Clone Log - Cloning with Pics using Master Kush mom...

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Originally Posted by scagster

Do you use just water inside of it, and mix in some rooting hormone?

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I used 3/4 teaspoon of Rootech to every gallon of water. In my case I added 1.5 gal of RO water to the bubbler, mixed the 1.5 teaspoons of Rootech in the remaining .5 gal of water, then combined them all together in the res.

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Originally Posted by scagster

Do you still dip your cuttings in a cloning solution?

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Yes, I dip them lightly in the rooting hormone after scarifying (scraping) the stem to expose soft flesh for rooting.

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Originally Posted by scagster

what is the distance between the surface of the liquid in the cloner, and the bottom of the cuttings? Thanks man :thumbsup:

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The distance is about 1.5 - 2 inches, probably closer to 1.5 in...

I plan to run the bubbler for the first 4-5 days with the rooting hormone in the water before switching to plain RO with maybe a touch of nutes. I also take the humidity dome off for several hours a day to keep them from wilting too much.

I added an aquarium heater (8 bucks @ Wally World) to bring my res temps up to approx 80 F from 63 F which was too low for my liking...

Say it with me class, Cheapo Aero Cloner.

There is nothing better for fantastic results, combined with ease of use, combined with ease of construction, combined with low price.

Nice job MVP. Good craftsmanship as usual.

Hope you don't mind:
(I couldn't find my good photos. To stoned I guess.)

Hey Opie, great photos.. no really I mean it. It looks like you used the hell out of that thing! :thumbsup:

What do ya bet we could get Mr Hound to build one for Mrs Hound, and that she could tackle her clone-a-phobia? I mean there are no root cubes or peat pots or rockwool. Just water, bubbles, and nutes. Cloning the Hydro Way :D

I wonder if I should take odds on this, or just leave well enough alone..... :smokin:

I'm afraid neither one has the skill to build something that nice.....trust me things like that are better left bought.

That IS very beautifully built MVP...you definitely have a good eye and hands to be able to do it that well. :thumbsup:

I'm sold. I'll put one together this weekend. I've had it with RR's. On a drip system they stay constantly soggy and I've been having stem rot problems. Thank god I saw this, I was just about to cut a new batch of clones and use the last of my rooters up. :thumbsup: Here's roots in less than a week!

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Originally Posted by Weedhound

I'm afraid neither one has the skill to build something that nice.....trust me things like that are better left bought.

That IS very beautifully built MVP...you definitely have a good eye and hands to be able to do it that well. :thumbsup:

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ok, so, whatta ya say, let me build one for u as a "Thank You"?

i been going crazy trying to think of some way to Thank You.

lemme kno :D

okay, replied to ur email and my insane OCD has kicked into overdrive:thumbsup:

ur gonna luv this,,,,,,to be continued:D

Sterlite 16 qt container x2 = 6.00
Foil Tape, small roll = 5.00
3 ft 1/2 ID vinyl tubing = 1.50
Hot Glue Gun = 8.00 (@ Harbor Freight)
Weatherstripping = 5.00 (?)
air pump from wally world = 6.00
airstones from wally world = 6.00
air line from wally world = 2.00
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approx cost from scratch = 39.50

Most hydro folks will already have spare parts and tools already, so here is what it cost me to build.

My Actual Costs:
Sterlite 16 qt container x2 = 6.00
3 ft 1/2 ID vinyl tubing = 1.50
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cash spent on my build = 7.50

upgrades (added aquarium heater) = 7.50

MVP :jointsmile:

jealous, jealous. :thumbsup: I'd really LOVE to have that kind of talent. The best I can do MAYBE hook up a tv to the satellite and dvd box or something......and even that would take me some good insructions and an hour or so.

Mr Hound is even worse.....directions, schmirections. :D

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Originally Posted by Weedhound

I'm afraid neither one has the skill to build something that nice.....trust me things like that are better left bought.

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Skill? What skill? If you can operate a hand-held drill then you can build one of these. The most difficult part is drilling holes in plastic, which I wouldn't exactly classify as "hard". Come on, you gotta have at least as much faith in yourself as your fellow stoners have in you.

Bought? What bought? You want to buy one for $200 plus, when you can build a nice, 24 site model for under $35? Smaller ones for under $20, or one with room for 2 or 3 cuttings for something like 10 or $12. Okaaaay. (Starting low on the O, high on k, then back to low for the rest.) Must be nice. Maybe someday I won't have to worry about money. And yes, for a slight additional fee, there are aftermarket parts for all the above models, which will aid in the production of improved performance. Just see any one of our customer representatives on duty.

"The cheapo-Aero cloner is a very simple device to build.
It will perform just as well as expensive aero cloners costing hundreds of dollars."
http://www.cannabis.com/growing/advanced_hydroponics-building-a-cheapo-aero-cloning-tub.html
Follow that link for another nice tutorial with nice shiny pictures showing how to make one for $46, including $15 worth of unnecessary stuff. And I highly recommend using those exact Bubble Curtains instead of air stones for several reasons that I won't get into just now. (Way past time for me to feed my family. Neglectful? I'm a good parent, damn it. sniff)

Lil trivia: the idea has been in this particular galaxy for hundreds of years in some form or another. It seems that 10k, on overgrow.com (God rest it's soul. We will definitely miss it. No offense CanCom, we love you.) seemed to draw a lot of attention to it and really helped get the idea popularized. There was another guy a few years before him too (name?), but seems like he never really got the credit he deserved.

Oh and I just skimmed back and saw Rocks offer to build you one. That's great man, if you don't mind the home made aspect. I would hate to see you shell out x amount when you can have one that's maybe not quite as sparkly, but does the job just as well or better, for a much lower x amount. In fact, I tell you what; If somehow that falls through or whatever, I would be happy to make you a custom one too. Think of it. A new cloner made exactly to your specifications. You want 13 or 29 sites, you got it. You want it taller than wide, you got it. Just pay supplies and shipping and supplies for shipping, if any. I got boxes for free.

I just bought some of those actual professional neoprene inserts with a slit in em, to redo the lid of mine. I anticipate it will make things much more handy and tidy. Would you like that option in yours as well? Could I interest you in some undercoating, or satellite internet and TV with DVD and Playstation3?