I expect to have both ducts in operation this morning. I ‘think’ I’ll want to get another 6x2 duct. I’m going to just use a flexible duct until I make a decision on it.
Drilling the 6 inch hole went better than I anticipated.
My workbench / break-room.
Weapon of choice in these situations…
Got lucky!
I was pretty sure it wouldn’t be a problem but in this place there is some interesting work has been done before I got here! 
Just interesting effect!
Back to it!
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WHAB
This second ceiling penetration did not go nearly as easily as the last.
The duct was way out of round at that end.
These marks are me trying to closely match it up to the other.
One of these cross-marks is the one I used! I took measurement off the loft structure as a aid. Probably a mistake!
Going to use the other 6x50 off that elbow out to the extraction fan.
I was going to use the flexible duct you see in the picture but it won’t go through the 6 inch hole.
I have more flexible ducting.
Almost feeding time…gotta babysit.
Time to 
one up!
,
WHAB
Another 
them finish up…I need to be done with this task!
Plumb in both directions…the East - West picture is really blurry…it’s just about dead on
This is North - South…
Looks good in both directions, so far…
I"m glad I babysat. The reduced length did solve the dribbling problem but…
…now the deflector isn’t long enough at its very tip, the neck of the milk jug that I cut off.
Need one with a longer tip.
While the control bucket was opened up so I could watch it, it splashed like crazy. And continued to until all the buckets had leveled out…just under 2 minutes…but is on and off as the buckets find level…it’s not constant.
I put the lid back on and if the floor is as wet or wetter than it is right now I will have to device and improved deflector.
I don’t often do this…
…it was a good opportunity to do both things. 
I need a chair with a back on it.
I’m going to install that 4th 6x50, run the T6 controller/monitor and install flex duct for the A/C unit…and, fire it up.
.
Gettin’ back to it!
,
WHAB
Tape clamps in place, flex duct installed, AC Infinity T6 powered up and controller in general location…
Just have to button it up.
One of those kicks in the butt should have been, “Hey, didn’t you say you were going to reduce the ratio of that Mega Crop nutrient…I thought I read where you said that!!!”
One door jamb and door hanging is next…
The time I clocked out…
Good morning!
Make it a great day!
,
WHAB
I put in the AC Infinity Controller 67…
So, today I’ve made 2 teas, 1 AC Infinity 67 and a…
…that went well.
Edit Add: Oh, the floor is not wet! 
That inner lip in the underside of the lid is retaining all the splashing
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WHAB
Antique Under-Loft door in the flow. With a door jamb made out of Red Oak on hand…it may be.
Machines stand at the ready…
After the last 6 inch Jointer Shuffle a few months ago, I put that end on a fatigue mat to help in it not moving about. That did work. I thought I"d give these a go…maybe even add a 3rd for the tricycle gear.
Selecting lumber may be more difficult than I anticipated.
I need 2 long pieces and 2 short pieces.
Hopefully I can get there.
I have made straight/square Red Oak S4S boards out of that stack.
Here we go!
Edit Add: I sorted through about a dozen in the stack and came up with these, #6 & #7 selected.
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WHAB
The floor is not level in that threshold area. Not a big deal. The top of the door frame is not square to the studs. That will be a minor problem.
I did discover why the THISisCarpentry Festool-ish Multi-Function Slab is not made to be flipped around if matched with the BenchDogs. co. uk Fence.
A conflict arises. I didn’t check it beforehand. I heard it solidly settle in and that was enough for me.
That collar above is meant to rest on the top of the Multi-Function Slab at the thickness of the wood you’re cutting. There is a set screw on the collar to make that adjustment.
Btw, that is the only criticism I have against it, it is a SOG to tighten those BenchDogs Guide Rail Dogs. They have to be turned underneath the slab to tighten the t-nuts on the top of the Guide Rail Dogs that hold it tight to the Guide Rail and to the work piece.
I can take that collar off and use that board that’s the same thickness as to what I’m putting under it.
I’m going to try and rest on it…
I’m clocking out!
Numbers are static. Will try and 1/2 that nutrient strength…see where that puts me (them).
Good morning!
Make it a great day!
Time to 
!
,
WHAB
I wonder if the system is forming some kind of siphon through that tube?
Hey Joe! 
After our discussion on the matter that’s what I thought.
But, the inlet of the Fill pump is lower than the outlet in the Control Bucket and that fill hose in the control bucket was not submerged in the nutrient.
Only about the first lower quarter of that fill hose in the control bucket in the nutrient…it could not have formed vacuum suction, I don’t believe.
