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bamancopes
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is this a good fruiting chamber?
#19234630 - 12/06/13 12:11 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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is it okay to leave the lid off so the light can shine on it? [image]http:// [/image] [image]http:// [/image]
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Re: is this a good fruiting chamber? [Re: bamancopes]
#19234693 - 12/06/13 12:35 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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If the lid ain't see through, cut a decent sized opening in the top and use saran wrap or some kind of transparent cover to keep the RH up high. Best to give the cakes 12 hours light 12 hours dark. Ultimately leaving the lid off for 12 hours at a time will dry out everything and growth will be horrible
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Re: is this a good fruiting chamber? [Re: DannyDGAF]
#19234704 - 12/06/13 12:37 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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you need alot more holes too..
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Re: is this a good fruiting chamber? [Re: silverstem]
#19234717 - 12/06/13 12:44 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I forgot to mention that; thank you
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Re: is this a good fruiting chamber? [Re: DannyDGAF]
#19236204 - 12/06/13 11:53 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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thanks that helped alot , i only had it set up with out lid on for 6 hours i think. i took the lid off cut a big hole in it and covered with seran wrap. do i poke holes in the seran wrap ? because i think airs probrubly already getting in through the loose parts of it
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Re: is this a good fruiting chamber? [Re: bamancopes]
#19236207 - 12/06/13 11:53 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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and how often do i spray it, i dont want to over do it
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Re: is this a good fruiting chamber? [Re: bamancopes]
#19236684 - 12/06/13 01:49 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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If you can make some holes in the saran wrap go for it. Its recommended for a proper FC. If its too hard just let it be then. I never used the saran wrap so I have no clue how easy it is to make holes in.
Also your gunna wanna mist it 3-4 times a day same with fanning. Mist till the cakes glisten. When they dry up, re-mist.
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Re: is this a good fruiting chamber? [Re: DannyDGAF]
#19236757 - 12/06/13 02:06 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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spray them directly ? because ive been spraying it above them
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Re: is this a good fruiting chamber? [Re: bamancopes]
#19236764 - 12/06/13 02:07 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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wutever works just spray them
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Re: is this a good fruiting chamber? [Re: bamancopes]
#19236781 - 12/06/13 02:11 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Basic Principles of the SGFC
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SpitballJedi said: Principles and construction of Shotgun Fruiting Chambers (SGFC):
This guide is not focused on PF/BRF cakes per se. It's really just the basics of how the SGFC works.
How it's made A properly made SGFC Is made of a clear/transparent tote with 1/4" holes on all 6 sides about 2" apart in a grid pattern. All 6 sides means the 4 vertical sides AND top AND bottom.
They need 4"-5" of damp perlite. You may need to rinse the perlite a few times to get rid of the dust. The dust can accumulate at the bottom, clogging the holes. A few pieces of perlite may fall through the hole, but only a few.
Principle of operation A properly made SGFC uses natural air currents to create high relative humidity (RH) and constant fresh air exchange (FAE).
The fresh air that flows in through the bottom holes rises up through the damp perlite assisting in evaporation. This evaporation is where you get your humidity.
Because humid air rises, it flows up and out the other holes, thus allowing more fresh air in through the bottom. This is how you get constant FAE without sacrificing humidity.
Some Things to Consider The SGFC must not sit directly on a flat surface. It needs to be elevated. If not elevated, air can't flow in through the bottom and the whole system breaks down.
Once inside the SGFC, your cakes will need to misted and fanned. Because of the constant FAE, your cakes will dry out if not misted regularly. Schedules may vary slightly from region to region, but 3-6 times a day is pretty common.
Mist your cakes till they glisten with moisture and then fan the SGFC out. There is a magic moment when your cakes are no longer glistening, but they still appear moist, this is when you want to mist and fan again. Do this as often as required.
Mist cakes directly with a fine mist. The over-spray helps keep your perlite damp. Misting the walls serves absolutely no purpose.
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Re: is this a good fruiting chamber? [Re: SpitballJedi]
#19237099 - 12/06/13 03:29 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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how long should i fan for each time?
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Re: is this a good fruiting chamber? [Re: bamancopes]
#19237171 - 12/06/13 03:49 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Just long enough to cycle all the old air out of the chamber.
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Re: is this a good fruiting chamber? [Re: PussyFart]
#19237210 - 12/06/13 04:02 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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