co2 from air conditioners?

[chrispy21122]

I have some plants that are budding and i want to get some co2 happening, I'm just wondering if air conditioners produce co2? :confused:

[Proof]

If u have a petrol lawn mower just start that up in there for bout 5 secs that will produce loads i think ?!?!

[HvyFuel]

Erm, petrol engines produce carbonmonoxide not carbondioxide, I wouldn't.

Find a gardening store and buy some liquid CO2, or talk to your plants! You produce CO2 every time you breathe out :)

[bonbon]

if the unit is a closed type(no vent)it will just recycle the air in the room(no additional CO2).but if it has a air vent switch open all the way,you'll get at least 20%fresh air mixed with the cooled recycled air that'll have some "CO2"in it....bonbon

[sawleaf]

HvyFuel, I never thought of that, but you are right. If you talk to your plants you would give them a lot more CO2. Would only work if you had a small amount of plants. I talk to mine a lot and play music for them. Music works great, especially in the morning right before watering. I am copying the SonicBloom tech, but I play classical music for them and water them 45 minutes later. They are doing even better since I started that!

[HvyFuel]

I sleep with mine :)

[Tech]

I don,t talk to mine or play em music , i just piss on em for their craving for nitroengen.

:D

[Sensi Super Skunk]

I have some plants that are budding and i want to get some co2 happening, I'm just wondering if air conditioners produce co2? :confused:

U can get CO2 by burning natural gas

[Oregon Green Free]

Air Conditioners do not produce any Co2.
They may exchange up to 20% of the air if set up to run that way but in itself it produces no by products other than heat and cold. And it actually does not produce that, it just transfers it from one area to another.

MrFixit

[dylan]

try using dry ice.

[IthoughtIknewitall]

I think you could get a cage and put some rats in it.

[llamaman666]

dry ice is a way I learned from dylan, make sure you plants never contact it though! and if you have money, get a c02 discharge system so you can moniter the levels

[zart]

I ve read somewhere that you can produce co2 by using yiest.You add water and sugar and the yiest stasts to produce co2.Has anyone tried that?

[MedicalMarijuana]

co2 is mostly used in vegatative stage to build more leaf mass, during flowering the effects are not as effective

[Zandor]

During flowering period Co2 will produce larger heaver buds and will finish faster then with out any added.

Peace

[dude0]

Does fresh air contain co2?

[kuri]

I ve read somewhere that you can produce co2 by using yiest.You add water and sugar and the yiest stasts to produce co2.Has anyone tried that?

yes that is true you can mix yeast, water and sugar and it will produce a slow amount of CO2 for over a week BUT... BUT.... HOWEVER, from my PERSONAL experience (in retrospect i kicked myself) if you have a hydro system, i would say to NOT use this because if ONE freakin yeast particle gets in the water, it will just reproduce at speeds that you cannot control and your system will have a YEAST INFECTION.

did you know that when women get yeast infections, they have a natural bacteria inside them that is like the bacteria in yogurt and when that bacteria meets the yeast,,,,,it produces..... H2O2 HYDROGEN PEROXIDE!!! tadaaaa!!!!! cool huh? so yes if you do use yeast (i recommend not) make sure you have hydrogen peroxide in your REZ at safe levels. as that will also help your roots get oxygen.

[kuri]

i creat co2 by breathing on them AND putting a teaspoon at a time in a small bowl of BAKING SODA and VINEGAR. that gives it a good small shot of co2 if you have a smaller growing area,,,,,plus i put a CANDLE in a empty COFFEE CAN (i like small tea lighs or the religious kind in glass, they burn better) and it burn oxygen and releases co2!!! of course that happens ONLY when i'm in the area and can monitor it off and on. hope this couple other ideas help to give your plant co2

[Zandor]

Does fresh air contain co2?

Yes; but not above the 200-300 ppm that is in the air by nature. To grow successfully with co2 you need to get it up to 1500 ppm and keep it there for the light period. Then run exhaust and exchange the air and do it all over again the next light period. Dry Ice does work and is easy to use, it can add up though. Like 5 pounds a day for the whole period get expensive. Even if you only used it every other day to save money you would see a big difference in the end.

