Gdawwwg
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Or is it just a case of get the set up going. Check rh. And judge from there wich one i need. Was thinking in general what is the easiest way to keep rh optimal percentages
Or is it just a case of get the set up going. Check rh. And judge from there wich one i need. Was thinking in general what is the easiest way to keep rh optimal percentagesI don't like the tab timers. They seem to mess up often. We use a basic digital one.
You may not need a humidifier because the plants themselves humidify the air when they breathe out.
Yes, plants breathe. They breathe out water thru the pores in the leaves.
Good to hear from someone over the pond! I would say yes to the dehumidifier and like you said get one with a humidistat and possibly one with drain hose to make it easy on yourself and not have to empty all the time.Will post some pics soon as everything ready to go. Yeh im in england rains quite a bit and is cold right now.
I got the ts3000. Actually havent unboxed it yet so maybe i got a timer too. Got the 1.2m x 1.2m tent
Going 4 dwc setup. Preferably one of the haze strains.
Just wish i was at your end of the pond. Not much great to brag about where im living lol. I might just go get both. Keep the small dehumidifier inside the tent. And always got the humidifier there if rh gets really low. Or might try the old cup/jug of water in the tent trickGood to hear from someone over the pond! I would say yes to the dehumidifier and like you said get one with a humidistat and possibly one with drain hose to make it easy on yourself and not have to empty all the time.
Each to there own i spose everybody seems to get good yields off various methods as long as they get the environment and feeds right.I have had about 10 grows now and have made many of the noobie mistakes. It looks like you are planning out so hopefully things go well from the start. It took me a couple of grows before I started getting decent yields.
Personally, I have come to like wick systems with soil. They are easy, cheap, and give good yields.
One of the big noob mistakes is getting a cheap ph and ec pen. I did. Most of us make that mistake. Cheap ph pens can cause you to ruin a grow when you make corrections that werent needed. You want a bluelab ph pen. they are about 3-4X what cheap one costs. I dont recall seeing PAR meter on your list. Without a PAR meter you are only guessing at your light levels.
The other noob mistake is obsessing over your plants, molesting them a dozen times a day and making too many changes too quickly. Keep a grow diary and document feeding, watering, changes to the light, additives, temp etc. When (not if) you have a problem you can look at the diary to see recent changes. Knowing the history irs really the only way to diagnose issues. Here is a news flash: pretty much every problem you run into results in yellow leaves and brown splotches. without the diary, it is hard to tie the problem down.
The worst you can do is make quick decisions and treat the plant before you are sure. Always take your time when you think a plant is sick and look back in your diary to look for significant events.
If you can, use bug bomb in the loft before you start. You want to keep as many pests out as you can.
Good luck
Average here is 80% with December being the most humid month@Gdawwwg What is your average humidity level where you live?
If you look at the octopot system, it is identical to the way I grow (Except I DIY the system). Try it sometime - I am astonished.Each to there own i spose everybody seems to get good yields off various methods as long as they get the environment and feeds right.
Im actually doing another setup soon. Autopot system. Self feeding so see how that method works too. Will be 12-16 plants. Going to start this 4 pot dwc first and put all my time into that.
Bought the pancellent ph and ec meters so no doubt i will have to order a blue lab. Like u said noob mistake
Will definately keep a grow diary and il take a look at bug bomb. Is it ok for the air to just circulate in the loft as i dont have a window or anything up there?
Not a lot of room left there. Only boarded out enough for the tent and like a metre spare next to it to place bits outside tent. Like airpump etc@Gdawwwg how much room do you have around the tent? You might be able to build a lung room. It's a small room that you dehumidify and cool the air if necessary before it goes in the tent. Your de-huey will go in there.
And since you will be growing DWC, let me call the Mr. DWC to help out. YO! @Aqua Man or @Dirtbag
There are lots of great growers here and these two will get you all set up the right way.
I have 2 200w mars hydro lights in my tent. They work great and I keep the drivers outside the tent to keep heat out.Yes its a marshydro light. Iv only seen good reviews tbh. Thats what swayed me towards them.
I was planning on doing a full empty and change once every week. Although i hear some people stretch it to 2 weeks. Unless i get to a stage where they are drinking way more. Lets say bucket is half what it should be and its only been three days since nute change. I would just top of with phd water.I have 2 200w mars hydro lights in my tent. They work great and I keep the drivers outside the tent to keep heat out.
For hydo, make sure you not dumping nute water on top of nute water. I am not sure if you planing on refilling your buckets or empty then refill with fresh nute mixed water but watch your ppm or it could burn your plants. I use filtered tap water instead of ro so i can keep some base nutrients.
well good luck!
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My $45 Milwaukee ph meter has been one of my better investments things never let me down and rarely needs recalibration :))First time grower here too.
when you buy an EC/pH pen, look at what the calibration fluids cost. Mostly they are a little off from other brands. And in the long run, this is what you are going to spend most money on.
I noticed thatmost people use bluelab. I’ve got an Aquamaster. As long as you don’t buy a cheap $30/€30 piece, you should be good.
My Mars hydro is banging. I'm using the SP3000 though.Is that a MarsHydro light? They have a bad rep. I would choose a different light.
Hey I'm in UK too!So im setting up my first grow in the uk btw
Iv done a fair bit of reserach. And just about to order all i need to get setup. Heres what im starting with.
. Mars hydro 1.2x1.2x2m
With sp3000. 6inch inline duct fan carbon filter combo
. Iws oxypot single x4
. 2 oscilating 6inch fans
. 8 outlet air pump
. GH hydro flora grow nutes
. Hydroguard not available so thinking great white
. Digital thermometer
. Ph tester
. Ph up and down
. Humidifier & demudifier
. Scrog net
Not sure which ph pen or thermometer or ec readers to get. Alot on the market. Something budget and accurate would be ideal. Any suggestions??
Have i missed anything off??? Please let me know.
The plan
So i wanna put 4 plants in dwc. Single oxypots. 5 gallon buckets. With 2 airstone in each bucket. I was gunna use tap water(still need to test it to check ppm) but i have read that is not always great. Im hoping where i am its not too much of a problem. Use GH nutes because they seem a popular choice. And great white instead of hydroguard to keep roots healthy..iv seen the basics to run a smooth dwc grow.
. Keep water temps down
. Humidity and tent temps
. Ph 5.5-6.5
.change wateer once a week.
. Topping and lollipoping
Probably sick of nubes like me posting by now. But its worth a shot. Any advice or help is appreciated. Just want my first grow to go as smooth as possible. Feel free to take the piss i have thick skin
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