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funton
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two questions on the pf tek method
#19272361 - 12/13/13 08:33 PM (10 years, 1 month ago) |
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Hi, pretty new to actually posting on this site, but I love how valueable it is as a resource.
I'm attempting my first of trek grow and my first question is about the SGFC, would there be any problem with using a rack to store a second set of cakes up over the first row? And secondly i am planning on keeping it in a closet and just bought a cheap led light with 24 LEDs, that should be adequate i think?
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Re: two questions on the pf tek method [Re: funton]
#19272387 - 12/13/13 08:41 PM (10 years, 1 month ago) |
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funton said: Hi, pretty new to actually posting on this site, but I love how valueable it is as a resource.
I'm attempting my first of trek grow and my first question is about the SGFC, would there be any problem with using a rack to store a second set of cakes up over the first row? And secondly i am planning on keeping it in a closet and just bought a cheap led light with 24 LEDs, that should be adequate i think?
you should be fine stacking them but remember the bottom cakes need a place for the shrooms to grow. You can stack cakes on top of each other but keep them separate with a piece of foil or the bottom one will get soggy while the top one dries out.
As for lighting the LED might be ok, but a CFL bulb the twisty ones work well. Get daylight spectrum (6500K) a 13,20 or 26W(60,75,100W equivalent) one will work for a single tub just fine and give the perfect kind of light to the mushrooms.
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Re: two questions on the pf tek method [Re: bodhisatta]
#19272397 - 12/13/13 08:44 PM (10 years, 1 month ago) |
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should work, are you going to have them on a 12/12 cycle?
-------------------- Its not the years in your life that count Its the life in your years.
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Re: two questions on the pf tek method [Re: funton]
#19272616 - 12/13/13 09:47 PM (10 years, 1 month ago) |
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I would think that the bottom cakes wouldn't get as much FAE and evaporation. Im assuming there are holes all over it but the top row would have walls with holes surrounding all sides and top. Plus open air underneath through the rack. When you fan the air hits them directly. The bottom would be against the perlite on bottom.
I may be wrong but just my thoughts. Somebody feel free to correct me if I'm totally wrong.
Either way I would think you will see a notable difference between performance of the top vs bottom. It would be an interesting experiment though.
EDIT>>>> Also thought I would add that I have read closets aren't so good for setting up a SGFC.
Edited by SgtPepperNo9 (12/13/13 09:50 PM)
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funton
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Re: two questions on the pf tek method [Re: suniced]
#19272635 - 12/13/13 09:51 PM (10 years, 1 month ago) |
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Der, I didn't even think about the cfl bulbs that fit into existing sockets... And I have them! So I'll set up a lamp with one of those. And yes, 12/12, I don't have a auto timer, but I'm around enough I am just going to set a timer on my phone to remind me to turn on/off.
Thanks for the advice both of you!
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Re: two questions on the pf tek method [Re: funton]
#19272647 - 12/13/13 09:55 PM (10 years, 1 month ago) |
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funton said: Thanks for the advice both of you!
Wasn't trying to hate on your idea man. Lol, why can't I change my mood from stoned to unappreciated?
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Re: two questions on the pf tek method [Re: SgtPepperNo9]
#19273296 - 12/14/13 02:26 AM (10 years, 1 month ago) |
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Whoa hey sgtpepper, I just now saw your post, I was replying still when you posted.... So I was NOT knocking your input at all and do appreciate it! And I'm possibly rethinking some things as it is.
But deffinitly dont think i was "dissing" you!
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Re: two questions on the pf tek method [Re: funton]
#19273455 - 12/14/13 04:35 AM (10 years, 1 month ago) |
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Its cool I was just messing around. I know you didn't mean it badly. Good luck with everything!
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