PH

Control of pH is one of the most important aspects of hydroponic garden maintenance. pH is a measure of how acidic or alkaline your nutrient solution is. pH scale is 0 (acidic) to 14 (alkaline), with 7.0 being absolutely neutral. Plants cannot ingest all nutrients if the pH of the nutrient solution is lower than 5.8 or above 6.5. Check your pH every few days and make the necessary adjustments right away.

We have options to meet all your pH control needs:

  • Oakton pH testers
  • Nutri Dip TDS testers
  • pH Papers
  • pH Test Kit
  • Optimum pH UP +
  • Optimum pH DOWN -
  • Optimum Buffer Solution (pH)
  • Horticultural lime

Salts/Conductivity

It's easy to test your nutrient solution's strength using this equipment. Monitor your nutrient solution the way commercial growers do. Eliminate guesswork by knowing the TDS (total dissolved solids) in parts per million (ppm), or EC (electrical conductivity) in microsiemens of your nutrient solution. Ideal range for most gardens is 1000 to 1400 ppm.

  • Oakton TDS meters
  • Nutri Dip TDS testers
  • Quick Dip Nutrient Meter
  • Buffer Solution (PPM)
  • Storage solution
  • Cleaning solution
  • Inorganic cleaning solution
  • We also sell soil testers

Temperature and Humidity

We offer a variety of themometers and hydrgrometers for monitoring the temperature and humidity of your growing area.

Timers

Timers are used to automatically turn on and off your lighting systems. Indoor plants require 12 to 18 hours of light a day; they also require a period of complete darkness.  High intensity lighting requires a grounded timer for safety. Multi on/off cycle timers can also be used to regulate pumps in flood and drain systems, CO2 units etc. We offer more than 10 models with a wide variety of timing options. For details order our complete catalogue.

Fans/Ventillation

Vortex Powerfans

• Superior qualtiy steel construction
• Baked epoxy paint finish
• Permanently lubricated maintenance free ball bearings
• Galvinized mounting brackets for horizontal or vertical installation.
• Quiet and vibration free operation.
Power supply cord included!!!

VTX-400 4" 172 cfm
VTX-600 6" 449 cfm
VTX-800 8" 747 cfm
VTX-1000 10" 790 cfm
VTX-1200 12" 1140 cfm

  • Squirel cage Fans
    Quiet industrial-quality Hyrofarm and Rubicon "squirrel cage" vent fan exhausts stale hot humid air from your growing area to keep temperature and humidity under control. Mounts easily into the wall. Use with dryer vent hose available at any hardware store. Ready-to-use bracket designed to hang Dayton 980 vent fan and fan ducting adapters available.

    Available:

      Active Air: 180 cfm, 265 cfm, 465 cfm

      Rubicon: 980 cfm, 1300 cfm and 2200 cfm

  • Caframo Circulation Fan
    This quality 7" (18 cm) Caframo 2-speed oscillating safety fan is an inexpensive way to keep the air moving. Two-speed tilting fan, soft plastic blade. Includes cord and plug.
  • Air King wall mount oscillating fan
    Delivering a gentle breeze in your growing area will keep temperatures lower, reduce humidity and strengthen your plants.  The Air King oscillating fan offers three speed settings, includes wall mounting hardware, and comes prewired with a 6' (1.8 m) power cord. 16" (41 cm) models.

OdorXtractor Carbon Filters

OdorXtractor carbon filters manufactured in Germany use pure virgin carbon, nature’s best odour remover, to eliminate odours effectively and economically. Simply connect to a centrifugal fan which draws air through the filter to scrub out impurities and odour.

Filters particles and absorbs odours efficiently for up to 18 months. Will operate even in very warm and moist conditions (up to 80% relative humidity). Removes all types of odours whether organically or chemically based. Much less restricting air flow than other leading brands. Compact units provide worry-free operation. No maintenance required. No moving parts.

Model #
Opening/Height
Max flow recommended
K1601
4"/16"
150 cfm
K1605
6"/20"
250 cfm
K1606
6"/30"
400 cfm
K1609
8”/20”
450 cfm
K1610
8"/30"
600 cfm
K1612
10"/40"
770 cfm
K1614
12"/40"
1060 cfm
K1615
12"/50"
1325 cfm

Climate Controllers

In a closed growing area, heat and humidity can build up. These units can automatically activate your vent or cooling fan, dehumidifier, or heater when either preset temperature or humidity levels are reached.

  • Hydrofarm Deluxe Climate Controller
    The Hydrofarm Deluxe Climate Controller gives you the ability to activate cooling devices such as vent fans when temperature or humidity reaches preset levels, as well as shut off CO2 to preserve your gas supply. It also has an additional outlet which is always on for interior circulation fans or ionisers.


IGS 110 Plug’n’Grow Controllers

This electronic module controls a 120V (15A, 1HP) in accordance to user adjustable ON and OFF day and night cycles. This controller is perfect to control irrigation, CO2 enrichment, fogging, minimum ventilation and many other applications.

• Set different day and night "ON" / "OFF" cycle times
• Precise to the second
• On time from 5 seconds to 60 minutes
• Off time from 1 minute to 12 hours
• Power failure does not alter user settings
• View cycle progress on display.

