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Re: Need help with FAE [Re: erikm]
    #10504964 - 06/14/09 02:48 PM (15 years, 7 months ago)

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erikm said:
Alright, I think I've decided on my set up. Im going to put an air pump inside of the tank, along with a mist/fog machine. A few questions

-What size air pump will I need?
-If I have an air pump, how many holes will I need in the tank, and how big?
-Anyone have any ideas on how to construct a cheap mister/fogger? If not can someone direct me to where I can buy one?

Thanks for the help guys





If you are working with 5+ inches of perlite you should not need the fogger.  I like the air pump set up, and if you go spend about $20 you should have a big enough air pump.  Make sure to hook it up to bubble wands to spread out the air flow. No holes are necessary as the air will find a way out so long as you don't seal your fc.  If you come home and your cakes are green, then you needed a bigger air pump.  Make sure that you have a couple of inches of water in the tub when you leave.


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Re: Need help with FAE [Re: george castanza]
    #10505350 - 06/14/09 04:01 PM (15 years, 7 months ago)

if you have a shotgun terraim you dont even need an air pump. it will do fine on its own for a week.

Its pretty much as automated as you can get without adding mechanical means.

someone asked about this about a month ago and came up with a similar setup with fogger and fan, to end up just using a shotgun, came back a week later to fruits


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Re: Need help with FAE [Re: veda_sticks]
    #10505401 - 06/14/09 04:08 PM (15 years, 7 months ago)

I likes the air pumps, I know that they work and work well, all the post in the world will not convince me otherwise.


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Re: Need help with FAE [Re: george castanza]
    #10505432 - 06/14/09 04:12 PM (15 years, 7 months ago)

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I likes the air pumps, I know that they work and work well, all the post in the world will not convince me otherwise.




You've never tried a shotgun though.

I wish i had built mine correctly back when i first started growing, now i cant even afford to get perlite so im working on the mini dub tubs


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Re: Need help with FAE [Re: veda_sticks]
    #10505527 - 06/14/09 04:30 PM (15 years, 7 months ago)

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george castanza said:
I likes the air pumps, I know that they work and work well, all the post in the world will not convince me otherwise.




You've never tried a shotgun though.

I wish i had built mine correctly back when i first started growing, now i cant even afford to get perlite so im working on the mini dub tubs



You have never tried an air pump...
Although I have never tried the shotgun, I can see and understand how it works.  You notice that I do not recommend against them.  How can you recommend against an air pump when you know nothing about it and obviously have a hard time understanding how well they can work.  I find no logic in your reasoning.  BTW, shotgun + air pump + auto mister, could and would most likely be a bad ass automated set up.


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Re: Need help with FAE [Re: george castanza]
    #10585709 - 06/28/09 10:42 AM (15 years, 6 months ago)

I tried the shotgun and gave it a good run. I very quickly quit using it because I didn't like all that hassle.





Probably could use a little more perlite, but ya get the point.



Using the shotgun in this manor was a pain in the ass for me because I had to remove ALL my trays every time I wanted to mist the perlite. That's just ONE of the reasons why I stopped using the Shotgun.

PROS:
A semi-transparent tote can cost approx $20.00(give or take a few bucks).
A 4 teir mini greenhouse costs $15.99 + $12.00 shipping.
It holds 4 times more than a Shotgun.
Less maintenance than a shotgun. Fully automated if set up correctly.
Easier accessible.
Better light transmission
Takes up the same space as a tote (footprint dimensions)
Requires NO perlite (which can cost approx $37.00 incl shipping unless you can find it locally).

CONS:
Automation is NOT free.
Timers are not free.
Foggers are not free.
Not really a con, but you should still mist your shit.
Condensation and/or misting your walls will eventually dribble down to the floor. Keep the floor covered in that location.

Once again the diagram was NOT a detailed specification. If I had the time I might have included safety warnings, drew it to scale, had the diagram UL approved, insured for liability, have everyone sign a waiver before viewing it, etc... Sorry, but it might have been more helpful if I didn't post it at all?

I think a shotgun terrarium will do great especially for a beginner! I was just not dedicated to it. Some very experienced guys & gals use shotguns for YEARS. It’s well proven and well documented that it works. I’m not bashing the shotgun … it just wasn’t ideal for me.

I’ve done 3 grows inside my greenhouse and it’s workin great so far.

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Re: Need help with FAE [Re: NineInchNails]
    #10587043 - 06/28/09 03:37 PM (15 years, 6 months ago)

wow man, that's beautiful ! :crazy2:


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