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Pulling up a seat for this one!
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St3ve
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Pro start Shady, now get some bitches in there! :)
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sourkush91
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Hey man nice set up, im currently building a setup omost exactly the same UnderCurrent 6 under 2 thousands with house and garden nutes... Good luck too ya ill be watching
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farmer ed
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Your going to love this system, Dan is the man for UC
aSilvrHaze
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hell yea Shady, stoked to see you got your UC setup started!!
ShivaSkunkPunk
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Amazing, Don't need luck when "U got the Glow", Vibin bro, Peace SSP
winta
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i was just talkin bout that movie today LMAO "pizza wit bean sprouts?" :giggle yea shady is the truth!
sdgrower
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Nice!
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Shady
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Shady's Multi-Quote FTW...
Wow! :icon_dizzy: First, let me say thanks for all of the support, good karma, and kind words... I will do my best to put on a good show and keep it real. Let's hope for the best as I get my feet wet and try to keep my head above water... :poolparty
Second, as most of you know from reading my other threads, I generally don't respond until I have an update ready with photos... Well, it's been a hectic week with the Round 8 Harvest, Round 9 Final Flush, holidays, job search, and an upcoming wedding, but the UC show is almost ready to rock... I also realized that this first run in the Under Current will actually be Round 11 since I'm going to flip the switch on my Top Dawg Seeds Guava 13 Test grow (Round 10) in the next few days, while the UC is veggin' for at least a week or two... :thinking
Wow! :icon_dizzy: First, let me say thanks for all of the support, good karma, and kind words... I will do my best to put on a good show and keep it real. Let's hope for the best as I get my feet wet and try to keep my head above water... :poolparty
Second, as most of you know from reading my other threads, I generally don't respond until I have an update ready with photos... Well, it's been a hectic week with the Round 8 Harvest, Round 9 Final Flush, holidays, job search, and an upcoming wedding, but the UC show is almost ready to rock... I also realized that this first run in the Under Current will actually be Round 11 since I'm going to flip the switch on my Top Dawg Seeds Guava 13 Test grow (Round 10) in the next few days, while the UC is veggin' for at least a week or two... :thinking
Right on TF! I appreciate the confidence and I hope to pull off a successful first UC run as I've been reading every UC thread on The Farm since Texas Kid opened my eyes...
Whaddup brah! Ohh man... I been away and some drama went down? Hope to see you back for the show...
What's good logic!!! Thx for the compliments my friend... And thx for making The Farm a great place to learn from others while camping for the hot drops on the Bay... Hopefully you'll be setting up your UC6 and rocking those Magnum XXXL's once again!
Thx for the advice bud! I think Dan provided me with the hose connection you mentioned... Let's hope I can rock this setup as well as you did...
Gracias amigo! I'm stoked to finally turn on the pumps and see what madness awaits me in the next couple of months...
Hey hey brah! I'm riding your coat tails... Gotta copy your bad ass double trellis for the second time since I first saw it... Ahh, the ball valve is what came with my system for the drain, but I think I'll just leave it closed and use mcpuffin's idea of draining via the return pump as I've read many others drain this way...
Thx buddy! Almost there... Almost...
Glad you like my lengthy journals Snowblind... This one is dedicated to those small timers, like myself, that just want to rock a stock UC under 1kW or 2kW... Although I might upgrade the air pump and air stones on the second run...
Thx BG!!! I finally got into that little bag of goodies... And you're right... it's time for some plants in the net pots...
Thx Baddog! Glad you could join me in my Current Culture adventure...
Fuck yeah! I've been waiting to join this club for over a year now... It's nice to have a veteran like you along for the maiden voyage...Welcome to the club.
The future is grand. :yes
Yo sfzoo!!! I'll take all the luck I can get... It's been a struggle to get to this level from my ghetto beginnings, but I'm finally here...
Word! Gotta keep my eyes on the prize...
My good friend... I owe you many thanks... So thanks again!
Thx bro... As much as I'd love to pimp out my grow room, I just realize I have to get this round going and successfully completed... Then I can really make all the plans in my head a reality...
It's pretty sweet! Wait till you see it with all the connections made and before it's covered with Indica nugs...
Ahh there it is... It must have been hidden behind your current forest...
Thank you and Dan very much for the support, patience, and understanding... It's been a long time and this thread is going to be well documented. Hopefully I'll be rocking another UC next to this one in a year or sooner...
Sup winta my man! It's always nice to have you along for the ride with your postive vibes and good karma...
Thx again for the support Tdawg... Are we gonna see your UC setup soon?
I will try my best to monocrop the UC with five Master Kush x Bubba Kush, and a single Master Kush x The White...
I'm flattered by your kind words nMEEKS, but I'm gonna do my best to increase my yield as that's definitely my weak spot when running multiple strains...
Thx man! Well, a lot of the UC grows (I've read) have tons of watts, including a mix of vertical and/or horizontal lighting, and larger o.c. bucket spacing... I'm really focused on simply completing my first UC run successfully under 1000W, but I won't complain if my yield is even slightly better than my previous rounds under 600W...
