DAMN LOOKS SO GOOD BROTHA, CAN'T WAIT FOR MORE UPDATES !!!
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As for the water heater, were should I begin, hmmm..
it would seem to most that it is very toasty in there, but I am afraid it's not the reality. I have went through several measures to stabilize the ambient temperature in there. ( which I will elaborate in the ventilation chapter!) I live in a state with notoriously unpredictable weather and extremely cold temps, and the incoming water is VERY cold.
The explanation for the cold ass water is pretty simple. I have a well that is very deep, and my incoming water travels underground. demographically the ground temperature below 36" almost never thaws, and even when it does, it stays uber cold- year round.
My incoming water travels through the cold ground, and spits out into the rez (even through the R.O.) at around 45-55 degrees. with the heater, it stays at 65-67 degrees.
This temp makes PH adjustment simpler and the plants don't freak out when they are delicate. Young plants would droop for an hour of so after watering. not anymore.
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Thanks for the kind words J.C., and welcome aboard. I'm glad to have you here.
Honestly, I'm not sure if plants take up nutrients better at warmer temps, I'll have to look into that, but I'll tell you one thing: they like it much better!
This tread will shortly be coming to a close . I would like to thank everyone for the thoughtful discussion and heartfelt compliments. I am fortunate to be in such good company. You guys make my monotonous evenings and nagging girlfriend much easier to handle.
Be sure to check out the last couple weeks of flowering, the yield, and the things I learned from this grow. In about 3-4 weeks I'll start a new journal (Pushing Limits#-2) and the madness begins all over again!
First day of week 7. Plants are doing good, fan leaves are almost all yellow now, the calyxes are becoming much more pronounced, and the trichome heads are filling up nicely (but nowhere near bursting yet).
Irrigation water: PH- 5.8-6.2 E.C.- 0.0. Flushing begins, nutrients are no longer given from this point on. I don't use flushing agents yet:for the fear of shocking them too early. I know foreplay's over, but it's no time to blow my load either!
3X layers dukt taep.....pushlimits said:Anybody out there run a dehumidifier, environmental controller, Or any electronic device for that matter, in their room? If so, how do you deal with the indicator lights during the dark period?