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HomemadePerpetualSOGcab....
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That shit is hard to play with buddy.. The fibers get stuck in your skin and the resin mad messy... But if you got gloves and what not if I remember it was as easy as getting your piece of fiberglass and roll it out across the surface your covering and then paint the resin over it. Im sure theres a little more but thats the idea more less
OK! Enough about that....
Six inch square pots and no, not in this setup. I have seen big heavy buds come out of 20oz soda bottles.
Okey you've seen big buds but have you ended up with taller plants when using 6 inch pots? I'm wondering if I shoud use 20oz bottles instead of 6inch net pots to keep plants smaller sense these are micro grows.
The amount of veg time is closely related to pot size. The amount of usable space is the main limiting factor. I actually am wondering if smaller is better from a grams per watt standpoint after reading Doc's cfl stuff(Doing experiment).
I have learned from my little grow, small but not too small is best. You end up with solid buds.
If you mean stretch, bigger pot=more stretch.
Yes, Yes This is along the lines of what i'm asking.
Packed in tightley without enough light penetration=more stretch. Debate anyone?
No Debate on that one.
Sorry for all the questions but I think you might have a few answers for me.
Six inch square pots and no, not in this setup. I have seen big heavy buds come out of 20oz soda bottles.
Okey you've seen big buds but have you ended up with taller plants when using 6 inch pots? I'm wondering if I shoud use 20oz bottles instead of 6inch net pots to keep plants smaller sense these are micro grows.
The amount of veg time is closely related to pot size. The amount of usable space is the main limiting factor. I actually am wondering if smaller is better from a grams per watt standpoint after reading Doc's cfl stuff(Doing experiment).
I have learned from my little grow, small but not too small is best. You end up with solid buds.
If you mean stretch, bigger pot=more stretch.
Yes, Yes This is along the lines of what i'm asking.
Packed in tightley without enough light penetration=more stretch. Debate anyone?
No Debate on that one.
Sorry for all the questions but I think you might have a few answers for me.
imnotcrazy said:TemptedSoul: You seem like a man of my own heart, here's my old thread, VERY similar to your set-up, just I worked out of 2 cabs:
Kudos on the build and efficiency of your set-up
This is a tight little setup too. What ever happen?
Did any of you guys ever cool your res. or use organic nutes??
smoke1sun said:This idea will solve alot of my problems, custom made rez to maximize space. I cant wait for a tutorial.
It would solve a lot of my space problems and i'd love a tutorial also.
So it comes in a sigle sheet or strips?Thundurkel said:
Do you stick it the plywood?
jimbob420
Active member
with fiberglass I am pretty sure you have to basically build a mold and then brush the fiberglass mixture on the mold and it will solidify, remove the mold and u are left with ur fiberglass thingy...this is all from memory of my brother and it had nothing to do with pot so the methods may differ
Speaking only for myself, I was thinking more of a plywood "aquarium" without the glass. Sort of like these only much smaller.
http://www.jonolavsakvarium.com/eng_diy/tankbuilding2006/index.html
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_plywood_aquarium3.php
http://www.jonolavsakvarium.com/eng_diy/tankbuilding2006/index.html
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_plywood_aquarium3.php
heres a pretty good tutorial for fiberglass. this link is how to do the mold. not simple stuff to work with. if not experienced, id suggest a wood box lined with pond liner.
http://chris.pfharlock.com/glass/tapemoldpop.htm
(car audio related but basic principles the same)
http://chris.pfharlock.com/glass/tapemoldpop.htm
(car audio related but basic principles the same)
TemptedSoul
Member
I actually just coated the plywood box with fiberglass resin only! No glass matt or sheating! Used a bondo spreader and a throw away paintbrush. The resin is available at home depot, lowes, hardware stores, boat supply stores, and even auto part stores! Next time I will probably use gelcoat(white pigmented resin).
I'll update soon! Keep the advice comin! Oh yeah, root development is an issue. Not that its bad now, I can see how these suckers take off when the roots are well developed. I feel like my clones take a bit longer than they should to take hold and start growing vigorously(sp?).
So how does your ebb and flow fittings fit? You don't have leaks? Is their some kind of trick or do you just let it dry then drill a hole??
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TemptedSoul
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I used 3/4 pvc fittings. I epoxied(is that a word?) a 3/4x3/4 coupler into the table before I glassed it. Actually, two. One for the drain and one for the intake. it is a "slip" style coupler so a 3/4 pvc pipe slips right into it. 5 inch piece of pipe slipped into the coupler sets the depth of the nutrient solution in the table. "slip"bushing with threaded hose barb into the other side of the other coupling supplies the table with nutrient solution. When the pump shuts off, it drains the table back through the pump.
TemptedSoul said:
I used 3/4 pvc fittings. I epoxied(is that a word?) a 3/4x3/4 coupler into the table before I glassed it. Actually, two. One for the drain and one for the intake. it is a "slip" style coupler so a 3/4 pvc pipe slips right into it. 5 inch piece of pipe slipped into the coupler sets the depth of the nutrient solution in the table. "slip"bushing with threaded hose barb into the other side of the other coupling supplies the table with nutrient solution. When the pump shuts off, it drains the table back through the pump.
Oh, ok. It's just pvc parts. good idea. You've seen no leaks at all with it?
TemptedSoul
Member
none(so far)
TemptedSoul
Member
This one has two weeks left. Looks like it might be ready ahead of schedule. Thing is trying to tip the pot over!
Damn, now thats a good looking plant with some 70 watts.
obZen
Member
I love you.
Have you tried any in 20oz Bottles? They seem to work great for me and everyone else I've talked to.
I've also used the 32oz (I think?) bottles that are the same width but taller - for plants that needed a little bit more "foot" room.
Anyway, looking good and keep on growin!
Have you tried any in 20oz Bottles? They seem to work great for me and everyone else I've talked to.
I've also used the 32oz (I think?) bottles that are the same width but taller - for plants that needed a little bit more "foot" room.
Anyway, looking good and keep on growin!
TemptedSoul
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You make a very convincing argument!
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statictattoo
Very nice man, very nice.
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