It didn’t do it before I posted about it and it hasn’t happened since I trimmed that hose back.
I’m puzzled.
You , friend!,
WHAB
To note, it was our discussion - your knowledge and your willingness to share it - that I was able to recognized what was potentially happening.
For that I am indebted to you…
…and ALL the others in this thread!!!
Thank You!
,
WHAB
I decided not to do the reservoir earlier as I didn’t have enough time between feeding, I came in in the middle of the 2 hour cycle.
I started to do it thinking I could just make it.
Then I thought, why am I sending these nutrients down the sewer (probably would have spread it in the yard, it’s right out that window) when I now have TWO 30 Gallon barrels.
I’m going to take 20 gallons out of what is in the reservoir now and save it for future feedings (possibly. not really sure how I’d store it. ???).
Here’s what I did today.
3+ hours on the mower.
And in all of that it seems I destroyed the mower blades, at least the one I could see.
I did hit about 3 rocks last week, one quite solidly.
I knew where they were but I didn’t know how the Gravely would work over it.
Now I know.
I raised the deck 1/2 inch and didn’t it a single rock.
We’re good, after I put some new blades on it! All though I don’t really like it at that height 
All I did today was abuse all those leafs of grass! Wiped them to shreds!!!
When I hung this light a long while back I quickly realized where I had dangled the switch was not practical. I put it in a bad place! I had to oddly reach around and to the back of the Slab nearly to the wall. What the heck was I thinking!
This took me 2+ hours 
I had to use the ladder in extension configuration and then also in the a-frame configuration, which isn’t easy in a less than open space. And then I had to devise a safety bar. This ladder is a tad bit too short, and it’s not safe even on the second rung from the top…nothing to hold on to when reaching overhead. It took me several tries to find one I liked.
Then, can someone help identify this bug?..
Ah, the ever elusive Vise Grip Pliers!
The safety braced worked great! The Vise Grip Pliers worked great…easiest way to install a hook overhead, especially so.
The pliers wouldn’t let go. It took me quite a while to get them to open and release their captive (my pliers) I knew the last few times I used these pliers that they were in need of lubrication. (lesson learned! )
I seriously considered leaving them up there!!!
Here’s the numbers as of yesterday at approximately 9:30pm CT.
Res. Temps 65+F
pH…
E.C. 1.2
The Girls are looking rather lovely, considering…
Not that I can better utilize the Festool-ish Multi-Function Slab now that I’m going to be relying on it more.
I’m going to give the door frame an hour or two and hit the rack
See how far I can get…
Good morning!
Make it a great day!
,
WHAB
I got farther along than I expected.
Dust collection was awesome!
It started at about 1-5/32 thick and ended up at 7/8 inch thick, having jointed off a little more than a 1/4 inch. Precisely 0.2813 inches was removed.
We’ll see where we wind up. I’d like to see 3/4 inch thick.
The first face…(nice)
Second face…(more nice )
Got some spalting going on!
Very pretty!
I’d like to see that second face make it to the ‘finish’ (pun)…that’s gonna be the prettiest door frame in all of Missouri, maybe the nation…some people say the world…
It’s currently S3S. Need to cut its width. I’m going to let the other pieces catch up to the stage and I can see what width is going to work with these parts. I’m shooting for 4-1/2 inches wide…we’ll see.
I couldn’t resist…
Nice!
Good morning!
I’m clocking out!
,
WHAB
While contemplating how I’d include the AC Infinity Controller 67 in to the mix I realized I have much more to learn.
While looking at the AC Infinity ‘app’ I noticed something I’d not seen and after a little bit of research, something I’d never even heard of.
VPD.
VPD = Vapour Pressure Deficit.
I don’t fully understand it but I’m going to learn. I don’t know what to change to get to the “Ideal VPD”.
These two sites gave me a basic understanding of VPD…
While the link above does show the “chart”…
…I didn’t know how they relate…what do the numbers at the junction represent. 
This site…
…provides the…
"Ideal VPD for Different Stages of Growth
So now you know what VPD is, how it impacts plants, and how you can change VPD. All that’s left is to figure out how to use this information in your own grow. The “Ideal VPD”, as a general rule for plant growth, is around 0.8 – 1.2 kPa (kilopascals). However, your plants have different needs during different stages of growth. You need to tailor your grow environment to the stage of growth that your plants are in. Below are some general recommendations, but keep in mind that these recommendations can vary from strain to strain, and setup to setup. As always, observe your plants and tweak things accordingly.
