|
Some of these posts are very old and might contain outdated information. You may wish to search for newer posts instead.
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) 1
#14767118 - 07/14/11 10:29 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
It's been awhile since I've posted anything of my own, so I thought I would share what I've been up to with the community. A few of the basic procedural pics below are borrowed from some of my previous endeavors, but the tub and setup along with the pin porn are all new.
First I'd like to say Hi.
I use rye berries, wheat berries, or rice as spawn. On this particular occasion I used all three.
Jar of Colonizing Wheat Berries

Mixed Rice Blend and a Colonizing Jar


At 100%

The Bulk Substrate Used
50% Coconut Coir, 20% Manure, 20% Verm and 10% Gypsum
 I sift any lumps, stones, or chunks out to make it as light and fluffy as possible. Once hydrated to field capacity, I pasteurize.

The Auto Mono Tub System I use
I use Heavy Duty Tubs setup in the following way. I only drill 6 1.5" holes. One at the top and two at the bottom at each long side of the tub. I don't need extra holes for FAE because as you will see I regulate in a different way.
An outside view of the tub with a remote thermometer/hygrometer on top.

The black piece sticking out the top of the tub in the above picture is a outdoor light socket mounted to the the lid. This way I can screw a 6500K enclosed CFL bulb right into the underside of the lid as seen below.

Here is where the automated part comes in(only at fruiting). I have an ultrasonic set up on a digital timer that kicks on 8 times a day for 5 minutes. This takes care of Misting(bottom tube). That is quite a bit of moisture for a tub, so to keep up with evaporation of the substrate and FAE I use an air pump with tubing(top tube). I can adjust the airflow and it blows 24/7. After I got it dialed in the humidity never drops below 99%.

The air pump is heavy duty and runs several tubs as well as my pmp.


Now that I have my tub, fully colonized grain spawn and pasteurized sub I spawn at at around a 1 to 3 ratio of spawn to bulk sub as follows.
Bottom Layer of Bulk Sub 1 Jar of Grain Spawn Layer of Bulk Sub 1 Jar of Grain Spawn Layer of Bulk Sub 2 Jars of Grain Spawn Layer of Bulk Sub 2 Jars of Grain Spawn Layer of Bulk Sub Top
This creates about a 4" layer of bulk substrate. I switch to 2 jars of spawn at the top two layers to give extra nutrients for fruits to pull from(This is an idea I borrowed from Fahster). It seems to work.
I leave the tubs untouched with the bottom holes taped for 7- 14 days. Once I see knots and pins(see below) I stuff polyfill in all the holes turn on the ultrasonic. Open the valve on the air pump for FAE and set to a 12/12 light cycle.

Then I relax and let the tub do its thing



First Flush Harvest is just over 11oz cracker dry

With some monsters, this one is around 18"
 It came way ahead of the rest and literally reached up and touched the light.
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
|
Misto
Scoop



Registered: 02/03/10
Posts: 625
Loc: CO
Last seen: 10 months, 12 days
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#14767143 - 07/14/11 10:36 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
awesome grow man 
Pretty badass setup if you ask me
--------------------

|
iLuvAF
Dont take me seriously!!

Registered: 01/04/11
Posts: 514
Loc: FL
Last seen: 12 years, 28 days
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: Misto]
#14767164 - 07/14/11 10:42 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
Nice setup! Thanks for the porn!
-------------------- My first attempt at a SUCCESSFUL grow! ------- Total prints donated: 1 Please Donate! -------- Looking for PE prints! I have forever and 4$ stamps to trade! me!
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: Misto]
#14767177 - 07/14/11 10:45 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
Thanks, I know some may say it is a bit superfluous, but I enjoy it.
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#14767498 - 07/14/11 11:49 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
I'll be taking prints from the second flush. I'll give one out to the first person who can tell me what novel the fictional location(Macondo)is from. No cheating(don't just google it)
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
|
tripdawg420
low life with no life



Registered: 02/02/09
Posts: 7,071
Loc: illinois
Last seen: 10 hours, 35 minutes
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#14767525 - 07/14/11 11:55 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
|
M11
White Thumb

