Carbon Dioxide
Plants use carbon dioxide as a major food source. They get just enough from fresh air to grow well. Supplying excess co2 gas from bottles increases the photosynthetic response and allows for higher lighting levels. It’s a sure way of bumping up your yield by an average of 30%.
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Standard co2 kits
The standard Co2 regulator consists of a solid brass head, with both gas flow and bottle content dials, and an electrically controlled solenoid valve. Adjust the gas flow to meet your room size and ON time. The regulator can simply be plugged into a TMU and timer, or for more accurate dosing, the more elaborate Compugas unit (sorry currently unavailable). |
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Growth Gas Generator
In the cooler months of the year it’s a better idea to burn propane gas for the heat and free co2 produced. Propane gas is available from most petrol stations and camping shops. The Growth Gas Generator features electric ignition, so you can turn it on and off with a thermostat or timing unit for accurate co2 emissions. It’s also as safe as the gas fire in your lounge. Very popular with loft growers! Depending on the size of your greenhouse the Growth Gas Generator should burn for about twelve minutes in each hour to give "Threefold Enrichment" and will burn about half a pound - 1/4kg of propane in twelve hours.
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Timer Modification Unit
TMU’s, or Timer Modification Units, plug into regular analogue timers, and allow you to turn appliances on for seconds or individual minutes as required. Often used with dripper gardens, carbon dioxide systems etc... |
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Co2 test kit
Maintain 1300ppm co2 for best results in your grow room. A chemical kit is an easy way of monitoring performance. Simply snap the ends off the test vial and pull through 100cc of atmospheric air with a syringe, then read off the co2 level in parts per million. |
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Co2 Tablets
These tablets are designed as a cheap alternative to other carbon dioxide systems. By offering gas directly to the root of the plant there is a significant increase in growth. Use one tablet for every 200 ltrs of water, in soil or hydroponics. Carbon dioxide is active for 4-6 hours in the water after dosing. The addition of the dosing machine, which fits onto any tank, regulates the entire process for you. |
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