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zhugeliang · 10-09-2005, 08:25 PM

Does it make a difference how big the net pot is? I got some 6 inch pots because that was what was recommended in the Cani Bible but in those picture posted there those things are almost as big as the lid. I guess I'll be making a run tot he home depot to get me some tape to tape that thing up cuz the buckets I bought from there were white =(

Dr. D · 10-09-2005, 08:41 PM

Yeh get those buckets covered zhuge...and a six inch net pot is fine that is the size i use...peace

Harry Gypsna · 10-10-2005, 06:42 AM

hi DR, just dropping in again....MY SB in the bitch on wheels is looking fb now mate, more tying and training...im gonna shove in my Aquafarm, veg her another fortnight in there and then flower her... Im running CF 1.4 at the mo, ill put up the latest pics ....
Reflectix is great for covering bubblers......just started selling it at the growshop for that purpose...actually cheaper than B&Q which is odd.....
Another good one for blocking out light on the buckets is Plasti-Kote(Plasti-dip in US) I was using just black, 3 coats...but someone else did a coat of black for blockage and a coat of white for reflectivity...im gonna do that i the next one.
IOm also going to try a new nutrient for the bubbler from JHydrotops...a UK firm who also makecustome nutrient formul;ations...you send in some of ur water and they make up a perfect complete nutrient tailored to ur water going by the analysis of the sample u sent. ill be trying out the Bio-lite range which is made to be complete at a lower EC specific for DWC and Autopots,
Be lucky now...
Harry

know_one · 10-10-2005, 08:54 PM

I asked about pot size specifically when I went to hydro store and the guy there said definetly "go with the biggest pot". Oh well.. live and learn!
I'll get some 6" screen pots and more lids to replace for next go round.

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Originally Posted by zhugeliang

Does it make a difference how big the net pot is? I got some 6 inch pots because that was what was recommended in the Cani Bible but in those picture posted there those things are almost as big as the lid. I guess I'll be making a run tot he home depot to get me some tape to tape that thing up cuz the buckets I bought from there were white =(

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10-11-2005, 05:32 AM

Dr
Hey what temps should the water be at? I finished my DWC today.
And water temps are around 70-74 degrees. Im going to check a lil bit later on.. ANd how far above the bottom of the pot should the water be? Mine is about 2-3" up the pot.. Hmm if i have anymore questions ill ask when i check back.. peace..

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10-11-2005, 06:26 AM

I hope you don't mind Dr. D if I try to answer some of sackoweed's questions.

1: temps are fine between 70-75 degrees i believe.. any colder or much warmer is not good

2: it depends on a lot of things really, what medium are you using? normally people keep at least the bottom touching or an inch or so above the bottom of the net pot, just until the roots trickle out into the water from the netpot, then you can let the water level drop to a few inches below the netpots and let the airstone's bubbles create an aeroponic? environment at the room system. i dont think it matters if you keep the water up in the netpot all the time after the roots have found their way out. possibly root rot?

zhugeliang · 10-11-2005, 07:01 AM

Still no seds in the mail yet..... Columbus Day =(. I have a question for you guys while I am here. I hear that you can force a plant to flower early if you switch the lighting from 18/6 to 12/12. Is that true? Will there be any ill effects. I pm'ed D but I can imagine that everyone is flooding his box and figured I would ease some of the problems off of him and ask you guys here.

Here are some pictures of my newbie grow room. It is actually a little utility closet but I'll just have to make due for now. Pictures are all funky cuz it's my cell phone cam but I don't have anything better =P

What is that bucket coat stuff that you are talking about? Do they sell that at Home Depot or something? That sounds interesting since I was just going to tape my buckets black or gray. How much does that stuff cost?

10-11-2005, 01:26 PM

Zhuge
Yes that is true.. You can force her right into flower by changing light schedule to
12/12.. Good luck peace.. Ohh nice setup zhuge...

Sack's First Outdoor Grow
LQQK see.. All new updates
Sack's Bubbledust Outdoor Grow
Sack's Cappuccino OD Grow
Sack's Limon OD Grow

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Harry Gypsna · 10-13-2005, 12:26 AM

yup it'll work but your yield will be less than if you had a proper veg period.,...its all down to your space really,

Harry Gypsna · 10-14-2005, 01:51 AM

Here it is Dr D.....
The bitch on wheels again,

that is 3 days after adding several more ties..now tying down the smallr limbs from the main braches.... Img going to finally transplant her to an Aquafarm this week because she is rapidly outgrowing this bucket(only 14 litres...10 litres maximum in it) im going to take a few clones from her and stick her straight into flower after recovery....should do quite well i think.
ill be starting my own thread on her down in the BOG forum.
any newbs...seriously...give it a whirl if you fancy trying hydro... as long as you have ur meters to het the nutes righgt you will be happy with theresult........
bye for now every1,
Be lucky now,
Harry

