Sink or Swim,Shaggy gets caught in the undercurrent!

[shaggyballs]

Yes this is a undercurrent grow,and we will get to that.
We are just gettin started on this one!

DIY AEROCLONER THE ONLY WAY TO CLONE!
Any questions on the cheap ass cloner?

This is the biggest root system of all clones at around 4 feet!

Upper half

I topped one side on this clone in order to keep the canopy even.

Top down..see the root
4 foot for that tiny plant is good.
I just gotta keep it up!!!

 

[unregistered190]

Hey there shaggy

What genetics are you running?

 

[shaggyballs]

Hey there shaggy

What genetics are you running?

Welcome back unregistered190

All the strains I run are clone only,and are usually given to me, the strains have been around for while.
I am not sure of the breeder but I was told it was an OG pheno.
It has that classic taste of OG and is not usually a big producer.

I am not a big fan of seeds...genetic today are horrible.
If you want to hear the rant, just ask for more on the subject.

Thank you very much for your interest.
shag

 

[shaggyballs]

Another clone but a good roots system also!

 

[Critter]

Cool cant wait to see what it does

 

[shaggyballs]

Cool cant wait to see what it does

Hey there Critter
Welcome to my humble grow room!

I checked out Critter's Jungle.
Man I hope my grow comes out half as good, as your grows looks!
WOW!
It looks to me like you have great genetics with a huge green thumb ta boot!

Any advice, at anytime would be generous!
I hope to see ya around.
shag

 

[shaggyballs]

These are only under a 2 bulb florescent light...gotta clean the other room.

This strain is a clone only, OG pheno.

6 healthy little girls...they grow up so fast though..LOL

I guess you call this, low pressure aeroponics right now.
Feel free to ask if you have any questions!

I call this the ROOT stage not the VEG stage

They just got their first feeding!

 

[shaggyballs]

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[shaggyballs]

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[shaggyballs]

Hello to all!

I have some issues with my clone and teen area.
Light is shinning out the window and through out the house.
It is only Floro's but light none the less.
I did the cardboard thing, real good too,I have the second window built out and light and sound proofed, due to it being on the neighbors side.

I try my best to be ultra conscious especially around kids.
I would like to think myself as invisible.

I live in the city, my neighbor's drive is 3 feet from my head when I sleep in my room.
His house is 10 feet from there.

So I am shooting for zero tolerance.
I would never want to effect someone else's kid...no way.
The kids play in my front yard!

I own a $1500 ozone machine to be confident at all times.
I will feel better If I seal a few plants up then no light leaks what so ever!
Maybe it is just to sleep well at night..dunno....but I can't board up all the basement windows..LOL.....In the old days I spray painted the renal house windows BLACK, Not cool I know!...But to be young and without a care was cool at the time???

I am looking hard at the Gorilla grow tents right now.
They are a little more than others, I just need to decide if it is worth it.

I gotta do something!
shag

 

[cyat]

shaggy, those nutes seem too low on phosphorus, and high in k, even when u addd their pk boost.. also the numbers on their veg and bloom seem almost the same..

clones look god tho!

 

[St. Phatty]

Beautiful Roots !

They always good enough to put salad dressing on.

 

[shaggyballs]

shaggy, those nutes seem too low on phosphorus, and high in k, even when u addd their pk boost.. also the numbers on their veg and bloom seem almost the same..

clones look god tho!

I think they are copying the advanced nutrients sensi grow and bloom NPK profile!

I am Not real comfortable with NPK ratio's and such yet.
There is so many different profiles out there it will make your head spin!

When I first got these nutes I had some issues, only to find out my PH meter malfunctioned.

Long story short:
The guy at MBFerts told me to use only phosphoric acid to adjust the PH.
I will have to ask him if he figures the phosphoric acid into the NPK equation.
That may just bump it up to where it needs to be....Dunno??

As far as veg and bloom goes, the new trend seems to be just that nearly identical.

Some swear by Jack 20-20-20 from start to finish??
So I get confused there also.

I like these ferts because I can be confident they do not have the hormones in the base and PK boosters.

