Sugar/water/yeast. Air tight, hose it out. Lose the airstone, last thing yeast wants is disruption. Ntm it will only dilute your co2 with oxygen

I built this unit using a 3 gal plastic pail and adjusted your recipe for this size container, added a 2”x4” air stone. My plants loved it! The young plants has grown more in last three day than they did in first three weeks LCJ

@GanjajuanaMan

4 жыл бұрын

That's great ! Thanks for watching 💨💨✌

@jeffgood6441

7 ай бұрын

Idk what the air pump is for my five gallon dumps the co2 on its own all natural it bubbles weeks at a time then gets changed out

Awesome, thanks for the new iteration! I really appreciate the knowledge you've shared and have been gracious enough to update. Look forward to trying the new setup and sharing this with everyone! Always learning and always teaching with every harvest.

@GanjajuanaMan

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. 💨💨✌

Enjoyed the video and made one of these for my room couple days ago; seems to be working well/getting better ppm than with an exhale bag. This method is much cheaper than replacing bags every 4-6 months (plus exhale bags seem to always be near the expiry date). I made a couple minor modifications as saw fit; - added check valves between pump and bucket - added a second smaller bottle with just water to act as a gas defuser which prevents unwanted gasses for passing into my room - shut off valve and check valve added between bucket and bottle - insulated the bucket for better heat retention; helped a lot to keep around 90 degrees with just a reptile heating pad under the bucket All in all great video!! Recommend this method if looking for a cheaper alternative for Co2. If have to replace exhale bag every 6 months this method should work out to less than half the cost.

@Cj-cv4wb

6 ай бұрын

@paulmaddaloni2299 shot in the dark you see this but how often do you need to change the bottle with diffusion water?

@leathan7

5 күн бұрын

@@Cj-cv4wb "added a second smaller bottle with just water to act as a gas defuser which prevents unwanted gasses for passing into my room" What does that part mean? How would one do that?

@Cj-cv4wb

5 күн бұрын

@leathan7 the tube leaving the bucket goes into a soda bottle 80% filled with water where it will come out of the tube submerged in water, rising to the top as bubbles then the pressure should push it up and out of the exit tube that's also through the cap of the soda bottle since that tube doesn't have a pump pushing air out of it and that tube shoots it down over the room. When it's rising in the bottle as bubbles the ethanol vapors dissolve into the water but not the co2.

@leathan7

5 күн бұрын

​@@Cj-cv4wb Thank you very much!

@paulmaddaloni2299

2 күн бұрын

@@Cj-cv4wb I usually replace the water every time I make a new batch but depends on how bad it smells like ethanol

Thanks, I was looking for something like this in my 2x4 tent

Thank you. I saw one video where the guy put a long PVC tube in the middle, which would replace your out tube. Technically you could get one long enough to go above the canopy of the plants. I guess you could do the same thing with the tube you're using as well. Thanks again.

@GanjajuanaMan

5 жыл бұрын

👍 yeah my tube runs up to the top of my tents so it can rain c02 down onto the plants. Thanks for watching.

wow, that's FKIN AMAZING, so simple yet SO GOOD

Everybody thinking the same thing! Lol That's Chong forsure!! Great video and your much appreciated Thank you

Thank you for this info, I just made one here and Yah willing it will be beneficial for the people

Awesome, i like this way better than the one u made 2 years back ☮️🇨🇦🤟🤟

Awesome, I just so happen to have all of this stuff sitting around and it’s an easy enough project for even me to duplicate.

@GanjajuanaMan

5 жыл бұрын

It's great when you can watch a video & know that you can do the same thing without spending any money. Winner winner chicken diner ! Thanks for watching.

I have just started using this bucket method and it works quickly. Im using it in a 4x4 tent and i just have 2 fans working overnight and turn the exhaust fan on when i get up in the morning to get the air circulating, the plants are more bushy and very green. Thank you for the video and i used 2 gal water, 6 cups of sugar and one packet of yeast prefect amount.

@brandonbaker8584

2 жыл бұрын

I did 4 cups sugar and 2 tablespoons of yeast. And holy hell. We all had to leave the house. So strong I have to go and remove it after work tonight. Something not right

@shannelowe183

2 жыл бұрын

@@brandonbaker8584 you only needed one packet of yeast which is one spoon you have to much in there and it's producing to much C02.

@melissaphillips3990

2 жыл бұрын

Question? If my grow tent is around 75 degrees F , will I still need a heater inside the bucket?

