Attempt #2 Green-O-Matic in PC Grow Case

[jakal]

So my last attempt (Which you can see in my sig) started out well enough, but things got a little messed up towards the end. I think it was due to a temp issue.
I have supped up my fans so they should provide enough ventelation.
and this week i'm running out to pick up a thermometer so i can make sure the temps check out.

the set up i am using is the same set up i used in my first grow.
a large pc case modified with 4 23 watt CFL's
3600k i think.

I'll repost the pics of the case i used in my first grow, the pic has my old plants in it. so don't be confused.

i am using what is left of my fox farm ocean forest soil. i had enough for 2 more pots worth which is just enough.

i have tiger bloom which i wont be using till about week 2. we'll see how it goes tho.

I am using the same green-o-matics i was using last grow.

I have just started to germ the seeds in water.
i have them submerged in water since it worked pretty well last time.

I would like to attempt to get some seeds off this grow, but they are both feminized,
so if anyone has any experience with forcing some male parts id love to hear from you!

 

[CocoJoe]

Re: Attempt #2 Green-O-Matic in pc grow case.

I'm glad you didn't hang it up.

 

[jakal]

Re: Attempt #2 Green-O-Matic in pc grow case.

I'm glad you didn't hang it up.

defiantly not hanging it up.
I believe this pc case can work. i just need to work out the bugs.
my last grow went pretty well until the end.
I just wish i didn't need to spend 2+ months to work out the glitches each time, lol.

 

[jakal]

Re: Attempt #2 Green-O-Matic in pc grow case.

Well, one of the seeds popped so i planted it.
i also planted the other, just cause.
i only had the 2 seeds left, so if the one doesn't pop for some reason its not like im wasting the space.

i do have one seed of lemon kush that i got for free, but the green-o-matics are auto-flower, and i dont want to mix em because of the light schedule.

 

[SanibelGreen]

Re: Attempt #2 Green-O-Matic in pc grow case.

I love watching these PC grows, doing so much with so little room

SG

 

[jakal]

Re: Attempt #2 Green-O-Matic in pc grow case.

I love watching these PC grows, doing so much with so little room

SG

Thanks for checking out the grow! The more the merrier!

 

[jakal]

Re: Attempt #2 Green-O-Matic in pc grow case.

HORAY!
both seeds have broken the surface!
IT HAS BEGUN!

 

[jakal]

Re: Attempt #2 Green-O-Matic in pc grow case.

wow, today is gonna be rough on my little sprouts,
its about 98 f outside. weather.com says 'feels like 102 f'
and my AC is acting up, the compressor overheats so it shuts down to cool off once in a while...
i really need a new AC.

so for the moment i shut down the lights in the case in an attempt to keep the case cooler.
i really wish i werent unemployed so i could just go buy a new better AC.

 

[ZeppelinBaked]

Re: Attempt #2 Green-O-Matic in pc grow case.

Im definitely gonna be tuned into this one! Love watching what can be done with such a confined amount of space Definitely wanna try my own little pc grow with yours!

 

[Panic]

Re: Attempt #2 Green-O-Matic in pc grow case.

defiantly not hanging it up.
I believe this pc case can work. i just need to work out the bugs.
my last grow went pretty well until the end.
I just wish i didn't need to spend 2+ months to work out the glitches each time, lol.

Thats the attitude jakal...I will be watchin this one!

 

[SnowBender]

Re: Attempt #2 Green-O-Matic in pc grow case.

Wishing you the best of luck on your second go!

What does the intake grill look like ?

cutting out the restrictive mesh grills that come on most pc cases helps increase cooling and reduce noise.

my AC is acting up, the compressor overheats so it shuts down to cool off once in a while...

Can you rig up a spare pc fan to blow on the compressor, it could be dirty too?
What kind of AC is it and how is it installed?

 

[jakal]

Re: Attempt #2 Green-O-Matic in pc grow case.

Thanks for checking out the thread everyone!
its awesome getting encouragement like this!

Wishing you the best of luck on your second go!

What does the intake grill look like ?

cutting out the restrictive mesh grills that come on most pc cases helps increase cooling and reduce noise.



Can you rig up a spare pc fan to blow on the compressor, it could be dirty too?
What kind of AC is it and how is it installed?

I'll snap a photo of it later. it doesnt block all of the light, but most of it.
im sure if i did a bit of work on it i could block all the light. but its ok for now.

and i do have a fan i use to blow on the compressor of my AC, it doesnt always work tho. not when its 99 degree's outside.
but its been cool lately, staying in the 80's.

it might be dirty, i was thinking about taking it apart and giving it a good cleaning, just haven't gotten around to it.

 

[jakal]

Hey everyone!

sorry i haven't posted anything for a long while.
my mother passed away a few weeks ago, and i moved so things have been nuts around here.

one plant died sadly. what happened was that when my mother was taken to the hospital cops were all over the house.
so i went and unplugged the lights so it didn't attract any attention. and i didnt get back to the house for about 5 days.
so they were without light for 5 days, one didn't fair so well. and when i plugged the lights back it, she just dried up and died. she was stressed before so i think it was just to much.

the other was barely affected, wasn't droopy or anything, still nice and green.
it didn't grow when the lights were off, but it didn't seem to have hurt her much.

But this journal is not dead! i still have the one plant goin strong.

i will try to get some picture if i can find my camera. i don't know where anything is right now.

 

[SanibelGreen]

God bless man, hope everything is alright.

SG

 

[Munki]

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