I found a need for a strong element to manage my robust 150 gallon system that house a forest of 7' Cannabis trees- so I made a modified hydroxyl radical generator that is capable of injecting the short-living molecules directly into the Hydroponic Solution via Venturi Injectors.

Here are some pictures that showcase some of the programs I follow in reguards to improvising with various technologies to meet my needs. It is simple to spend all the money and acquire these technologies on a cordial basis, but if you take the time create things based on known principles and science you will be able to better understand what you need to accomplish your goals.

I must warn all those who attempt this that HYDROXYL RADICALS can destroy THC and AROMA during the flowering period; anticipated corrections are needed for flowering.

HYDROXYL RADICALS are more powerful oxidizers than Ozone and do not affect the human body because of their volatile state. HYDROXYL RADICALS do not leave deadly gases as a bi-product but rather water and Carbon-Dioxide. I have done my own research on all the various ionization technologies and oxidizers and I am confident in using the HYDROXYL RADICAL because of its aggressive nature and natural occurence (happens in our atmosphere constantly when it is exposed to UV LIGHT..."

Many Hydroxyl Radical air-purifiers and PhotoCatalyst/Oxidizer air-purifiers use a light bulb to create the OXIDIZERS which treats the air directly or through UV LIGHT. HYDROXYL RADICALS are fast reacting and highly volatile.

We can create these OXIDIZERS which among other things consist of SuperOxides and Double Poled Ions. To do this we are going to use Titanium Dioxide and UV LIGHT. Once we have created this powerful chemical process, we can see that it reacts with the water in our system.

WHAT I USED (Materials):

FOR THE GENERATOR:

2 Titanium Dioxide HYDROXYL RADICAL CFLS (the real thing)
Powerstrip (G)
Extension Cord (G)
Light Socket Duplicator
12 Volt DC Converter
Computer fan
Zip-Ties
Timer
4 Dual Outlet Air Pumps
100' of Air Line
Clamp Light Fixture
Aluminum Tape
Mounting Screws and Bolts
GFI Suggested
GROUNDING Suggested

FOR THE VENTURI INJECTOR:

3/4" Ball Valve
Air Compressor Replacement Fittings
Bic Pen
1/2" T Fitting
Electrical Box (Plastic)
Air Line
Air Line Flow Adjuster
Any other various small fittings that can shape to form the Venturi Effect
Mounting Screws and Bolts
GFI Suggested
GROUNDING Suggested


I know the Hydroxyl Radical works because I can see it react with the water in the form of a fizzing/skipping motion like frozen peas fizzing across a red hot plate. The pungent gaseous odors are effectively destroyed within 15 minutes leaving a sterile environment with no smell whatsoever.

These molecules have a short half-life and must be injected immediately into the water for any effect. The air pumps and Venturi gas lines must be positioned right over bulb in an enclosed area for any effect. The air pumps can fire pulses of Radicals into the solution via an airstone, but care must be made when planning a quick route for entry of the Radical for efficacy. A Venturi injector is the most efficient way of mixing a fluid and a gas, and for this reason it is best method for employing this sterilization system.

I've made various Venturis, Modified Impellers, Cavitators, Pulverizers, Atomizers, Recirculators, and pressurized Air Injectors for mixing gas and liquid. The Venturi nozzle in all of its simplicity is the most logical approach because of its efficacy, cost, customization, calibration, and reliability.

Hydroxyl Radicals are controversial because Radicals react with our bodies DNA, however Hydroxyl Radicals react quickly on first contact with any Chemical, Virus, Bacteria, Odor, Mold, Organisms, etc. This means it would be impossible for you to actually inhale since your body is covered with these lovely phenomena.

I am experimenting with giving the plants daily doses of nutrients through this system. I can mix the nutrients at near exact ratios consistently with my self-cleaning needle injector orifice.

Please share your opinions and lets open a discussion on this...


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