Earl's Aero Space Shuttle 6 inch

[Earl]

Hey guys.
I was invited to your forum by 311stoner

So while I'm hanging around,
I thought I'd Show my Grow.

Here is my automated aero system
designed to grow hybrid aero/hydro.

It is made with two 56 gl sterlite tubs.
They are connected with the 6 inch pvc tubes
and it the bottom with 3/4 inch cross flow tubes.

The 6 inch tubes are mounted 1/2 lower on one side.
This keeps the flow going to the low side,
and that prevents roots from clogging the 3 pumps,
which do all the work.

I built some 9 inch high stands,
to accommodate the plumbing.


And then I insulated the tubs with R-13 fiberglass,
and space blankets.


I have a 1/4hp chiller.


The return flow from the chiller
also act as a waterfall,
to help increase the DO of this rez.
because that's what this baby is all about.

The chiller has it's own pump that runs 24/7
You can see some relief holes I drilled into the tubing,
that also add considerable DO to this rez
through that spray action.

And you can see the float valve.
The float valve keeps the space shuttle
topped off continuously, with plain RO,
from another 40gl rez..

The main spray pump
is a 950gph Danner Supreme Mag Drive.



So as you can see,
once it's turned on
all I do is weekly flush and re-nute.
Of course I keep an eye on the pH and make a few adjustments when required.

[311stoner]

This is one sweet setup with outstanding results from the pics I've seen. Is the fiberglass and space blanket insulation on the reservoirs to keep the temps down???

Just so you all know this man is a legend on most of the big marijuana growing forums and is about as knowledgable as any grower you'll find, when he speaks you listen, it's ganja growing gospel...

Thanks for sharing this with us Earl.

[Earl]

Here are some early Space Shuttle launches.






Afghan






Purple Cindy

[Erk202]

thats nice, but you should upload your photos to the board in the future...

Upload your photo's HERE

[Earl]

Thanks have having me over.

Here is my current grow,
Some Chemo Cindy

They are just starting to flower,
and have about 7 or 8 weeks left.

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[omizzle757]

nice rug... oh and beautiful bud...lol jk those are nice and large, what nutes were you using just outa curiousity??

[Earl]

I have used Advanced Nutrients & Dutch master.

[311stoner]

Man those colas are freaking huge!!!

[Erk202]

those roots look scary...

[alwaysbuzzed]

wow, what an amazing grow! I'm so jealous of your buds... you got weed for years there man!

welcome to the board and thanks for sharing your setup with us.

[Earl]

I wish..
I smoke three pounds a year by my self.
.

[pan4gold49]

Wow Earl

I have never seen a bud rug before.



Pan4

[Be IRIE]

That is a pretty damn sweet set-up you have going in there Earl. Those are also some pretty damn sweet trees you are growing there.. How much wattage are you using? If I ever go to hydro ( maybe one of these days) I am going to pick your brain clean.... Looking forward to seeing your garden in action... Beautiful work....

[Earl]

I had 2200 watt on the purple Cindy grow.

Right now I am growing some ChemoCindy
and am running two 400 watt
and one 600 hps.

I want to get more lights someday.
.

[Cherma]

Schweeeeeeeeeeeeet Earl, what a treat to view your hydro set up and sharing it with others here on 420. I am not a hydro grower, but have really appreciated what you just brought to the table for us all. Job well done!