Frequently Asked Questions
Lighting Questions
Nutrient Questions
Temperature Questions
How well does the Bubbleponics™ Kit really work?
The kit works so well that it has won awards from various major
magazines. Thousands of customers have been totally satisfied and
delighted with their revolutionary Bubbleponics™ systems. You'll be
absolutely AMAZED and 100% satisfied with the growth rates you
experience.
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Is it legal to buy a Bubbleponics™ Kit?
YES. It is 100% legal. We simply sell hydroponic gardening kits. It is
no different in terms of legality than going to a hardware store,
buying a bag of soil, a plastic planter, and some miracle grow. We do
not endorse any illegal activity whatsoever and we do not discuss
anything illegal. We run our business by the letter of the law and we
have had no problems whatsoever to date.
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Can I use this kit to grow?
Of course! We can say with complete confidence that the Bubbleponics™
Kit has been used to grow over 100 different kinds of plants, including
vegetables, herbs, and flowers. No matter what you want to grow, our
total hydroponic solutions are going to work for you!
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What kind of hydroponic systems are these kits?
The Bubbleponics™ hydroponic feeding method is a new revolutionary
design. Taking full advantage of the new growing medium, hydroton,
Bubbleponics™ is about delivering a constant, highly oxygenated stream
of nutrient solution directly to the entire root zone. This means that
the roots have to do less work to find loads of nutrients and oxygen.
Now the plant can put more energy into growing, and less energy into
extending the roots. This is the basic theory of hydroponics, however,
Bubbleponics™ adds a new overdrive gear to high performance growing
systems.
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How large is a Bubbleponics™ Kit?
The 6 planter kit is 21in x 14in and is 13 inches tall. The reservoir
holds up to 8 gallons of solution, however, we recommend using only 6
gallons as this facilitates ease of portability and meets the standard
one gallon per plant feeding ratio for large plants.
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How easy is it to perform routine cleaning and maintenance on my Bubbleponics™ Kit?
The
irrigation system has it's own filter (within the distribution cap) and
can be completely and very easily dismantled without needing any tools.
One of the most important user benefits is ease of maintenance,
something that most users completely overlook when purchasing hydro
systems. The entire Bubbleponics™ system can be dismantled into
individual parts in less than a minute by hand. All the irrigation
parts can be restored by simply soaking them in a strong bleach
solution, and should anything need to be replaced, almost every part
can be found at any regular hardware store, and of course, from us if
needed. No other system gives the user such easy access to all the nuts
and bolts.
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Lighting Questions
Are the Dual Spectrum lights powerful enough to grow large plants?
Absolutely! The major advantage of compact fluorescent lights is that
they emit very little heat so that you can place them within an inch or
two of your plants. Although these lights are not as powerful as HID
lights, they will work very well for your Bubbleponic kit. We have
grown some 8 foot bean plants in our kits with our lighting, however,
we do recommend growing smaller pruned plants, like constant harvest
herbs (basil, parsley, mint etc.), or “Sea of Green” method
for fruiting plants (tomatoes, beans, peas, etc). The real advantage of
our lights versus High Intensity Discharge lights is quite simply; cost
and ease of operation. An HID setup is going to cost you twice the
price of our entire growing kit, not to mention what you'll have to
spend on cooling that beast. Then there’s the $100 electric bill
you’re stuck with each month. Our kit consumes less than 100
watts of power, costing merely a few bucks each month. Your TV chews
more electricity. Our lights don’t get so hot that they require
elaborate cooling systems, and can be easily stuck into any small
space. We’re bringing you the latest in fluorescent technology
combined with our years of experience growing under these types of
lighting systems.
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What does lumens, Watts or Kelvin (K) mean?
Lumens are the units in which the amount of light emitted is measured.
Together our bulbs generate 6000 lumens. Watts is a measure of the
electrical power required to run the bulb. Kelvin is a measure of
temperature, as in 5100K or 2700K (this is the emitter temperature, not
the actual temperature of the bulb itself), and it relates to the
colour of the bulb; an emitter at 5100K generates a spectrum of blue
light and at 2700K a red spectrum is generated. Plants like a
predominately blue spectrum during their vegetative growth and a red
spectrum during flowering. Together the 5100K and 2700K provide a dual,
or complete spectrum, suitable for all phases of growth.
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Will my electric bill go sky-high with a Bubbleponic kit?
Not at all! The lights are energy saving bulbs that will only draw as
much electricity as a normal light bulb! And the pump will only draw as
much electricity as a tiny appliance! Your electric bill should not
increase more than a few dollars per month.
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How far from the plants should I position my light?
When the plant is still in the germinating/sprouting stage and very
small, position the light at least 8 inches away from the top of the
plants. As they get larger and stronger, you can move the light within
a few inches of the tops of the plants. Watch for signs of heat stress
or withering. If the plants seem to be withering from the proximity of
the light, then move it further away by a few inches.
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How often do I run the lights?
During vegetative stage, we recommend running the lights constantly, or
one can set up the timer and use a cycle of no less than 18 hours on,
and no more than 6 hours off, per 24 hours. To initiate flowering, cut
the cycle back to 12 hours on, 12 off. All this information is covered
in the bonus Instruction Manual and Grow Guide.
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Where can I buy replacement bulbs?
Bulbs of this quality are not available in stores. You will see similar
bulbs advertised elsewhere but they do not provide the same light
spectrum, nor do they provide the same amount of lumens or life of our
bulbs. You can order replacement bulbs right from our store.
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Nutrient Questions
Are these supplied nutrients good for growing?
YES! Our nutrients are professional hydroponic nutrients that will work
for virtually any kind of plant, including tomatoes, herbs, flowers,
and other vegetables.
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Where can I get more nutrients?
Right from our webstore! We sell our excellent house brand of
pre-measured, pH balanced, nutrients in a six-month supply package.
Hands down, our house brand is the most affordable and easiest to use
nutrient system on the market!
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How do I mix the nutrients?
Fill the reservoir to the indicated 6 gallon line. First add one packet
of MICRO. Mix well. Then add one packet of GROW (use one packet of
BLOOM if you are in flowering phase instead) and mix well.
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Temperature Questions
What is the optimal temperature for hydroponics?
60 to 80 degrees fahrenheit is the best temperature for growing with your Bubbleponics™ Kit.
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