Registered: 06/14/09
Posts: 1,840
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: tripdawg420]
#14767553 - 07/14/11 12:00 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
100 Years of Solitude. It was by some South American author I think.
Nice grow by the way.
-------------------- Of course, then there's the problem of eating vermiculite. On the bright side, it makes your poop and teeth glitter. Just pretend it's christmas. -RR Those mushrooms are fine. Your friend is a pussy. -RR Outdoor Patch
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: M11]
#14767610 - 07/14/11 12:16 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
Correct. If you would like a print PM me. Author is Gabriel Garcia Marquez pictured below.
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
|
ozzysmygod
Late Night PC'ing Enthusiast



Registered: 11/26/08
Posts: 835
Last seen: 9 years, 3 months
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180] 1
#14767713 - 07/14/11 12:38 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
11 dry ounces? WOW.
Whats your average first flush dry yield? Are your yields that high without horsepoo?
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: ozzysmygod]
#14767791 - 07/14/11 12:55 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
I average around 6-8 on the larger tubs like the one pictured. I want to go on record and say that I've yielded similar amounts from your standard mono-tub. However, I don't think you get the most out of any standard mono-tub if you do the sat and forget method. I think most will agree they benefit a great deal from misting and fanning. I go out of town often for two to three days at a time for work and hence the benefit of something that is automated. If nothing else the constant flow of fresh air has cut my contaminates through the first two flushes to almost zero. The large standard mono tubs even with the adequate amount of holes drilled still tend to be contaminate prone in a stuffy closet. As far as not using a manure based substrate I'm not really sure, I always use it in my bulk.
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
Edited by arp180 (07/14/11 01:04 PM)
|
ozzysmygod
Late Night PC'ing Enthusiast



Registered: 11/26/08
Posts: 835
Last seen: 9 years, 3 months
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#14767876 - 07/14/11 01:14 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
Ahhh yeah didn't account for how huge that thing is. How many quarts/gallons/thimbles capacity is it?
|
k00laid
NEMO


Registered: 05/03/10
Posts: 19,636
Last seen: 6 months, 29 days
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#14767901 - 07/14/11 01:20 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
Quote:
arp180 said:


he WANTS THE LIGHT#$%#$!@%$!@#
-------------------- AMU - AMU Q & A - MyVideo Teks!
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: ozzysmygod]
#14768147 - 07/14/11 02:36 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
Quote:
ozzysmygod said: Ahhh yeah didn't account for how huge that thing is. How many quarts/gallons/thimbles capacity is it?
I'd have to look, but the substrate was comprised of 24 quarts.
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
|
wacked4life
noobingaround



Registered: 10/18/10
Posts: 94
Loc: nerdysouth
Last seen: 10 years, 9 months
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#14768190 - 07/14/11 02:50 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
id like to say congrats i was considering automation for my monos but i was getting 7+ oz on first couple flushes each. now mabee id like to rethink all that. because 11 is pretty impressive. i use 106qt tubs btw and am interested in seeing what size u had
--------------------
What happens in the methlab, stays in the methlab! psst.... ive got mono check it out!
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: wacked4life]
#14768233 - 07/14/11 03:02 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
As mentioned before this was an above average flush. Another thing worth noting; I am not working with MS, but an isolate. When I get home tonight I will post the tub size.
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
|
scatmanrav
Brainy Smurf


Registered: 05/08/04
Posts: 11,483
Loc:
Last seen: 11 years, 1 month
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#14768294 - 07/14/11 03:17 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
Indeed, that is a very awesome first flush for that amount of spawn. I would think a little drier then 99% would do better, but I dont know if you could do better? About how long did that tub take to colonize before fruiting conditions were introduced (consolidation too)?
Enjoy your fruits!
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: scatmanrav]
#14768585 - 07/14/11 04:30 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
Quote:
scatmanrav said: Indeed, that is a very awesome first flush for that amount of spawn. I would think a little drier then 99% would do better, but I dont know if you could do better? About how long did that tub take to colonize before fruiting conditions were introduced (consolidation too)?
Enjoy your fruits!
When first placed into fruiting conditions I keep the air valve on the tube leading to that tub at the half open position 24/7. It seems at this point the higher humidity really helps with pin formation and I get very few aborts. After full fledged pinning sets in and semi-mature fruits are forming(see picture below)I adjust the air valve to wide open 24/7.

