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Temperature is another important design parameter of your grow room and it is something that must be borne in mind from the beginning. Most plant species will grow most effectively in the temperature range of 20-28°C, the mid twenties being optimal. It will not be difficult to maintain this sort of temperature in your room while the lights are on as they are a great source of heat as well as light. If temperatures should become too high, a simple extractor fan should serve to reduce them. This extractor can be easily linked to a thermostat to ensure that your room never reaches the high temperatures that can have a negative effect on growth rates.

When your lights are off, however, you will expect a gradual decline in temperatures. In the colder parts of the year, they will drop well below the ideal growth range. Recent research has shown that night cycle temperatures are just as significant as day cycle temperatures in plant production and it is in fact the relationship between them that has most effect on the final shape and productivity of the plant.

It is important to avoid large temperature fluctuations between the day and night cycles as this can lead to weak and poorly formed plants. It is ideal for most species to try and bring day and night temperatures as close together as possible and this is not as difficult as it sounds.

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Hydroponic Systems
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Grow Lights (HPS etc)
page 18
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Nutrients & Additives
page 34
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Fans & Filters         
page 44
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Grow Media       
page 49
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CO2 Release Systems
page 54
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Environmental Controls
page 56
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Bugs/Pest Control
page 63
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Miscellaneous
page 64
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Books/Literature  
page 66
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Starter Kits          
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Meters

These CF / TDS and pH meters are extremely robust and of a high calibre and come highly recommended. The conductivity (CF / TDS) meters and pH meters are used in testing the strength of nutrient solutions.

These high quality instruments are designed to withstand the rigours of any growing environment. Both meters feature automatic on / off and automatic temperature control and is accurate to + / - 0.1. These meters require no calibration, come with battery and have a two year guarantee.

New Zealand EC/CF/TDS
Professional Truncheon
Code: E7 £90
New Zealand pH Professional Wand Code: E8 £150
Min Max Thermometer
(Analogue Dial)
Code: E9 £10
Humidity Dial Hydrometer
(Analogue Dial)
Code: E10 £10
 
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There are several meters available on the market. The meters listed have been specially selected because of their reliability. When using NFT, Flood And Drain and Rockwool slab culture, growers can control and manage the pH and strength (conductivity or CF/TDS) of the nutrients and ensure fast growth rates and greater yields.

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Fully waterproof meters shown above, well worth the extra initial outlay.

 

Meters are tested at the shop at time of purchase, and come with a 90 day warranty. pH meters should last from six months to a year.

Pocket type meter. Accurate to +/- 0.2pH. These are very reliable pocket type meters. All pH meters, including the ETI pH meter are delicate and should be handled with care.

Fully Water Proof pH Meter Code: E47 £65
Fully Water Proof CF Meter Code: E48 £65

ETI/TI EC/EC/CF/TDS Meter Code: E1 £55
ET/TI pH Meter Code: E2 £55

On line monitoring system that uses a probe in your tank for constant reading. The unit is temperature compensated. Accuracy of +/- 2% at room temperature (25°C). The LED flashes when the pH or CF/TDS/EC is not within acceptable parameters. Less calibration is required compared to standard meters, as the probe is constantly submerged during use.

Hanna Growth Check EC/CF/TDS
constant reading meter
Code: E5 £85
Hanna Growth CheckpHconstant
reading meter
Code: E6 £85

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Infra Red Thermometer

This outrageous product measure the surface temperature of anything you point it at apart from our superb ADF heat stealthing mylar. This gizmo will tell you the temperatures of the differing parts of you grow room i.e. the canopy of your plants, the roots and even the water temperature allowing
fine tuning of your room like never before.

Infra Red Thermometer Code: E50 £55
 

Digital Min Max Thermometer / Hygrometer

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This instrument digitally monitors the min / max temperature and humidity of the grow room. It has an external probe that can measure the min/max temperature of the water tank and has a built-in clock.

Digital Min Max Thermometer /
Hygrometer And Water Temperature
Probe With Clock
Code: E11 £45

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Environmental Units

Vapourtek neutralises strong odours. However, it doesn't replace carbon filters in a growing environment, but can be useful in dealing with odours from adjoining rooms. The Silver Bullet Ozone Generator encourages plant growth. It also discourages insects but primarily dissolves odours. This is a tried and tested safe domestic appliance.

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Vapourtek air purifier / neutraliser,
two speed, round unit
Code: E13 £95
Vapourtek air purifier / neutraliser
cartridge pack of two
Code: E14 £35
Vapourtek optimum 4000 air purifier
/ neutraliser, 10 speed, cuboid unit
Code: E15 £225
Vapourtek air purifier / neutraliser
replacement cartridge
Code: E16 £65
Ozone Generator [ Click for More Info ] Code: E41 £225
 

 

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Cool and Warm Mist Humidifier (table top)

Cool and Warm Mist Humidifier. Automatic humidity control. Transparent water tank: 7 l. Easy maintenance. Alarm for water refilling& tank cleaning.

