Indoor Mars Hydro grow journal: WildBill does Hubbabubbasmelloscope in EarthBoxes under MarsHydro SP3000

[WildBill]

I checked the Ph of the run off from both plants and there was no change in Ph. I did find it interesting that there was a difference in color between the two samples, even though the EBs have the exact same ingredients.

 

[Sour D]

I checked the Ph of the run off from both plants and there was no change in Ph. I did find it interesting that there was a difference in color between the two samples, even though the EBs have the exact same ingredients.

maybe due to how fast you pouring in water?

 

[WildBill]

maybe due to how fast you pouring in water?

It's possible. I thought that too. Especially since I put the fill on the same side as the drain. I do think that the turbulence from the water stirs the water enough. The staining of the water backs that though process up.
If there was any Ph change, it should have shown up even if it was small.
Keep up the input! I do appreciate it greatly!
Your question just gave me an idea to EASILY keep an eye on the quality of my rez water. I'll just use a turkey baster to suck up a sample. If mine won't fit far enough. I'll just attach a little clear plastic hose.
If I find I need to remove and replace the water for any problem, I have a couple of options in my shop to remove it.

 

[Sour D]

It's possible. I thought that too. Especially since I put the fill on the same side as the drain. I do think that the turbulence from the water stirs the water enough. The staining of the water backs that though process up.
If there was any Ph change, it should have shown up even if it was small.
Keep up the input! I do appreciate it greatly!
Your question just gave me an idea to EASILY keep an eye on the quality of my rez water. I'll just use a turkey baster to suck up a sample. If mine won't fit far enough. I'll just attach a little clear plastic hose.
If I find I need to remove and replace the water for any problem, I have a couple of options in my shop to remove it.

I have some nylon elbows that have a threaded/nut end that I use to drain water into a can with 3/8" tubing attached. You could turn them to an upright position and attach a short piece of tubing which could give you an idea ow water level and stick your baster or syringe in the end

 

[WildBill]

I have some nylon elbows that have a threaded/nut end that I use to drain water into a can with 3/8" tubing attached. You could turn them to an upright position and attach a short piece of tubing which could give you an idea ow water level and stick your baster or syringe in the end

Cool! Next time you have it out and using it, take a pic if ya would.

I just got a contact name of their canna expert at TeraGanics that makes EM1.I'm gonna try to pick his brain about the most effective way to use their product in EarthBoxes. Maybe I can get some valuable info for the forum. MAYBE get him on the forum. At least I can try!

 

[Sour D]

 

[Sour D]

We should start a thread or section for SIPs

 

[Big Sul]

It's possible. I thought that too. Especially since I put the fill on the same side as the drain. I do think that the turbulence from the water stirs the water enough. The staining of the water backs that though process up.
If there was any Ph change, it should have shown up even if it was small.
Keep up the input! I do appreciate it greatly!
Your question just gave me an idea to EASILY keep an eye on the quality of my rez water. I'll just use a turkey baster to suck up a sample. If mine won't fit far enough. I'll just attach a little clear plastic hose.
If I find I need to remove and replace the water for any problem, I have a couple of options in my shop to remove it.

Siphon hose may do the trick.

 

[WildBill]

We should start a thread or section for SIPs

Nice set up.

I agree! It's a grow method to it's own. I like it, but apprehensive because of some things I've seen on this forum when things went wrong.
I want to just do a KISS(Keep It Simple Stupid) first grow in EBs, but it's hard not to try something. I could easily make a run just putting compost and a couple amendments on top and add water. Very easily grow quite good canna and lots of it.
LOL! It's hard not to tweak things. I just don't want to get myself into the thought process of adding all sort of amendments that gets most people in trouble.....................and line the pockets of all these companies that make some of these really silly amendments.
I was laughing at just how much floor space was allotted to nutes at this grow store I was in yesterday.

Anyway, I have an email out to TeraGanix;s canna expert with quite a bit of questions about their EM1 and growing in EBs. Hopefully we'll get some valuable info.

 

[WildBill]

Siphon hose may do the trick.

I could, but it would have to be about 40 long to get a good elevation change for it to work.