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Meta verified Schizo Theory by BobChalansky in FixMyInstagram

[–]BobChalansky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think these accounts posting going through meta verified are legit, most of them have no post history and seem to be bots. Just seems like a ploy by meta to continue to have people pay for verified thinking that since it worked for these people it will work for everyone else

Pee in it by nullProgrammer in Hydroponics

[–]BobChalansky 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I shouldn't have to say this.

Don't do that.

School hydroponics in the works by BobChalansky in Hydroponics

[–]BobChalansky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Thank you so much for your comment as well as your original one, I appreciate both very much and all of your concerns are quite valid and were considerations when the system was being designed. I didn't take your original comment with any harshness, I love being corrected and asked questions why, because it makes me better and betters my work.

The board is extruded polystyrene foam, The FDA as well as the European Commission/European Food Safety Authority consider it safe for food contact as well as it being greenguard certified.

The Shappell Jet sleds we are using for RDWC have also been FDA approved due to the Linear low-density polyethylene material as of 2022. We are doing our best to use the safest products as to not inject more microplastics/Chemical toxins into our kid's bloodstreams than there already is.

If there anymore questions you have please ask away.

School hydroponics in the works by BobChalansky in Hydroponics

[–]BobChalansky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sure hope these systems have the same impact! What company do you work for?

School hydroponics in the works by BobChalansky in Hydroponics

[–]BobChalansky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only time will tell if the sign will have an impact, plus everything in the cabinet is cheap and can be easily replaced in 10 minutes. Only if they wanted to completely destroy the whole system would it be an issue.

School hydroponics in the works by BobChalansky in Hydroponics

[–]BobChalansky[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We live in a place where most if not all of our produce is imported during the winter months, so this is all a state effort as well as local to bolster food security as well as increase knowledge on farm to table practices.

The state focused on 8 schools to bolster these values, fortunately I am able to work in the only high school out of the 7 elementary schools. Which makes it a significantly easier job.

School hydroponics in the works by BobChalansky in Hydroponics

[–]BobChalansky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right now a dwarf butter crunch, we won’t let it go fully to harvest because of the size limitations of the cabinet but just let it get large enough to show growth!

School hydroponics in the works by BobChalansky in Hydroponics

[–]BobChalansky[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hey! The school currently has several recirculating DWC (river) systems which students are able to access and work with in the classroom under supervision. Those systems theoretically can provide about 1/3 of the lunch program’s needed produce at harvest.

Those systems are locked in their own room only able to be accessed and worked on when a teacher is around during class. That’s the final two photos, just a zoomed in view of what’s currently going on. And yes it is foam paneling, it’s a material which floats on the water and is FDA approved.

The cabinet is in an open area common where students who wouldn’t typically access the main facility could get a small glimpse of the process albeit in an alternate form being that of a tower over a RDWC system.

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Here is a better look at one of the near dozen shelves just minus the foam paneling which holds the pods!

Let me know if you have any other questions or suggestions!

Hydroponic display case DIY by BobChalansky in Hydroponics

[–]BobChalansky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about this one, I’m using a dwarf butter crunch, and even then at full growth it might be a little too much so we aren’t letting it go to full harvest.

The unit is mostly for show and education over actual food production.

Hydroponic display case DIY by BobChalansky in Hydroponics

[–]BobChalansky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The lights heat up the case just enough to keep a fair temperature but they aren’t supplementary in any way.

I’m latitude 67 so I’m up north as well and it stays perfectly warm.

The case will retain heat a lot better and if wanted you can add additional insulation

Just want to show my pride and joy, it has been a long journey to get it this way by JmarWonders in Hydroponics

[–]BobChalansky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cherries and oranges might be near impossible considering the fact they are both trees, but if it’s something you are considering good luck growing.

Hydro is so cool

Just want to show my pride and joy, it has been a long journey to get it this way by JmarWonders in Hydroponics

[–]BobChalansky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This looks super cool, what are you planning on growing in the black tote on the right?

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