CO2 Generators

smokinsince60's · 07-10-2008, 08:15 AM

Has anyone used a propane or natural gas CO2 generator? My husband and I are seriously considering buying one for our grow room. We think that in the long run it would be more economic for us than using CO2 tanks and having to drive 50 miles round trip for a CO2 tank to be filled. I am really interested to find out if any of you have used them and what you think before shelling out $400+ for a generator. Thank you for any input.

**Pharm Girl** · 07-10-2008, 08:48 AM

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is one of the easiest ways to accelerate plant growth. Plants grown with supplemental CO2 can produce up to 40% more flowers or fruit. A propane or natural gas CO2 generator is the most cost effective way to add CO2 to your environment. Many greenhouses use CO2 generators to boost CO2 levels safely and economically.C.A.P. has developed some of the safest and most reliable CO2 Generators. (499.00)

I'm interested in finding out more about these models........

Smaerd · 07-10-2008, 12:36 PM

I had an idea, you don't have to run along with. Depending on how big your grow room is, if it is little I would say that you could brew wine/ale and let the C02 exhaust into your grow room. No idea on the efficenciy of this, though all you need is a storage thing filled with your alchohol mix + matching yeast, a tube, and an airlock(could be a one gallon jug). No idea on the output of C02 or anything like that but it might save you some trouble and some drinks if you do drink! just an idea..

**Captain Cannabis** · 07-10-2008, 01:22 PM

have you thought about using solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) ?

i don't know how much it would cost because i usually pick it up for free from the chem department at my university

**Pharm Girl** · 07-10-2008, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Cannabis

have you thought about using solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) ?

i don't know how much it would cost because i usually pick it up for free from the chem department at my university

The dry ice runs about 50 bucks here..........

smokinsince60's · 07-11-2008, 06:30 PM

Yes, I have tried dry ice. Have to drive 55 miles one way for it at $1.00 lb. My grow room is 8x12. I used the CO2Boost Bucket last time. And, Pharm Girl, the description you gave is word for word in my catalog...for the exact one that I am looking at ,
a GEN-1 for propane with 1 burner for $409.95. But has anyone tried one?

**Captain Cannabis** · 07-12-2008, 12:44 AM

the most i would pay for dry ice is 20cent/pound for this application. you would need a few 20 pound blocks (maybe 2 or 3 depending how you store them) each week

07-10-2008, 08:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
smokinsince60's YaHookan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: tiny town in CA Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	CO2 Generators Has anyone used a propane or natural gas CO2 generator? My husband and I are seriously considering buying one for our grow room. We think that in the long run it would be more economic for us than using CO2 tanks and having to drive 50 miles round trip for a CO2 tank to be filled. I am really interested to find out if any of you have used them and what you think before shelling out $400+ for a generator. Thank you for any input.

07-10-2008, 12:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Smaerd observations kill me Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vagrant Status Posts: 2,049 Thanks: 259 Thanked 346 Times in 254 Posts	I had an idea, you don't have to run along with. Depending on how big your grow room is, if it is little I would say that you could brew wine/ale and let the C02 exhaust into your grow room. No idea on the efficenciy of this, though all you need is a storage thing filled with your alchohol mix + matching yeast, a tube, and an airlock(could be a one gallon jug). No idea on the output of C02 or anything like that but it might save you some trouble and some drinks if you do drink! just an idea.. __________________ Peace, Love, Unity, Respect.

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Captain Cannabis i hate emus Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: oslo Posts: 10,485 Thanks: 358 Thanked 272 Times in 190 Posts	have you thought about using solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) ? i don't know how much it would cost because i usually pick it up for free from the chem department at my university __________________ fuck the monkeys

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Captain Cannabis i hate emus Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: oslo Posts: 10,485 Thanks: 358 Thanked 272 Times in 190 Posts	the most i would pay for dry ice is 20cent/pound for this application. you would need a few 20 pound blocks (maybe 2 or 3 depending how you store them) each week __________________ fuck the monkeys

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07-10-2008, 08:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pharm Girl ... Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sin city Posts: 2,951 Blog Entries: 13 Thanks: 569 Thanked 286 Times in 230 Posts	Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is one of the easiest ways to accelerate plant growth. Plants grown with supplemental CO2 can produce up to 40% more flowers or fruit. A propane or natural gas CO2 generator is the most cost effective way to add CO2 to your environment. Many greenhouses use CO2 generators to boost CO2 levels safely and economically.C.A.P. has developed some of the safest and most reliable CO2 Generators. (499.00) I'm interested in finding out more about these models........

07-11-2008, 06:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
smokinsince60's YaHookan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: tiny town in CA Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Yes, I have tried dry ice. Have to drive 55 miles one way for it at $1.00 lb. My grow room is 8x12. I used the CO2Boost Bucket last time. And, Pharm Girl, the description you gave is word for word in my catalog...for the exact one that I am looking at , a GEN-1 for propane with 1 burner for $409.95. But has anyone tried one?

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