The Mill's Pride Club

[stretchpuppy]

Unbelievable. Inadvertant criminal. I started growing to save money and to get out of black market. Well my 400w light produces more bud than I need.

Oh how I wish that was my problem with my 400w...

 

[rastamonunika]

Thanks!

Thanks!

Thanks for the help pheno!

thats my whole problem with hydro, i really dont like the maintenance. . . Another reason why biobuckets interested me was because of it being a living system, it was much more user friendly. . . i have a busy schedule and i dont want to shoot myself in the foot if i cant check on my ladies for a day. . .

i tried DWC once just for fun, i enjoyed it a lot but a few weeks before flower i didnt want to have the hassle of taking the plant out and dumping the bucket/refilling it and whatnot, too much of a hassle (i was using soil at the time)

So that brings me back to biobuckets. . . I only need 2 buckets, because this is going to be for personal use, so im not really interested in quantity, more quality. . . but i was hoping that the hydroponics would increase yield enough that 2 plants would be sufficient. . .

I like the idea of doing an ebb + flow, becuase that was relatively easy to maintain (other than changing the water out of the res =/, once again my problem. . =P ) i used it once with oregano and basil and they did wonderful (huge foliage, great taste!) so that is an option i was thinking about, but wanted to know how yields would be (i also have a glass "micro-pore" airstone which i was gonna use for the system, the more DO the better, right =P )

i do have the SS speed controller for the vortex, couldnt pass that up =P

Now in my mind i dont think this giant white box can ever be "stealth". I would like to keep it as inconspicuous (sp>?) as possible, while keeping functionality in mind. . . If possible id like to fit everything in the cab (carbon scrubber and such) but if necessary i will use a 90* piece of ducting and have the vortex blow into the scrubber and the box on top. . .

i have to vtek rfom previous grows, LOVE this thing, havent needed a scrubber believe it or not. . . but if i trully need it i can set it up, otherwise its wonderous when making cannabutter ;-)

i appreciate your help pheno, much respect and love to you . . .

any any other input would be appreciated! im including an image of what i had in mind for the cab. . .

I appreciate any comments and concerns people have, so dont be shy

be safe everyone, and Thank You.

lots of Love and Light

unika

 

[Mr. Nevermind]

Nevermind,

How ever did you find your way out of the Lounge? and didn't you just start growing like a few months ago? And plz tell us some stories about how you take all these private planes and ball out and ish. Sorry for the rant, I just don't like this guy at all.....lol

I remember him from OG, didn't like him.
Remember his first name here, didn't like him.
Thought I forgot about him, didn't want to remember him.
Remembered I still don't like him! Priceless...




I have been growing for 4-5 years, not months. I dont take private planes, no idea what you are talking about with that. Perhaps you are talking of my trip to miami? Sorry if you dont like me, but who cars what you think anyway. Yesi do make it out of lounge, if you notice this is growers forum. members on IC have met me to know what i say it true, so your trolling opinion of me is just that, your opinion. Opinions are like assholes, everyones got one and they stink.









Nevermind

 

[rastamonunika]

please, lets Love eachother. . why do we feel the need to quarrel>?

lets all just get along>?

lots of Love and Light

unika

 

[Mr. Nevermind]

please, lets Love eachother. . why do we feel the need to quarrel>?

lets all just get along>?

lots of Love and Light

unika

You should address this to pheno freak. He is the one expressing his dislike for me, which has no place in this thread. He should PM me or use the ignore function if he doesnt like me.









Nevermind

 

[rastamonunika]

true, but my comment wasnt directed at you alone Nevermind, im sorry if you felt that way. I just want this to end in all the forums. Its realyl sad how like-minded people always have to fight and disagree. . .

I didnt make that comment at anyone specific, but its just a continuing trend ive seen in the forums, and its not a positive trend at all. . .

Anyhow, sorry for the off topic comments, if anyone can help me out id aprpeciate it =)

(few posts back =P )

lots of Love and Light

unika

 

[yourselfimage]

400w HPS cooltube passive intake C-??(whatever one they started making to take the place of the C-13)...PM me if you want more info

strain is durban poision by nirvana






it was my first grow and the room is for sure in need of a revamping...when it gets overhauled i'll make a thread.
peace.

 

[Pheno Phreak]

w/e nevermind, I remember you living in the Lounge at OG...then here with your other name....and now you occasionally get lost and drop into a growers forum or something of the sorts....

