponics&hash=item51b0b807f4
Im gonna add another water pump so Ill be at 1900gph once that is done.
I finished the screens for the remaining plants. So far these plants are off to a far better start then my first three. I hope I can keep it up!
And here is soem sensi star, im gonna let her go for another 12 days or so. This is a new strain, I have not yet tried her out yet..pretty excited about it.
And here is soem sensi star, im gonna let her go for another 12 days or so. This is a new strain, I have not yet tried her out yet..pretty excited about it.
sahdgrower
Member
Hey Benny according to my math those are 70 lpm which according to Snypes calcs for sizing air pumps would service 280 liter system or about 70 gallons. Unless I am too stoned and screwed the math looks like you aren't pushing enough air. What kinda stones are u using?
To my knowledge he has 2 of them and they each put out 60 lpm. So 2 of them put out 120 lpm.
Now he has 140 gal of solution which is 530 liters. My air formula calls for 265 lpm and he only has 120 lpm on those cheap high pressure pumps. No wonder his plants didnt make it. I like Alita pumps much better. Now how much you want to bet his water pumps are wrong? If they are right, the system will recirculate every 5 minutes. Smaller buckets are key. He will have to spend more money now when all he had to do is buy smaller buckets.
looks like I will have to pick up two more pumps when im at the hydro store.
Cool. Also remember that you dont want your system to recirculate much more than every 5 minutes as well. For the record, Alita air pumps use low pressure while your pumps use high pressure. I had your pumps. They ended up in the trash.
With all the money that you spent on your system, you could have built my 10 bucket system and been sitting on 4+ pounds. Now your are about to spend more on products that you probably wont even use again in the near future.
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I have 1 seed of Sensi Star. I havent popped it yet. Let us know how you like her. K?
sahdgrower
Member
Wow those numbers really start to get outa control when you increase pot size. Hey Snype is the low pressure pump quiter? I think I have basically the same air pump as Benny and I hate it. Soooo loud.
Side note, my Vortex beans should be popping today
Side note, my Vortex beans should be popping today
Wow those numbers really start to get outa control when you increase pot size. Hey Snype is the low pressure pump quiter? I think I have basically the same air pump as Benny and I hate it. Soooo loud.
Side note, my Vortex beans should be popping today
Yeah, the low pressure is more quiet but not as quiet as the general hydro dual manifold pump. The pump is a little small but seems ok for 4 of my buckets.
I for sure want to get some better air pumps or just one big ass linear pump. I first gotta make this all work before I can treat myself to the better gear...
New 4 in bloom are looking good. I did a lil defoliate action after I weaved'em into the screen. Currently E.C is at 0.9/450ppm and the plants are looking the best they ever have.
Once I get shit dialed, and find the sweet spot for E.C. things should starting coming together. Finding the correct ec swing and strength has been the largest challenge for me...lol
Purple kush
Sensi Star
and here are the girls in veg, replacing the first three plants in bloom I messed up. 4 weeks to go.....well a little less now...
Not as big as I would like them to be, which is why I put together that little preveg ebb n flow tray. I would like a fully developed set of roots when they are ready to start their 4 week veg. Comin lil flood tray..........
New 4 in bloom are looking good. I did a lil defoliate action after I weaved'em into the screen. Currently E.C is at 0.9/450ppm and the plants are looking the best they ever have.
Once I get shit dialed, and find the sweet spot for E.C. things should starting coming together. Finding the correct ec swing and strength has been the largest challenge for me...lol
Purple kush
Sensi Star
and here are the girls in veg, replacing the first three plants in bloom I messed up. 4 weeks to go.....well a little less now...
Not as big as I would like them to be, which is why I put together that little preveg ebb n flow tray. I would like a fully developed set of roots when they are ready to start their 4 week veg. Comin lil flood tray..........
ProvisionSeeds
Member
Just wondering if the roots ever jam up the tubes or junk jamming it.
ProvisionSeeds
Member
Looks good so far. Waiting for more pixs.
