[Richju2175]

Hello everyone. I’m a new grower that’s determined. I’m just setting up should be up and running this week I have a 4x4 , 6T infinity fan. And 600 Rspec full spectrum HLG I’m doing the 13gal RDWC 4 buckets and res. WNting on-site how to add back res and Ro system maybe I’m doing to much . I’ll take all advice thank you.

 

[MIGrampaUSA]

Hello everyone. I’m a new grower that’s determined. I’m just setting up should be up and running this week I have a 4x4 , 6T infinity fan. And 600 Rspec full spectrum HLG I’m doing the 13gal RDWC 4 buckets and res. WNting on-site how to add back res and Ro system maybe I’m doing to much . I’ll take all advice thank you.

It sounds like you're on information overload and working through how to put all that new knowledge together. No worries, you have come to the right place there's a lot of experience here to help you out.

Welcome to the farm.

 

[Richju2175]

Well thank you for that . I kind of figure that but I figured I’m out here do it but you’ll absolutely right info overload should I leave the RO out of the equation for now

 

[MIGrampaUSA]

Well thank you for that . I kind of figure that but I figured I’m out here do it but you’ll absolutely right info overload should I leave the RO out of the equation for now

I'm a soil grower so I'm not the best to answer that question. RO has its place but that doesn't mean everyone needs it or should be using it. What kind of water is your source water? Do you have a water quality report? From here I'll defer to the hydro guys who can better answer your questions.

 

[Richju2175]

Thank you for the insight appreciate that . Definitely hydro. I appreciate you

 

[Mikedin]

Welcome to the farm! Looks like you bought quite the setup thee for a first timer, upside you don’t have to chase those down for upgrades later especially that 600 respec that’s a hell of a light in a 4x4 you’ll defenitly have all the power you can need

 

[Richju2175]

Thank you.

 

[BigBlonde]

Hello everyone.

Hello. Welcome to the farm!

It sounds like you'll have quite a setup. Is it all put together yet?

 

[Richju2175]

Thank you. 95% will have the rest done next day or so. I really would like to know a lil more about RO system really would like to hook one up . Wondering what’s the pros and cons

 

[GoldenDragondnw]

Hello. Welcome. Can't wait to see your grow after you set up. Good Luck!

 

[Richju2175]

Hello. Welcome. Can't wait to see your grow after you set up. Good Luck!

Thank you really appreciate that.

 

[MIGrampaUSA]

Thank you. 95% will have the rest done next day or so. I really would like to know a lil more about RO system really would like to hook one up . Wondering what’s the pros and cons

What specifically do you want to know about RO systems? I know enough to answer some questions. Just probably not enough to answer all your questions.

 

[Richju2175]

Wondering is it worth using it or not and what’s the biggest benefit of having one

 

[MIGrampaUSA]

Wondering is it worth using it or not and what’s the biggest benefit of having one

The benefit is starting at "ground zero" ... almost 0 ppm. This gives the grower the ability to have COMPLETE control over the nutrients the plants uptake. The biggest problem in using one is having false expectations of what it will accomplish ... for example, you're starting with an alkaline water source that pH's at 9.0 before filtering ... all minerals and suspended solids are removed down to "essentially" zero parts per million ... Why is my pH still testing at 9.0?

The answer is kind of complicated and involves understanding water chemistry. In this case, you still need to buffer the water or you can see some wild pH swings. I have one ... and I disconnected the RO cartridge (they are expensive) and I'm only using a 2 stage filtration to remove sediments and chlorine. This is plenty enough for a soil grower.

RO also is very wasteful. For every gallon of RO water you claim, you're wasting up to a gallon down the drain. If your water is metered and you've got a large grow (yours is small enough it wouldn't make a big difference) then you are literally pouring dollar bills down the drain. RO would make sense in a commercial establishment. The run-off from fertigation is claimed in a collection tank and recycled back through an RO system so you're back at the starting point of essentially "zero ppm." This works well on that scale because leftover runoff water is filtered and reused instead of drained off into the sewer system. (there's even rules about that run-off ... it in most cases needs to be treated before being released into a municipal wastewater system.)

I know I got a bit off topic ... but what about you ... the soon to be hydro grower. To better answer your questions and to be able to specifically tell you what to do will involve handing the hydro guru your water quality report. An expert can look at that report and tell you how to accomplish exactly what you want to do ... and whether or not RO is needed. In many cases, a simple carbon and sediment filtering system (2-stage) is all you need.

