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    Re: First build - Indoor vertical tower system

    For grow lights I use stock shop lights with daylight bulks. Best bang for the buck, even considering energy, and changing bulbs and fixtures every year.
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    Re: First build - Indoor vertical tower system

    Quote Originally Posted by Aloha Don
    Thanks for the update... In my first experiment in AP I used clear bins as grow beds but I had a problem with algae growth. I think it is better to use black mixing bins that look to be about the same size as in your pictures...
    Just my thoughts.
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    Re: First build - Indoor vertical tower system

    I think I will add some tape or something else to cover the GB a bit, thanks for the advice!

    I added another picture of the system and two files containing my water testing research done everyday over a month and a half for the tower system, might prove useful to someone.

    Does anyone have a recommendation for the lighting intervals? Should I just leave them on or if not, what should the timer be set to for best vegetative growth? I have little to no natural light in my room
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    Re: First build - Indoor vertical tower system

    I remember reading that 24-hour light is best for fast growth, but 12 on, 12 off is better for fruiting.

    So I think it would be best to go 24 hours.

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    Re: First build - Indoor vertical tower system

    Got it, thanks Ninja
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