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Turbo kloner

Thats really good experiment . Going to have to try it

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Originally Posted by figpig_66
dome helps. It stays humid and the fan keeps water cool so water doesn't heat up . dome is extra 40 bucks . ITs made of heavy poly so it not just a plastic lid . I would buy .



Ok, thanks for the advice. I just ordered the dome from Amazon.

You will like it. its well made

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Originally Posted by figpig_66
You will like it. its well made


Nice!!!!

Sorry for the delay in the question aimed at me.

I built mine 'sort of' from plans.  Basically, it's a proper sized hole saw for the top of the container/tote and then a PVC manifold connected to the pump.

For the manifold, HD/Lowes has right angle connectors and PVC.  I have a PVC cutter, but, frankly PVC is soft - I could have used a hacksaw.

I bought the pump and mister heads along with the inserts and baskets from Amazon.

I'm from the measure once, cut three or four times school (mechanically completely incompetent), but even I was able to do this in an hour or so.  Depending on what tote you buy, you may need double sided insulation tape to seal the lid to prevent leaks.  I used plastic sheeting and duct tape to form a 'shower curtain' around the areas which were leaking/spraying out.

Space efficiency is something my design lacks (really big tote) but it's better than the smaller designs since the pump is the most expensive item and I get more cuttings in my cloner than using smaller designs (like the tote with squares built into the lid).

If I had hundreds of easy cuttings to start I'd use Root Riot cubes in 72 cell trays with a dome.

For the couple dozen I start each season I like the results I got this year from the cloner.

Do a search for my username and you should see my pictures.


Andrew


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Originally Posted by figpig_66
You will like it. its well made


Richie, do you use any lights when you are rootings your figs or put the kloner close the a sunny window?

I use lights . it makes a real difference . I just bought a led spot light and put it in a shop light. I think its equal to 100watt bulb.

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Originally Posted by figpig_66
I use lights . it makes a real difference . I just bought a led spot light and put it in a shop light. I think its equal to 100watt bulb.


How much distance from the kloner?
Sorry to ask that many questions... I want to make it as right as possible. Thanks in advance

Set the top lid down on flat surface and push cuttings down till it hits table and lift up a inch

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Originally Posted by figpig_66
Set the top lid down on flat surface and push cuttings down till it hits table and lift up a inch


Thanks!!!
The dome arrived yesterday. I will get the lights and start cloning.

Is the,dome nice ?

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Originally Posted by figpig_66
Is the,dome nice ?


Oh yeah!!! I like it. As you said, Very heavy poly, so it's worth the money. Can't wait to use the kloner.

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