why are my clones turning to mush above and below the insert? water is at 70 degrees and ph at 7. cloner was sanitied prior to this cycle
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Seller here. Gonna be some back and forth to see what is going on and how to fix it. Be easier if you can contact me through the email address provided when you bought the machine or through the amazon email system.
1076705
Have no idea, has never happened to me. Have you tried asking the manufactorer? Are you making sure you do not damage the stalks as you place the clones into the insert? I'd be interested in knowing the answer from the makers, in case I run into this problem.
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Took about 7 days then I added rockwool cubes thought they weren't going to make it ..some took a little bit longer,I dipped them in clonex to start and rain water in reservoir im sure water was 78 degrees at times .. im going to add a little ice once a day to see if this speeds it up..led 200 watt spider 432 for light
1076707
Might need to take better clones. What I mean by this is when taking clones always choose healthy stems so root growth is achieved easier and quicker
814585
Did you calibrate with distilled water like it recommended? If so and it's still off I'd send it back for replacement or refund. All the chineese knock offs have tendencies towards really good or occasionally defective. There not put through riguous testing before their shipped. Mine worked great.
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First of all, are your chems right? Do you ave the correct chlorine and PH levels; did you use an algecide? This is most important. If so, then dump more clarifier in. I usually dump at least double at opening if not more. If you're still having problems, double check that your filter is clean else take a water sample to the local pool store for more help.
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I used some very "old" stuff which was stored for a view years. It still worked, but after I found out that u don't need any of the rooting compound I'm not sure anymore about the effect of clonex. Here is what I do. I have a bowl with regular good water and a fish tank pump/ with bubbler. Then I take a peace Styrofoam and cut a slit and a hole in the middle. That's where I place my clone. It takes a little bit longer then with the clonex but water and oxygene is all the clone needs to root. Just stick them a view days earlier in the water and u are good to go. Just try it with some clones and u will see for your self. Cost u notten, except the bubbler........... I used some very "old" stuff which was stored for a view years. It still worked, but after I found out that u don't need any of the rooting compound I'm not sure anymore about the effect of clonex. Here is what I do. I have a bowl with regular good water and a fish tank pump/ with bubbler. Then I take a peace Styrofoam and cut a slit and a hole in the middle. That's where I place my clone. It takes a little bit longer then with the clonex but water and oxygene is all the clone needs to root. Just stick them a view days earlier in the water and u are good to go. Just try it with... » Read More I used some very "old" stuff which was stored for a view years. It still worked, but after I found out that u don't need any of the rooting compound I'm not sure anymore about the effect of clonex. Here is what I do. I have a bowl with regular good water and a fish tank pump/ with bubbler. Then I take a peace Styrofoam and cut a slit and a hole in the middle. That's where I place my clone. It takes a little bit longer then with the clonex but water and oxygene is all the clone needs to root. Just stick them a view days earlier in the water and u are good to go. Just try it with some clones and u will see for your self. Cost u notten, except the bubbler........... « Show Less
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The water is sprayed up and around the root zone from the reservoir. It works great, I couldn't get the roots to grow at first because my water temp was above 80 degrees due to the system being under a 400watt mh light. I moved it away from the light and the water temp came down to about 70degrees and roots started to grow rapidly. Remember to clean the reservoir after every use. I'm still using this cloner machine.
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You must have something wrong with your system. I installed mine a month ago. I'm on a community well and the water quality is terrible. Slug of iron would appear about every third day or so. Since I installed the Home Master, the water has been perfect. I would call Home Master and talk to their tech support.
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No, mine came like that too. Just rinse them in cool water a couple of times ( I used an aquarium fish net) and you should be good to go. It'll take a couple of cycles for them to perk up and start multiplying but don't give up.
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i use distilled water as i believe (do not know) that ph is 7.0 however the tester only lasted for 18 months.
1133486
If 1ppm solute of unknown identity went in and 59 more came out, I'd bet it's the carbon from the carbon filter. Nothing to worry about. Your water is still absolutely drinkable and mostly pure.
