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Opinions of the current Growtronix System?

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dlcain

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Hi there,
If this has been recently asked please accept my apologies - I did a search and couldn't find any recent posts.

I was wondering if anyone had an opinion of the current Growtronix system based on actually using one? I'm looking at upgrading the equipment in a 8K room and thought I would ask before ordering one....

Thanks,
-don
 
shredGnar

shredGnar

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I haven't been able to find much info on it either. .. the reviews I did read were mixed. Some really liked it while others were not crazy about it and had troubles. I'm also interested in it. .
 
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Orko

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Are you still wanting some information on this... I have been using this for 4 years now...
 
shredGnar

shredGnar

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Orko said:
Are you still wanting some information on this... I have been using this for 4 years now...
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How you like it? What features do you use?

Honestly I'm about to grab the dosatron to fill a reservoir then a Milwaukee pH maintainer. ..
 
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queequeg152

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there are much better control schemes and equipment for sure...
but if what you are really after is the software, i no of nothing like that growtronix system with that fancy GUI.

you can gather data with a DAQ system + modem or cell network card, but these systems cost insane sums(1000+) and meerly allow one to download the data points.
 
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overbudjet

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I use GT since 2006 system is now very stable and expandable up to 4 room and easy to program ,only drawback digital ballast (EMF)disrupt communication.some pics of my GT and electrical interface running a 6kw room and a veg/clone
 
Fresh Start

Fresh Start

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any experience in using growtronix to open/close a solenoid valve for irrigation? Just bought a base system and I need the program to handle my irrigation needs. any help is great
 
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overbudjet

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Fresh Start said:
any experience in using growtronix to open/close a solenoid valve for irrigation? Just bought a base system and I need the program to handle my irrigation needs. any help is great
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Go in hardware
program your switch as a timed output ,use output of the switch (5vdc )to switch ssr/valve and voila you are done go to post 8 for pics:)
 
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Fresh Start

Fresh Start

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I talked to the growtronix customer support and they said that I need a hardware piece called a dual power supply relay. Each relay would be able to handle two valves. Im still not sure how the wiring exactly hooks up to the valve. I'll post a picture when I get it set up
 
RamCTD1027

RamCTD1027

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Anyone running Growtronix with digital ballasts? Still having issues with RF interference?

I'd really like to get Growtronix and set it up in my room but I'm running a bunch of digital ballasts and don't want to replace them.
 
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overbudjet

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Running 10 600w Quantum (ballast sit on top of reflector no light cord at all)my solution to be able to run Gt in my room.
 
Fresh Start

Fresh Start

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I had the customer service at Growtronix draw me a wiring diagram for controlling solenoid valves through their system.

 
RamCTD1027

RamCTD1027

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Fresh Start

Fresh Start

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Just set everything up from growtronix and it is freaking amazing. Its allowing me to constantly monitor all aspects of my crop every second of the day. It took some hours of tinkering to get a few of of the hardware components in check and I'm still writing policies for the software but the potential here is profoundly worth it. Just thought I'd share. I'd like to start another thread on here and exchange policies with others running the system and just a general troubleshooting thread
 
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