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Looks like a sip setup explain please
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I got into the idea while I was reading "Greens probiotic method" on another forum. I suck at watering, so I built two of them.
They are file totes. I like them because the corners have a stop in them so they can be stacked. I cut a hole smaller than the inside diameter of the net pots and zip tied them to the planter. It supports the center well.
I doubled up on those to help keep soil in and to leave a little gap between the bottom of the wick and the reservoir.
The fill tube is 1" pvc. A 15/16" drill bit makes a hole with a tight fit for the pvc.
I got a couple hydraulic fittings from work and some rubber tubing for the level gauge. The fitting has an o-ring seal that keeps it water tight.
The reservoir holds about 2.5 gallons of water, and the planter can hold 8 gallons.
They are file totes. I like them because the corners have a stop in them so they can be stacked. I cut a hole smaller than the inside diameter of the net pots and zip tied them to the planter. It supports the center well.
I doubled up on those to help keep soil in and to leave a little gap between the bottom of the wick and the reservoir.
The fill tube is 1" pvc. A 15/16" drill bit makes a hole with a tight fit for the pvc.
I got a couple hydraulic fittings from work and some rubber tubing for the level gauge. The fitting has an o-ring seal that keeps it water tight.
The reservoir holds about 2.5 gallons of water, and the planter can hold 8 gallons.
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Pretty cool Nice build
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I wonder what adding an air stone to the Rez would do
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Ive read discussions about this. Pretty much six of one and a half dozen of the other. I keep my fill tube above the water line and the corners aren't air tight so air exchanges, but an air stone would definitely give a better exchange rate. Still...the general concensus (sp?) seems to be it doesn't matter for the most part.
Oh I also leave an inch and some change air gap below the soil.
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I do have two built. I could add one to one of them and see if there's anything noticeable different.
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Hit a growth spurt lol
I'm concerned tho...
I had put it under the SF1000 at 30+ inches, but the darker spots appeared (idk if you can see them) and it started sagging a bit, so I put it back under this
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I added the second one last nite.
But my tips are clawing a bit, and I think it looks a little dark green. I'm thinking the nitrogen is a bit high, along with transplant - then too intense light?
The stalk and stems are still righteously green and it is growing (I think) vigorously.
Is this a noob moment where I need to let it be and not overthink it?
I'm concerned tho...
I had put it under the SF1000 at 30+ inches, but the darker spots appeared (idk if you can see them) and it started sagging a bit, so I put it back under this
.I added the second one last nite.
But my tips are clawing a bit, and I think it looks a little dark green. I'm thinking the nitrogen is a bit high, along with transplant - then too intense light?
The stalk and stems are still righteously green and it is growing (I think) vigorously.
Is this a noob moment where I need to let it be and not overthink it?
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Do you start your plants under it?
Yep that is my starter tent for clones/seedlings.
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What do you use for flower?
They go from my 2x2 to my 4x4 with an sf 4000
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Y'all...
I've fucked up so many grows lately lol. I had a nice plant ripening when I bought my house last year. I had it figured to be 3 lids at least. The ride here left the little thing bruised but not broken. For some reason I still don't understand, I harvested it early, and it's been a big regret because EVERY grow since has been no bueno.
The last few attempts have ended badly. Even on this grow... I planted two at the beginning. They both sprouted the same day. The Force mutated from the first set of leaves. I scrapped it and planted another. Wouldn't you know it?? The gd thing did the same thing?!?! So I gave up on those seeds (I reckon I'm not wise in the ways of the Force). I was going to plant another, but I didn't want a three week split (one tent).
I think this little bugger growing here will be my good vibe.
I've fucked up so many grows lately lol. I had a nice plant ripening when I bought my house last year. I had it figured to be 3 lids at least. The ride here left the little thing bruised but not broken. For some reason I still don't understand, I harvested it early, and it's been a big regret because EVERY grow since has been no bueno.
The last few attempts have ended badly. Even on this grow... I planted two at the beginning. They both sprouted the same day. The Force mutated from the first set of leaves. I scrapped it and planted another. Wouldn't you know it?? The gd thing did the same thing?!?! So I gave up on those seeds (I reckon I'm not wise in the ways of the Force). I was going to plant another, but I didn't want a three week split (one tent).
I think this little bugger growing here will be my good vibe.
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Sweet. I've got my sf and a maxsisun pb1000. I don't think I have enough light for what I'm hoping this grow could give me. I have my SCROG ner built
and I'm going to attempt to fill it. I might add my 150w HPS during flower. I figure it will heat up those cold LEDs.