@shannelowe183

2 жыл бұрын

@@melissaphillips3990 I would say that it only matters on temp at the activation of the yeast so if you use warm water at th start you should be OK at 75 but I will say watch the condensation when using and make sure to have a good fan and exhaust fan when it comes time to turn the bucket off to clear up any moisture left in the tent. Mine got pretty moist on the tent walls but I had a couple of fans and an exhaust fan to help.

@melissaphillips3990

2 жыл бұрын

@@shannelowe183 how do you turn the bucket off? Not trying to sound stupid here but I am very new to all this and trying to learn.

Thank you, that helped me so much!

Great job 👍👏 make more videos!! 🙏♥️

@GanjajuanaMan

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & for the encouragement 🙂💨💨✌

Great post, thanks.

Thanks for the info Tommy. Big thumbs up!👍Awesomely presented as well!

@GanjajuanaMan

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Thanks for sharing

Ive seen talk about the air pump in this method. Ive done fungi before and a small hole filled tightwith cotton is used for gas exchange, wondering about just doing that to replace air hose, but unsure if that will keep co2 from pushing out hose hole, thoughts?

Can I use citric acid with this method? Also would it be smart to run a check valve for back siphon and I have a co2 diffuser already can I use that 2?

Very Cool! Thank You!

@GanjajuanaMan

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

awesome video

@GanjajuanaMan

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

I will shut the air stones off during lights out, should I also turn of the heated mat ?

How long will the 1 1/2 gallon and suger and 2 tbl spoons of yeast make CO2 and what level of PPM will it bring it too

Thank you

Can more yeast than you recommend raise the CO2 production? How many ppm does this system generate? Please answer. Thank you Sir.

thanks a bunch!

Thanks for your idea. So my question is does the heater go down in the mix, and if so how are you running the cord through the lid? Thank You

@GanjajuanaMan

4 жыл бұрын

My heater is completely submersible & very small. It does go down into the mix, I cut the cord then made a small hole in the bucket near the top. Then fed the cord through, then sealed that with silicon, then I put my cord back together. An easier solution for a heater is to use an incubator heating pad. They have temperature controls on them. Just put the bucket on top of it. I recommend that instead of what I did. My heater stays in the bucket at all times because of this. My lid only has air hoses, one going in & one going out. Thanks for watching.

thats awsoome idea man thanks

@GanjajuanaMan

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@PHDinTHC-OG

5 жыл бұрын

@@GanjajuanaMan yes sir thanks for that great info.

Are you guys shutting of you filter exhaust fan and sealing up the tent for lights on time with this generator?

Can you put the tube end on a fan that’s circulating the tent?

WOW! How many days will this bucket last? And what maximum area? 10x10 ft (3x3 m) its ok?

hey brotha man, why an air bubbler in the bucket? wouldnt that throw off the envornment for the yeast to do their thing?

Hey. If i put the hose on the ventilador it will work??

Does it matter what type of yeast you use? I have fast acting only lasted two days. Maybe I didn’t add enough water?

What is your c02 levels running it? how much does it raise them

Wait, wouldn't it work just as well if you didn't heat it? I know temperature increases the generation of CO2 but what if you don't actually intend to use that much? I mean 23 degrees for a ferment isn't exactly 'not enough'. It won't accelerate the growth but it wouldn't slow it down either. Please mention if there is something I'm missing.

How much air do you have to pump into the water mixture? I mean how much does it have to be agitated?

So how do you stop the extractor sucking all the co2 out? Do you run the fans and this intermittently or something?

Hey nookie grower here thank you for the tutorial I just have one quest and I liked and subbed . Can you please tell me if I should have the heater on a timer to thanks bud!

great vid homes, how long do you recomend using the generator for. im growing in a grow tent

@kelador80

3 жыл бұрын

He mentions if you put the same amount of material in the bucket it lasts 15-20 days. Have the pump working during lights on and for the entire life cycle.

Is there a way to capture directly or transfer this into a CO2 paintball tank??

Would this method be sufficient for an 8 x 10 x 8 greenhouse?

does it make a difference if you put the pump on a timer to shut down at night

How much co2 will this produce? Enough for a 5 by 5 tent? Do you run it to a controller?

I just mix the sugar water with the yeast and then drink it after 7 days.

Use a glue gun to seal a round the holes does a nice and solid seal works well in my 2x4x7 box.

Great vid

@GanjajuanaMan

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching !

Hey @GanjajuanaMan great video. What doesn't smell bad when making a Co2 system? The Citric acid with sugar and water method?

@chillwill2839

5 жыл бұрын

Joe W, Any instructions, or, measurements for Citric Acid, sugar and water method? Also, how long would this method produce CO2?