IGS 110 Temp/RH controller offers accurate temperature and humidity control in a simple to use electronic device. Includes 2 dual- socket, indepedently controlled, 120 VAC ouptputs. Measures 0-100% relative humidity accurate to ± 3%. Temperature senor measure from -20º - 50º C. Offers choice of day and night set points or 24-hour control of a growing environment. Solid ABS plastic enclosure protects against possible rust or corrosion. Complete instructions. One year warranty. Digital precision, reliable and affordable.

IGS 100 CO2 controller offers accurate management and control of CO2 with a simple to use electronic device. Includes 2 dual-socket, indepedently controlled, 120 VAC ouptputs. Will control equipment for CO2 production or venting. Offers choice of daytime, nighttime or 24-hour control of a growing environment. Has day and night set points. Offers views of different performance variables that help optimize CO2 control. All Plug-N-Grow controllers use an automatic corrective algorithm when regulating CO2 variables. Solid ABS plastic enclosure protects against possible rust or corrosion. Complete instructions. One-year warranty. Digital precision, reliable and affordable.

iGS 210 Plug’n’grow CO2/Temp smart controller offers accurate control of temperature and CO2. The 210 controller incorporates a real-time clock and 36-hour power battery back-up. A datalogger keeps track of the min/max and average values sensed during the previous 24 hours. Alarm feature built-in to alert extreme high or low temperature. Includes 2 dual-socket, indepedently controlled, 120 VAC ouptputs. Temperature sensor measures from -20º - 50º C. Offers choice of daytime, nighttime or 24-hour control of a growing environment. Solid ABS plastic enclosure protects against possible rust or corrosion. Complete instructions. One-year warranty. Digital precision, reliable and affordable.


CO2 Enrichment

There are two main ways to introduce CO2 to your grow room a CO2 enrichment system that distributes CO2 from a rented tank (best for smaller grow rooms), and a CO2 generator, which actually burns propane to create CO2 best for larger grow rooms and greenhouses.

Hydrofarm C02 Enrichment Kit

Creates no heat! This kit includes everything you need to safely release the CO2 into your grow room in the required amount for optimum growth. This system includes already assembled programmable timer, regulator and gauge, solenoid valve, precise flowmeter, 20' (6 m) pre-drilled distribution tubing, and hangers. Complete instructions.  2 sizes: for grow rooms up to 2500 cu. ft. and for larger grow rooms up to 12,500 cu. ft.

CO2 Generator

For larger grow rooms where heat output is not a problem, burners are economical to operate and very efficient. Simply attach the valve to a propane tank (such as the one with your barbeque), and burn propane to create CO2. Let us help you select a model based on the size of your grow room. Rated in cfh (cubic feet per hour). The industry standard. 110 volt complete systems, including instructions.

We also sell a variety of C02 measurement systems and accessories.

Air Quality

The cleaner the air, the faster and healthier your plants will grow. Indoor gardens can sometimes create a mouldy or musty smell. Use an ioniser or an air cleaner remove dirst and unwelcome odors.


OdorXtractor Carbon Filters

OdorXtractor carbon filters manufactured in Germany use pure virgin carbon, nature’s best odour remover, to eliminate odours effectively and economically. Simply connect to a centrifugal fan which draws air through the filter to scrub out impurities and odour.

Filters particles and absorbs odours efficiently for up to 18 months. Will operate even in very warm and moist conditions (up to 80% relative humidity). Removes all types of odours whether organically or chemically based. Much less restricting air flow than other leading brands. Compact units provide worry-free operation. No maintenance required. No moving parts.

Model # Opening/Height Max flow recommended
K1601
4"/16"
150 cfm
K1605
6"/20"
250 cfm
K1606
6"/30"
400 cfm
K1609
8”/20”
450 cfm
K1610
8"/30"
600 cfm
K1612
10"/40"
770 cfm
K1614
12"/40"
1060 cfm
K1615
12"/50"
1325 cfm


ONA

Permanently eliminates most organic and inorganic odours. Active ingredients: 32 essential oils and plant derived compounds mainly from Asia and Australia. Non toxic, environmentally safe. Available as a gel or liquid concentrate

Ozium deodorizers
Aerosol spray that destroys odors, helps reduce bacteria, smoke, etc. Non toxic. Two formats:
20 g. manual sprayer. Spray 4 seconds for 10' X 10' space.
225 g. can for use with Time Mist dispenser.

Time mist dispenser
Automatically spray a standard dose of Ozium deodorizer or Guard Mist insecticide, every 15 minutes. Place dispenser about 2 m. above floor. 225 g. can last about 30 days. Requires two "D" cell batteries.

Uvonair
Ultra violet ozone generators make air deoderizing and purifying a breeze. Silent and energy efficient. 3 models to suit your growing area size.

Pest Control

It's easier to prevent insect infestations than to get rid of bugs later. Try and keep your grow room perfectly clean (hospital-like) and don't let it get too humid. Wash your hands and take off your shoes before entering. Don't let house pets into your growing area.

There are four ways to deal with insects:

  • Sticky traps - best used to help prevent problems or in combination with other treatment.
  • Predators - biological warfare at its best.
  • Natural insecticides - safer and often effective.
  • Chemical insecticides - last resort.

We offer plenty of choice in each category including well known brand names such as Safer, Virkon, Magic Mist and Pokon. We also offer fungicides as well as animal repellents to keep bigger pests and pets away from your garden.

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