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Opie Yutts · #51 (**permalink**) Aug-11-2008, 16:42

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Weezard · #52 (**permalink**) Aug-14-2008, 06:11

Thanks for this, OY

I can't help but think that the world is, indeed, a magical dimension.

I mean, people are growing weed, in clouds!
How

is that?!

Amazedly,
Weeze

Opie Yutts · #53 (**permalink**) Aug-14-2008, 17:22

That's a pretty good way of putting it. Growing in clouds. That's cool, I like it. How is it you ask? Well clouds are collections of moisture, which roots love and need of course. I think you've given me an idea for the title of my fogging log.

If anyone is interested in solubility issues, I emailed Dutch Master and quickly got an answer. They make the best affordable nutrients and I really wanted to use them when I get my foggers set up.

Thank you for your enquiry regarding Dutch Master. In answer to your
response the Dutch Master GOLD series is 100% soluble and is in fact the
nutrient of choice for growers in Aeroponic systems due to the purity of
ingredients used. All Dutch Master products are made using British
Pharmaceutical ingredients or better to ensure purity of the highest
level. In addition all Dutch Master products pass through a 0.5 micron
mesh final filter at the bottling stage to ensure the ultimate in
purity. I am sure that you are going to be amazed at what GOLD can do
for your garden! I hope this helps!

I got the ac adapters and fans today, but haven't had a chance to hook them up yet. Does anyone know how to hook up 3 fan wires to 2 wires supplying voltage? I have a white, black and red from the fan. On the connector the white is marked "2510", the black is marked with an arrow and "17", and the red is marked "KSP". It's been what?, 30 years since my electronics class, but I don't remember anything that might help. I well I bought extras, so I guess I could blow one up. So far I am very happy with thenerds.net. Good prices, good selection, fast shipping.

Weezard · #54 (**permalink**) Aug-14-2008, 19:55

Aloha OY

Glad you liked it, it's yours.
(forgot to copyright it.

)

You said;
"Does anyone know how to hook up 3 fan wires to 2 wires supplying voltage? I have a white, black and red from the fan. "

I usually use the red and black though it does depend on the manufacurer, (Standards arent')

The third wire is usually a speed sensor.
Won't hurt anything to cut all three and touch two at a time
to your 12V supply until it spins the way you want.

Best
WZ

Weezard · #55 (**permalink**) Aug-14-2008, 19:57

"I think you've given me an idea for the title of my fogging log."

Sure beats, All Fogged-up.

Weeze.

Opie Yutts · #56 (**permalink**) Aug-16-2008, 14:29

You were right Weeze, black and red. The ac converter runs 2 fans fine, but they do slow slightly from when just one is hooked up.

Weezard · #57 (**permalink**) Aug-16-2008, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Opie Yutts

You were right Weeze, black and red. The ac converter runs 2 fans fine, but they do slow slightly from when just one is hooked up.

A standard that was.
Will wonders never cease?

If slower speed works for you, I saw an idea 'round here that tickled me.
Guy had 1 12V supply and 2 fans.
Didn't need high CFM so he wired them in series.
Got 6V each at about half the current.
Makes the wallwart run cooler too.
Just my 40% of a nickle.

Weeze

Weezard · #58 (**permalink**) Aug-28-2008, 16:07

Howzit? Ya ol' acorn snuffler.

Where exactly is your new fogging log?

Or, is all this time dilation just makin' it seem like weeks?
Not that I'm all that unhappy with the DWC.
But...
You know how much I love to,

.
My last grow is winding-up in a couple weeks.
Got about 2 sq. ft. to futz around with.

Have added a gallon jug with a hose attached as an automagic "top-off"
Mounted the jug upside down on the wall so the hose ends where I want my water level in the bucket.
Works a treat!

Now I just look at the jug as a quick check on transpiration.
Since the water level is constant, I won't need a float.
Can attach the fogger in the corner of a tub and screen it from roots.