Thx leadsled! In a couple of rounds I'm gonna work on dialing in my coco DTW and maybe by then I'll have a slick multiple res and manifold setup like yours...
Awesome! At least I know someone read the lyrics... Thx for the well wishes Bobby!
Ahh, yes... From one Engineer to another... I concur with your concern. Actually I had wrapped enough plastic around the wood frame so that I could tape the joint for a waterproof seal... I just need to find the proper tape for the job...
Thx for cruising along Stu! My next update will show some of my progress and I should have plants in the buckets in the next day or so... After that I will run my 1000W at 500W dimmed on the Quantum digital ballast during veg while I install the duct work and Can Filter...
Thx waayne! It's looking even better with all the pumps and filled with RO...
Me too! Thx for checking out my thread bluewaves...
Thx bud... Let' hope this show is worthy of yourmomsfav...
Hmmm, not quite... This is in a spare bedroom of my single family detached house in a gated community... Owning my house means no landlord or surprise maintenance inspections... Thx for the props in any event!
Hey Farmer Jon! Glad you're here... I would have used a pond liner, but this was a cheap solution for the first run...
I hope I can do this system justice... Thx for the good karma JAHGYDI!
What's crackin' TortureKill? I sure hope that the MxB does well... And hopefully we'll get to see some of your work in the future...
I've never used it, but I plan on using it as a pH up at no more than 50 PPM, then I will add base (pH up) if needed...
No worries ron! This may become a perpetual grow thread if things go well...
Thx brah! No need to stand... There's plenty of seats for all...
Thx Bud! I'll give it my best shot... BTW, I'm still drooling over those dope reservoirs of yours...
Thx GP2B! Gotta keep things organized before the girls make a mess in the room...
Damn... That's a bad ass seat!
No doubt St3ve! I've got some pretty ladies ready for a dip in the water...
Thx brah... Are you gonna use diff spacing on the buckets? I'd think that 2000W would be a tight fit on the UC6...
Dan is def the man and I was in love with this system when I first saw it... Thx for stopping by farmer ed!
Yeah man, I'm stoked and gonna get this show moving along much faster now...
Sup Shiva! Thx for the kind words as always... I'm just trying to shine as bright as I can...
:whew Thx brah... I made it to the end, and finally used another smilie... :anim_44:
Shady
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Shady Update...
:time Well, I finally setup all the connections, including the 1/10 hp JBJ Arctica Chiller, Danner Mag-Drive Supreme 3 (350 GPH Water Pump), Pondmaster AP-40 (Air Pump), 9” Air Diffuser Disc, Elite Air Stones, Air Distribution Manifold, Air Hose, and Adjustable Float Valve. I did not have an In-Line Filter and will prob need some type of screen at each end of the PVC return manifold to prevent roots from obstructing the water pump…
http://i1083.invalid.com/albums/j390/ShadyUnderCurrent/UnderCurrent60.jpg
Here’s a view of the Epicenter with the disc diffuser, float valve, and return pump diffuser. To the left is the air pump…
http://i1083.invalid.com/albums/j390/ShadyUnderCurrent/UnderCurrent61.jpg
This is an overview of the chiller location with the intake closest to the airpump and exhaust vent furthest from the UC6…
http://i1083.invalid.com/albums/j390/ShadyUnderCurrent/UnderCurrent62.jpg
I located the return pump one bucket further away from the epicenter to allow for working space…
http://i1083.invalid.com/albums/j390/ShadyUnderCurrent/UnderCurrent63.jpg
Now a birds eye view of the air pump and air distribution manifold…
http://i1083.invalid.com/albums/j390/ShadyUnderCurrent/UnderCurrent64.jpg
A closer look at the airline that splits from the air pump, to feed the air distribution manifold and the disc diffuser…
http://i1083.invalid.com/albums/j390/ShadyUnderCurrent/UnderCurrent65.jpg
This is the airline connection to the disc diffuser…
http://i1083.invalid.com/albums/j390/ShadyUnderCurrent/UnderCurrent66.jpg
Ok, after filling the system with water and installing all of the Elite air stones, I noticed that one valve of the air distribution manifold was defective so I switched the line as there are 6 extra slots that needed to be closed for sufficient air flow…
http://i1083.invalid.com/albums/j390/ShadyUnderCurrent/UnderCurrent68.jpg
Also if you look closely at the 5” net pot, it is wet about 1/3 from the bottom as I’ve filled all the buckets to the lip and you can see the bubbles in one of the 8 gal buckets…
http://i1083.invalid.com/albums/j390/ShadyUnderCurrent/UnderCurrent69.jpg
Finally, this last shot of the Epicenter shows the water level at the lip as water is returned from the chiller through the return pump diffuser. The float valve will probably be connected to my Hydrologic RO Stealth 100, but I may install a top-off res in the near future…
http://i1083.invalid.com/albums/j390/ShadyUnderCurrent/UnderCurrent67.jpg
My only concern is that the bubbles in the Epicenter and each bucket seem to be relatively minimal compared to some videos I’ve seen… I’m not quite sure if this is being caused by the length of each air line to the Elite air stones, wherein I cut all 6 airlines to be equal length and have extra line that could easily be reduced… :thinking
:time Well, I finally setup all the connections, including the 1/10 hp JBJ Arctica Chiller, Danner Mag-Drive Supreme 3 (350 GPH Water Pump), Pondmaster AP-40 (Air Pump), 9” Air Diffuser Disc, Elite Air Stones, Air Distribution Manifold, Air Hose, and Adjustable Float Valve. I did not have an In-Line Filter and will prob need some type of screen at each end of the PVC return manifold to prevent roots from obstructing the water pump…
http://i1083.invalid.com/albums/j390/ShadyUnderCurrent/UnderCurrent60.jpg
Here’s a view of the Epicenter with the disc diffuser, float valve, and return pump diffuser. To the left is the air pump…
http://i1083.invalid.com/albums/j390/ShadyUnderCurrent/UnderCurrent61.jpg
This is an overview of the chiller location with the intake closest to the airpump and exhaust vent furthest from the UC6…
http://i1083.invalid.com/albums/j390/ShadyUnderCurrent/UnderCurrent62.jpg
I located the return pump one bucket further away from the epicenter to allow for working space…
http://i1083.invalid.com/albums/j390/ShadyUnderCurrent/UnderCurrent63.jpg
Now a birds eye view of the air pump and air distribution manifold…
http://i1083.invalid.com/albums/j390/ShadyUnderCurrent/UnderCurrent64.jpg
A closer look at the airline that splits from the air pump, to feed the air distribution manifold and the disc diffuser…
http://i1083.invalid.com/albums/j390/ShadyUnderCurrent/UnderCurrent65.jpg
This is the airline connection to the disc diffuser…
http://i1083.invalid.com/albums/j390/ShadyUnderCurrent/UnderCurrent66.jpg
Ok, after filling the system with water and installing all of the Elite air stones, I noticed that one valve of the air distribution manifold was defective so I switched the line as there are 6 extra slots that needed to be closed for sufficient air flow…
http://i1083.invalid.com/albums/j390/ShadyUnderCurrent/UnderCurrent68.jpg
Also if you look closely at the 5” net pot, it is wet about 1/3 from the bottom as I’ve filled all the buckets to the lip and you can see the bubbles in one of the 8 gal buckets…
http://i1083.invalid.com/albums/j390/ShadyUnderCurrent/UnderCurrent69.jpg
Finally, this last shot of the Epicenter shows the water level at the lip as water is returned from the chiller through the return pump diffuser. The float valve will probably be connected to my Hydrologic RO Stealth 100, but I may install a top-off res in the near future…
http://i1083.invalid.com/albums/j390/ShadyUnderCurrent/UnderCurrent67.jpg
My only concern is that the bubbles in the Epicenter and each bucket seem to be relatively minimal compared to some videos I’ve seen… I’m not quite sure if this is being caused by the length of each air line to the Elite air stones, wherein I cut all 6 airlines to be equal length and have extra line that could easily be reduced… :thinking
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go with a top off res bro - it does not make sense to add r/o and then have to hassle with adding nutes and adjusting ph - which isnt recommended anyhow
you dont want to overshoot and then be scrambling to correct - nice and steady ph and ppm with top off res
all looks really good - what size air pump you rocking?
edit: I uhh went back and read - hmm my 8 came with an ap 100 - a 40 does seem a bit underpowerd
you went with the itty bitty netpots eh?
you dont want to overshoot and then be scrambling to correct - nice and steady ph and ppm with top off res
all looks really good - what size air pump you rocking?
edit: I uhh went back and read - hmm my 8 came with an ap 100 - a 40 does seem a bit underpowerd
you went with the itty bitty netpots eh?
winta
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all hooked up just bout ready to go ey? O-LETS-DO-IT! :)
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mcpuffin
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Bigger air pump...
waayne
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Nice setup bro!
Everything looks so neat and tidy!
I can't wait to see you runnin the UC:rock
Everything looks so neat and tidy!
I can't wait to see you runnin the UC:rock
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Max Powers
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top off rez for sho if you can fit it, makes life extra easy. 55 gal drums are $50 on craigslist..
I have an AP40 on just the disk alone, so I would imagine an airpump upgrade could only help. Looking dope, though.
Are you running Co2? I didn't notice but if so it'll help to move the airpump outside too
I have an AP40 on just the disk alone, so I would imagine an airpump upgrade could only help. Looking dope, though.
Are you running Co2? I didn't notice but if so it'll help to move the airpump outside too
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UCtestn
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I worry about not having enough air... it keeps me up at night.
Looks good, I like how clean the room is.
Looks good, I like how clean the room is.
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Baddog
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Funny stuff how the worries have changed over the Years! Very nice set up! I like the neatness and attention to detail! Me thinks screens would be a good thing to keep hydroton and roots out of the pump for sure!
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Looking nice and clean. Looking forward to plants.
Why the extra long hose on the return pump?
Why the extra long hose on the return pump?
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I have mine sitting on a milk crate right over one of my passive vents
my water temps have been steadily lower by at least 2 degrees (no chiller yet)
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Looking good and clean Shady......cant wait to see you blow this space up!!!!
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