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Rik Kretzinger
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Vlad Jovanovic replied to Rik Kretzinger's discussion 'arduino -- Aquaponic automation development' in the group Automation and Remote Monitoring
Hello there...Thank you for the link Panagiotis, but my DHT sensor have worked great from day one, it was the Dallas sensors that were giving me headaches :)
Panagiotis Kapsis replied to Rik Kretzinger's discussion 'arduino -- Aquaponic automation development' in the group Automation and Remote Monitoring
Hi Vlad,
just try this.. I have use it with DHT22. Works perfect!
http://www.ladyada.net/learn/sensors/dht.html
Rik Kretzinger replied to Rave's discussion 'Refrigeration to heat and cool fish tanks?'
Cool designs... is that a freezer for the cooling element. I have found that if you get to complex in aquaponics that the economics get out of whack for you. It would be good if you talked about what you want to grow and the fish…
Rik Kretzinger replied to claude saunders's discussion 'PLC-based Control Box' in the group Automation and Remote Monitoring
neat stuff -- looks like you are have some fun.....
Rik Kretzinger replied to Carey Ma's discussion 'Carey’s Bio Digester'
Carey
Like it, the price point is very affordable. I would guess that the bigger issue is the connection and how much cost is involved with that phase of the install. Any details on the install and how it works?
Rik Kretzinger replied to Raymond Nunez's discussion 'Tragedy hit again'
glad it helped ..... rik
Rik Kretzinger replied to Raymond Nunez's discussion 'Tragedy hit again'
Raymoind -- I did a quick Sketch-up for you. This should give you a good idea of what it likes like.
4" protection drain pipe
Rik Kretzinger replied to Raymond Nunez's discussion 'Tragedy hit again'
Build in some tank insurance for yourself. In my 100 gal system, I have only a 15 gallon sump. The tank insurance I use is a 4" drain pipe that is sealed around a 2 " shorter drain pipe inside the 4" one. I will see if I…
Rik Kretzinger commented on Jeff Givan's group 'California Aquaponics'
Josh --
I'm in Pleasanton and have a bed full cilantro growing outside and the temps have been in the 20's. Been covered the last two nights. I've got Koi and Shubunkin. Plant growth is slow right now, but…
Rik Kretzinger replied to Raymond Nunez's discussion 'Tragedy hit again'
Welcome to aquaponics -- this is how we all learn to deal with problems before you jump to the next level.
D Money replied to Rik Kretzinger's discussion 'LED light -- will be doing install to test' in the group Artificial Lighting
Thanks for that link, Rik. I checked out the guys facebook page and it doesnt look like they are currently offering tours of the location. I am amazed at the number of LED's he is running.
My AP system is actually set up very similarly to…
Cory Cramer replied to Rik Kretzinger's discussion 'LED light -- will be doing install to test' in the group Artificial Lighting
I'm testing one of these out right now. http://www.advancedledlights.com/products/SpectraBoost-Grow-Spotlight-%252d-15w-High-Intensity-LED-Grow-Light.html Nothing scientific, yet. I just want to see if I can get some decent growth. Currently,…
Rik Kretzinger commented on Larry Yonashiro's group 'Maui'
Hi All --
I was wondering if any events are planned around February 18th? I will be on a visit to spend time with my daughter in Lahaina area.
Rik Kretzinger replied to Rik Kretzinger's discussion 'LED light -- will be doing install to test' in the group Artificial Lighting
D -- LED light commercial system
You might want to check these guys out it looks as if they are using LEDGP45's and a lot of them. Since you are in Northern California they might let you visit. It is not aquaponics, but I…
Rik Kretzinger replied to Rik Kretzinger's discussion 'LED light -- will be doing install to test' in the group Artificial Lighting
D - I have read about and seen trials on you-tube using UFO units with good results. I agree with you about the cost of the LED solutions. I have started collecting ideas and articles about building my own. To me it seems that…
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- If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply)
- flood and drain media, 100 gallon outdoor system in Northern California
- How old is your system?
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- Goldfish, Koi, Other
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 12:49pm on February 12, 2011,
Larry Yonashiro said… Hi Rick,
There are several operations on Maui: Kai Manu, Waikinalani, Maui Aquaponics (which we haven't heard from yet), and more. I seem to be the newest of the bunch. Still having trouble trying to get my nitrogen cycle to kick in. Please feel free to post a comment on our group when you visit Maui next, and I'm sure you'll get a lot of invitations, including mine. Kai Manu seems to be the most established on Maui, where Nick Oosterveen is using aquaponics as part of a much larger sustainable living program. See www.nikodesignsinc.com
- At 10:38pm on February 6, 2011,
Larry Yonashiro said…
Aloha Rick,
Welcome to our discussion group. We're all learning, so please feel free to share your comments and questions.
Mahalo,
Larry
- At 10:25pm on September 22, 2010,
Growitright Aquaponics said… - How are things in Pleasanton?
We love to chat aquaponics anytime.
What kind of systems are you setting up?
What kind of fish are you using?
Thanks for letting us know there are more of
us in CA.
Cheers,
Nicholas and Kerri
- At 9:34pm on March 1, 2010,
Sylvia Bernstein said… - Hi Rik,
Thanks for joining the Aquaponic Gardening community - we love to see experienced members! I hope you find it a fun place to explore aquaponics. There is a real blend of experienced and new aquapons in this community, so please don’t hesitate to get in there and start asking, and answering, questions. I'd also love to see some photos/ videos of your system if you are willing to post them.
We have just a few simple rules: stay on the subject of aquaponics and keep it cordial (no flaming!). If someone decides to break these rules they will get a warning, and then be banned from the community after that. But of course I’m hoping that never happens!
Thanks again for joining us, and I look forward to getting to know you.
Sylvia
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