@joew6271

5 жыл бұрын

If I did this again I would use the yeast method. Either way you are wasting loads of expensive sugar. You're better off getting something 100% guaranteed to work. Don't fuck around with your babies. That's all I can say.

@joew6271

5 жыл бұрын

Citric acid to sugar is 50/50. I usually use 2 Ltr. soda bottles and fill half way with water. = 1 liter

@joew6271

5 жыл бұрын

Yeast will help.

This is cool. I would run several tubes along the stalks of a plant like patient on life support. xD

How is this any different with air stone ? I been doin this in a gallon jug...5 cups sugar. 3.5 tsp of yeast. And it runs for a week

The air pump is will hinder what you are trying to do. Yeast need a little oxygen to start reproducing at the start..Which can be done by vigorously stirring it before adding yeast.. After that, you DO NOT want any oxygen to enter the batch... The lack of oxygen is what causes it to slow reproduction and start working to convert the sugar into alcohol and C02 and other compounds.. Also the C02 will exit on it's own easily as it will build lots of pressure in the bucket.. You can test that by shaking a bottle of pop and opening it.. "Oxygen During fermentation, yeast has a couple of choices. If it has oxygen available to it, it will be able to reproduce quite rapidly (doubling every 3 hours). If there is only limited oxygen available, it will turn its task to producing ethanol and other products (about 1300 in all), like higher alcohols (sometimes called fusel oils), esters, organic acids, and carbonyl compounds. To get good initial growth of the yeasts, you want to have a bit of oxygen available - but you can do this simply by stirring the wash vigorously when disolving the sugar. Once you have added the yeast, it is critical to seal the container such that air cant get in, but you can still let the CO2 out, by using an airlock." Or airline in this case..

@valueape888

3 жыл бұрын

Bill Ward, you're saying I don't need a pump? Just mix the sugar,water, add yeast, close lid, then run a hose from lid to the ceiling of the tent? This is for a 5'x5'x7' tent. Thanks! Also, any danger of producing too much C02 (it's in a basement shop)? Should i use less yeast?

@BillWard420

3 жыл бұрын

@@valueape888 Yup, you got it and i don't believe you could produce a dangerous amount using this method, even if you tried, my friend.

@Spyder8561

3 жыл бұрын

@@valueape888 too much co2 lol you moron!

@Snowden74

3 жыл бұрын

@@Spyder8561 Whats so funny about too much Co2?

@Spyder8561

3 жыл бұрын

@@Snowden74 I was being sarcastic. That's no where near enough co2 using that method to make a difference. Do you know how much sugar and yeast it will take to cause injury or death?

At night, when the plant consumes oxygen, do we need to turn off the bucket?

CO2 PPM rose in my 4x5 grow room from 500-600 to 1200-1600. WOW!

@B1gLotion

2 жыл бұрын

out of curiosity, what's your ventilation look like with those numbers? CFM-wise? I'm worried I'd too quickly circulate the C02 out....

@cascaderooseveltcreepers9288

Жыл бұрын

Oh fuck yeah! I’m building one

@Reutzel507

11 ай бұрын

Doubtful

Wow nice amazing.

I am actually wondering why the air pump and stone,?? I've been doing something similar for years using glas gallon jugs painted black with the caps loosened just enough that when pressure builds it expels the CO2. Light impedes the fermentation that's why they are painted. I put a gallon jug in each corner of the tent and they last around 30 days. The tent keeps them warm no need for mats but if in a basement and they are on the floor that would be a good idea. I actually make wine while providing my plants with CO2.

@liamcondon225

2 жыл бұрын

The pump allows yu to bring hoses up and mount them above the plant , C02 is heavy gas and will drop to floor so it allows the plant to uptake more gases then having it just expel onto ground

@MrThereisnospoon

2 жыл бұрын

@@liamcondon225 why wouldn't the air float out instead of the CO2 if the CO2 is heavier?

@50dbo

27 күн бұрын

It’s to keep the tube sunken and oxygenate then the conversion to co2 and out the top forced out from bucket pressure

I’m experimenting with this. Some changes I’ve made: only turn the air pump on for a few minutes when your light turns on. Yeast will only need that one blast of oxygen to work properly....will stay active for a long time (full day). Continuous oxygen is no good apparently. Also, I wrapped a heat mat around the bucket to keep it in the high 90’s F (38 C) for the yeast to stay active.

@frankpumpkin2350

4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a ppm gage I was told those buckets you can buy dont do much and don't raise the ppm enough to matter. So I always stayed away but does it work? Small room of course

@jeffmee763

4 жыл бұрын

@@frankpumpkin2350 It works well in a 2ftx4ftx7ft closet ok do as Peter spike said.

does anyone know if using a second bottle as a gas diffuser, how often you need to change the water in it?