I prefer to stop using hormones early!!
If Hormones are in your base nutes or bloom boosters you will use them until 2 weeks before harvest or even later for those who do not flush!

Please feel free to school me on a good NPK profile!
Please explain why you prefer yours, if you have the time.
I am interested in learning thats for sure.
Thanks for strollin' through my humble grow room.

shag

 

[shaggyballs]

 

[Dankstang]

Looking good shaggy.

Welcome to rdwc. I hate the term undercurrent because its like saying "xerox" instead of copy

Read the info on in n outs of pith. ..raw ozone interests me but can't find any info on it.

Glad your trying out a new nute line. I've been using veg n bloom from hydroponic research and so far I like a one part nite other than adding a bloom booster.

 

[shaggyballs]

Looking good shaggy.

Welcome to rdwc. I hate the term undercurrent because its like saying "xerox" instead of copy

Read the info on in n outs of pith. ..raw ozone interests me but can't find any info on it.

Glad your trying out a new nute line. I've been using veg n bloom from hydroponic research and so far I like a one part nite other than adding a bloom booster.

Thanks Dankstang

RDWC is what I call it too.
It just sounds better in the title.
shag gets caught in the Recirculating deep water culture current....LOL

No info on ozone but look into reef systems.
Do ya have a link to your grow, I would love to see what your up to.
see ya round
shag

 

[shaggyballs]

My GEAR

Matrix screen

Solis Tek MATRIX Digital Ballast1000/600/400W Digital with Remote Controlled OPTION and Built-in Digital Timer120/240vMulti-Wattage, Multi-Voltage, Dimmable - 8.75A @120v - 4.375A @240v
(only 1 remote needed for all MATRIX ballasts)
FREE REMOTE Included (1 PER ORDER)

I paid less than $190 with a remote out the door!
I own 2 now.
The sales guy there gave me a free bottle of vitamin booster for being a loyal customer....COOL!

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Geen LCD Screen
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sleep cycle. Dark cycle-friendly!

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Onboard ballast 'odometer' that will count the number of hours the ballast has been
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solistek matrix ballast specs.

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The matrix screen displays an error message till the bulb is cool then it will re-strike the bulb and run till it is timed out.
Very cool feature if you are not home during an outage!

 

[shaggyballs]

Splitter
Run 2 SolisTek Bulbs on 1 Ballast
Integrate full spectrum using a HPS and MH Bulb without buying a second ballast

SolisTek Digital Splitter Features:


High Quality Upgraded Tinned wiring
The option to integrate full spectrum
Split a 1000W power source
*Only to be used with SolisTek Digital Ballast and SolisTek Lamps


Digital Splitter Compatibility Chart:


OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2
600W HPS 600W MH
600W HPS 600W HPS
600W MH 600W MH

The option to split your 1000W DIGITAL power source is now available with the exclusive
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You can see how much bigger the new reflector is!

Optional dual socket/mogul for more light or full spectrum MH integration

 

[shaggyballs]

LAMPS

Probe-Start lamps are NOT compatible with electronic ballasts.


Using a probe start lamp in an electronic ballast will increase chances of lamp & ballast failure.

50/60Hz Probe-Start metal halide lamps should not be used on high frequency electronic ballasts. It is improper for an e-ballast to ignite a lamp through a probe, as the circuitry was not designed this way.

Pulse Start MH and HPS lamps do not start like this, they require a 4k ignition pulse from an igniter or electronic circuit.

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Running the proper lamps with your digital ballast will ensure longevity & optimal efficiency.

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SolisTek Metal Halide (Pulse-Start) Digital Lamps 4K
SolisTek High Frequency MH offers:

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Available in 1000w, 600w & 400w
Full Spectrum light optimal for all stages of growth & bloom

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Our special low iron glass allows for more UV spectrums to get to your plants and flowers. Low iron glass is composed of purified materials free from contaminants that make the glass extra clear.
{Usually glass has a green tint to it, these are impurities possibly from recycled materials. It has been proven that Low-E glass allows more UV light to pass through.]
Why digital lighting? The Sun is high frequency. In order to make artificial light behave more like natural Sunlight it needs to be high frequency. Digital lighting makes for a higher quality of light
that’s good for all living things...

