Specifications

• 48" Model 240

• 2-600W HPS electronic ballast

• 240 plant capacity

• Pump and 100 gallon reservoir

• light and pump times

• Cooling fans- for extended light tube

• Save 27% electricity

How does it work?

The "Wheel" revolves around two center fixed, fan cooled lights.  It is in a constant motion 24 hours a day.  The plants are secured in their "quick drain" trays while they revolve.  Once a day, the top tray reservoir is filled with liquid nutrient until all the trays have passed through it.  This effect of gravity on the rotating plants is amazing.  This uses 1/3 of the space and power of traditional tables.

GROWING TIPS

1. When using Rockwool or equivalent cubes, they must be pre-soaked before use. Fill reservoir with water and set PH level at 5.  Place cubes in reservoir and let soak for 24 hours.
    

2. Drain and clean reservoir. Refill with fresh water, setting the PH level at 5.6.
    

3. Add an air pump with air stones into the reservoir and plug into leg of machine. This is necessary to oxygenate the water.
    

4. After plants have been inserted into cubes and placed into trays, it is important to have them root into the bigger cubes before feeding them. Keep the lamps on 24 hours a day until rooted. Check the cubes daily to make sure they are still moist. Do not let them dry out! If it is necessary to flood the cubes before rooting has taken place, keep the nutrient level low, eg. 500 PPM.
    

5. After root development, increase nutrient mix to 1500 PPM and flood only when needed (making sure the cubes do not dry out) until noticeable plant growth, then daily floods are recommended.
    

6. It is recommended that you add a bacteria/mold inhibitor to the nutrient mix.
    

7. It is a good idea to position 1 or 2 fans in the direction of the grow area to help move CO2 around the plants.