I am allowed to not like you and most of your posts, looks like you made a few posts out of the lounge today. Out of those 378 posts in less than 2 months do you know how many are in the lounge (I do)....nothing wrong with it. Can you snap a few shots for me? I would like to see your setup. Maybe sumo will find it funny if you include a pack of smokes or a 5 dollar bill in the photos haha. We are who we are.....

Does anyone know how I can ignore someone?

Back to the real reason we are here.....after my sandwich I can answer those questions....

~edit Not my reputation Nevermind! That is what makes me cool! Forgot to disable it eailer, so thx for reminding me...reputation means shit. Judge by information given....not kudos for nothings

 

[Pheno Phreak]

Hey Pheno,

Yes I am definetly interested in increasing my vertical clearance that would make life easier. What did you have in mind?

Well NorCal there are a few things that I would reccomend. (assuming you want everything inside the cab)

1st I would reccomend reinforcing the back with a sheet of melemene cut to size. This makes the unit so much sturdier, and it is worth it 10 times over.

2nd I would get rid of the shelf, what purpose does it serve? You can hang your ballast from the top with some bolts and washers. That looks like a sunsystems ballast, and it should have two holes in the handle...they go narrower to fit snug. I am not sure how much play you have with your ducting and carbon scrubber, but they can be moved to fit on the same plane...and not stack on each other. You may have to fork out some cash and build a smaller custom carbon filter.

You see all that space above your reflector and filter...that should be used for the ladies! The reflector does pose a problem, because of how spaced out the flange's are. With limited space its already hard to bend and move the ducting in there (and you want the least amt of bends and curves as possible) You could always build a longer more slender filter, and rotate the filter to fit right behind the light....again so its on the same plane. Think about an engine. You want to go nissan as opposed to chevy.....cram that junk in there best possible. I don't know what kind of clearance you already have....but you can definelty manuver some things around to get more vert. height.

I also suggest scrapping the backing you have on now...and just vent through the top. Put your fan in one corner almost flush with the top, so its out of the way...and not using any un-needed vertical space. You can draw fresh air from the bottom of the cab via a few air intakes (either on the floor with pvc elbows, or with darkroom louvers)

If I confused you or lost you at all just let me know....the sandwich made me sleepy haha

or maybe it was the kief bowl hrmmm?

 

[Pheno Phreak]

Thanks for the help pheno!

Np rasta!

Your pic is a good start, the placement of the fan is like I was trying to tell norcalrx. You can fit a custom scrubber inside teh cab though, and it won't take any more vertical space (especially with a cooltube in there). I see your concern with the buckets and how you have to empty them....but you really dont have to. Just top off, and as long as you are watching them....and feeding them correctly you will only have to take them out every few weeks to get that film out (but this is optional anyways). When the ladies are in flower, they will drink alot anyways over a week or near there. If you have an inline pump you can even just pump out of the buckets while they are in the cab! Just use a little tape and tape the other end of your poly tubing to the tub or something.

I suggest doing as many plants as possible, because say you have only 2. You are putting all your eggs in 2 baskets...as opposed to 4 or however many. This is the only concern I have with a flood and drain setup, if something is wrong with ph or nutes...they are all affected. But as long as you stay on top of it, you will be ok.

You are correct when you say the higher the DO the better, and those glass (i believe they are ceramic) airstones are great and virtually clog free if I recall. But when cleaning them don't use bleach or any harmfull chemicals.

As for the large white box, it is hard to conceal it. Try to place it where few people will see it. I also suggest looking into Tot Locks, they are locks that lock from the inside and show no sign of a lock. I also suggest a kill switch that will turn off the cab, just incase...

The best way to hide it is to clutter around it, or keep it out of sight as much as possible.

I would definelty keep everything inside the cab to achieve max stealth ninja mode. If you need any info on building your own scrubber let me know....hope this helps.

 

[Mr. Nevermind]

w/e nevermind, I remember you living in the Lounge at OG...then here with your other name....and now you occasionally get lost and drop into a growers forum or something of the sorts....

I am allowed to not like you and most of your posts, looks like you made a few posts out of the lounge today. Out of those 378 posts in less than 2 months do you know how many are in the lounge (I do)....nothing wrong with it. Can you snap a few shots for me? I would like to see your setup. Maybe sumo will find it funny if you include a pack of smokes or a 5 dollar bill in the photos haha. We are who we are.....

