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How warm does everyone run their rooms that are using co2 enrichment?

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How warm does everyone run their rooms that are using co2 enrichment?

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What up guys. i was just wondering how hot people go with co2. I’m currently running my room at 80-81 degrees and 50-55 percent humidity. @ 1500 ppm. I was curious about the pros and cons of increasing temps even higher.
 
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No idea but interested so I will watch for the answer. What co2 enrichment solution are you using?
 
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Found this.

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Running hlg 600.. can push about 80-85k lux with 1200ppm CO2 before seeing signs of stress. I keep leaf temps about 77-80. Room is usually low 80's

I would give the ppfd if I had a meter but I'm guessing 1300+
 
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Aqua Man said:
Running hlg 600.. can push about 80-85k lux with 1200ppm CO2 before seeing signs of stress. I keep leaf temps about 77-80. Room is usually low 80's

I would give the ppfd if I had a meter but I'm guessing 1300+
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that’s around 1165-1235 ppfd according to their calculator on hlg. Do yo go higher then 1200 ppm ever or is that your max? I did 1200 last run and had great results. Figured I would give 1500 ppm a try.
 
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Diesel21 said:
that’s around 1165-1235 ppfd according to their calculator on hlg. Do yo go higher then 1200 ppm ever or is that your max? I did 1200 last run and had great results. Figured I would give 1500 ppm a try.
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I did try 1500ppm but noticed no increase over 1200. I think with a little more tweaking I may see some improvement but 1200ppm seems to be where I max out right now. I use true VPD not those online charts. Temp may be the key to seeing gains at a higher ppm but so far 1200pm is about where I'm stuck. I mean it's possible maybe more light but I can't seem to push past 85k without seeing some stress
 
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Aqua Man said:
I did try 1500ppm but noticed no increase over 1200. I think with a little more tweaking I may see some improvement but 1200ppm seems to be where I max out right now. I use true VPD not those online charts. Temp may be the key to seeing gains at a higher ppm but so far 1200pm is about where I'm stuck. I mean it's possible maybe more light but I can't seem to push past 85k without seeing some stress
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Do you think these parts would work for running from a tank of compressed co2?






I hear about a "relay" to basically make sure the regulator turns off whenever the exhaust fan is on. What's the best way to accomplish that?

This site makes me think a 20L tank would last quite a while between refills in a 4x8x8 room. Is that realistic?

CO2 Calculator - Greentrees Hydroponics

Calculate how much CO2 your grow room needs.
www.hydroponics.net

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threatco said:
Do you think these parts would work for running from a tank of compressed co2?






I hear about a "relay" to basically make sure the regulator turns off whenever the exhaust fan is on. What's the best way to accomplish that?

This site makes me think a 20L tank would last quite a while between refills in a 4x8x8 room. Is that realistic?

CO2 Calculator - Greentrees Hydroponics

Calculate how much CO2 your grow room needs.
www.hydroponics.net

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I have a 20lb and 10lb because sometimes when I fill I need to leave it overnight.

The regulator solenoid combo is what I use not that brand but same thing. The one thing that is beneficial if you buy a dual stage regulator you will see when the tank is low as opposed just your psi out. I run about 15 to 20psi out.

I could do an entire grow in a 4x4 on a 20lb tank but that all going to depend on how well the room is sealed, how often you go in and what ppm you run at what stages of growth. I run like 600ppmnthe last couple weeks because not as much photosynthesis is going on
 
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Aqua Man said:
I have a 20lb and 10lb because sometimes when I fill I need to leave it overnight.

The regulator solenoid combo is what I use not that brand but same thing. The one thing that is beneficial if you buy a dual stage regulator you will see when the tank is low as opposed just your psi out. I run about 15 to 20psi out.

I could do an entire grow in a 4x4 on a 20lb tank but that all going to depend on how well the room is sealed, how often you go in and what ppm you run at what stages of growth. I run like 600ppmnthe last couple weeks because not as much photosynthesis is going on
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Man I just cant get my 3x4 to stay within reasonable temp/rh running a 480w qb and sealed for co2.. ive tried a 8k btu i believe portable AC but it cycled far too fast and created negative pressure so was still wasting co2.. how do you cool yours?
 
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GrundleGrow said:
Man I just cant get my 3x4 to stay within reasonable temp/rh running a 480w qb and sealed for co2.. ive tried a 8k btu i believe portable AC but it cycled far too fast and created negative pressure so was still wasting co2.. how do you cool yours?
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Window AC... Im not at home to take pics in the new room but my 4x4 was actually a 4x4 grow area and another 2 feet of equipment space. These are my old grow space pics.
 

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Aqua Man said:
Window AC... Im not at home to take pics in the new room but my 4x4 was actually a 4x4 grow area and another 2 feet of equipment space. These are my old grow space pics.
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Ahh right ive seen these before, incredibly fine tuned set up youve got there. I thought about cutting a hole in the tent for a tiny 5k btu window unit but its really just not feasible with the space I've got. Guess im throwing in the towel on the co2 sadly, ive been a stubborn bastard trying to make it work. On the bright side my area has an ambient of 500-800 so thats nice lol
 
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That little grow box was awesome for CO2 I'm hoping the room will be the same.

This was just over 3 weeks of growth. Dec6 to Jan 2. Of my last grow in it. I had to rip it out but if you search my journal you can find it.
 

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GrundleGrow said:
Ahh right ive seen these before, incredibly fine tuned set up youve got there. I thought about cutting a hole in the tent for a tiny 5k btu window unit but its really just not feasible with the space I've got. Guess im throwing in the towel on the co2 sadly, ive been a stubborn bastard trying to make it work. On the bright side my area has an ambient of 500-800 so thats nice lol
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Yeah I wouldn't attempt it in a tent.

That durofoam is cheap like $12cad for a 12x8 sheet. Thats all its built out of.
 
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Aqua Man said:
That little grow box was awesome for CO2 I'm hoping the room will be the same.

This was just over 3 weeks of growth. Dec6 to Jan 2. Of my last grow in it. I had to rip it out but if you search my journal you can find it.
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Unreal. Thats gotta be as good as it gets. What was the avg yield per bucket in there?
 
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GrundleGrow said:
Unreal. Thats gotta be as good as it gets. What was the avg yield per bucket in there?
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Less that 6 feet height. Over 2 pounds and a pound of shake popcorn. I think I could have pushed 3 pounds with a few more runs in it. But I'll never know
 
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That is a sexy AF setup.

We are both in Canada. Where do you recommend refills for your CO2 tanks? Canadian Tire? I think I may have to use Air Liquide in the Maritimes but not sure.



For temp control, assuming we can't all get a window AC. Is something like this possible?


The temperature controller turns on the Exhaust fan when over a preset temp.
The co2 controller is somehow prevented from operating the regulator whenever the Exhaust fan is on.

I am just not sure what form of wiring and device wizardry will accomplish this.
 
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threatco said:
That is a sexy AF setup.

We are both in Canada. Where do you recommend refills for your CO2 tanks? Canadian Tire? I think I may have to use Air Liquide in the Maritimes but not sure.



For temp control, assuming we can't all get a window AC. Is something like this possible?


The temperature controller turns on the Exhaust fan when over a preset temp.
The co2 controller is somehow prevented from operating the regulator whenever the Exhaust fan is on.

I am just not sure what form of wiring and device wizardry will accomplish this.
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ABC fire.. I would do CO2 without a completely sealed room. No exhaust fans. Otherwise I think the cost would be insane
 
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