Thinkin bout goin vert? Here's what you might need - Page 2 - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

ambertrich · #11 03-11-2011, 07:22 AM

Marlo, thanks man for actually making this thread a reality.

It is going to be so helpful to peeps like me who really want to give vert a try.

Now, I have a question for the vert crowd.

I run ebb and flow tables with 100% coco, like the simplicity and its ability to be let for extended periods if need be.

Anyone using vert with recirculating E&F? Where would you place your fan for cooling the bulb?
This would be run in a 4'x4' DR120, with ventilation already in the top of the tent.

I am open to trying individual smart pot style containers with blumats, and with these I have an idea of how I would do the basic setup. (Have my eye on Hundred Gram Oz's rig)

Just would be nice to use the setup and equipment I already have as much as possible.

Got some time before the current crop is finsihed and one of the tents is freed up to think this through.

Great openning so far with the thread, Marlo.

The way you speak of it makes it seem much less intimidating to anyone who might be hesitant about a major overhaul of their grow styles.

Got myself a seat at the desk, with my notepad out.

I am so tagged to this one.

Thanks to all who contribute their experience and ideas to this thread.

#12 03-11-2011, 07:36 AM

does your dog follow you everywhere? take care of that!

take care of your eyes

GOT DANK · #13 03-11-2011, 07:48 AM

thanks man. ur the shit

BudGood · #14 03-11-2011, 08:10 AM

Nice thread, I'm about to go vertical, bought 5-1000w Quantums, and 10-8" Cooltubes months ago, gonna flip them in addition to the 1800 I'm already flipping. Been too busy with work to rework my growrooms, but I got laid off, so now it's on! "One door closes, another opens..." I'm thinking big plants.

I dig the PVC dealy-bobs, I made something similar for my Bio-Buckets (which one side of the 1800 lit, and will get light from the 1000's now too!), made a modular scrog for each bucket lid, this allowed me to lift each one individually to check for roots in the drain. Great minds think alike!

Hey, so far as eye protection, aren't regular sunglasses not enough? I remember reading somewhere that welding goggles (not the totally dark ones) are the better option. I'm gonna try to dig up the thread, but yeah, I plan on having a couple pair hung near the doors. Gotta protect the peepers!

whodare · #15 03-11-2011, 08:13 AM

shade 5 is a must for mucho light

but regular sunglasses will cut if for cabs, and tents...

hippydan · #16 03-11-2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by whodare

but regular sunglasses will cut if for cabs, and tents...

I use my black safety glasses from work. They seem to work well, although I'm only running a 250w HPS. Definitely a good point about protecting your eyesight.

UnknownProphet · #17 03-11-2011, 08:47 AM

Great thread Marlo. I and countless others will definitely learn a thing or two in here. I can not compliment you enough, as you seem to be one of those growers who makes everything look so easy. Bravo.

Veno.Amana · #18 03-11-2011, 08:52 AM

nice thread, marlo

Veno.A

Crusader Rabbit · #19 03-11-2011, 09:09 AM

Sunglasses? I use Duluth Trading Company "Cheaters"

Distortion-free, polycarbonate lenses are hard-coated to protect against scratches. Tinted gray, these safety glasses sunglasses block 99.9% of UVA rays and 82% of UVB rays.

They're only twenty bucks, and my old eyes really appreciate the bifocal feature when searching for bugs or those first flowers.

https://www.duluthtrading.com/store/d...ear/82383.aspx

gOurd^jr. · #20 03-11-2011, 09:23 AM

my sunglasses just were not cutting it in a room with 4x600w bulbs hanging bare. I got some cheap welding goggles at my local hardware store. Cup style ones like these https://www.amazon.com/Fibre-Metal-Fl.../dp/B002EXS04Y

Not sure what shade they came with but 5 seems standard... SOOO much better than just regular sunglasses! and cheap! your eyes will thank you!