Yeatster's Grow Box Journal - Jack Herer Auto - LED - 2016

[Yeatster]

Good that you aren't afraid to get the lights close. That will help them not get stretchy.

thanks Canna, but that comment scares me. lol
I was hoping it was a good distance. I won't be here to check on them til about 11: 00, tonight.

 

[arteekay]

I initially told the wife this would be a couple hundred dollar project.
over 2 bills for the lights later...um...yeah...about that "initial" start up...

Our original budget while early in planning was about 300, we're easily up to 3k now. It grows faster than the plants.

 

[Yeatster]

Our original budget while early in planning was about 300, we're easly up to 3k now. It grows faster than the plants.

hahaha. Soooo funny.

Off to work, peace all.

 

[gyftobill]

got some new nutes today. Had to settle for small bottles. I initially told the wife this would be a couple hundred dollar project.
over 2 bills for the lights later...um...yeah...about that "initial" start up...

i sold my yamaha to buy all the equipment nutes seeds etc.... thankfully i have solar panels and dont pay for electricity.

 

[gyftobill]

Our original budget while early in planning was about 300, we're easily up to 3k now. It grows faster than the plants.

thats so true...

 

[Yeatster]

Forgot to plug the new cfl's into the timer, been on all night. Doh!

 

[jhfhklsnhfldk]

I started out trying to do it all for free, or close to free. Bag seeds, and recycled parts. I am way over a thousand already. Its totally cool though, we were spending anywhere from 5k to 8k a year when buying it and the next 3 runs will be free, except the electricity.

Our original budget while early in planning was about 300, we're easily up to 3k now. It grows faster than the plants.

 

[gyftobill]

Forgot to plug the new cfl's into the timer, been on all night. Doh!

i don't think it will do any harm. being off all night that would be bad i think

 

[jhfhklsnhfldk]

Yeah, if it just happened once, they probably won't even notice. Especially in veg.

 

[Prouncer]

It is pretty interesting journal. Nice read.

 

[Yeatster]

Yeah, if it just happened once, they probably won't even notice. Especially in veg.

Thanks Schtiggy, I figured it wasn't a biggie, they look happy.

 

[Yeatster]

It is pretty interesting journal. Nice read.

Hey, thanks alot Prouncer!
Stop by whenever you like, and welcome to

 

[arteekay]

I started out trying to do it all for free, or close to free. Bag seeds, and recycled parts. I am way over a thousand already. Its totally cool though, we were spending anywhere from 5k to 8k a year when buying it and the next 3 runs will be free, except the electricity.

That is just about the same calculations we did as well. As long as we end up with enough for 8-10 months we've broken even.

Wishing us both the best of our future balance sheets!

 

[mb5200]

That is just about the same calculations we did as well. As long as we end up with enough for 8-10 months we've broken even.

Wishing us both the best of our future balance sheets!

My prescription is for 150 grams a month, at $7-8 a gram there is no way I could afford that and this is why I wanted to try my hand at growing. I'm about $1800 (almost 3 months pension) into it so I hope that I can save that much in 2 cycles.

 

[Yeatster]

Can someone please recommend a small oscillating fan, preferably with speed control, for my tiny box. 2 3/4' X 2 3/4' X 4'?
I can't seem to find the right one.

 

[nivek]

Heya yeat,, cheers my friend,, Enjoyed reading some of yer journal,,

Mind if I chime in with a word or two,,?? Just about the white paint on the walls,, probably the best solution,, reflective materials can cause hotspots, and in an enclosed space like yours, even worse, so, good choice

Cant help with the fan, sry,,

The cfls, how close can they be,,? Great question indeed,, my motto with cfls, which I use a lot,, my motto,

if the cfl is two inches away, it's too far,,

Even younguns,, soon as they show themselves nearly,, get em close,, they love it,, the glass part has next to zero heat,, just the ballast part, the screw end, has heat,, keep the ballast away from the plants

I have, at this very moment, two babies like yours, and the light is about an inch away max, maybe inch and a half, not a stitch more,, just me tho,, and i kookoo,, cheers yeat

 

[arteekay]

I've recently been hooked on the design of the Ozeri brand of fans and will be ordering a couple in the near future. I sadly can't remember whose journal I first saw them in so I can't give the proper credit. There's a small 10' dual oscillating fan with remote control and a 44' tower fan that can do up to 360 degrees that I'm pretty sure I need.

Not sure if any would fit your plan or budget, they're a bit expensive for sure. Please let me know what ya end up with though, can always use more fans!

 

[Yeatster]

Nivek, chime away my friend. And thank you for the reassurance on the, white walls, subject.
Very useful info on the cfl distance. I will be readjusting today, backing the ass up and getting face to face.
Peace.

rtk, I anticipated hearing from you, always on point with quick, helpful info. I will def look into those fans, thanks, pal.
peace.

 

[Yeatster]

I've recently been hooked on the design of the Ozeri brand of fans and will be ordering a couple in the near future. I sadly can't remember whose journal I first saw them in so I can't give the proper credit. There's a small 10' dual oscillating fan with remote control and a 44' tower fan that can do up to 360 degrees that I'm pretty sure I need.

Not sure if any would fit your plan or budget, they're a bit expensive for sure. Please let me know what ya end up with though, can always use more fans!

I found the Ozeri, 10",90 degree, 3 speed, oscillating, on amazon prime, without remote, for $24.95.
thanks!

 

[Yeatster]

CONCERNS:
Jack and Coke are 4 and 5 days old today. I was going to adjust cfls upon Nivecks recommendation, I noticed new growth but I am concerned about the color. Are they getting toasted?

also, twisted new leaves???

temp is 80 to 85 and RH fluctuates between 40 and 60%, depending on saturation of ghetto, beach towel, moisturizing routine