Robmin1973 grow 2018

ha light snob, i cud see that. Like the guy that always has a better story!

You know I normally like to support the mom and pop shop, so I took a look at their prices and WOW they are a ton higher. Felt bad walking out without buying anything. Wonder how those guys stay in business. I noticed a lot of the stuff I’m buying are from shops around the country. Guess they sell out the warehouse and also have store fronts. The tech seemed top of the line expensive also, prob why i just left after a walk around.

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The only thing else I see you should get is a filter for your intake fan. I think some just use panty hose, but you will be surprised at how much dust and pet hair this filter will trap before being sucked into your tent.
https://www.amazon.com/GrowBright-Double-Layer-Inch-Filter/dp/B01BIDJHA6?tag=greenrel-20

The other thing you might want to consider is a better PH/PPM meter.
That cheap POS used to piss me off so bad. I had to check the calibration on it every time I used it. It was a real pain. Accurate PH readings are one of the most important things you need for a healthy grow.

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Agreed and i did add the filters. I saw them on your list. Any recommendation for ph meter?

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Definitely!

These guys know a lot better than I about a lot of the little tools you’ll need and stuff like that. So definitely keep an open mind when you’re shopping. I can agree with @Rugar89 about the meter. I used a really cheap one for a long time and by. Then I bought the $40 or so apera and it works much better. And I’m really hard on stuff like that.

I also prefer to supplement local businesses. But it’s kind of a niche market, so it’s not like you have a hydro shop on every corner. There’s 3 within an hour of me. The closest one is fair. I pop in a couple times a year for random stuff, even when I don’t really need it. The people there are nice, generally helpful, and they have a pretty good idea of what you’re doing without you having to say it. The one thing I will say, is that in a pinch they’re your best resource. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to do something like purchase your nutrients from them.

On top of building a relationship with them, nutrients can be kind of tricky buying. They have limited shelf life usually. So you want to make sure that $5-10 your saving online isn’t for something at or near expiration date. Also, the containers can be damaged in shipping. So buying locally can add piece of mind there.

Another thing, is that they always get samples! I can’t even recall the free stuff I’ve gotten from them.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/143-9681477-9158451?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=extech+ec500

This is the one we use.

It checks TDS, EC, as well as PH

Here is a whole thread on meters.

Hmmmm ill have to go visit the bearded cool guys again at the dro shop again.

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Just where I’m at with it. You’d go broke funding entire room there. But throwing them a little bone can pay off. I’m absolutely sure I’ve gotten more worth of samples that I’ve spent there.

If i plan on doing a soil mixture, is there any guide as to the temperature for all stages, feeding cycles along with light times?

You mean like what temperature you want to maintain in your tent?

I was looking for some type of grow guide. I think i found some reading
now. I want to germinate the seeds in water then put in soil. Im looking
for a good soul mix to start and anything i might need when planting the
seed after root pops. Dont thunk ill use the humidity dome. Saw some guy
just put sandwich bag over seedling after watering. Since i really dont
know how to mix my owb soil im looking for direction. Ill find it
eventually.

Ya, there’s far from one way to do it. I couldn’t possibly go over all the different options if I wanted to lol. If you’re looking to mix your own, perhaps @garrigan62 can direct you to somewhere he’s posted a few recipes. Otherwise a lot of the members seem to use pro mix or fox farms.

@dbrn32 and @Robmin1973

I have just a setup for him everything but but right now I’m at the pain clinic and I should be back around 2 eastern time and I will hook this guy up big-time talk to you guys later bye.

Will

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Thatd be great friend. Im worried that if i use a soil mixture im not really sure about i might end overstimulating with nutes. I saw a vid with coco coir that supposed to give the needed sugars.

Im going to do the multi pack photo seeds from the beginner page. Hoping a beginner strain will allow me to try all these diff techniques. I know listen to the noob talking all the big boy stuff. In my life i dont look at fail as a problem, i look at it as a way to improve. Funny as i watch all these grow vids id love to see someone that failed. Everyone got massive buds , so this must be easy right? Ill learn hopefully without losing too much money. My setup is nice but having a really nice car ain’t worth crap if u can’t drive.

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Awesome thanks! Knew you would have something.

Got quiet lol one more week feb 9th

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Not a bad thing keeps your thread easier to track :wink:

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Maybe check local shops and see if they will discount since you are gonna spend wit them… i get up to 50% off on select items, and they sell me select items at same price they got it for or close if they are really high end and expensive… and 25% off the whole order just for supporting them and wearing their apparell in their store… sometimes its better to deal local, most cases everyone gets what they need and is satisfied. First time i met these folks they hooked me up with samples and discounts from the get-go. But like u said, some mom and pop are selling for double msrp… another spot i used to go to before the one i go to now got me for 50 bucks on a cheap yellow 15 dollar amazon ph pen when i first started… they closed shortly after that because prices were through the roof.

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Couldn’t agree more!

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Illbhead back over to the local place for nutes and maybe potting stuff