Arabinose - The Gelato Grow

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I saw in a different thread about dawn to dusk controllers . I never followed up on checking them out. Are you using a controller for this. If you are can you give me the name of controller you are using or some recommendations for one.

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I use TP-Link Kasa Smart Strips. You can add multiple schedules on each of four outlets and it has a pretty high amperage rating. I run the Kasa outdoor plugs when I run hydroponics as they are IP64 rated :+1:t2:

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Thanks, I’m using PLC Photo Boost strip lights. When I saw talk about these type of controllers it definitely seemed like something that I would like to do. But I have learned by past mistakes to slow down and do a little research, especially when it comes to growing. Going to start checking them out.

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@Bulldognuts - those are good lights :+1:t2:

I am partial to Rapid led. They have always treated me well and I can build component level rather than DIY assembly

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Out of likes but looking really good.

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i just started my first octopot grow. transplanted an auto a few days ago. can’t wait to try it for a full grow.

your ladies are looking great!

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Thanks! I love these things…

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have you done a head to head with clones to see if they grow any faster? i’m curious. the only thing so far i don’t like is that they’re so stinking big. hoping they grow faster to make up for the fewer number of plants. i may try a tent with the 3 gallons if i can find the $

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Never ran a H2H against clones. Wick based Shallow Water Culture (SWC) typically won’t provide the exact same benefits as Deep Water …

I am also growing Autos in my Auto tent using MaxxYield Air Pots :+1:t2:

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Researching potential CO2 delivery frames for a 2x4 tent. I may have to fabricate myself. I don’t like the single inlet hose solution from the regulator.

Will be running 1300ppm CO2 in the Photoflower tents next grow. Curious how/if I can gain on single plant yields at ~930 umol per square meter

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Are you monitoring what your current ppm levels are? Ambient is usually around 400 ppm. If your grow room is an area that you or even a medium sized dog is in regularly could be quite a bit higher.

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I’ve got my tent in my office area,right off kitchen. I have co2 monitor in tent. Monitor stays at around 500 to 600. If I’m in office the dogs are usually right under my feet. The monitor will shoot to 900 ppm or higher.

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Right now about 500. More like high 400’s.

I have a Titan system I am looking at as a controller. Any other manufacturers I should look at??

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Good doggie :dog2:

Should keep them in there to keep you company and produce CO2 :rofl:

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I want to keep them locked in there, wife won’t let me. :grin:

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My Papillon follows me into the Green Room all the time and his fur gets everywhere…

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I put this picture on journal on last update. They try to get in tent. Have to keep them out or I would be smoking Bulldog hair.

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Titan is only one I’m even vaguely familiar with, but I think they have a couple.

@TDubWilly is running co2 in 2x4’s.

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