New Grower Need help with my first grow...
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Hey slim first of all nice to see all plants are happy and growing - I really like that colour on those leaves they just can't wait to bud!
Regarding the filter problem - it's something I was battling with some months ago, I thought it could have been a number of problems just as you did (air leaks, lack of negative pressure, too much/not enough airflow) but similar to you - it was neither of them. I bought a filter from some UK lesser-known brand that came in a bundle with the fan and that was that - the filter was just no good.
I second the advice blue gave you - Phresh/Rhino (same company as far as I'm aware) are the way to go, quality and pricey but last for ages. With regards to future setting the filter up - duct tape (ironically) has failed me in the past, so I connect my duct with that silver reflective tape used specifically for ducting - the adhesive is very strong on this one, to the point that once I put it on that's that lol, no taking it off except to take the ducting apart! :ama:
Looking forward to the rest of the grow
Regarding the filter problem - it's something I was battling with some months ago, I thought it could have been a number of problems just as you did (air leaks, lack of negative pressure, too much/not enough airflow) but similar to you - it was neither of them. I bought a filter from some UK lesser-known brand that came in a bundle with the fan and that was that - the filter was just no good.
I second the advice blue gave you - Phresh/Rhino (same company as far as I'm aware) are the way to go, quality and pricey but last for ages. With regards to future setting the filter up - duct tape (ironically) has failed me in the past, so I connect my duct with that silver reflective tape used specifically for ducting - the adhesive is very strong on this one, to the point that once I put it on that's that lol, no taking it off except to take the ducting apart! :ama:
Looking forward to the rest of the grow
I don't remember. This is exactly what and where I got. Totally works and I'm just using a 4 inch Hurricane and no attempt to create negative pressure. All flaps open for ventilation.
http://growershouse.com/phresh-filter-4-x-12-200-cf
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Thanks Peach and Turtle!! I am pricing the Phresh filters out as we speak...
Peach I am getting extremely neurotic about my girls...when I work from home I check on them at least 4-5 times a day!! I like to just stare at them! haha They are starting to form some flowers and it's like waiting for water to boil....I want fat buds to start forming STAT!!
Peach I am getting extremely neurotic about my girls...when I work from home I check on them at least 4-5 times a day!! I like to just stare at them! haha They are starting to form some flowers and it's like waiting for water to boil....I want fat buds to start forming STAT!!
DAY 47 or DAY 70 Auto White Widow
Nutes=16ml Coco A+B
400w HPS 18/6
I just noticed 2 of the 3 started showing Trichomes on some laves and bud sights!! wooot!! I was getting a little nervous because not much was going on after the rapid growth stopped. Not sure how long I will have to wait to harvest. Not sure when to stop feeding nutes or when to flush the plants? I have read so many conflicting things online. Any experienced growers have some ideas, please feel free to post your thoughts!
Thanks everyone so far for all the help!! I will add some photos in a little bit!
Nutes=16ml Coco A+B
400w HPS 18/6
I just noticed 2 of the 3 started showing Trichomes on some laves and bud sights!! wooot!! I was getting a little nervous because not much was going on after the rapid growth stopped. Not sure how long I will have to wait to harvest. Not sure when to stop feeding nutes or when to flush the plants? I have read so many conflicting things online. Any experienced growers have some ideas, please feel free to post your thoughts!
Thanks everyone so far for all the help!! I will add some photos in a little bit!
The only time you get excited to see hairs in the pits of a woman "Dancing Psiren"congrats!
LOL Thanks CC, isn't that the truth!!
These were taken Monday...hopefully they fatten up over the next few weeks...I hope I have enough light...was thinking of adding two 23w 2700k CFL bulbs to get light to the lower stuff...what do you all think? or even two 42w 2700k CFL bulbs? Would it be worth it?
These were taken Monday...hopefully they fatten up over the next few weeks...I hope I have enough light...was thinking of adding two 23w 2700k CFL bulbs to get light to the lower stuff...what do you all think? or even two 42w 2700k CFL bulbs? Would it be worth it?
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It does look like quite a bit of shade in the nether regions, but 400W fells like a good amount to me. Although I'm biased... that's what I use 
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