That tub took around 20 days including consolidation before I introduced to fruiting conditions. Sometimes a little more or a little less depending on spawn ratio. That's my best guess. I don't keep track, you can just tell when the tub is aching for it. The picture below was the first full day the sub was introduced to fruiting conditions. Harvest came like 4 or 5 days later.
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: M11]
#14792372 - 07/19/11 01:17 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
Quote:
M11 said: 100 Years of Solitude. It was by some South American author I think.
Nice grow by the way.
M11, So I went to the All Good Festival this weekend and came back to a second flush that had sporulated everywhere. Nothing left to print except the inside of a tub that is completely black. I'll get you on the next one though.
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
|
M11
White Thumb

Registered: 06/14/09
Posts: 1,840
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#14792524 - 07/19/11 01:49 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
Pictures of second flush?
No worries. I am a patient person. This hobby has at least taught me that.
-------------------- Of course, then there's the problem of eating vermiculite. On the bright side, it makes your poop and teeth glitter. Just pretend it's christmas. -RR Those mushrooms are fine. Your friend is a pussy. -RR Outdoor Patch
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: M11]
#14792580 - 07/19/11 01:59 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
None of the flush, I do have a pic of how thick the dusting of spores was. I'll post later when I am at home.
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
|
b0ricuaguerrero
Stranger



Registered: 11/06/10
Posts: 111
Last seen: 6 years, 4 months
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#14795249 - 07/19/11 09:45 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
amazing, will be trying this i have a dub tub going and im never home im home like 3 days out the week. but i got some nice mushies though from being neglected lol you can see from my avatar lmao
Edited by b0ricuaguerrero (07/19/11 09:50 PM)
|
Chez man
Mycofan



Registered: 09/03/10
Posts: 741
Loc: Midwest
Last seen: 4 years, 7 months
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: b0ricuaguerrero]
#14795286 - 07/19/11 09:51 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
Great job Arp180.
|
scatmanrav
Brainy Smurf


Registered: 05/08/04
Posts: 11,483
Loc:
Last seen: 11 years, 1 month
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: Chez man]
#14795566 - 07/19/11 11:02 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
I'm curious as to the percentage of the total yield of the tub was achieved in that first flush. I tend to get about half the first flush for the second flush and almost as much on the third, are you finding about that as well?
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: scatmanrav]
#14796824 - 07/20/11 09:03 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
I didn't bother to weigh the second flush, but it wasn't overly impressive. Rough guess is probably about 4-5 oz's dried. The third flush is pinning nicely now.
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
|
deadmandave
Slime


Registered: 02/16/10
Posts: 3,368
Loc:
Last seen: 1 day, 8 hours
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#14798799 - 07/20/11 04:28 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
|
|
Usually automated tubs look like fails imo but you pulled it off nicely Arp Good job. May i ask why you use mixed rice and grains?
|
evildee125
Here now



Registered: 03/23/09
Posts: 3,179
Loc: fl
Last seen: 2 years, 4 months
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: deadmandave]
#14827955 - 07/26/11 03:04 PM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
nice
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: deadmandave]
#14831711 - 07/27/11 07:34 AM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
Quote:
deadmandave said: Usually automated tubs look like fails imo but you pulled it off nicely Arp Good job. May i ask why you use mixed rice and grains?
I usually use Wheat Berries or Rye Berries, however sometimes I get bored and use rice. They all make great spawn as long as you know how to prepare each accordingly. As far as automated tubs failing, that just means your not doing it right. You have to dial them in, no different than a martha.  Once dialed in you can sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor .
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
|
sage1o1
Warrior