- Suitable for rooms up to 50 sq. m
- Cool and Warm Mist Humidifier
- Automatic humidity control
- Transparent water tank: 7 l
- Easy maintenance
- Alarm for water refilling& tank cleaning
- Spray control function
- Digital display
- Vibration prevention mechanism
- Safety lock
- Max spray: Cool mist : 400 cc/hr
- Warm mist : 550 cc/hr
- Air flow: 430 ml / hr
- Power: Cool mist 40W; Warm Mist: 140W
- Voltage: 220-240 V / 50 Hz

Cool and Warm Mist Humidifier Code: E62 £195
 

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Timers And Relays

One of the most common and serious problems experienced by growers is hydroponic lighting timer failures. Household timers purchased from major manufacturers are simply not designed to handle the (inductive) power loads of hydroponic lighting. Contactor relays are the answer. You can still use the standard timer, but power is routed through the contactor relay and not the timer. Alternatively, we also offer relays that have built-in timers. Timers will switch on your contactor and lights as and when required.

They are simple to use, as well as being very reliable. There's no wiring, just plug it in. Each contactor can handle up to 3 x 400W, 2 x 600W or 1 x 1000W lights. Four gang heavy duty timer contactors are also available which will switch up to 4 x 400W, 4 x 600W or 2 x 1000W lights.

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Octopus 6KW Relay and Timer Code: E61 £165

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Relay and Timer, rated at 6KW Code: E23 £165
 
Please note that some lighting ballasts have combined timers.


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Contactor / Relay, 1.4KW, ie 2 x
600W lights (needs timer)
Code: E19 £50
Sentinal 4 x 400W Controller Code: E20 £115
Sentinal 4 1000W Controller Code: E22 £130
Sentinal Power Board, rated at
12KW, ie 18 x 600W lights
Code: E24 £285

The Ecotechnics 3KW relay is a powerful little number. This unit will look after up to 4 x 600W lights. Never ever had one back with a fault. Inexpensive contactor relay solution for your lighting needs (timer not included).

Ecotechins 3KW Power Controller
(needs timer)
Code: E21 £80

Digital timer, ideal for flood and
drain or CO2
Code: E25 £30
Analogue timer, ideal with a relay
for use with lights
Code: E26 £15

RCD Ciruit Breaker (a life saver) Code: E27 £35
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Autonomous Environmental Control Systems - Fan Controllers

Autonomous Environmental Control Systems - Fan Controllers

The Sunbeam fan controller switches fans on when the room is too hot and switches fans off when the room is too cold. Intended for use with a simpler inlet or extraction fan. Temperature is set with the single rotary dial.

The Prima Controller - combined fan speed controller and thermostat which controls exhaust and intake fans. This can be wired to fans, program your requirements and it will do the rest. The Prima Controller has three analogue dials:

- one dial sets the best temperature for the controller to maintain
- one dial sets the minimum air flow for the inlet fan
- one dial sets the minimum air flow for the outlet fan

This ensures continuous air flow, regardless of temperature differences. Further information is available from the Data Sheet.

Prima Fan Controller - controls
inlet and outlet fans, has variable
pitch control and thermostat overide
to control temp. of your grow room
Code: E36 £150
 


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Sunbeam Fan Controller -
thermostatic fan controller
Code: E43 £95
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Osmosis

In some parts of the UK, water quality is poor so it can be difficult to obtain optimum results expected from hydroponics. Reverse Osmosis (RO) is the answer. This is a water purifier which removes all unwanted residues and particles from your water, thereby giving the grower better quality water. These need to be ordered in advance so the exact model best suited to the type of water in the grower's area is supplied. However, chances are that most growers won't require one. If you are in any way unsure, please contact us, so that we can advise and order a unit for you.

Reverse osmosis & saddle clamp Code: E18 £295
 

MicroPonic Systems

This instrument automatically measures the CF/TDS/EC of the nutrient reservoir and will automatically add the correct amount of nutrient as and when it is required, thereby ensuring that the nutrient level is always at an optimum level for plant uptake.

MicroPonic automatic food doser Code: E12 £350
MicroPonic automatic food & pH
doser
Code: EE12
£950
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Water And Air Pumps

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Air pumps aerate your system and enable faster growth. Esoteric Hydroponics offer air and water pumps that are silent and reliable.

Maxi Jet Water Pump 250 (MJ250) Code: E28 £20
Maxi Jet Water Pump 500 (MJ500) Code: E29 £25
Maxi Jet Water Pump 1000 (MJ1000) Code: E30 £35
Ceramic Air Stone Code: E31 £5
Rena Air Pump 100 Code: E32 £25
Rena Air Pump 200 Code: E33 £35
Rena Air Pump 400 Code: E34 £55
Heavy Duty Pump suitable for
high pressure dripper systems
Code: E44 £95

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Water Heaters

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It is important to maintain the temperature nutrient solution between 20-24°C as this will ensure better growth rates and is particularly important during the colder season.

