How to Perpetual RDWC?

[Hiddenkoncept]

Hey guys,

Starting a new set up with a mate and I want to run a flower tent with a couple veg spaces. In the flowering tent I would like to have an RDWC system but. Cannot figure out how to have a perpetual cycle using a rdwc system. I know I could use the veg space for clones and mothers but I'd ideally like to be able to veg a plant for a month or 2 if needed to get a decent size before putting into the system...just struggling to think of a way to grow in veg that will allow me to transplant the plant to the rdwc system...any ideas?

 

[Meta tron]

Re: How to Perpetual RDWC.?

I use the net pots that fit onto the rim of a 5 gallon bucket, When it is time to move it is as easy as using a 5 gallon bucket to transport from one system to another. Hard to give you advice without knowing the details of your system, by the sounds of things it is going to be a problem.

 

[Hiddenkoncept]

Re: How to Perpetual RDWC.?

Plan on using an 8 pot alien hydroponics RDWC XL system which has 27l pots (7gal) nothing is brought yet and is all still in the planning stages but this is the system in question. If I cannot think of a way I will think of a method that is not RDWC as I feel having the veg and flowering sections at the same time is more important.

 

[Meta tron]

Re: How to Perpetual RDWC.?

Best Idea would have the pots and or pots and lids interchangeable, not hard to do. Or make up a wooden template to fit the 7 inch nets in a 5 gallon bucket, veg them dwc, then transfer to the RDWC.

 

[Hiddenkoncept]

Re: How to Perpetual RDWC.?

Best Idea would have the pots and or pots and lids interchangeable, not hard to do. Or make up a wooden template to fit the 7 inch nets in a 5 gallon bucket, veg them dwc, then transfer to the RDWC.

This was the best idea I could come up with also, it's a good idea but I'm trying to avoid having to run a dwc in veg just because I'm scared about having all that water up in a loft/attic!
It's something though, maybe a small dwc system with a big lid!

 

[Meta tron]

Re: How to Perpetual RDWC.?

I would worry more about a RDWC than a DWC, where is the water going to go in a dwc? But a RDWC, woo man, you gotta a pump that's gonna empty your system in a hurry and do many of thousands of damage. you may want to rethink that.

 

[Hiddenkoncept]

Re: How to Perpetual RDWC.?

I run that risk with any hydro set up I choose in this situation.
Soil is not an option, not only have I never done it before but the idea of bringing all that soil up there is off putting to say the least. The loft has been converted for living spaces so I'd like to think the floors are sterdy but you are right and it is defiantly something I need to take every step possible to make it safe. 200-300l of water should be fine....I hope

 

[Hiddenkoncept]

Re: How to Perpetual RDWC.?

Oh and in regards to transplant I just thought of an idea. Large Rez made from heavy duty tote with Netpot sized holes cut out for plants, can out maybe 4 per container.

 

[Meta tron]

Re: How to Perpetual RDWC.?

DWC you can control the water, your right about the soil, is this your first grow?

 

[Hiddenkoncept]

Re: How to Perpetual RDWC.?

DWC you can control the water, your right about the soil, is this your first grow?

I have a couple under my belt.
Going to veg 3 plants per dwc pot.

 

[Meta tron]

Re: How to Perpetual RDWC.?

I have had some experience with Hydro, you are going to want to consider chiller, if your in a loft with those black buckets heat will be a nightmare and problems on the horizon.

 

[Hiddenkoncept]

Re: How to Perpetual RDWC.?

Chiller is a must and have already lined one up. I have a dwc grow under my belt but gave it up due to temps...will hae chiller this time!

 

[Meta tron]

Re: How to Perpetual RDWC.?

Just got to make it happen then

 

[Hiddenkoncept]

Re: How to Perpetual RDWC.?

Just got to make it happen then

And I cannot wait!

 

[Meta tron]

Re: How to Perpetual RDWC.?

I haven't done hydro in a while but now everyone runs aquashield or something like it, ya growing is fun and addictive, do you know what strains your going to grow?

 

[Hiddenkoncept]

Re: How to Perpetual RDWC.?

I haven't done hydro in a while but now everyone runs aquashield or something like it, ya growing is fun and addictive, do you know what strains your going to grow?

Yeah Aquashield or a product like that is a must! I'm going to run beneficial bacteria tea based from EWC, mycorrszai and a couple other things.

I have not made up my mind, I have some holy grail kush clones I can use or I may pop some new beans. I got silver la clones too and blue dream in veg so I have some choices!

 

[Meta tron]

Do all the the ones you mentioned variety is the spice of life, I thought Mycorrhizal fungus was just for soil, I had more luck with a sterile Hydro, but learning never hurts most of the time.

Peace

 

[Hiddenkoncept]

Brewing a tea with it allows it to be used in a dwc set up. Google Heisenberg tea, I would post the link but I don't like to promote other sites!

 

[Alienpus]

You could veg in appropriately sized rockwool cubes and then transfer cube to net baskets in DWC, I do it all the time.

 

[Meta tron]

Good Idea! I never have used rockwool, so I never thought of it, but that is totally a great way of doing it, Listen to Alien, he is Hydro Master of the universe.