Registered: 04/02/09
Posts: 314
Last seen: 5 years, 5 months
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#14839490 - 07/28/11 03:24 PM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
This is an amazing post and I am inspired. I have a few questions though. I see that pump is an Active Auqa but can you tell me where you got it at? Also, could you describe it further? I've looked up Active Aqua and while there's a large selection, I'm interested in one like yours that has at least 8 output valves.
Also, nice idea about the outdoor light fixture. I bet you can get that just about anywhere, correct?
Lastly, are you using a normal drug store ultra sonic or are you using that bucket thing I saw in your martha pic? And how do you distribute fog to multiple units with only one fogger. I mean I can think of how it's possible, but I want to know how you're doing it.
Thanks in advance for the insight. 
EDIT: These pumps look pretty heavy duty, can one just plug them into a normal wall socket? For example, the one I'm looking at right now http://www.csnstores.com/Hydrofarm-12-Outlet-Commercial-Air-Pump-AAPA110L-HYF1036.html?refid=GPA49-HYF1036&gclid=CMfl-Y79pKoCFcTBKgodR0eHYA#shipping
has a 112 wattage rating, is that a plug for a normal socket? I should know these things, I know.
-------------------- An optimally setup greenhouse: (it's my GH ) Check it out if you have GH questions!
"For me there is only the traveling on paths that have heart, on any path that may have heart, and the only worthwhile challenge is to traverse its full length--and there I travel looking, looking breathlessly." -Carlos Castenda (Don Juan: the Sorcerer)
Edited by sage1o1 (07/28/11 03:31 PM)
|
Ganja420Boy
Heroic Doser



Registered: 11/15/06
Posts: 1,207
Loc: CoSmoS
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#14839992 - 07/28/11 04:57 PM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
Could you post a picture on how you got the ultrasonic set up connected to the tub?
And by the way, what an excellent grow
--------------------
....Synthesized love story or is it just a crazy dream....
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: sage1o1]
#14843750 - 07/29/11 01:16 PM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
Quote:
sage1o1 said: This is an amazing post and I am inspired. I have a few questions though. I see that pump is an Active Auqa but can you tell me where you got it at? Also, could you describe it further? I've looked up Active Aqua and while there's a large selection, I'm interested in one like yours that has at least 8 output valves.
Also, nice idea about the outdoor light fixture. I bet you can get that just about anywhere, correct?
Lastly, are you using a normal drug store ultra sonic or are you using that bucket thing I saw in your martha pic? And how do you distribute fog to multiple units with only one fogger. I mean I can think of how it's possible, but I want to know how you're doing it.
Thanks in advance for the insight. 
EDIT: These pumps look pretty heavy duty, can one just plug them into a normal wall socket? For example, the one I'm looking at right now http://www.csnstores.com/Hydrofarm-12-Outlet-Commercial-Air-Pump-AAPA110L-HYF1036.html?refid=GPA49-HYF1036&gclid=CMfl-Y79pKoCFcTBKgodR0eHYA#shipping
has a 112 wattage rating, is that a plug for a normal socket? I should know these things, I know.
I picked the pump up at a local hydroponics store for about $100. I don't have the box with me, so i can't give you the exact specs but the one you are looking at will work just fine.
 The air output nozzle on the pump hooks up to 1/2" diameter high pressure rated rubber tubing, which then connects to the single large nozzle at the back of your chrome outlet divider. I bought the divider seperately and it had 8 nozzles, but you can get one with 12. The smaller nozzles connect to 1/4" rubber hosing and that is what you run to your tubs for FAE. Each nozzle has a valve to adjust the rate of air flow. If you are only running 4 tubs, you can just shut the valves off on the other four nozzles. It plugs into a standard wall outlet.
Here is the exact model of Vicks Ultrasonic I use.