10-09-2005, 08:41 PM	#122
Dr. D Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Looking for Shambhala.. Posts: 3,179	Yeh get those buckets covered zhuge...and a six inch net pot is fine that is the size i use...peace __________________ Roots.....its all in the roots!!! To fathom hell or soar angelic Just take a pinch of psychedelic Humphrey Osmond
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10-10-2005, 06:42 AM	#123
Harry Gypsna Dirty hippy Bastard Join Date: May 2004 Location: Outside BodyShop, with a Tin Whistle and a dog on a piece of string Posts: 8,157	hi DR, just dropping in again....MY SB in the bitch on wheels is looking fb now mate, more tying and training...im gonna shove in my Aquafarm, veg her another fortnight in there and then flower her... Im running CF 1.4 at the mo, ill put up the latest pics .... Reflectix is great for covering bubblers......just started selling it at the growshop for that purpose...actually cheaper than B&Q which is odd..... Another good one for blocking out light on the buckets is Plasti-Kote(Plasti-dip in US) I was using just black, 3 coats...but someone else did a coat of black for blockage and a coat of white for reflectivity...im gonna do that i the next one. IOm also going to try a new nutrient for the bubbler from JHydrotops...a UK firm who also makecustome nutrient formul;ations...you send in some of ur water and they make up a perfect complete nutrient tailored to ur water going by the analysis of the sample u sent. ill be trying out the Bio-lite range which is made to be complete at a lower EC specific for DWC and Autopots, Be lucky now... Harry __________________ Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, and none of these people are very funny. Last edited by Harry Gypsna; 10-10-2005 at 06:47 AM..
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10-13-2005, 12:26 AM	#129
Harry Gypsna Dirty hippy Bastard Join Date: May 2004 Location: Outside BodyShop, with a Tin Whistle and a dog on a piece of string Posts: 8,157	yup it'll work but your yield will be less than if you had a proper veg period.,...its all down to your space really, __________________ Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, and none of these people are very funny. Last edited by Harry Gypsna; 10-14-2005 at 01:47 AM..
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10-14-2005, 01:51 AM	#130
Harry Gypsna Dirty hippy Bastard Join Date: May 2004 Location: Outside BodyShop, with a Tin Whistle and a dog on a piece of string Posts: 8,157	Ok.... Here it is Dr D..... The bitch on wheels again, that is 3 days after adding several more ties..now tying down the smallr limbs from the main braches.... Img going to finally transplant her to an Aquafarm this week because she is rapidly outgrowing this bucket(only 14 litres...10 litres maximum in it) im going to take a few clones from her and stick her straight into flower after recovery....should do quite well i think. ill be starting my own thread on her down in the BOG forum. any newbs...seriously...give it a whirl if you fancy trying hydro... as long as you have ur meters to het the nutes righgt you will be happy with theresult........ bye for now every1, Be lucky now, Harry __________________ Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, and none of these people are very funny.
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10-09-2005, 08:25 PM	#121
zhugeliang Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.C.C. Posts: 117	Does it make a difference how big the net pot is? I got some 6 inch pots because that was what was recommended in the Cani Bible but in those picture posted there those things are almost as big as the lid. I guess I'll be making a run tot he home depot to get me some tape to tape that thing up cuz the buckets I bought from there were white =(
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10-11-2005, 05:32 AM	#125
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Dr Hey what temps should the water be at? I finished my DWC today. And water temps are around 70-74 degrees. Im going to check a lil bit later on.. ANd how far above the bottom of the pot should the water be? Mine is about 2-3" up the pot.. Hmm if i have anymore questions ill ask when i check back.. peace.. Sack's First Outdoor Grow LQQK see.. All new updates Sack's Bubbledust Outdoor Grow Sack's Cappuccino OD Grow Sack's Limon OD Grow sack
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10-11-2005, 06:26 AM	#126
BuzzBoy Guest Posts: n/a	I hope you don't mind Dr. D if I try to answer some of sackoweed's questions. 1: temps are fine between 70-75 degrees i believe.. any colder or much warmer is not good 2: it depends on a lot of things really, what medium are you using? normally people keep at least the bottom touching or an inch or so above the bottom of the net pot, just until the roots trickle out into the water from the netpot, then you can let the water level drop to a few inches below the netpots and let the airstone's bubbles create an aeroponic? environment at the room system. i dont think it matters if you keep the water up in the netpot all the time after the roots have found their way out. possibly root rot?
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10-11-2005, 07:01 AM	#127
zhugeliang Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.C.C. Posts: 117	Still no seds in the mail yet..... Columbus Day =(. I have a question for you guys while I am here. I hear that you can force a plant to flower early if you switch the lighting from 18/6 to 12/12. Is that true? Will there be any ill effects. I pm'ed D but I can imagine that everyone is flooding his box and figured I would ease some of the problems off of him and ask you guys here. Here are some pictures of my newbie grow room. It is actually a little utility closet but I'll just have to make due for now. Pictures are all funky cuz it's my cell phone cam but I don't have anything better =P What is that bucket coat stuff that you are talking about? Do they sell that at Home Depot or something? That sounds interesting since I was just going to tape my buckets black or gray. How much does that stuff cost?
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10-11-2005, 01:26 PM	#128
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Zhuge Yes that is true.. You can force her right into flower by changing light schedule to 12/12.. Good luck peace.. Ohh nice setup zhuge... Sack's First Outdoor Grow LQQK see.. All new updates Sack's Bubbledust Outdoor Grow Sack's Cappuccino OD Grow Sack's Limon OD Grow sack
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