Fridge grow controller anyone?

[chilliwilli]

Hi icmag
i stumbled upon the fidge grow controller at youtube. Anyone using the controller or the whole system?

 

[chilliwilli]

The idea is nice imo. A micro sealed system in a working fridge that is used to controll rh and temp. It has also co2 enrichment via sodastream bottle. 300€ for the controller(=temp, rh% and co2 logger) or 480 for a set with 4 remote sockets and co2 system. Nice

 

[chilliwilli]

I think about getting the controller and 1 remote socket and diy a co2 system. Some co2 bags in a sealed box and an aquarium airpump for the co2 delivery.

 

[zaprjaques]

Looks like an interesting system but i'm a cheap bastard.

 

[exploziv]

You can diy that kind of stuff for about 100 to 200 euros including tools and accesories. But i don't think a microgrower should invest in co2 gear. There are other things that come before.

 

[chilliwilli]

I like the diy idea, maybe with zigbee its easy to build.
With a short internet research i didn't found a plug and play co2 system for ~320€.

 

[exploziv]

Core electronics for a co2 controler project can cost as low as 50 usd in china (most of the times shipping included). You get a co2 sensor, a controller board, and a small display, some buttons. In under 50 usd you could even fit a wifi enabled board for remote control and monitoring..
then you would need the solenoids and regulator valves to put on the co2 tank and the tank itself.

 

[zaprjaques]

You can diy that kind of stuff for about 100 to 200 euros including tools and accesories. But i don't think a microgrower should invest in co2 gear. There are other things that come before.

I was thinking, the co2 is necessary because its like a sealed room, no?
Please correct me if i'm wrong

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[exploziv]

Yes, if it has to be sealed you gotta do something for Co2. But if posible i would avoid adding more limitations to an already limited microgrow environment. It's not only the fact you gotta invest in costly co2 equipment for a pretty small grow, but you will also waste space with the co2 tank and equipment.

 

[chilliwilli]

Its build for a sealed system in a fridge so u need co2 for that case. But i think it will work for a controlling a room too.

 

[flylowgethigh]

For a single plant in an apartment that would be about ideal. I am not sure about not needing to water the plant though.

 

[chilliwilli]

The water comes from the condensation of the fridge. I think problem could be overwatering when planting. I'm sure u have to open the fridge when the plant grows bigger to add more water but use a blumat and u can keep it closed.

 

[chilliwilli]

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[chilliwilli]

In one german video they said that one grower had good living soil in the fridge and the co2 bottle was barley used.