co2 controller worth it?

[KHAN]

I was thinking about CO2, I've seen the manual valve release for £145 which seems ok, but the digital controller is another £120 on-top.

Question is can I easily do it manually or is it too much hassle?

KHAN Reviewed by KHAN on 07-20-2007. co2 controller worth it? I was thinking about CO2, I've seen the manual valve release for £145 which seems ok, but the digital controller is another £120 on-top. Question is can I easily do it manually or is it too much hassle? :) Rating: 5

[Opie Yutts]

I have a co2 generator, but haven't decied how to control it yet. As far as I know there are two ways. Have it shut off by PPM, or by time. The controler to use PPM is about $450. The cyclestat (for time) is about $150. I would much rather use PPM control.

Also, search tel-air ventostat, A cheap way to use PPM. I bought all the stuff for this, but I can't figure out how to put it together. It requires some wireing and stuff. There are (or were) people in this fourm who directed me to that, so I assume someone here knows how to hook it up.

[Tomthehippie]

its worth it if youâ??ve perfected growing with out it. If you havenâ??t then thereâ??s no point as you can grow great weed with out co2.

[Opie Yutts]

True that. I guess that's why I haven't hooked mine up yet. Higher priorities in my weed farming venture prevail at this time.

[PharmaCan]

I have a co2 generator, but haven't decied how to control it yet. As far as I know there are two ways. Have it shut off by PPM, or by time. The controler to use PPM is about $450. The cyclestat (for time) is about $150. I would much rather use PPM control.

Actually, you need both a timer and ppm contols. The timer so that the co2 only operates during lights on - the ppm to, obviously, regulate your ppm for optimal conditions. There are many controls available that do both time and ppm.

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[rhizome]

I always just plugged the controller into the same power strip as one of the lights, so the controller didn't get power if the lights were'nt on

[stinkyattic]

I always just plugged the controller into the same power strip as one of the lights, so the controller didn't get power if the lights were'nt on

This is how I run my main exhaust system, just off the same circuit as my lights, which is on a time-clock on my main electrical panel. Anything that needs to run only during lights-on, this is the KISS method.

[PharmaCan]

This is how I run my main exhaust system, just off the same circuit as my lights, which is on a time-clock on my main electrical panel. Anything that needs to run only during lights-on, this is the KISS method.

Dro's don't believe in KISS - the more timers and dials and settings, the better life is all around. LOL

Actually, any time I see "digital" used in reference to a controller, I hesitate to recommend cutting power to the unit since that really isn't the best way to treat a digital component.

JMO

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[KHAN]

What about this;

CO2 Kit

Except the bottle is that everything you would need?

[PharmaCan]

That unit uses mathematical calculation, as opposed to actual measurements, to determine your co2 needs. Accordingly, it's not going to be all that accurate.

Check out this unit. It's about $90 less and it measures the co2 in your air, but doesn't have the valves. If you could pick up a set of valves for 50-100 quid you'd be a lot better off, controler wise, without spending too much more. You might be able to find this in the UK with the right cord ends and voltage.

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