You distribute the fog to multiple tubs by something like this(Borrowed the pic).
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: Ganja420Boy]
#14843753 - 07/29/11 01:17 PM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
Quote:
Ganja420Boy said: Could you post a picture on how you got the ultrasonic set up connected to the tub?
And by the way, what an excellent grow 
Thanks
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
|
fahtster
Now With 33%More Faht



Registered: 06/17/06
Posts: 9,286
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#14886562 - 08/07/11 05:01 PM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
Pretty badass Arp... it's nice to see utilization of that layer method. 
faht
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: fahtster]
#14889000 - 08/08/11 07:13 AM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
Quote:
fahtster said: Pretty badass Arp... it's nice to see utilization of that layer method. 
faht
I don't think I've seen anyone else mention it besides you. I use it on all my tubs and have been for awhile now. Maybe a few more people will pick up on it.
Thanks
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
|
fahtster
Now With 33%More Faht



Registered: 06/17/06
Posts: 9,286
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: scatmanrav]
#14891758 - 08/08/11 05:47 PM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
I tend to believe that there is only so much available surface area for fruiting... I mean, when you think about it, the sub. block doesn't have enough time to knot up in the areas that are picked on the first flush... nor would that be biologically efficient.. the nutes closest to the area of a fruit have been exhausted... so if you have a full canopy on the first flush, chances are much of the available fruiting area isn't available anymore. So if you have a thick substrate depth, you're probably going to end up with less fruit coming from places that weren't fruiting on first flush (i.e. the sides since the substrate has shrunk, yet "reserve" knots still developed) but larger in size.
There just isn't enough time from first flush to second for "new" knots to form.. maybe new knots will form in the "picked" areas on the third or fourth, but by that time, if all environmental conditions were correct, the sub just doesn't have the energy to make them. Not to mention that the stage for knotting has passed. So basically I'm saying that you can know how your sequential flushes will turn out based on how each flush performs knowing that your fruiting surface is limited to already producing fruits in the flushes prior. Of course this isn't proven, but shit, it makes sense to me. .
faht
Edited by fahtster (08/08/11 05:54 PM)
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: fahtster]
#14895103 - 08/09/11 09:34 AM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
I agree that when a full canopy or even close to one is achieved on the first flush your fruiting area becomes substantially limited on the second flush. So what if after the first flush, you dunk and then turn your substrate upside down and place back into your mono-tub. The bottom is undisturbed and is often fully knotted, similar to how fully colonized rye jar will knot up if left for an extended period of time but hasn't fruited due to no FAE. I'm curious if you can achieve two stellar flushes in this fashion. Any thoughts?
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
Edited by arp180 (08/09/11 10:12 AM)
|
fahtster
Now With 33%More Faht



Registered: 06/17/06
Posts: 9,286
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#14895373 - 08/09/11 10:30 AM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
I know I've definitely tried it before, but I think what happened is it just fruited from the top (then the bottom because I flipped it) so I abandoned the idea, but that was just one time, so you may want to give it a whirl.
|
orange771

Registered: 01/26/11
Posts: 288
Last seen: 1 year, 8 months
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#14895759 - 08/09/11 11:54 AM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
Quote:
arp180 said:
Quote:
sage1o1 said: This is an amazing post and I am inspired. I have a few questions though. I see that pump is an Active Auqa but can you tell me where you got it at? Also, could you describe it further? I've looked up Active Aqua and while there's a large selection, I'm interested in one like yours that has at least 8 output valves.
Also, nice idea about the outdoor light fixture. I bet you can get that just about anywhere, correct?
Lastly, are you using a normal drug store ultra sonic or are you using that bucket thing I saw in your martha pic? And how do you distribute fog to multiple units with only one fogger. I mean I can think of how it's possible, but I want to know how you're doing it.
Thanks in advance for the insight. 
EDIT: These pumps look pretty heavy duty, can one just plug them into a normal wall socket? For example, the one I'm looking at right now http://www.csnstores.com/Hydrofarm-12-Outlet-Commercial-Air-Pump-AAPA110L-HYF1036.html?refid=GPA49-HYF1036&gclid=CMfl-Y79pKoCFcTBKgodR0eHYA#shipping
has a 112 wattage rating, is that a plug for a normal socket? I should know these things, I know.
I picked the pump up at a local hydroponics store for about $100. I don't have the box with me, so i can't give you the exact specs but the one you are looking at will work just fine.
 The air output nozzle on the pump hooks up to 1/2" diameter high pressure rated rubber tubing, which then connects to the single large nozzle at the back of your chrome outlet divider. I bought the divider seperately and it had 8 nozzles, but you can get one with 12. The smaller nozzles connect to 1/4" rubber hosing and that is what you run to your tubs for FAE. Each nozzle has a valve to adjust the rate of air flow. If you are only running 4 tubs, you can just shut the valves off on the other four nozzles. It plugs into a standard wall outlet.
Here is the exact model of Vicks Ultrasonic I use.