Of course, I'm waiting for someone else, (that would be you), to brave the slings and arrows of innovation for me.

I can do a lot of things whole-assed, but waiting is not one of them.
Hell, if I had any patience, I'd have a white coat and a 6 figure income.

Aloha nui
Weeze (Still rooting about on the forest floor)

Opie Yutts · #59 (**permalink**) Aug-29-2008, 15:03

Well I wouldn't wait around on me for very long. It is going to happen for me, but not in the next few days. I am slowly acquiring everything I need for my 3rd grow room remodel, which will include fogging. I've got a lot of commitments otherwise as well. I wish I had a time machine.

Got pictures of your top off contraption?

Weezard · #60 (**permalink**) Aug-29-2008, 19:43

To a theater near you.
Unabashed, uncensored, exclusive photos!

Now, where the hell did I put that round tuit?

Cereally it's Grrreeaate!

Snaps soon, still ironing out da bugs.

WZ

SnSstealth · #61 (**permalink**) Aug-29-2008, 20:51

Intense shit...Intrigued I be. I am diggin the growing in the clouds concept...Ill be watching you 2

whiskeytango

Weezard · #62 (**permalink**) Aug-29-2008, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Opie Yutts

Well I wouldn't wait around on me for very long. It is going to happen for me, but not in the next few days. I am slowly acquiring everything I need for my 3rd grow room remodel, which will include fogging. I've got a lot of commitments otherwise as well. I wish I had a time machine.

Got pictures of your top off contraption?

The man wants pictures.
Then pictures he shall have.

It's quite simple really.

The pipe sits on the bottom for support.
I cut a notch where I want my water level.
Any size container will do. I chose this size so an air leak won't cause an overflow of my 5 gal. bucket
Keep it as close to the top of the bucket as you can.
Don't want to crowd the girls.
And if you keep it short, a failure of the quick disconnect won't dump enough water raise the level much.

Previously had 1/4" clear plastic tube running up the side of the bucket for checking water level.
But, it rapidly gets nasty and hard to read, (I'm frikkin' old.

)
This tells me at a glance, how much transpiration/evaporation is happening.
That's a good indicator for plant health and needs.
That, and I won't need to float the mister.

Plan to attach a second pipe that runs to the bottom and Ls out the side near the top. That should make nute change a breeze.
I'll pump out the old, and, with the aid of second disconnect fitting and a funnel, just pour in the new.
Then plug in a bubba-jug and go find something to do with the spare time I now have.

Hey!
New acronym; GITC.
Come in handy for confusing noobs

Won't be long before I'm "Growing In The Clouds" too.

Thanks Opie
Weezard

Opie Yutts · #63 (**permalink**) Aug-30-2008, 16:27

Thanks Weeze, looking forward to seeing it up and going with plants and all.

Weezard · #64 (**permalink**) Aug-31-2008, 06:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Opie Yutts

Thanks Weeze, looking forward to seeing it up and going with plants and all.

There was an odd post on the revenge of the leds thread that sent me a wiki-ing, and I found this;

"Cannabis was also known to the ancient Assyrians, who discovered its psychoactive properties through the Aryans.[26] Using it in some religious ceremonies, they called it qunubu (meaning "way to produce smoke"), a probable origin of the modern word 'Cannabis'.[27] Cannabis was also introduced by the Aryans to the Scythians and Thracians/Dacians, whose shamans (the kapnobatai—“those who walk on smoke/clouds”) burned cannabis flowers to induce a state of trance."

Qunubu, who knew?!
So, now ya know.

