The "Totally random stuff that serves a growroom purpose" thread

[growshopfrank]

bicycle hoist- for adjusting the height of large reflectors they sell for around $10 and with a small mod they work very well with large hard to handle shades

10cc syringe- perfect for metering out small measures for example my tap water needs 2cc of 85% phosphoric acid to reach a PH of 5.5 per 20l with a syringe and a 20l carboy I don't need to use a PH meter just 2cc of acid and fill the carboy with water bang instant make up water with no muss no fuss

 

[EclipseFour20]

So I am experimenting with a new watering technique (peat base custom grow mix) that seeks to capture a specific amount of water runoff in the saucer--I discovered a something better than a turkey baster to remove the water for the saucer...a dollar water toy called "H2O Blaster".

You see, a rule I invoked years ago when I had Root Aphids is to: prevent, at all cost, cross contamination between containers. So, when emptying runoff from the saucers I decided to play it safe and replace "dirty" saucers with clean ones. Nice...but someone now has to clean stacks of saucers.

I tried attaching a hose to shop vacuum, worked great...but messy to clean up; much easier to swap out saucers...but then I found a 24" tube-like water toy at the dollar store. Think jumbo syringe....dip the end in water and pull the handle/plunger and water fills up the tube. Compared to the "turkey baster", the H20 Blaster has better suction, more volume, easy to clean, and much easier to use--24" tool means no more squatting or moving plants that are out of reach (back saver!).

I originally bought this for my dogs a few months ago (they love water--and all water toys)...but, then I had a brain fart and now it is a garden tool. Think I will pick up a few more at the dollar store before they run out....as it probably is a summer item.

Btw, those are not my kids--but you get the idea of size of the "jumbo syringe".

 

[gmanwho]

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these paint trays work great as trimming trays !!! You can also put some split foam pipe insulation on the lip edge for wrist support.


b-safe

 

[Boob McNoob]

Tales from the Garbage Heap

Tales from the Garbage Heap

My efforts have evolved by making use of what is on hand and re-purposing to suit my needs; simple extension cord with two socket adapters and two splitters gives me an easy 4-bulb array that can be hung and adjusted with a folder clip (stabilized with criss-crossed zip ties), like an earlier post in this thread, I have multiple wall units that I've rewired for plug in that I hang with chains (currently used for augmenting the perimeter with CFL for my HID flowering room) / a heavy duty rolling garment rack has been enclosed to create a mobile sprouting and veg station / shelf organizers have been refashioned to act as light and fan hangers to maximize all potential in closets / oscillating fan is put to use as a light mover by connecting to hood with pipe cleaners / and my personal favorite and proudest is that I've had the opportunity to perpetuate my system with unintentionally seeded crops generation after generation, thus creating my own "strain" Chupacannabis.

 

[EclipseFour20]

BTW those H2O Blasters draw up over 8 ounces of water with a single pull. Nice!

 

[snooze]

50cc Nylon reusable syringe, with a 6 inch 12 gauge needle. Easy to get exact measurements for nutes, and no more fiddling with the bottle to get those last drops, 6 inches will get you to the bottom of the bottle. 12 gauge will suck up even the thickest liquid ferts. Needle is $16, syringe $16. They make larger syringes, but thats the largest needle I've found. 10 gauge would be even better, haven't found that yet though. Lasts for YEARS.

Also Air-O-Swiss portable humidifier, you screw a water bottle to the top and you get a humidity boost. Great for your clone and seedling cabinet, very compact.

 

[RonSmooth]

50cc Nylon reusable syringe, with a 6 inch 12 gauge needle. Easy to get exact measurements for nutes, and no more fiddling with the bottle to get those last drops, 6 inches will get you to the bottom of the bottle. 12 gauge will suck up even the thickest liquid ferts. Needle is $16, syringe $16. They make larger syringes, but thats the largest needle I've found. 10 gauge would be even better, haven't found that yet though. Lasts for YEARS.

$32 for a syringe?

They'll give you oral syringes at most pharmacies if you ask. They are commonly used to administer oral medications to infants.

If the 5mL ones are too small, get a large animal syringe (farm store/online/grow shops) with no needle attached.

I have a 50mL without a needle and 1/4" spaghetti tubing fits perfectly over the tip for sucking up the end of a bottle.

I think it was $3.99

 

[the gnome]

chrikey mate!! $16 is way too much,
i have a box of fifty 60ml plastic syringes, paid $25 on ebay years ago.
go to any feed and seed and you get em for a buck or two.
I use a length of aquarium tubing in mine