Calling out to Weezard for LED advice

[DreadedHermie]

Very frustrating considering my poor vision

MP, when I was a lad, my dad often warned me: "Herman, if you don't quit playing with yourself, you'll go blind!"

I always had to answer, "Dad, I'm over HERE!"


This eyeclops thing has a video out you can hook to a TV or other monitor. Haven't needed to use it, but you could scan your buds and watch it on the tube in real time (or record it as a movie).

And, like you, I've been pondering some 'ponics of some kind. Weezard's grows have got me interested in this DWC stuff. Looks like the proper combination of efficient growth and forgiving operation. Some form of aero is prolly state-of-the-art, but one little screw-up with timers, clogged nozzles, etc. and you're screwed in a hurry.

We could start a "Calling Weezard fer hep wit Bubba-ponics" thread. My potential problem is ambient temps of 77-78F. lights-off; up to 81-82F. lights-on. Don't know if I'd need a rez chiller for that. Might be a deal breaker for me. Weezard, what say you? Is my closet too warm for DWC?

[DreadedHermie]

The auction ended at $30.51 (free shipping). FYI, "what the market will bear." DH

[Weezard]

Weezard,
What kind of Fuji are you using?

Fuji finepix;
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Pros; Nifty, compact, good zoom, decent macro, and less "lag" than most.
Cons? No viewfinder. LCD only. Almost worthless in sunlight.


I have a Nikon SLR w/lens that allows 1:1 macro shots, but I don't knowhow tha relates to "Nx" (e.g. 100x) power maginification. I hope to avoid using my microscope because finding a particular spot on a bud/plant is like looking through a straw in a mirror. Very frustrating considering my poor vision.

MP

I know sumpin' 'bout dat.
Will reply to DH regarding DWC if ya wanna follow along in da hymnal..

Aloha,
Weezard

[Weezard]

And, like you, I've been pondering some 'ponics of some kind. Weezard's grows have got me interested in this DWC stuff. Looks like the proper combination of efficient growth and forgiving operation. Some form of aero is prolly state-of-the-art, but one little screw-up with timers, clogged nozzles, etc. and you're screwed in a hurry.

We could start a "Calling Weezard fer hep wit Bubba-ponics" thread. My potential problem is ambient temps of 77-78F. lights-off; up to 81-82F. lights-on. Don't know if I'd need a rez chiller for that. Might be a deal breaker for me. Weezard, what say you? Is my closet too warm for DWC?

Well, mine isn't and it can top 90F. at lunchtime.

I'm prolly not da best "go to guy" on dis.
Did I mention that I'm lazy?
I do not change my res. water for months.
I use no -zymes or -zomes or super- -booster, etc.

Just tap water, Gen Hydro nutes and occasional Phosphoric acid for PH adj.
Oh, and most important, I get away with all this by using lots of bubbles.
A decent air pump/airstone and an uninterruptable powersupply keeps everything very happy.
Here's my "learner" setup;
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Ignore the water pump, I no longer use them, or timers.
Too easy for a stoner to screw-up.

Next, I'll get some pics of un-pickled peppers in dirt, coco, and DWC.
Of the 3 it's DWC for me.
Odd and rare that the laziest method gives the best results.
That's what sold me.
(It's not really off topic if ya led wit da 'ponic)
More to follow.

Regards,
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[Dutch Pimp]

That's not a lizard!...it's a skink...I think?...:rastabanna:

[Weezard]

I t'ink da skink ran down da sink. an' lef' da 'zard behine.
Dat be gen-you-ine Hawaiian long tailed 'zard.
The madagascar geckos are crowding them out 'cause sticky toes work betta dan claws.
Gonna miss 'em when dey gone.

Howzit, banana man?

best,
Weeze

[Bubbleblower]

:silly: hope this is a good place to post this.

:smokin: want to build my own led set up and run a controlled experiment.
My plan is to use 1 blue, 1 red and 3 deep red 15W and 1 UV, 1 green and 1 amber 5W ledengins (:stoned: can order all that at Mouser) and also 10W far reds, but :S5: can't find a retailer for that anywhere.

:joint1:

[Weezard]

Aloha BB.

Get a 60W "party lamp" black light incandescent bulb from da K. or da W.
The UV is very long wave so is not really a "player" it also outputs great gobs of 730 nm.
Mo' betta an' mo' cheepa.

We we're just talkin' 'bout inviting DIY light builder into a going thread to post their builds.:hippy:
Ours are finished and it will take quite a while for results reports.

So we jus' been sittin' here onna stoop, swattin' flies an' swappin lies .
Would love to kibbitz your build.
Have at it.

E como mai, (welcome)

Wee Zard

[Weezard]

That Title got some attention, yah?
As promised, a photo show.;
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Little guy, Fox Farm Ocean Forest.

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Same age and kine grown in Coco

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5 gallon DWC

And Oregano in Coco and FFOF;
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Beats 3000 words or so, yah?

These are the experiments I do to decide what works best for me.

Disclaimer;

I'm not sellin, advocating, or prostheletizing, anything.
(Though I have been known to make suggestions.)
Your milage may, (and probably will), vary.
Why do I say that?
'cause I may just be da luckiest guy I evah met.

Have whatever kine day suits yer fancy,
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[DreadedHermie]

You gotta pair o' swimtrunks I can borrow? I feel like gettin' wet! :thumbsup: