17 Sq' Oxyponics - 1KW AC - 1st Grow

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1st grow! Don't expect perfection. Expect imperfection.

5x5 Secret Jardin tent (weak poles)
1kw Magnum XXXL 6" air-cooled reflector (dedicated fan)
two-hose portable AC (dedicated filter)
dedicated filter/fan for negative pressure (odor control)
Oxyponics 6
Chiller
Sensi Grow (A+B)
PH up/down, PPM tester
small clip fans

 

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Re: 17sq' Oxyponics, 1kw, AC (1st grow)

Yes, the filters are on the floor. That's where they'll stay. Don't even bring it up. Just keep it to yourself.

I have 17sq' of grow space, and I realize that's a bit crowded for 6 buckets. But that's how it is.

I know your setup is better than mine, but I don't care. This thread is about my setup, not yours. Don't hijack it with "constructive criticism". I'm here to learn how to run what I have, not what you think I should have.

I said all that so that I can say this: Welcome to my 1st grow!

 

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Re: 17sq' Oxyponics, 1kw, AC (1st grow)

 

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Re: 17sq' Oxyponics, 1kw, AC (1st grow)

I finally expect my clones within the next two weeks. Some sativa cross-breed from a local individual. Update with pictures then.

 

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I STILL haven't gotten my clones, and I don't know how to flush drain my system. I have a hose connected to the outlet on the control bucket, but hardly any water comes out. Thinking of getting a dedicated pump to put in the reservoir and flush drain that way.

 

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I now have a pump for flush draining the system. The portable AC is set at 88F, and the chiller at 66F.

And I have clones!!!

I added 200ml each of sensi grow a+b.

 

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My PH is 7.5

 

[Green Knight]

My PH is 7.5

Hi mate; is that the pH of your tap water before any adjustment, or the pH of your nutes you're running? You may want to lower that if its your nutes; ideally you want a pH of 5.8 for hydro or you'll get lockout of a number of key elements. Between 5.1-6.1 is ok, between 5.5-6 better, and ideal is 5.8

 

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Oops. Adjusting with PH Down in small amounts. Thanks for the reminder.

 

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Using the Gas Lantern Routine = lights on 12,... off 5.5 then on 1.0 then off 5.5

The Gas Lantern Routine for Growing Cannabis

 

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Just added a CO2 tank & regulator. Regulator set to 1 CFH and timer set for 15 min ON every hour lights are on.

Internet CO2 calculator says 20lb tank will last 8 weeks.

 

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10 days

 

[jon705]

nice set-up im subbed.what strain/s are you running?

 

[IceCoast]

Looking good. I'm in for this one too. Can't wait to see that room looking like a jungle full of yummy buds

 

[TheDoctor]

Nice toys!

 

[s1ingblade]

I got the same portable ac unit but haven't had to use it yet. Your looking good and I'm planning on paying close attention to your efforts I'm subd

 

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Day 11

Yesterday I used a rubber-coated wire to tie down two front plants... LST style.

read more about LST:
A Brief Guide to LST

 

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Day 12

Flush & fill.
Added 80ml PH Down
400 ml each Sinsi Grow A+B