Grow Mediums Steely's first hydro grow. LED DWC.

[steelrat]

I've done eight soil grows, this will be my first attempt at hydro.

I will be using just a single DWC bucket coz i'm learning and don't want to multiply my mistakes!

Been reading up for a while now and have made some purchases!

I'm using a Prakasa 120W LED on an 18/6 schedule.

http://www.prakasa.co.uk/120w-led-grow-lights-seven-spectrum-by-prakasa

My growbox is homemade, white conti-board. Four feet high and two feet square with just over 3ft of vertical space from floor to bottom of light and filter.

No doubt i'll have to indulge in some LST.

Bought an 11L bucket :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111360854262?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

A 432LPH air pump :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251488878417?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

An EC meter :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141204759302?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Two good diffusers :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161155184...49&var=460233605342&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Been hearing good things about this single-part ionic nutrient so thinking i'll get this one :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HYDROPONI...Bottle_Warmers_Coolers_LE&hash=item35c4f7893c

I'm also adding a header tank so that it can auto top-off. I've read of quite a few growers using this system so that they can leave the grow alone for up to a week.

Bought a float valve to add to the bucket :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111358184777?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Just a couple of bits to buy, yet to decide on seeds.


Cheers,

steely

 

[medi]

Subbed up and good luck!! Planning to learn a lot so I'll check in often.

 

[Roark]

Awesome. I like it. Simple, yet elegant.

 

[VapedAs]

I'm in"Munch..munch..munch Best of luck! Hydro was the only way for me:Sharing One:

 

[steelrat]

Subbed up and good luck!! Planning to learn a lot so I'll check in often.

Thanks medi It's my first hydro so you'll probably be learning from my mistakes ;+}

Awesome. I like it. Simple, yet elegant.

Cheers roark Yes i like to keep it simple and as low-maintenance as possible.

I'm in"Munch..munch..munch Best of luck! Hydro was the only way for me:Sharing One:

Thanks Vaped Really looking forward to some soilless growing

The float valve arrived today, not as exciting as looking at bud porn but it's all part of the process :

Thanks for stopping by,

steely

 

[KUDO]

Steely"s i book a set :Sharing One:im so like my hydro grows at the mo,im doing bottom feeds and drip feeds all in coco,setup sound & looking good :thumbs:,are you going two run tap water or RO water,with you girls,look forward to see your updates,

 

[steelrat]

Cheers KUDO I'll be using tapwater that's filtered for chlorine etc ...


Thanks for checking in

steely

 

[PurpDogg]

Subbed for this I want to do a less one DWC grow myself front row seat

 

[Grim Reefer]

Hey man subbed up. this is going to be interesting, best of luck.

 

[KsjAuto]

Welcome onboard on the hydro wagon :thumbs:
Best of luck.
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