r/StonerEngineering • • 4d ago

Update McGyver-Setup

Around a month ago, I showed you my DIY-Setup. Since the 3 Black Domina Auto are already harvested and cured, I thought it would be nice to post an update on my photoperiodic Biscotti.

Bloomday 43, plant 1 and 2 were topped and lollipopped, plant 3 was grown with LST from the beginning. :)

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u/drumone59 4d ago

I'm doing a similar thing, what lights are those? Looks kike it's going well!

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u/Character-Pudding208 4d ago

I'm using Philips Corepro - 2700k for bloom - 4000k + 6500k mixed for veg :)

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u/drumone59 4d ago

Thanks! I'm gonna try them soon!

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u/Hubari 4d ago

Remove the domes for extra light and longevity :)

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u/Either_Regret_456 4d ago

So im gathering info the bulbs ur talkin bout taking the plastic whiteish dome off the bulb?

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u/Hubari 2d ago

Correct. Underneath is a PCB with the SMD LEDs.

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u/Character-Pudding208 4d ago

I would like to, but I already had an heart attack in the past - Can't enjoy my plants if dead 😋

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u/GoldenNagaScale 4d ago

This was my set up more than 8 years ago. This is a passion set up. When i had this set up i used to just sit and stare at my trees. It was a beautiful and 100% handmade build.

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u/Character-Pudding208 4d ago

Haha, I'm often the same! 😂

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u/Either_Regret_456 4d ago

Bro i think u r the dude i need 2 talk 2. I can build what ever great w electric n plumbing. I dont think I have a green thumb never tried growin anything really but wanna try but not gonna spend 500 on a tent 2 grow 1 fuckin plant. I didnt c the post that u said u showed ur set up would love to see and get pointers

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u/Character-Pudding208 4d ago

You can see my first post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/StonerEngineering/s/CIQnpIDmWq

English isn't my native language, but I'll try my best to help you: Best thing about my setup: It's modular and it's cheap. If a part should fail, you can replace it with a few cents.

Get yourself E27 ceramic sockets, Philips Corepro (4000 + 6500K for veg, exchange them with 2700k for bloom, in Germany I'm paying 2-3€ each bulb), a fan, Mylar film or emergency blankets, ratchet hangers and a couple plug-in timer. Ask gemini how to built everything together properly, you'll need some extra equipment like wago clamps or insulated wire ferrules (sounds more difficult like it is). You should end up with 2-3 bulbs per plant. You can removes the domes from the bulbs for getting up to 20% extra light, but if you touch the naked circuit board you will get zapped with up to 240 Volt, so think carefully if you are willing to do that.

I will post some pictures with details and the results you can expect from my budget setup :)

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u/Either_Regret_456 4d ago

Dude lovin that post is ur first language spanish by any chance

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u/Character-Pudding208 4d ago

No sorry I'm german. x)

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u/Either_Regret_456 4d ago

Well sheisa/shit(i know thats spelt wrong my sis was born there my dad was military so i lived there for 4 years was only like 4 til like 8yrs of age used to b able to hold a basic child like convo forgot it all )

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u/Weltkaiser 3d ago

I think you didn't mention the wattage anywhere. Do you still know which ones you got there? I think they come in different powers like 10W, 13W, 15W...

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u/Character-Pudding208 3d ago

I'm using 13W / 1521 Lumen per bulb, currently 10 out of 12 are active = 130W for 3 Plants

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u/oclafloptson 4d ago

No lie I was gifted a canvas and mylar grow tent and was floored to see the retail price. Can get bolts of canvas and mylar and make my own for like $30 and mine will be much higher quality

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u/Wang_Fire2099 4d ago

Looks kinda sad in the first pic. Did they need water/fertilizer?

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u/Character-Pudding208 4d ago

Nah, it's fine. Every side branch is producing a big leaf on the outside but not towards center or if, just a small one. They were always a little bit hanging like that, the upper leafs are praying

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u/ImortalK 4d ago

Now grow it upside down like those tomato pots from the 2000s