Aloha,
Weeze

ben350n · #65 (**permalink**) Sep-17-2008, 01:04

i have been reading this post, and i think i might have a solution, both for the fogger heat problem and the what fogger to get for the best money problem. what if you had, say, a 5 gallon bucket as a dedicated reservoir with your fogger and your nutrient solution in it, connected at the top of the bucket with say, 1" pvc, to the container that has your plants? you wouldn't have to top off the res that often, and it would eliminate the heat problem. i have also run across this 5-head ultrasonic fogger for around 100 bucks. the droplets are guaranteed <5 microns, the page says it doesn't clog as long as the nutrients are 100% water soluble, and it is much cheaper than a nutramist fogger. i would think 5 heads would produce plenty of nutreinty fog. it even comes with a plastic floaty ring to keep it submerged in the correct depth of water. anyway, here is a link.

Alpine FG201R Super Power Pond Fogger includes floating ring - Lawn & Garden - GrabCart Compare and Buy Home & Garden Products

hope it helps!

Weezard · #66 (**permalink**) Oct-03-2008, 20:08

Aloha, Opie,

Any progress?

Weeze

foggyman · #67 (**permalink**) Oct-04-2009, 04:56

hi there....

i put a 90ml single outlet fogger at the end of my 20L nft tray(where the water returns back to the resevoire...

i ran this fogger from week two of veg... i ran it for 24 hrs for one week and the roots exploded. seriousely i have never seen root growth like it...

trouble was i didnt give the roots any time to breath. i was getting funny weird problems which at first associated with overwatering.... i removed the fogger but things didnt get any better. iv found out it was a micronutrient defficiency caused by the water company.

so... the fogger is back in the res

i have now chnaged to one miniut on and one miniut off....

i have added a 25mm water proof chipset cooling fan...it pulls the fog out of the res and blows it back into the res water.. this seems to condense the fog back into water and so there are no nute/water losses while still clearing the root zone in seconds. one miniut off one miniut on with a 4 second for fog fill and a 6 seconds empty time..

i havent got the time and money to do the research as i would like...
side by side comparison of feeding scheduals etc..

your systems sounds the nutts....

im going back over this post with a fine tooth comb..

peace out

disrupt86 · #68 (**permalink**) Oct-04-2009, 20:46

u guys sed your having problems getting the auctual fog into your growing chambers? i wonder if u got, sayyyy a dual outlet air fish tank pump and sealed up the container were the fogger is with duct tape,drill a small hole into the fogger rez and had a 1/2 or 1 inch pipe plumbed into your grow chamber if it would be enough to propell the fog.i too have been thinking about trying out fog ponics but i have this weird fear that the rez will run outa water and that the fogger will get super hot and burn the house down....

oldmac · #69 (**permalink**) Oct-05-2009, 00:18

This had been a great thread, I'm sorta glad it got bumped. I realized that I miss OpieYutts, he hasn't posted here in quite awhile.

The problem with using pond foggers is the fog likes to lay on the water. On a system I built awhile back I used a 5 head pond fogger in a 5 gallon bucket, used a square pce of plastic inside to act as a splash shield. Put two 1 1/2" holes in the bucket lid, 1 for a hose out and the other with a fan blowing into the bucket. It works very well and the people using it are real happy, except for having to clean and or replace the transducer discs regularly.

There are some much better foggers out there, but not as inexpensive.

I gotta try to find Opie.

Jollyrancher · #70 (**permalink**) Oct-05-2009, 12:58

Here is a clone after one week.

DRIP IS DEAD!

Make sure you have a spare unit (in case of unit or transformer burnout).

420barista · #71 (**permalink**) Oct-12-2009, 19:50

Opie I hope to see you back here soon.

My Idea was this. I got a 1 head fogger with a teflon coated disc and a float and I've been doing a bit of research.

Someone b4 mentioned using a 5 gal bucket. I am thinking a 3 gal bucket with a spout lid.

Attach a hose of some sort to the spout to direct where you want the fog to go to. and mount on the lid opposite side of the spout a small ac fan or 2 depending on how much airflow is needed.

I saw some buckets and lids with spout on a website for us plastics. and pretty inexpensive 3 gal bucket in black and black lid to fit with a spout. small ac fan or 2 from radioshack.

My Plan is this first for clones and after they root use the setup to foliar feed the ladies.

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