This is only possible if you have the proper lamp and ballast combination.

STK Lamps contain UVA-UVB and the upper portion of UVC.
Exercise caution when working around any HID lamp that contains UV, always wear protective lenses.

metal halide 4k wave chart

Specifications for Metal Halide:

1000W

Initial Lumens: 107,000
Color Temp: 4000
CRI: 70
Hot Restart 10-15 min
ANSI Spec: M141/E
Product #: ST-MH1000-4K
600W

Initial Lumens: 58,000
Color Temp: 4000
CRI: 65
Hot Restart 10-15 min
ANSI Spec: S106/E
Product #: ST-MH600-4K
400W

Initial Lumens: 35,000
Color Temp: 4000
CRI: 70
Hot Restart 10-15 min
ANSI Spec: M59/E
Product #: ST-MH400-4K
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SolisTek Metal Halide (Pulse-Start) Digital Lamps 6K
SolisTek High Frequency MH offers:

High Frequency, Pulse-start Digital Lamps

The 6K Metal Halide is popularly used for vegetative growth to encourage shorter node spacing and bushier plants.

Available in 1000w, 600w & 400w
Full Spectrum light optimal for vegetative growth.

metal halide 6k wave chart

Specifications for Metal Halide:

1000W

Initial Lumens: 107,000
Color Temp: 6000
CRI: 70
Hot Restart 10-15 min
ANSI Spec: M141/E
Product #: ST-MH1000-6K
600W

Initial Lumens: 58,000
Color Temp: 6000
CRI: 65
Hot Restart 10-15 min
ANSI Spec: S106/E
Product #: ST-MH600-6K
400W

Initial Lumens: 35,000
Color Temp: 6000
CRI: 70
Hot Restart 10-15 min
ANSI Spec: M59/E
Product #: ST-MH400-6K

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SolisTek Metal Halide (Pulse-Start) Digital Lamps 10K - "The Finisher"


The 10K Metal Halide is used for the last 7 - 21 days of bloom to allow better ripening and finishing.

Available in 1000w & 600w
Used for vegetative growth and last 7 - 21 days of bloom (finishing).

Specifications for Metal Halide:

1000W

Initial Lumens: 107,000
Color Temp: 10,000
CRI: 96
Hot Restart 10-15 min
ANSI Spec: M141/E
Product #: ST-MH1000-10K
600W

Initial Lumens: 58,000
Color Temp: 10,000
CRI: 96
Hot Restart 10-15 min
ANSI Spec: S106/E
Product #: ST-MH600-10K
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SolisTek High Pressure Sodium (HPS) Digital Lamps

The 2K HPS is optimal for all stages of growth.
Available in 1000w, 600w & 400w

Specifications for High Pressure Sodium:
Product # Initial Lumens Avg. life (hrs)
SolisTek 1000W HPS Lamp 150,000 24,000+
SolisTek 600W HPS Lamp 90,000 24,000+
SolisTek 400W HPS Lamp 55,500 24,000+



1000W

Initial Lumens: 150,000
Color Temp: 2100
Rated Life: 24,000 hours
CRI: <30
Hot Restart 3-5 min
ANSI Spec: S52
Product #: ST-HPS1000
600W

Initial Lumens: 90,000
Color Temp: 2000
Rated Life: 24,000 hours
CRI: 22
Hot Restart 3-5 min
ANSI Spec: S106
Product #: ST-HPS600
400W

Initial Lumens: 55,500
Color Temp: 2000
Rated Life: 24,000 hours
CRI: 20
Hot Restart 3-5 min
ANSI Spec: S51
Product #: ST-HPS400

 

[shaggyballs]

Please post all your comments on spectrum and bulb combinations here!
I am very interested in what everyone has to say on this subject.

What is your favorite for veg 2k 4k 6k 10k or other?
What is your favorite for flower 2k 4k 6k 10k or other?

I am open to all suggestions!
shag