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Post by rmbx on Apr 7, 2021 12:39:58 GMT -5
Greetings All,
I'm building my own DWC with a seven gallon tote. I'm going to use some leftover supplies from my AG, pods and nutrients. My question is this; If my AG uses 2 cap full for 6 pods, how much for 7 gal. 8 pods DWC?
Next question, can I put my air stone on the same timer as my light? Or should I run air around the clock on/ off every fifteen min?
Thanks for your time.
Rob.
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airscapes
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Post by airscapes on Apr 7, 2021 14:09:48 GMT -5
Hi Rob. I am about a couple months head of you with hydroponics. I built my own Bounty style machine and have several DWCs going. I run the air stone 24x7 and the light on a timer.
I am still trying to figure out the correct ratio of AG nute per gallon of water in a DWC. One post I read the other day by another member said 5ML of AG and one ML of CaliMagic . I look forward to seeing what others suggest.
Also you may want to rethink that size of the tub.. that is a lot of water and nute to change every couple of weeks..
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Apr 7, 2021 15:07:43 GMT -5
rmbx, mike is our resident DWC culture expert.
He should be able to answer your questions.
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Post by rmbx on Apr 7, 2021 15:12:09 GMT -5
Thanks airscapes!
I planned on measuring the volume of my AG and multiplying the nute. For example, if my AG holds 1 gal and uses 2 cap fulls. My DWC holds 6 gal, I would use 12 caps. Is this wrong?
Thanks again.
Rob.
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Post by rmbx on Apr 7, 2021 16:17:30 GMT -5
Ok! So after a little more searching through this great forum! I've discovered that a 9 pod unit holds 1.1 gal of water and uses 12 ml of nute. Times 6 is 72 ml or 2.43 oz. If I buy the 1 liter jugs I would get 13.8 feedings or six plus months worth.
Am I on it or way wrong! Go easy on me I'm an electrician. Lol
Thanks, Rob
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airscapes
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Post by airscapes on Apr 7, 2021 17:25:44 GMT -5
Ok! So after a little more searching through this great forum! I've discovered that a 9 pod unit holds 1.1 gal of water and uses 12 ml of nute. Times 6 is 72 ml or 2.43 oz. If I buy the 1 liter jugs I would get 13.8 feedings or six plus months worth. Am I on it or way wrong! Go easy on me I'm an electrician. Lol Thanks, Rob Yeah I am not really sure either.. I have been underfeeding mine.. I started out with 24ml in 7L like the 12 pod, but got some edge burn on the Parsley, then I backed off too far. This flush and fill I am going with 18ml I think you are safe with 12 per gallon in a new garden but wait till Mike chimes in. I also think it matters what you are growing and where it is within it's life span. |
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Post by rmbx on Apr 7, 2021 18:20:14 GMT -5
Thanks again for the reply! Hopefully someone can chime in with the correct dose.
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mike
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Post by mike on Apr 7, 2021 21:04:32 GMT -5
Rob, for peppers, 12 ml/Gallon. The first two feedings are 8 ml.
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Post by rmbx on Apr 7, 2021 21:43:04 GMT -5
Thanks Mike!
I appreciate the reply. I'll continue my study while I'm getting my DWC ready.
Thanks again everyone,
Rob.
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