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400w HPS/MH ~AK48~ DWC ScrOG

pontiac

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OGR- I used a different method for quick drying (check my pre-smoke report). But i'll definatley build your speed dryer for my next grow. I've noticed you just recentley harvested, hows that going? :cool: :chin:

GD-Thanks for stopping by!!! :wave: Good luck with your grow, looks like youre in for a good harvest yourself.

T2G- Hey buddy hope you choose DWC, simply the best grow method IMHO. Simple and cheap. Dont forget to get a pH and TDS meter, they'll definatley help. O and btw, this link should get you started in DWC (bubbler): http://icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=13327

Dope: Thanks bud. And thanks for sticking around all this time. :wave:

Well i made a quick smoke report of my fruits of labor:

I speed dryed some bud (about a gram or two) by rolling them in a paper towel, place that in a ziploc, and placed the ziploc over my CRT computer monitor. The heat from the monitor sped up the drying time and the bud was ready to smoke in 24 hrs.

I didnt expect much sinse this was uncured speed dryed bud, but it was AMAZING. The smoke didnt taste too rough or anything. Infact, i think i tasted some citrus (lemonish); it might be just the phenotype of my clones that gave it that flavor. My GOD! The stone hit me like a bullet, it was great. Wasnt that couchlock as i expected it to be, kinda in between a high and a stone (mostley stone). I loved it, I cant wait to taste the final product.

It also cured my headache that i was having for 2 or 3 days now. I tried tylenol and advil but the headache just came back after the medicine wore off. After smoking some of my ak, the headache left and never came back. You should definaltey consider this for your medicinal mj stash.

Well thats just a quick review of ak, i'll try and do a full review once my other stuff drys up.
 
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packn2puff

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Never having to pay someone for weed..priceless :canabis:

I imagine even a quick dry bud tastes good..it looked like you got a great flush for the harvest..after it's been cured..I bet it's gonna be very smooth and tasty.. :wave:
 

pontiac

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Hey p2p :wave:

Yes i feel a great weight has been lifted off my back now that i dont have to pay anymore. The stuff i used to pay for is nothing compared to home grown AK. I was stoned out of my mind after a few joints with a friend. Good thing i made clones of this particular AK because i'm definatley growing it again.

I already started thinking about my next grow, i decided that this setup needs some upgrading. Heres some info for my next setup (Some upgrades, some kept the same :cool:) :

- strengthen the cabinet
- upgrade to a 600w digi hps (bloom)
- aircooled reflector
- 400w MH (veg)
- Horticulture HID lamps
- 100w fluoro (early veg)
- upgrade to 449 cfm vortex or Stanley Blower
- convert dwc to a drip system
- vaportek, ozone gen, or carbon filter for odors
- New mother plant cab
- Mylar the cab walls
- Continuous reading pH and TDS meters
- Parabolic ScrOG
 
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bostrom155

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WOW, very nice harvest, Pontiac. I think you'll like the 400MH, just put one in about a month ago, big differance. the 600hps upgrade should be fun too.
 

pontiac

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b155- I cant wait to start growin again, especially with my 600w upgrade! :cool:
Sense- Thanks. I believe the light was about 12-15 inches from my largest top. This is just an estimation i never really measured anything. :cool:
LD- Thanks man, not much time left before i weigh them. Thanks for stopping by! :wave:
 

packn2puff

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Well it was good to see how a home-made DWC with only a hand full of lecca(hydroton)..the rest pure DWC..could do..
I'd say passed with flying colors..no dirt to mess with..DWC is so simple and effective..the media just helps get it going and holds it up..no more runoff..
pH & TDS is what it is..I wanted to see how yours worked out..I'm sold..
I'm thinking singles in black 5 gals, they have 5gal net pot lids..where the net pot and lid are one piece..
Make changing the res easy..out old bucket..into new bucket..So the new res is always clean and pre-stabilized..I already have the air pump..
Want to see how DWC does with a high diversity of beneficial micro-organisms helping out as well :chin:
Probably start a few when I can get BubbleDust clones in a few weeks.. :wave:
 

pontiac

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^^^ NICE!!!! Packn is going DWC, thats gonna be one hell of a show. Thanks man, i'm glad my grow has inspired you to go that path. :cool:

I like your idea of changing the res; had i thought of that, i wouldve chose single bucket dwc's like you are, sinse single dwc buckets was my original plan. :chin:

And yes i've learned ph and tds can make or break your grow, i believe no one should go into dwc w/o ph and tds meters. Its a good thing you've convinced me to get them, cus i wouldnt have my harvest now if i didnt get them.

Well good luck with the dwc packn i'm sure you'll succeed with ease. :wave:
 
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pontiac

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Ahh, niiice...just rolled up two joints in some bambu. One for me and one for IC :joint: . Time to sit back and enjoy some homegrown AK.

10152twinjoints.jpg
 
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bigjayworks

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LUCKY BASTARD... i only have one ak seed that germinated out of 10... I HOPE ITS A FEMALe.. your grow was perefect looks and ur harvest looks B-E-A-utiful..
 

pontiac

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bjw- Damn right i'm lucky! Those clones are from a VERY good ak48 female, she's very durable and potent. Thank god i made more clones of her. Hopefully your single seedling is a nice ak female too. Thanks for the comment and good luck bro!

VT- thanks bro. :cool: :wave:
 
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pontiac

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Ok heres the harvest in some boxes. They've been air dryed for about 3 days; now i'm going to slow dry them in the boxes for another few days, weigh them, and cure them there after.

I am estimating a harvest of 8 or 9 ounces...I'll weigh them with a precision (.01 gram accuracy) scale in a few days.

Heres the pic: :smoweed:

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G

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:woohoo:

wow, seriously!

ENJOY! :joint:

hey man, what's up next, another ak48 run? i'm thinking of trying greenhouse feminized white rhino, along with some 48
 
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:jealous_smily_icon:


dude, best of luck on the weight, hope you get what youre after,
this seems like a strain that would suit my room nicely ;)
 

pontiac

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Maj- :wave:

User Name- Well for my next grow, i'm planning to kinda grow a mixed set of strains. Probably 2 AKs, 2 White Rhinos, and 2 W. Widows, in the same DWC tub, but i'm not too sure yet.

LD- O absolutley, you should definatley try it out. Thanks for the comment. :wave:
 

TML16

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Wow...what an incredible harvest Pontiac.

That is definately a haul to be proud of.

You'll be one happy AK smoking dude!
 
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