Does anyone know how I can ignore someone?

Back to the real reason we are here.....after my sandwich I can answer those questions....

~edit Not my reputation Nevermind! That is what makes me cool! Forgot to disable it eailer, so thx for reminding me...reputation means shit. Judge by information given....not kudos for nothings

Seems someone dont like me, oh well. As far as snappin a few pics, nah not my style. But a respected member of this site has seen a C24 grow of mine. A trusted few have seen my grows and i value their opinions over that of a troll.












Nevermind

 

[Dutchgrown]

How often and/or which forum(s) someone posts in should never determine one's contributing value on the site here.

Flaming and trolling of another member will not be tolerated. It is against site policy and if it continues it will be dealt with according to site policy.

This is an international site with many varied personalities and opinions. Don't like someone's posts, put them on ignore.

dg

 

[Pheno Phreak]

How often and/or which forum(s) someone posts in should never determine one's contributing value on the site here.

I beg to differ, but Yummy and the likes may in fact have some valuable info to contribute. They do say one man's trash is another man's treasure!

Flaming and trolling of another member will not be tolerated. It is against site policy and if it continues it will be dealt with according to site policy.

This is true, and I agree.

This is an international site with many varied personalities and opinions. Don't like someone's posts, put them on ignore.

dg

I just found out how, and the problem has been solved! What a nifty feature...thx dg

 

[dwtc]

for a minute there i thought OG was back up , but then DG handled things ,,,,,,,,,,dwtc

 

[NorCalRx]

UPDATE

UPDATE

Hey Pheno thanks for the tips.

I left the original carboard on because it's white, but I also have some particle board on the back like you reccommended.

As for the shelf... I have to keep it that way if I want to have everything contained in the cab and still push through the filter because the fan/ballast/filter are sealed separately from the flower chamber. My air passively exhausts and I have to keep it sealed so the air doesnt re enter the flower chamber from the positive air pressure of pushing through the filter. The only way I would be able to get away with it would be to mount the filter outside the cab or invent an inline carbon filter so I can duct it out after pushing through

One easy thing I can do to gain a few inches would be to mount the hood directly to the top of the chamber now that I know the hood stays super cool (after several days of 24 hour veg the glass/hood was cool to the touch) Im saving this for when I get desparate!

So yeah here's 2 days ago...


And today...




Some other misc photos from today...





Any noticeable deficiencies?? look at tips of leaf.



I'm thinking I might need to get some cal-mag but I'm not sure.

My regiment is currently botanicare bloom, liquid karma, h202 mixed into distilled water and oxygenated with air stone... just finished off all the veg nutes last night.

I will soon be adding in bat guano and some bontanicare "sweet" in a while... Dont know if they help during the stretch but I definetly know theyre good for ripening fruits should I just slowly start adding them into the blend now? I think I heard somewhere if you have higher phosphorous (from guano) you have to up the calcium (cal mag)

One more thing...

I did some pinching and twisting about 3 days ago to slow them down a bit vertically. Can I do this again or will I stress them too much? I think if I just let them grow out they will most likely overtake my light oh yeah and I need some advice on trimming lower/side growth (if possible and when)

 

[bounty29]

So I just went shopping at Ikea today, great store. I wasn't looking for any growing cabinets but I saw one that just grabbed my attention. It's 56" wide, 20" deep, and 76" tall. It looked pretty good, and it was only $119. How's this compare to the Mill's Pride version?

http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stor...-1&categoryId=15856&chosenPartNumber=20093060

The inside was all white, and the left side has a shelf on top and a rod below that, and the right hand side has three adjustable shelves.

 

[sumo]

Bounty, this Ikea cab might be best for true mother, clone, flower cab. I have not seen successful veg and flower cabs that share a door because they leak and half way into a grow you cant get inside and test for leaks. If this cab is light proof between chambers it might easily work. Otherwise, too many compartments.

 

[tripnoncid]

pics from grow #3 ....400watt grow with an ebb&flow table...produced a little over 9oz...any questions just ask away!
trip

 

[NorCalRx]

yeah i have a question... how did you do it lol

 

[growinontario]

nice 9oz eh, thats amazing for such a small cabinet. How many plants did you grow? what strain? what nutes?