Genius!!! 👍

Great video. My question is if I use the T fitting like you did to supply 2 rooms should the hoses from the tee be the same length even if the bucket is in or closer to one room than the other. Thanks

I've put it together and boy did it kick up growth! My question is this. I made it with a 7gal bucket, 3gal treated water, 5lb sugar, 2tbs dry yeast, aquarium heater an industrial aquarium pump with std. 1/4in input but a 1 1/4in sump pump flex hose output into the enclosure which gets blown by an oscillating hung tower fan and an 8in weighted air stone. Will this last the same 15 to 20 days at higher concentration or can it go 30 days? It is on day 22 now and the fermentation odor is much less prevalent than the first 15 days but growth remains robust.

@GanjajuanaMan

2 жыл бұрын

Those are interesting results, I think the only way to know when is the best time would be if you got a cheap C02 meter to measure the levels. Thanks for watching.

I really like your idea as i just got the Fluence SPYDR Plus led and most people say to use co2 with this light cause of the intensity. How well would this be in a 4x4 tent with one maybe two plants at a time? Thanks and like i your video!

What size hose would you suggest?

How long do you have the air pump timer set for like how many minutes does oit run for and how many times does it come on in a 24 hour period?

@Dr_Peeper_ICU

3 жыл бұрын

You only keep it on while the lights are on, it had text stating so in the video. Plants don't need supplemental CO2 while in dark mode.

Amigo......what is the exact ratios of sugar to water to yeast?

So what the best mixture to put in. So say also to ad tomato pure to the mixture. Any thoughts on it.

@donwalker4255

3 жыл бұрын

I just heard about adding purred fresh tomato to the mix today. Like to know more. But I’ve got yeast nutrients ( wine makeing daze) so going to add that

Isn't bicarb needed in this??. Going to have a go still.

Vinegar and baking soda also works and you could slow drip vinegar into pounds of baking soda.

Thanks for the vid, sorry for the late comment… what size pump did you use?? I’ve got a 10gal pump that looks the same as yours. Don’t think it’s strong enough.

@GanjajuanaMan

2 жыл бұрын

that'll work. thanks for watching.

@MerlinsDrAgon

2 жыл бұрын

@@GanjajuanaMan thank you for the response!! It is running absolutely perfectly now, can’t tell you how much I appreciate your help. Keep the videos coming mate, love your content!!

what type of yeast i just finished my build?

What kind of tubing is the black tubing? Can I use the soft aquarium tubing inside the bucket?

@GanjajuanaMan

3 жыл бұрын

In this video I use dark blue aquarium tubing. Any kind of aquarium tubing will do. Thanks for watching.

How much c02 does this make? Is it more than 7000 ppm?

Ok someone commented about bringing in fresh air via the pump and the subsequent dilution of the co2. Assuming the bucket is outside the tent why not place the pump inside the tent? Sure it will still be diluting to a degree but as gas is produced and co2 level rises in the enclosure the pump would be delivering elevated levels back to the bucket. In my feeble mind this reduces the dilution by an unknown amount but still reduced nonetheless.

Thanks for the vid...but do we run these 24 hours?

@andyc.5451

3 жыл бұрын

Plants will only use when lights are on.

can i just use a bucket with yeast sugar and holes without the air pump? a what role does heat play? does it need to be warm to "activate"?

@130n35s

3 жыл бұрын

Without oxygen, you're creating an anaerobic reaction, creating a secondary by-product, ethanol. My best guess is that without the oxygen, the dangers of having ethanol fumes building could be harmful to breathe and to your plants, let alone a fire hazard.

cheers

Crazy I have a fish room and have all those parts... Thank you!

Just made one same as yours my question is do you have to run the air pump at least once a day just to start it working and how long would you run it for ten seconds perhaps ? Fantastic video every little helps my Tomato Plants are spot on lol

@GanjajuanaMan

3 жыл бұрын

I have mine on a timer that turns on when the lights go on & turns off when the lights go out. Thanks for watching.

@robertwest2717

3 жыл бұрын

GanjajuanaMan why only have the air pump on just to start it if I run mine for as long as the lights are on I get much more co2 ppm ???

@GanjajuanaMan

3 жыл бұрын

I do run it all the time that the lights are on. That is what I have been telling people to do.

I set one of these up (thanks for sharing your great design!) and it worked great in the colder months, but when the tent heats up and I have to run the exhaust fan continuously, the CO2 levels drop from around 1000-1400 to 300-400, same level as the rest of the house. Anyone have any suggestions for how to troubleshoot this situation?