 

[Richju2175]

Hell yea man I definitely understand what your saying, your not running off topic your just being honest with me definitely sounds good . I appreciate that gold you gave me hands down . Thank you Thank you

 

[Richju2175]

The benefit is starting at "ground zero" ... almost 0 ppm. This gives the grower the ability to have COMPLETE control over the nutrients the plants uptake. The biggest problem in using one is having false expectations of what it will accomplish ... for example, you're starting with an alkaline water source that pH's at 9.0 before filtering ... all minerals and suspended solids are removed down to "essentially" zero parts per million ... Why is my pH still testing at 9.0?

The answer is kind of complicated and involves understanding water chemistry. In this case, you still need to buffer the water or you can see some wild pH swings. I have one ... and I disconnected the RO cartridge (they are expensive) and I'm only using a 2 stage filtration to remove sediments and chlorine. This is plenty enough for a soil grower.

RO also is very wasteful. For every gallon of RO water you claim, you're wasting up to a gallon down the drain. If your water is metered and you've got a large grow (yours is small enough it wouldn't make a big difference) then you are literally pouring dollar bills down the drain. RO would make sense in a commercial establishment. The run-off from fertigation is claimed in a collection tank and recycled back through an RO system so you're back at the starting point of essentially "zero ppm." This works well on that scale because leftover runoff water is filtered and reused instead of drained off into the sewer system. (there's even rules about that run-off ... it in most cases needs to be treated before being released into a municipal wastewater system.)

I know I got a bit off topic ... but what about you ... the soon to be hydro grower. To better answer your questions and to be able to specifically tell you what to do will involve handing the hydro guru your water quality report. An expert can look at that report and tell you how to accomplish exactly what you want to do ... and whether or not RO is needed. In many cases, a simple carbon and sediment filtering system (2-stage) is all you need

 

[Richju2175]

what would you recommend for the 2 stage carbon

The benefit is starting at "ground zero" ... almost 0 ppm. This gives the grower the ability to have COMPLETE control over the nutrients the plants uptake. The biggest problem in using one is having false expectations of what it will accomplish ... for example, you're starting with an alkaline water source that pH's at 9.0 before filtering ... all minerals and suspended solids are removed down to "essentially" zero parts per million ... Why is my pH still testing at 9.0?

The answer is kind of complicated and involves understanding water chemistry. In this case, you still need to buffer the water or you can see some wild pH swings. I have one ... and I disconnected the RO cartridge (they are expensive) and I'm only using a 2 stage filtration to remove sediments and chlorine. This is plenty enough for a soil grower.

RO also is very wasteful. For every gallon of RO water you claim, you're wasting up to a gallon down the drain. If your water is metered and you've got a large grow (yours is small enough it wouldn't make a big difference) then you are literally pouring dollar bills down the drain. RO would make sense in a commercial establishment. The run-off from fertigation is claimed in a collection tank and recycled back through an RO system so you're back at the starting point of essentially "zero ppm." This works well on that scale because leftover runoff water is filtered and reused instead of drained off into the sewer system. (there's even rules about that run-off ... it in most cases needs to be treated before being released into a municipal wastewater system.)

I know I got a bit off topic ... but what about you ... the soon to be hydro grower. To better answer your questions and to be able to specifically tell you what to do will involve handing the hydro guru your water quality report. An expert can look at that report and tell you how to accomplish exactly what you want to do ... and whether or not RO is needed. In many cases, a simple carbon and sediment filtering system (2-stage) is all you need.

what are your recommendations on the 2stage carbon and sediment filter system. What’s the difference with that and the RO SYSTEM. I appreciate your help.

 

[Richju2175]

I'm a soil grower so I'm not the best to answer that question. RO has its place but that doesn't mean everyone needs it or should be using it. What kind of water is your source water? Do you have a water quality report? From here I'll defer to the hydro guys who can better answer your question

 

[Richju2175]

Good evening. Hope all is well. I hope you can help me or lead me in the right direction. How do I I add my nutrients to a 4 -13 gal plus 1 -13 gal rez. How do I add everything could you explain is it after I have it filled with water then do everything is my numbers only measured out of the rez? Thank you for your time.

 

[GoldenDragondnw]

I can't answer this but bumping so someone else might be able to.