Peace

[BagWeedBob]

another thing with c02 is proper temps for the plant to metabolize it properly. if the temps arent in the right range, the plant simply does not use the extra c02. Plus, if c02 came from AC units, there would be a lot of dead people running around, lol.

[dude0]

I found these co2 tablets... what do you think of them?



Genuine No Mercy Co2 Tablets
How they work

With this package of CO2 Tabs you will possess a revolutionary new and very powerful product aimed at plants on any growth medium. These simple - and cheap! - Tablets are specially developed to replace the complicated and expensive CO2 fertilizing systems used until today.

Growth stagnation of plants is often caused by a shortage of carbondioxide; in badly aired spaces this shortage can be dramatic. With CO2 Tabs you can offer the carbon dioxide directly to the roots of your plants and significantly increase the speed of growth.

Only healthy plants will be able to effectively use this extra input. During extensive testing we perceived as the possible side affect a shortage of magnesium due to the high speed of growth. To effectively prevent this we have added 1.2% magnesium sulfate. The tabs release the CO2 in the water and thus stimulate the growth. Healthy plants can absorb many times more of this important nutrient CO2 as is available in the air.

Attention: Adding CO2 short before the dark period doesn't give any results! During the dark period the plant doesn't absorb any CO2. The tabs bond the CO2 about 4 to 6 hours to the offered water.

Application: When your plants (or cuttings) are healthy you can use 1 tablet per 250 liters of water. In hydro systems you can also simply add the tablet to the barrel. Overdosing is neither harmful nor useful. If you want to add the CO2Tab instantly, first solve it in a cup of water (gently crush the tablet with your finger in the water) and mix it the with the water that is intended for the plants. Apply twice weekly for optimal results, and preferably during the whole growing cycle of your plants.

The use of CO2-Tabs is environmentally friendly and poses no harm for plants, pets, birds, insects or microorganisms. Adding CO2 Tabs to the drinking water can temporarily lower the pH. It is advisable to regularly measure the pH (of water and soil). High or low extremes interfere with the plants ability takes up nutrients. Use Bacterial to recycle the extra waste (a result of the increased growth) into nutrients. CO2 Tabs and Bacterial are an ideal combination for your plants!


Dude0

[surreyB.C.]

OK nooblets info time im gonna start charging for this info cause it seems like nobody knows what the hell they are tslking about ok first no air conditioners do not make or produce co2 and yes you read right yeast and sugar and water do produce co2 and yes i have used it before it does work message me if u want to know the formulas and exactly what to buy i done it before it is cheap and will increase your yield get back to me i know im a pro

[BobBong]

OK nooblets info time im gonna start charging for this info cause it seems like nobody knows what the hell they are tslking about ok first no air conditioners do not make or produce co2 and yes you read right yeast and sugar and water do produce co2 and yes i have used it before it does work message me if u want to know the formulas and exactly what to buy i done it before it is cheap and will increase your yield get back to me i know im a pro

That's what i love about the internet, you can choose what you want and don't want to answer...who's more of a nooblet? the nooblet that asks the questions, or the nooblet that keeps answering.....

[litespeed]

I use 1 20oz applesuce and 1 yest and 1 tablespoon sugar
in 1gal. bottle with warm water 1 for each plant. works well for me. it is good for about 45-60 days. then redo.

[Zandor]

ROFLMAF.......... :D :D :cool:

[Zandor]

Chrispy..dude I'm sorry but some of the answers they gave you made me laugh. Just search for co2 enrichment at OG or goggle the topic. At least that will give you a fighting chance to know when you hear the truth or some 14 year old kiddy just crap talking.

Here is a link to some dry ice info http://www.occc.com/abc/dry-ice.htm
Here is one with some good solid info http://www.purgit.com/co2ok.html
Here is a CO2 caculator you will need http://www.hydroponics.net/learn/co2_calculator.asp

Good luck in your search...I use co2 from start to finish and would not think of growing without it as well as some other equipment. Watch the RH level if you use co2 plants do better in humid environments.