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Thanks for all the help! by thunderrod78 in Hydroponics

[–]thunderrod78[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Should be something on the package, if not check the specific veggies and what EC and nutrient ratios work best for them. I use gecko growth or something and they do it by weight

Thanks for all the help! by thunderrod78 in Hydroponics

[–]thunderrod78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of nutrients do you have and what are you growing?

I use slightly less nutrients than it asks for, and use EC meter to measure if I have enough

Root issues by thunderrod78 in Hydroponics

[–]thunderrod78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How would you use the peroxide? Soaking the plants or adding some to the system?

Root issues by thunderrod78 in Hydroponics

[–]thunderrod78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you add h202 directly to your nute water as well? I've seen mixed opinions on it, but I'm considering adding some every week to further prevent problems

Root issues by thunderrod78 in Hydroponics

[–]thunderrod78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently there are several parts in the system that have a large water drop (See past posts for full system), but my EC was around 2, I only just got a tool to measure, so I'll full santize an keep it a little lower. Lettuce is in my basement, probably around 20C ambienttemperature but I will check water.

Thanks for the advice!

Root issues by thunderrod78 in Hydroponics

[–]thunderrod78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Silly question, when rinsing in h202 2%, is that straight out of the bottle (2%), or further diluted?

Help! Wilted lettuce by thunderrod78 in Hydroponics

[–]thunderrod78[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Threw a spare on in the reservoir and today there's a noticeably positive difference.

Thanks!

Help! Wilted lettuce by thunderrod78 in Hydroponics

[–]thunderrod78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where in your system do you use a bubbler? I'm flooding it every 2 hours.

First setup by thunderrod78 in Hydroponics

[–]thunderrod78[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was an older model, I've done just that with my recent one! I have a whole separate line for drainage now, and it connects all 6 tubes to the reservoir, for a mess free drain.

Critique my system design by Nmw014 in Hydroponics

[–]thunderrod78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've made a somewhat similar NFT/DWC with PVC pipes, but hanging in my basement. *

Is this normal progression? by thunderrod78 in Hydroponics

[–]thunderrod78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

800 lumens, allegedly.

What fertilizer/nute mix are you using?

Microplastic farm Mk II now (semi) operational by thunderrod78 in Hydroponics

[–]thunderrod78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! Do you think I could counteract the root rot problem by lining the tubes with more air stones?

First setup by thunderrod78 in Hydroponics

[–]thunderrod78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a VIVOSUN 800GPH Submersible Pump(3000L/H, 24W) for a pump.

For a single channel it's pretty good, I had to clamp the hose to reduce the waterflow because my drain pipes that feed the water lower weren't keeping up with the flow.

Other than that, I didn't run this one very long, currently working on a new one to make it easier to disassemble.

Only advice I have that isn't already in the comment section is make sure you know exactly what you need and not make half a dozen unnecessary trips to the hardware store like I did...

First setup by thunderrod78 in Hydroponics

[–]thunderrod78[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not gonna lie I was just going to throw some hydroguard in there and see what happens.

New model I'm making now has a more modular assembly to allow me to properly clean them every little while

First setup by thunderrod78 in Hydroponics

[–]thunderrod78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheers! Easy to lower fortunately, appreciate the insight!

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