SUPPLEMENTAL CO 2
Another common way to increase CO 2 levels is to use pure CO 2 contained in a tank or cylinder . This method of enrichment utilizes containers of compressed CO 2 teamed with a CO 2 emitter . The emitter regulates the rate at which the CO 2 is released from the tank and is normally combined with a timer or controller to determine when the CO 2 should be released . A compressed tank system is a great choice for many hobby growers because it is not only effective at increasing CO 2 levels , but also will not create additional heat in the garden ’ s environment . The final method of CO 2 enrichment commonly used by indoor horticulturists is mycelium-based CO 2 systems . These devices can be purchased in buckets , bags , bottles , boxes , or mats , all of which contain strains of fungus combined with a food source for that fungus . As the fungus creates its mycelium ( its equivalent to the vegetative process ), it releases CO 2 as a by-product . This type of CO 2 enrichment is great for small areas , such as closets or small bedrooms . They are also relatively inexpensive , which allows a grower to experiment with CO 2 enrichment without making a huge investment .
CONTROLLING CO 2 CONSISTENCY
A grower should team a CO 2 device with some sort of controller so the emission rate of CO 2 can be regulated ( mycelium-based CO 2 products are the exception as they can ’ t be controlled ). Using automation devices that control the level of CO 2 within the room is imperative to both the efficiency and the effectiveness of the CO 2 system . Many atmospheric controllers come equipped with built-in CO 2 control systems . There are also stand-alone systems available .
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Newer , software-based CONTROL SYSTEMS OFFER ADDITIONAL CONTROL FEATURES , SUCH AS REMOTE ACCESS TO THE DEVICES AND DATA LOGGING . ˝
100 Maximum Yield USA | January 2017