# Do homemade co2 generators work? **URL:** \ **Category:** Grow Cycle\ **Created:** [September 5, 2020, 7:40am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/do-homemade-co2-generators-work/53204 "2020-09-05T07:40:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Brokelads](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/brokelads/32/381652_2.png) [@Brokelads](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Brokelads)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2020, 7:40am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/do-homemade-co2-generators-work/53204/1 "2020-09-05T07:40:23Z")
- What strain, AK47 & lemon skunk (feminised) marijuana seed bank - Method: RDWC 100 litres - Vessels: 15l pots - PH of Water, 6.5 - PPM/TDS or EC- 850ppm - Indoor tent - 2.4x1.2x2 & 1 x 1 - Light system- mars hydro sp1000, greenfingers blurple 2000 w / reflectors and mars hydro sp600 - Temps; Day 29c Night 24c - Humidity; Day 75 night 60-80% - Ventilation system; Yes, 6 inch with carbon scrubber - AC, Humidifier, De-humidifier no - Co2; Yes (homemade) - solution temp : 23c - 26.5c ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/e/3/c/e3c33aa576545fc1a4ab11fffef917748415026f.jpeg) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/5/6/8/56843f9e14b8606949b3c778e10c457cdf965f89.jpeg) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/2/4/3/243ac32ccea37042ccf23f69145f314feb22ee62.jpeg) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/2/d/5/2d55f684e23f3707657e0e47c18f13369c957688.jpeg) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/b/a/6/ba6e2647488435b3a6c06b82c4bd436cde8c82cf.jpeg) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/1/d/9/1d917121b06600bd5a3c80515f5d2682b929f060.jpeg) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/f/4/1/f41d4a458701ddc918aef9f06c37b16ed0b1592e.jpeg) Hi I’m brand new six weeks in to first grow wondering if homemade co2 generators using yeast , sugar and warm water with a balloon with four pinholes actually works in a sealed system , my outake exhaust six inch operates 15 mins on 45 mins off with cool air intake four inch pumping in continuously at low speed. Smells abit like beer in the tent 😃 , any input or advice appreciated ---
**Author:** ![Drinkslinger](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/drinkslinger/32/96644_2.png) [@Drinkslinger](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Drinkslinger)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2020, 7:42am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/do-homemade-co2-generators-work/53204/2 "2020-09-05T07:42:01Z")
They work, but do they make a difference? Co2 enhancement is best when you’ve got your lights, temps and rh all maximized. Otherwise you’re just making balloons. I can pretty much guarantee that the blurple lights are not hitting anywhere near enough intensity to require co2. I’ve been doing this a while. I haven’t yet even considered adding co2. ---
**Author:** ![MidwestGuy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/midwestguy/32/914277_2.png) [@MidwestGuy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/MidwestGuy)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2020, 7:43am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/do-homemade-co2-generators-work/53204/3 "2020-09-05T07:43:08Z")
Yes, but you need a whole lot of light and also higher temps. It’s not worth it for the average home grower to use CO2. You’ll need to upgrade your lighting for extra CO2 to be used by the plant. ---
**Author:** ![Brokelads](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/brokelads/32/381652_2.png) [@Brokelads](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Brokelads)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2020, 7:53am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/do-homemade-co2-generators-work/53204/4 "2020-09-05T07:53:16Z")
Awesome thanks I didn’t think it would do much but was interesting to try ---
**Author:** ![Brokelads](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/brokelads/32/381652_2.png) [@Brokelads](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Brokelads)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2020, 7:55am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/do-homemade-co2-generators-work/53204/5 "2020-09-05T07:55:33Z")
Yeah was reading about the PPFD andDLI needing to be up over 1000 for co2 to have any marked effect my canopy is sitting at around 700 PPFD fairly evenly with lights at 21 inches but I enjoyed the beer smell for a day or two cheers for the advice very much appreciated ---
**Author:** ![Drinkslinger](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/drinkslinger/32/96644_2.png) [@Drinkslinger](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Drinkslinger)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2020, 8:00am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/do-homemade-co2-generators-work/53204/6 "2020-09-05T08:00:44Z")
Lots of people will sell you snake oil. Forums like this can help,you avoid most pitfalls. ---
**Author:** ![Brokelads](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/brokelads/32/381652_2.png) [@Brokelads](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Brokelads)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2020, 8:02am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/do-homemade-co2-generators-work/53204/7 "2020-09-05T08:02:39Z")
Yes indeed so lucky to find this site from a you tuber wish I had of found it when I started this five weeks ago could of avoided so many problems ---
**Author:** ![MidwestGuy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/midwestguy/32/914277_2.png) [@MidwestGuy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/MidwestGuy)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2020, 8:04am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/do-homemade-co2-generators-work/53204/8 "2020-09-05T08:04:20Z")
> [@Brokelads](#): > > five weeks ago could of avoided so many problems All of us can probably say that. I certainly can. ---
**Author:** ![Drinkslinger](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/drinkslinger/32/96644_2.png) [@Drinkslinger](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Drinkslinger)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2020, 8:06am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/do-homemade-co2-generators-work/53204/9 "2020-09-05T08:06:43Z")
I found it awhile ago, but the knowledge base wasn’t really here. ---
**Author:** ![Brokelads](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/brokelads/32/381652_2.png) [@Brokelads](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Brokelads)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2020, 8:10am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/do-homemade-co2-generators-work/53204/10 "2020-09-05T08:10:57Z")
Hey would you be able to have a look at this for me ? > [@1st pruning advice](https://ilgmforum.com/t/1st-pruning-advice/53205): > > What strain, AK47 & lemon skunk (feminised) marijuana seed bank Method: RDWC 100 litres Vessels: 15l pots PH of Water, 6.5 PPM/TDS or EC- 850ppm Indoor tent - 2.4x1.2x2 & 1 x 1 Light system- mars hydro sp1000, greenfingers blurple 2000 w / reflectors and mars hydro sp600 Temps; Day 29c Night 24c Humidity; Day 75 night 60-80% Ventilation system; Yes, 6 inch with carbon scrubber AC, Humidifier, De-humidifier no Co2; Yes (homemade) solution temp : 23c - 26.5c I have uploaded some pics of my 5 1/2…