With water heaters they are only to be used in environments that are very cold. You are not meant to heat the water, just remove the chill from it. The water would still seem colder than it would warmer. Feeding your plants warm water is more detrimental than feeding them cold water.

Standard Water Heater Code: E35 £25
 

Indestructible Water Heater

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Thermostatically controlled indestructible water heaters. The Bentley of water heaters. How many traditional glass ones have you already been thru? Well, never again with these all singing and dancing beauties.

Indestructible Water Heater Code: E49 £65

Dripper System Components

High pressure drippers x 5 Code: E45 £10
High pressure drip hosing, 2m Code: E46 £5
High pressure feed hosing, 5m Code: E45A £10

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Vecton UV Steriliser - Destroys Pythium

The use of Ultraviolet lamps to treat your hydroponic nutrient solution helps to control and can completely eliminate pythium where it has taken hold in a re-circulating hydroponic system. In a normal growing environment pythium tends not to occur however, if it does occur it can decimate a crop in no time at all. To control and eradicate pythium from your system, simply connect the Vecton UV Steriliser to a pump and continuously pump your nutrient solution through this steriliser.

It is recommended that you also use UV balance as the steriliser can knock out some delicate food chains in your nutrient solution. This is specially formulated to correct any potential imbalances that may occur from using a UV steriliser.

Vecton UV Steriliser 8 Watt
(Treats 200 Litre Tank)
Code: E58 £125
Vecton UV Steriliser 15 Watt
(Treats 400 Litre Tank)
Code: E59 £145
UV Balance 1 Litre Code: E60 £10
 


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The lamps in these units should be changed every 5-7 months. Full instructions included.


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Ecotechincs Temperature Control Unit

Temperature is one of the most important environmental factors in your grow room / glasshouse all plants have an optimum temperature at which they will grow at and a minimum and maximum temperature that they can survive therefore temperature is very important to the health & growth rate of all plants.

The Evolution digital temperature control System constantly monitors the temperature in the growing area and independently controls an extractor fan & a heater in order to optimise conditions for plant growth.

Plants grown in optimised environments grow much faster and bigger resulting in increased yields and decreased crop cycle times.

This Controller can be used in conjunction with the new Evolution Carbon Dioxide controller.


Ecotechincs Temperature Control
Unit
Code: E63 £175
 


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Harvest-Master 'Climate' Controller

I take the guesswork out of growing your plants and turning them into a crop. Just plug me in! I check what you have connected and how it works. You
hardly need to open the manual. I learn about everything, and keep on learning about "atmosphere"; temperature, humidity and climate changes minute by minute, day after day! That's my job!

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Harvest Master Climate Controller Code: E51 £745
Harvest Master Pro Climate
Controller
Code: E52 £1245
Harvest Master ProPlus Climate
Controller
Code: E53 £1545
Harvest Master CO2 Sensor
upgrade for controllers
Code: E54 £595
Harvest Master GSM Modem
(for ProPlus model only)
Code: E55 £595
Spare Harvest Master 240V 10
Amp Relay for controllers
Code: E56 £95
Spare Harvest Master 3 Phase
32 Amp Relay for controllers
Code: E57 £395
 


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I grow plants, bigger, faster and healthier for you to harvest and enjoy! I come with scientist developed factory settings, for optimum growth conditions, for any plants, I look after the basics 24/7, so you don't have to and, do it all automatically. Click here for lots more info and a larger view


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Combined Environmental Controllers

An all in one environmental controller. It features a thermostatic fan controller, a humidistat fan controller, a thermostatic heat controller and a CO2 monitor and injector. In short, you can control CO2, inlet and extraction fans, and heaters.

Seibo Combined Digital
Environmental Controller
Code: E42 £475

The shiva controller is the ultimate in growing environment control and provides the indoor gardener with an easy to use and complete atmospheric solution by combining extraction and precise CO2 dosing. This is controlled by an infra-red monitor which is easy to install and operate. It even has a computer interface which enables the grower to customise and record environmental activity, and even be controlled via the Internet. This system requires bottled CO2 (not supplied). To find out more, please visit for a full demonstration. An information sheet is available.

Shiva Atmospheric Controller -
comes with Telaire CO2 monitor
Code: E38 £1499
Telaire CO2 PPM Infra Red Monitor Code: E40 £900
 


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The Seibo Combined Digital Environmental Controller is the easy to use all singing all dancing environmental control unit. In short this piece of kit is the doggies nuts. It does the lot and more, call us to learn more. 01483 596484


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