sammyz2646
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OK.. It is apparent that there is much disagreement with this thread. I was told that harmful levels of C02 start right around 3000 to 4000 and anywhere above that and you will be in deep ****!!! I personally say that 1500-2000 max For me, 1500 is absolute max. Dont know about others, but since C02 is heavier than air, it pools on the floor and so once installing C02, the 1st thing to do is strategically place tubing near circulating fans(hopefully blowing up over the garden), and most importantly, see where it will pool and then place fans in lower areas, (POOLING AREAS) , where excess C02 tends to gather, and redistribute the C02 back up and over the garden again. Too much C02 will burn your plants too. Keep an eye on them and if they start to become "droopy" and get "crisp" leaves, this is you indicator to reduce C02 levels. IMO, plants newly introduced into 1500 ppm that have never seen these levels will take a bit to adjust to this. After a few days or even a week, they can handle it easier.
As far as the Veg conversation goes, there is no doubt that C02 in Veg is beneficial to the plant growth, however some people dont find it worth the money and others dont like their veg growth and stretching to be an issue. Aggressive LST techniques and supercropping can remedy these issues with lots of attention and time. (Assuming your garden isnt too big to keep up with this).
The bottom line is that when you talk $$$$$$ and time, Everyone has different situations.
In addition the release of C02 and the tools involved can be costly, but for me, the reinvestment of $$$ made can only make your garden and yield into the best, for even a better return. I do highly recommend that if you are battling heat issues, to go with a 50lb large tank and a moniter to "talk" to your release valve and keep the room in a constant balance. Propane generators and others are more of a fire hazard and create lots of heat too. Some prefer this though , cause going down to the store for propane is far less unusual than filling your C02 tank down at the local filling depot. People like to ask questions. People are just nosy!!! ONLY GIVE C02 during light cycles!!!!
As far as the Veg conversation goes, there is no doubt that C02 in Veg is beneficial to the plant growth, however some people dont find it worth the money and others dont like their veg growth and stretching to be an issue. Aggressive LST techniques and supercropping can remedy these issues with lots of attention and time. (Assuming your garden isnt too big to keep up with this).
The bottom line is that when you talk $$$$$$ and time, Everyone has different situations.
In addition the release of C02 and the tools involved can be costly, but for me, the reinvestment of $$$ made can only make your garden and yield into the best, for even a better return. I do highly recommend that if you are battling heat issues, to go with a 50lb large tank and a moniter to "talk" to your release valve and keep the room in a constant balance. Propane generators and others are more of a fire hazard and create lots of heat too. Some prefer this though , cause going down to the store for propane is far less unusual than filling your C02 tank down at the local filling depot. People like to ask questions. People are just nosy!!! ONLY GIVE C02 during light cycles!!!!