You distribute the fog to multiple tubs by something like this(Borrowed the pic).

Awesome setup, that last pic really shows how easy it would be to automate multiple tubs, do you notice the first tubs collecting more moisture than the ones further down the line?
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: orange771]
#14895945 - 08/09/11 12:26 PM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
It distributes relatively even. As pressure builds in the first tub the fog is naturally pushed to the others, this happens within a minute or so.
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
|
scatmanrav
Brainy Smurf


Registered: 05/08/04
Posts: 11,483
Loc:
Last seen: 11 years, 1 month
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#14898970 - 08/09/11 11:21 PM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
I do it with my bags, or turn them on their side. Pins generally will form on the bottom far more then the top after the first flush, since pins havnt formed there yet.
3rd flush, this was the bottom for the first flush, now its the side:
   
I do put a nice thick layer of coir/verm on the bottom of the bag, as well as the top, with my mixed substrate in the middle. The top and bottom of the bag usually are just finishing colonizing during the first flush.
|
Gurwak


Registered: 06/12/11
Posts: 93
Loc: Portland, USA
Last seen: 9 years, 13 days
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: wacked4life]
#14904738 - 08/11/11 02:57 AM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
Quote:
wacked4life said: id like to say congrats i was considering automation for my monos but i was getting 7+ oz on first couple flushes each. now mabee id like to rethink all that. because 11 is pretty impressive. i use 106qt tubs btw and am interested in seeing what size u had
This is a 92 Qt tub. I know afoaf actually doing something similar. It's a sick set up.
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: Gurwak]
#14924672 - 08/15/11 07:28 AM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
I just pulled 9.3oz of a single flush on a regular mono. I'll post pics later today.
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
|
tripdawg420
low life with no life



Registered: 02/02/09
Posts: 7,071
Loc: illinois
Last seen: 10 hours, 35 minutes
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#14924846 - 08/15/11 08:36 AM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
|
Gurwak


Registered: 06/12/11
Posts: 93
Loc: Portland, USA
Last seen: 9 years, 13 days
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#14924866 - 08/15/11 08:42 AM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
You have really inspired me to do this man. IMO you really do have one of thee sickest monos I have ever seen. Anywhere. When the time comes to it, I wanna show you pics of mine. I'll post them right into this thread since it'll almost be the same. I'm out of town quite a bit as well so I figured this would be great for me. No more having my buddies go to the grow spot and havin' them check on shit for me. People say there is no such thing as an auto mono. They say a monotub is automatic itself already, (set and forget), but you really did do an automatic mono! Haha. With regular monos you still need FAE and misting occasionally, yours doesn't. I love it! But yeah, just wanted to let you know you are the one who inspired me to do monos in the first place. I was gonna do bags but this set up made me say fuck that. Bang up job man. I'm givin' you 5 's. Patent that shit! Hahaha.
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: Gurwak]
#14926167 - 08/15/11 01:47 PM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
A sat and forget mono will work, but you are not getting the most out of it by any means. Even mono-tubs will benefit a great deal from a daily misting and as much FAE while maintaining humidity levels. I still do regular mono's, but I mist daily and have the pump hooked up to it.
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
|
devilsgrip
ironfist



Registered: 07/13/11
Posts: 158
Loc: British Columbia
Last seen: 10 years, 1 month
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#14926179 - 08/15/11 01:50 PM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
WOW 18" mushroom..nice work and beautiful setup!
-------------------- I march before a martyred world, an army for the fight I speak of great heroic days, of victory and might I hold a banner drenched in blood, I urge you to be brave I lead you to your destiny, I lead you to your grave Your bones will build my palaces, your eyes will stud my crown For I am Mars, the god of war, and I will cut you down-LEMMY
|
VaeVictum
Sativa Cyborg