@ManofLetters

Жыл бұрын

best is can think is put you plants inbetween the exit and the co2. also try using LED lights to keep heat down if not already? i know these ideas are weak im in your same situation haha OR we could encourage people to burn more fossil fuels to get co2 levels back up to when the earth was slaying at co2 2000 ppm hahah

@chrisinmadison

Жыл бұрын

@@ManofLetters thanks for the reply! I removed an HID and left the LEDs in my tent and now I'm able to pause the airflow periodically for several minutes without overheating the space. Helps a little :) Then I just added a 2nd 5-gallon CO2 bucket, which was a tight fit but it helped a lot.

how long does this amount of ingredients last? how does one refill the ingredients once they are spent, if the lid has been sealed shut?

@GanjajuanaMan

3 жыл бұрын

I change it out about every 10 days. I just take the lid off, it is just a really good seal when the lid is on properly. Home Depot bucket & lids seal tight. Thanks for watching.

Has anyone tested this method? To see how much it raises the co2 in a grow tent or room?

@throttlebuff

2 жыл бұрын

I saw something on yeast and it was liters at first and then declined.

Don't see the need of the airpump. Isn't there an overpressure of the CO2 pushing it out of the bucket?

I distill my own bourbon and run a hose from the water trap on the fermenter to the grow tent to make use the CO2 which is a byproduct of the distilling process. Be careful using the produced CO2 on seedlings as two of mine died. Not sure exactly why. The fermentation process and the distilling also attracts fungus gnats and those little bastards are no fun and are a real bugger to eradicate. If you’re interested in distilling then a guy called George has a KZread channel called Barley and Hops Brewing to further enlighten you. Stay safe from Australia during these crazy covid shit times!

@jakemalcomson

Жыл бұрын

I only use co2 in flower

Tommy chong out here tellin ya how to maximize your yield...

Is it possible to suffocate from using this improperly

This some next level shit man!

This guy sounds like Chong from Cheech and Chong movies

@AKAKDOG

5 жыл бұрын

He's a genius grower and business man

@frankwilson726

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing lol

New sub first time grower

@GanjajuanaMan

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. 💨💨✌

@johnharris6774

3 жыл бұрын

Why do you need to heat it?

@Carpenters_Canvas

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnharris6774 to activate the yeast

Hey brother I have a closet grow about 9 plants would this make a difference in there ya think ?

@Richiebones

9 ай бұрын

@@Real-Eyes_Realize_Real-Lies and we'll if it helps 4 plants in a 4x4 then 9 plants take up more room and those other 4 plants give off co2 them selves as well . Therefore 20 plants in a 4x4 would be great because they all give off co2 and your not going to produce so much co2 that your plabt are going to suck it all up and use it all up. It's about keeping what co2 you put in there In there that's the problem you end up with because it would have to be a air tight atmosphere and that sound easy but really isn't because you open it up to feed them to check on them to show your buddies your grow etc... 👍

Made it works great plant exploded in 2 days

@GanjajuanaMan

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome ! Thanks for watching !

What type of yeast do I need? I have some active dry yeast......will that work? Thanks a bunch

@GanjajuanaMan

5 жыл бұрын

yup that'll do it, I get a jar from the backing isle at Safeway. Thanks for watching.

@markwinton8277

5 жыл бұрын

What about rapid rise yeast will that mess with anything

@GanjajuanaMan

5 жыл бұрын

@@markwinton8277 I haven't tried that kind. I'm using "Fleischmann's Traditional Active Dry Yeast" Thanks for watching.

@jaycoop9984

4 жыл бұрын

If you use regular yeast it won't last as long because the alcohol content it produces will kill it. but if you use champagne yeast it will ferment longer because it can tolerate higher alcohol content

So I am wondering do you still use your home made co2 gen. I am thinking this may be a good solution to lack of air flow in my room

I run two gallons total and i mean it works amazing

What is the model of yr heater

I wanna use this technique but I was gona use a different container. does it need to be air tight to be successful?

@GanjajuanaMan

Жыл бұрын

Yes it does. Thanks for watching.

I have a room 12 ft long 6ft wide 9ft tall with 6 plant will your system cover that and for how long

@GanjajuanaMan

3 жыл бұрын

With a fan circulating it all around the room, should be fine. lasts about 2 weeks. Thanks for watching.

What happen to your pump method?

I bought all the ingredients besides that little heater where did you get it

@philipsoo

3 жыл бұрын

You can get it from the fish section of any pet store. I got mine from Pet Smart.

Do you run your diy co2 constant while lights are on?

@GanjajuanaMan

5 жыл бұрын

yup

cool!