Editor’s Note: Several of the growers we have interviewed HIGHLY recommend having a “test room” or “test tent” to experiment in before applying changes to your full-scale grow.
1. Ideal VPD for Clones
Clones are baby plants, they can’t handle a lot of stress because they are still just trying to form roots. Target a higher humidity and VPD closer to the lower end of the general range.
The ideal VPD for clones is closer to 0.8 kPa.
2. Ideal VPD for Vegetative Stage
In veg (vegetative) stage, plants are bigger and more robust. You can reduce the humidity in your environment to increase VPD. This will increase water and nutrient uptake, but you don’t want to increase VPD too much. This will cause the stomata of the plants to close, causing them to absorb less CO2. CO2 is particularly important in the vegetative stage, because that’s one of the main ingredients for the sugars that make up the structural portions of plants.
The ideal VPD for the vegetative stage is close to the middle of the general range, around 1.0 kPa.
3. Ideal VPD for Flower Stage.
In flower stage, your plants are robust, but the flowers are sensitive to various issues. You need to avoid excess humidity, and increase VPD.
The ideal VPD for the flower stage is closer to the top end of the range, 1.2kPa – 1.5kPa."
It looks interesting! More to learn!
And, I’d like to hear opinions on the below…
I have all of these carpet cubes I removed from the Under-Loft. They are rubber backed.
Can they be used as a wally covering?
It would be different and a good use of materials on hand BUT, is it practical as a wall covering and will the rubber backing introduce problems because it is rubber backed?
I have rudimentary knowledge on all that vapor barrier information…what side it is supposed to go on and what side it’s not supposed to go on.
There was something else I had to post last night and didn’t and now it’s come to me a few times and now I forgot it AGAIN!
Getting back on the door frame…
Edit Changed Format of growersnetwork . org text, I don’t like that text extending off the page.
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WHAB
To quote Mike Holmes: The vapor barrier goes on the warm side.
he hheh I just watched that segment yesterday as I was having breakfast.
Hey Joe!
I’m fairly certain that’s where I received my rudimentary knowledge on the topic.
In this situation there is already one vapor barrier, the Panda Film…what does adding another one to the exterior of the space do?
His show is still on?
I used to watch it all the time…then it went off air, then came back on, then back off…I’m not sure of its status as of right now
,
WHAB
The VPD chart from the Pulse site is the best I’ve found as it allows you to adjust between flower and veg.
With the regular HVAC charts you have to apply a little ‘Kentucky windage’ to avoid problems in late flower.
I explained it to my kid “It’s the road, keep your nose between the ditches & you’ll be fine”… He got it and then ‘picked holes’ in my analogy…
Cheers
G
Hey brother!
That’s what sons are for!
I like the analogy, btw!
Given the numbers I recently pulled, I’m on the shoulder of the road with 69F, 63RH with a kPa (kilopascals) of .9.
I either have to increase the Temperature OR decrease the Humidity to get on the pavement?
When I said earlier that I didn’t know what the numbers at the junction of F and RH I didn’t see the decimal point
Thank you for your participation in the discussion, my friend!
Edit Add: Changed “OR increase the Humidity to get on the pavement” to OR decrease the Humidity to get on the pavement. DOH!
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WHAB
The door frame side wound up at a little over 5/16 inch.
That’s enough for door stop material, I hope.
That was time consuming!
Sure is pretty though! The next 3 images are the same end of the same board, pre and post jointing/thicknessing.
That board had a lot of bowing and twisting.
Will have to select better. I only need so much door stop material!
j/k I’ll use it for something.
There is some curling on the other end.
Pretty!
Back to it!
,
WHAB
Wow, that tree was sick for a while. Some serious spalting there. 
I was wondering what you were going to do about humidity. I figured you’d have some ace up your sleeve.
I know what your humidity is like and could only imagine some faint ideas.
Cheers
G
Yes, all of this Red Oak was pulled off an unstickered stack. It was a customer order for flooring that they backed out of.
It all went on a pile, a stacked pile but unstickered.
Maybe if I had not bought some it it would have gone into a fireplace or fire pit or a bonfire.
I have dehumidifier. I will employ it at my earliest convenience.
I don’t have a humidifier.
That last run I was really only concerned about RH in Flower.
I did run the dehumidifier about mid-way to harvest.
On a positive note, I’m not too far off the highway, I should be able to compose myself and safely merge (IF it doesn’t involve a humidifier)!!! 
Thank you!
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WHAB
