New Grower G'Day from OZ. 1st time grower here going to use the Auto-Pot Hydro System

[Smeghead]

These pics are from day 18 on the 60DW and AGP. I think this AGP is beyond hope. I set the timer to go 18/6 because I believe the 60DW is showing fem sex but forgot to turn the timer on so the AC went off and light and fan/CF stayed on and the temp got up to 90f/32c. Poor thing, I'm about to bin the damn thing and start again with a new one unless it can be saved.

Also, had a major water leak with the autopot rez. The bottom filter/hose came undone and 12L of water dripped out all under the tent and damn near all the electric gear. So, I shut off the autopot and I'm going to let the 60DW just drink what it has left in the tray.

Guys, serious question. Should I scrap the autopot and start over with SOIL? My grow window is fast closing, my next unit inspection is end of Feb. Next grow after my next inspection is definitely going to be soil. I'll keep the autopots for when I start to do Photo period grows.

 

[Smeghead]

Anyway, from one of my last posts my 600w hps bulb filament broke so I had to get another blub. This one is a GE Lucagrow which puts out 20% more light. I put the light hood down at 24 inches and it get's way too hot, a fan and even the AC can't keep the temps below 85 so I had to raise it to 36 inches. Hope that is ok but shit that light is bright as all hell!

Any recommendations on the best 600w HPS bulb for full cycle growth? The local hydro store only had this and a Phillips brand Son T Gro at the same price of $85 bucks which I think is a rip off but I don't have much choice and the heat is out of control on this bulb!

 

[Duggy]

Sending some better luck Karma your way...
The AGP looks poorly... Any sign of a pH meter??
:karma Cloud:

 

[Smeghead]

Ordered the Oakton from Amazon. Hope it arrives soon! The AGP is coming back from heat stroke. The pot is still heavy from the flushing I gave her 2 days ago. I won't water for another 3 days or more. I might start another AGP in soil this weekend, she was going to be my biggest yield-er. That or an Auto Jack Herer 47.

 

[wwwillie]

Hey Smeghead found these while cleaning my camera card. Thought you would like to see just how poorly my first girl was doing...

 

[Bromeo]

I'm sending you some "hurry up ph meter" karma. "MysticMossy":karma Cloud:

 

[Magic]

I'm sending you some "hurry up ph meter" karma. "MysticMossy":karma Cloud:

Love it! hope you get it soon bro!

 

[DABaracuss]

Sometimes the soils just to hot ...or over water ..Happens ..Let it work itself out it my just grow out of its funk and be able to handle the soil..try feeding some molasses..some strains dont like nutes at all..just my "My 2 cents""PH Reading..?"Not sure what soil you have but most have food enough for seedlings ..I mostly feed them water and molasses and a lil cal/mag plus a root stim...You may want to transplant to a light soil see if that fixes it..

 

[Smeghead]

Sometimes the soils just to hot ...or over water ..Happens ..Let it work itself out it my just grow out of its funk and be able to handle the soil..try feeding some molasses..some strains dont like nutes at all..just my "My 2 cents""PH Reading..?"Not sure what soil you have but most have food enough for seedlings ..I mostly feed them water and molasses and a lil cal/mag plus a root stim...You may want to transplant to a light soil see if that fixes it..

She's in coco/perlite in a hydro grow.

 

[Smeghead]

Hey Smeghead found these while cleaning my camera card. Thought you would like to see just how poorly my first girl was doing...
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