Cheap co2 generation

[Microwido]

Everyone is telling me I should use the expensive setup, but I want something cheap and simple.

Could someone supply me with a link to a Suggar water/yeist DYI or a baking soda vinegar DYI tutorial? The search function isn't giving me much on exactly how to set it up.

Thanks.

 

[Mt Toaker]

Seriously I don't feel like you would receive the full benefits of the CO2 by using yeast or baking soda unless you made a lot of baking soda and yeast. I'm sure there are CO2 setups you can get for around $100 that would be much more beneficial than producing your own CO2 by these other methods.

 

[Microwido]

I put about 4 cups of baking soda and 4 cups of vinegar in 2 containers in my room about 3 hours ago. I turned off the ventilation during this period. The humidity rose from 40 to 65%, and the temp rose from 73 to 85f.

The vin/soda containers where still putting off co2. Bubbles still forming and popping. It seems like it works.

 

[mantizz007]

co2 is heavier then air so If it's not above your plant's it's just sitting on your floor I believe. I tried it once....... once. Didn't notice any difference.

peace out

 

[irconfused]

I like the idea of yeast and sugar, not only the simplicity and cost but takes out one more purchase (co2 bottles) that could be linked to growing.

I discussed it with a friend of mine who brews as a hobby. Essentially for every pound of sugar you will get about a half pound of c02. If you made sure to not let the yeast die off, just pour off most of the liquid then add in new sugar/water. With a bit of experimentation you could figure out an ideal amount of water/sugar to use in what size container and how often to replace the liquid.

So with a container, sugar, water, and a few of these (cheap air c02 test) http://www.discount-hydro.com/productdisp.php?pid=325&navid=30 you could have a super affordable low maintenance c02 generator.

I think I may have to try this myself...

 

[onelov]

burner or co2 regulator has efficacy
sugar,yeast,baking soda,vinegar dose not

over time the burner/regulator will cost less and will have efficacy

regulator's and burners can be found for around $100

burners do produce heat but not much....

 

[Guest]

Everyone is telling me I should use the expensive setup, but I want something cheap and simple.

Could someone supply me with a link to a Suggar water/yeist DYI or a baking soda vinegar DYI tutorial? The search function isn't giving me much on exactly how to set it up.

Thanks.

LMFAO, this must be the 500th time that Q was asked. When you have truly studied the art of growing pot you will know what works and what doesn't. C'mon, buy some books, study and gain a basic knowledge of the art of growing instead of filling the forums with nonsense.

Tough Love

 

[Microwido]

How about answering the question instead of bickering. This is my 1st question in 3 weeks! I personally enjoy answering questions I have experience with, if you have it chime in.

I have giant healthy plants that would rival any for growth speed. I have never delved into the world of co2 generation and just decided today I would learn more about it.

 

[HeresTheDank]

i remember reading in a high times grow issue one time, a cheap c02 thing that had mushroom spores in it and had a air pump that released it? I remember it being around 100 bucks...it said it'd beenough needed. Anyone know what im talking about? when i get back home later i'll try to find it.

 

[Guest]

How about answering the question instead of bickering. This is my 1st question in 3 weeks! I personally enjoy answering questions I have experience with, if you have it chime in.

I have giant healthy plants that would rival any for growth speed. I have never delved into the world of co2 generation and just decided today I would learn more about it.

Your plants kick butt, no bickering son. Your call, your yield---your problem, not mine. I don't have problems------------just fine bud.

 

[ganjawarrior]

try this setup

http://www.instructables.com/id/CO2-Generator/

 

[Guest]

How about answering the question instead of bickering. This is my 1st question in 3 weeks! I personally enjoy answering questions I have experience with, if you have it chime in.

I have giant healthy plants that would rival any for growth speed. I have never delved into the world of co2 generation and just decided today I would learn more about it.

Microwido, playing with you is like teasing a mouse, you're ass is mine .

 

[Mr Celsius]

Microwido, playing with you is like teasing a mouse, you're ass is mine .

Now now boys, can't we all get along?

Ty, you gotta remember the classic saying: There's an easy way and a hard way to do things, the choice is up to you. If this guy wants to waste his time/money, let em.

To the author of the thread, Ty, speaks the truth and if you want to be blind to it, then fine by me. Wanna just send me your money and not waste your time? I like money orders and have a P.O. box you can send it too

 

[Microwido]

So then the answer that you have eluded to in a fairly rude way, is that you have to spend a pretty penny to have a working Co2 setup. All these cheap solutions don't amount to much, and I am wasting my time even trying.

So the baking soda/vinegar did work for me, but I have to turn off my ventilation for it work. (and use alot) And as summer approaches, my room got as high as 86f. So turning off my ventilation will be something I will not be able to do in the middle of the summer, so I will just stick to having alot of airflow, which is about as good as co2 generation anyway.

 

[Mr Celsius]

So then the answer that you have eluded to in a fairly rude way, is that you have to spend a pretty penny to have a working Co2 setup. All these cheap solutions don't amount to much, and I am wasting my time even trying.

Chill, we're all friends here. If I offended you, that wasn't my intention. I say things in jest and my arrogance sometimes blinds me from the fact that I believe people will get it.

A plant can only grow as fast as its limiting factor. With all this trouble of Co2 and $$ spent, can you actually use it? I mean, are you use 75w per sq ft of HID lighting? Is your humidity at least 60%? Are you temps 80 degrees F?

If you answered no to any those questions, then co2 is pointless. Atmospheric Co2 is around 300ppm, its been growing plants for millions of years...

 

[ThereIsHope]

I have tried every freaking ghetto set-up to generate CO2 and they all sucked. It was a waste of time and money.

If you are going to make the plunge into CO2, get the right equipment or just don't do it.

Trust me.

 

[ThereIsHope]

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This is a waste of money and given the right conditions, could kill you.

If CO2 levels can not be controlled at 1500 PPM's during lights-on, it is cheaper to use a drip system with baking soda and vinegar and even that is a waste of money.

What is not mentioned is what happens if your CO2 system generates CO2 levels above 1,500 PPMs. It is called death.

 

[DIGITALHIPPY]

How about answering the question instead of bickering. This is my 1st question in 3 weeks! I personally enjoy answering questions I have experience with, if you have it chime in.

I have giant healthy plants that would rival any for growth speed. I have never delved into the world of co2 generation and just decided today I would learn more about it.

keep learning and youll find out that good ventalation is more important then co2' ive got a good co2 setup and i notice no differance. only once your 1000% dialed in will you even notice 5% differance.

 

[ThereIsHope]

keep learning and youll find out that good ventalation is more important then co2' ive got a good co2 setup and i notice no differance. only once your 1000% dialed in will you even notice 5% differance.

This is incorrect.

If you are only seeing a 5% increase with CO2, you are not dialed in.

If you are dialed in, you will see 25% increase minimum.

Been there and done that and with the exact same genetics.

 

[DIGITALHIPPY]

This is incorrect.

If you are only seeing a 5% increase with CO2, you are not dialed in.

If you are dialed in, you will see 25% increase minimum.

Been there and done that and with the exact same genetics.

im sorry man your numbers are bullshit. aint getting no 25% more. just by adding gas? i dont think so.





aint adding no 25%...