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 jackillington
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 which hydroponic system to use? 
#664754 - 04/03/13 12:09 PM (11 years, 8 months ago) |
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I am a first time grower and I was wondering which hydroponic system would be right for me. my grow room to be will be small but big enough to divide in two rooms. Therefore I intend to have two rooms with two separate hydroponic systems.
The original plan was to have a drip system in my vegetative room and an ebb and flow in my flowering room, but then i learned of all the other different hydroponic systems (Ebb and flow or flood, drip system, deep water culture, Nutrient film technique, or aeroponics). I was wondering which one you thought would be best for veg and flowering? which do you recommend? Do I have a good initial plan?
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 Hawksresurrection
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 Re: which hydroponic system to use? [Re: jackillington]
#664759 - 04/03/13 12:25 PM (11 years, 8 months ago) |
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Well you're initial plan isn't really a plan. It's just deciding you want to grow with hydro, and have a separate veg and flower room. There's a lot to consider when putting together a grow room. Air circulation, temperature and humidity levels, co2, etc. etc.
IMO a recirculating DWC system is one of the better ones for a beginner. You don't have to fuck around with the on off cycles, it's just a plug it in type of system.
Remember that in hydro you are going to need to get a pH pen, a PPM pen, and keep a close eye on parameters on a daily basis.
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Re: which hydroponic system to use? (moved) [Re: jackillington]
#664767 - 04/03/13 12:45 PM (11 years, 8 months ago) |
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jackillington
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Thanks for the response. I know I have to be conscience of all those details. I was just trying to keep the question focused on hydroponics. I could inform you of all the technical plans of my grow room but it seems unnecessary because I have done, and will continue to do, mountains of research to ensure I get it right 
I have a bit of skepticism with the DWC system though. will the vegetating roots be okay with continuous exposure to water and nutrients even with the air stone?
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Re: which hydroponic system to use? [Re: jackillington]
#664775 - 04/03/13 01:03 PM (11 years, 8 months ago) |
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Well yeah, that's the whole point. With air being pumped over them constantly they do great. It's a tried and true method. But I would definitely recommend a recirculating system with an extra reservoir. This helps keep the water temps and ph/ppm way more stable.
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jackillington
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So what would be your personal recommendation for a hydroponic system in the veg room and one in the flowering room?
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Re: which hydroponic system to use? [Re: jackillington]
#664783 - 04/03/13 01:52 PM (11 years, 8 months ago) |
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Well, DWC.
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Magash
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For hydro
Wick system: Easiest
Flood and Drain: Tried and true by far the most used method.
Mister system: Very fast growth. Massive pain in the ass.
Deep Water Culture: Looks easy and it is if you keep up with PH and Nutrient levels. In many tests done this method produces the fastest growth of all the hydro systems. I was very surprised (because I'm a flood and drain man to this day) at by just how much it passed the other systems in growth.
Best flood and drain system http://www.hydroponics.net/items/details/multiflow.asp
Best dwc http://www.cch2o.com/under_current.html
Some other shit to look at
http://scienceinhydroponics.com/
http://www.hydroponicsonline.com/
http://www.bestseedbank.com/
I'm tellin ya right now every grower on earth needs this next link
http://www.drugs-forum.com/growfaq/GrowFAQ%20Basic%20Topics.htm
Enjoy
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Re: which hydroponic system to use? [Re: Magash]
#664857 - 04/04/13 12:08 AM (11 years, 8 months ago) |
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that's some serious information. thank you for the knowledge knowledge.
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JDH
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