Rubbermaid DWC

[Good_Vibrations]

Hows things people?

Got a question regarding a rubbermaid DWC system. I got some good advice about creating one. I just wanted to run it by everyone and see if you think it will be good. 18 gal rubbermaid container, cutting two 3" holes in the lid for the net pots filled with hydroton, and having the seedling in a small rockwool cube. 1 aquarium airpump going thru a 12" airstone. Using Earth Juice nutrients and a 2 or 4' flourescent grow fixture. Energy efficiency is important to me.

I hope it is stealthy, only needing 2 plants, just so I can have enough on me at all times. Its about the quality and not the quantity. Please shoot some thoughts my way.

Respect,
G_V
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Good_Vibrations Reviewed by Good_Vibrations on 10-07-2006. Rubbermaid DWC Hows things people? Got a question regarding a rubbermaid DWC system. I got some good advice about creating one. I just wanted to run it by everyone and see if you think it will be good. 18 gal rubbermaid container, cutting two 3" holes in the lid for the net pots filled with hydroton, and having the seedling in a small rockwool cube. 1 aquarium airpump going thru a 12" airstone. Using Earth Juice nutrients and a 2 or 4' flourescent grow fixture. Energy efficiency is important to me. I Rating: 5

[connisuer]

look into a 400watt(comparable to doesnt really use that much wattage) cfl with a hood, sunlight supply offers a few nice one, i got one for my seedlings and clones it came with a bulb and hood for about 150, it would be excellent for a flourescent grow your size, that is if you really wanna go flouro, you know you can run a 400watt hid setup for about $20 a month, if that isnt effecient enough for what you i dont know what is, all i know is flouros suck if i cant get grade a premo then i wont waste my time to even grow

[mistyganjatree]

flouros have a big place in growing weed,
GROWING being the word here< they lack somewhat in flowering , but there are some good lamps out there specially desighned to grow or flower check this site out.www.agrolite.com and get a good one, the biggest there is,lol
this site may be in spanish!. if so go check it out in growshops on line!
i use them to clone and grow. i like them, but would not recomend them to flower!

welcome to the world of endless possibilities,,,,hydroponics

[mellogold]

i run 4 big aquirium pumps in my 5g dwc bucket, the more air the better

[Good_Vibrations]

I appreciate all the info, I took it all in and got a conclusion from everyones advice, like a clone of ya (lol). I'm thinking about flouros for the grow stage, then a 250-400 watt HPS (advice on the better choice, thinking of it costing me $10/month and running 4 12" airstones off of 2 dual output aquarium pumps. Thanks again.

Respect.
G_V

*Anything I post or say on this site is purely hypothectical, I do not condone anything illegal.*

[mellogold]

I appreciate all the info, I took it all in and got a conclusion from everyones advice, like a clone of ya (lol). I'm thinking about flouros for the grow stage, then a 250-400 watt HPS (advice on the better choice, thinking of it costing me $10/month and running 4 12" airstones off of 2 dual output aquarium pumps. Thanks again.

Respect.
G_V

*Anything I post or say on this site is purely hypothectical, I do not condone anything illegal.*

imho i d get more air goin in t her, how bout 3 of those pumps, liek i said the more the better, and keep the actual air pump ou tsid eof your cab, so think about it, if your house is 70* you will b e pumping a shitton of 70* air into your rez keeping the rez cool..

as far as the lights....you wont notice an increase at all to te ll you the tr uth, my 1k light brought my bill up just 10 bux so imagin a 400, also dont do the 24hour light peroid some growers use and stick with 18/6 that way you wont be usi ng as much electric and it will give your plants a break....

good luck and if you have anymore ? just ask

[ronjohn420]

i run 4 big aquirium pumps in my 5g dwc bucket, the more air the better

i agree...

i run 2-12inch stones just for a 28QT. box

thats only like 4.5 gal...

i would get a "double pump" with 2 nozzles and split them to 1 stone or just use 2 stones if you can

[Good_Vibrations]

Righteous, righteous.

Ok so the pumps I plan on using are designed for an aquarium up to 40 gallons, So I was thinking of running two of them to four 12" airstones. I am not sure if I can fit anymore in there, but I will find out soon enough. I will make sure I have fan in the closet to keep the air fresh, but I dont think I will be able to have the pumps out of the closet (Stealth).

When it comes to the light I still haven't decided on which to go with, the 250 or 400-watt HPS. However I will have to make that decision when it come time to flower. I am kind of thinking about the 250 because of the whole heat issue, but if I am only doing two plants at a time, would this be an issue. Also regarding the number of plants will the pumps be alright or do you still suggest I get another one?

I appreciate the replies. I don't have all my materials yet, as I am waiting to found out what is the best way to do it then buying the stuff. Keep in mind I'm on budget, and a small one (College). I work at a pet store so the air pump and stones I will recieve a little discount, gnarly I know. lol. Take it easy.

Respect.
G_V

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[BigWeed]

Id go with the 400w hps you will get more lumens than the 250 and your bill wont be very high because Im using 2 400w hps in a hydro-hut. To run two of them it just cost me 25 bucks a month now but my electric company is going up on there rates those basterds.:rasta: imp:

[Good_Vibrations]

Ahh,

Ok cool, I guess I will be looking into a 400-watt HPS. Thanks for the info guys.

Respect.
G_V

*Anything I post on this site is purely hypothetical, I do not grow anything illegal, nor do I condone any such actions.*