Registered: 06/01/11
Posts: 4,397
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: devilsgrip]
#14926213 - 08/15/11 01:57 PM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|

I believe I've thrown you some props in this thread already but here's some more for ya!
GOOD JOB BRO!
|
fahtster
Now With 33%More Faht



Registered: 06/17/06
Posts: 9,286
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#14926732 - 08/15/11 03:38 PM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
Everything does better with a little TLC imo. I'm excited to see the new pics. I think anyone (not discrediting your blue thumb any means Arp ) with a nice isolate, good substrate structure, and preferred growing perimeters can produce that much on a fairly consistent level. Obviously, experience plays a major role.
faht
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: fahtster]
#14926746 - 08/15/11 03:41 PM (12 years, 6 months ago) |
|
|
I agree, the key is to take the time to isolate.
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
|
arp180
student of life


Registered: 10/17/08
Posts: 1,449
Loc: Macondo
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180] 1
#15190492 - 10/07/11 07:47 AM (12 years, 4 months ago) |
|
|
Coming Soon to a forum near you. "MY PE AUTOMONO'S". Tentative release date 10/15. Rated R due to full frontal Male Nudity.
-------------------- "Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain." William Faulkner "That which exists without my knowledge exists without my consent." -A quote from the Judge in the novel Blood Meridian; or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy "Let there be light" My Quick Reference Guide to Lighting My AutoMono (11oz First Flush) My Monster Mushroom Mono (9.3oz First Flush)
  
|
keepitgangsta
use the cream



Registered: 09/27/11
Posts: 51
Loc: Midwest
Last seen: 10 years, 8 months
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#15205681 - 10/10/11 02:32 PM (12 years, 4 months ago) |
|
|
wow. your mono's look simply awesome
|
Merkabah


Registered: 11/14/11
Posts: 45
Last seen: 1 year, 4 months
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#16054825 - 04/06/12 10:30 PM (11 years, 10 months ago) |
|
|
Hey arp, I know its an old thread but I just wanted to say thanks.
--------------------
|
Psychotiic
Stranger
Registered: 10/11/12
Posts: 69
Last seen: 5 years, 8 months
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#17558573 - 01/16/13 06:32 PM (11 years, 1 month ago) |
|
|
wow, looks great i am looking foward to trying something like that in the near future
-------------------- ]I have Pink Buffalo 2nd Gen Spore Prints and Cambodia 2nd Gen for trade P.M. if your interested. LOOKING FOR PENIS ENVY UN-CUT, PENIS ENVY 6, AND A+ OR ALBINO A+
|
root9
Stranger
Registered: 09/07/13
Posts: 47
Last seen: 8 years, 5 months
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#18812700 - 09/07/13 07:27 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
|
|
I was about to make a new thread about auto-monotubs but I found this gem and figured I might as well bump it. Can you go into a bit of detail about how you hooked up the ultrasonic humidifier to the tubs? I plan on having a few tubs linked up to one humidifier and I want to attempt to make the amount of "steam" to each tub somewhat equal. Does running it through tubing cause a lot of condensation issues? Also, what kind of humidifier did you use? I think mine only has the option of on/off at certain humidity levels and not on/off on a timer basis
|
maquina
machine

Registered: 12/30/13
Posts: 10
Loc: Texas
Last seen: 6 years, 6 months
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#19488186 - 01/28/14 07:37 PM (10 years, 26 days ago) |
|
|
excessive? maybe. but totally badass.
|
maquina
machine

Registered: 12/30/13
Posts: 10
Loc: Texas
Last seen: 6 years, 6 months
|
Re: 11oz First Flush on Auto Mono(Pics and Process) [Re: arp180]
#19488299 - 01/28/14 07:59 PM (10 years, 26 days ago) |
|
|
dope! thanks for posting
|
|