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I would also try following the descaling recommendations in the manual, then run several tubs of just water through it. Mine doesn't have this issue, but I did run plain water through it before I used it the first time. Hope you figure it out!
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That shouldn't be a problem. Set the unit on a higher alkaline level and don't run the water real fast. It gives the machine more time to raise the pH.
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I am not sure of the shelf life exactly,but I can tell you that the previous bottle of clonex that I had before ordering this one lasted about 4 yrs. I used the whole bottle so it might be good for longer than 4 yrs. I never noticed any decrease in the performance, as it always produced pretty well. Some hydro suppliers recommend storing it in the refrigerator, but I never have. I don't use any cloning solution anymore. Go to modularhydro.com to find out why. I don't work for them, just trying to help you out. I bought the $38, 8site cloner and had 8 super healthy rooted clones in 9 days. Never seen anything like it. Check it out. I am not sure of the shelf life exactly,but I can tell you that the previous bottle of clonex that I had before ordering this one lasted about 4 yrs. I used the whole bottle so it might be good for longer than 4 yrs. I never noticed any decrease in the performance, as it always produced pretty well. Some hydro suppliers recommend storing it in the refrigerator, but I never have. I don't use any cloning solution anymore. Go to modularhydro.com to find out why. I don't work for them, just trying to help you out. I bought the $38, 8site cloner and had 8 super healthy rooted clones in 9 days.... » Read More I am not sure of the shelf life exactly,but I can tell you that the previous bottle of clonex that I had before ordering this one lasted about 4 yrs. I used the whole bottle so it might be good for longer than 4 yrs. I never noticed any decrease in the performance, as it always produced pretty well. Some hydro suppliers recommend storing it in the refrigerator, but I never have. I don't use any cloning solution anymore. Go to modularhydro.com to find out why. I don't work for them, just trying to help you out. I bought the $38, 8site cloner and had 8 super healthy rooted clones in 9 days. Never seen anything like it. Check it out. « Show Less
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Check the O-ring. Also watch for cracks in the "U" tube along the seam as it will suck air and cause the GPH to go way down. Mine started to suck air along the seam shortly after getting it. I contacted AquaClear and they wanted me to purchase a new one even though it was less than 3 months old and still under warranty. Terrible customer support. I avoid AquaClear (and all Hagen) products like the plague now. Both my 30 and 70 models have the same issue and now sit in the very box they came in.... sadly I purchased nearly $200 in filter supplies/media for these as well. I just cut the stuff open and use it in my new filters. Return it if you can. Check the O-ring. Also watch for cracks in the "U" tube along the seam as it will suck air and cause the GPH to go way down. Mine started to suck air along the seam shortly after getting it. I contacted AquaClear and they wanted me to purchase a new one even though it was less than 3 months old and still under warranty. Terrible customer support. I avoid AquaClear (and all Hagen) products like the plague now. Both my 30 and 70 models have the same issue and now sit in the very box they came in.... sadly I purchased nearly $200 in filter supplies/media for these as well. I just cut... » Read More Check the O-ring. Also watch for cracks in the "U" tube along the seam as it will suck air and cause the GPH to go way down. Mine started to suck air along the seam shortly after getting it. I contacted AquaClear and they wanted me to purchase a new one even though it was less than 3 months old and still under warranty. Terrible customer support. I avoid AquaClear (and all Hagen) products like the plague now. Both my 30 and 70 models have the same issue and now sit in the very box they came in.... sadly I purchased nearly $200 in filter supplies/media for these as well. I just cut the stuff open and use it in my new filters. Return it if you can. « Show Less
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It is not runny nor goopy. It is pretty normal, by my experience. It don't think there is a manufacture date printed on the container, but if it has separated I'd just shake it up. I have worked through my three tubes over several months now and the last one is no different than the 1st.
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Thanks.I should have updated this. We've been using less water and have been much happier with the results.\Anyone who is less than 100% satisfied should experiment a bit :-).-jpr
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I have tried to keep it away from direct sunlight and sources of heat, and that has worked for me for a few years. I also try to keep it fairly full or I'll notice condensation on the top of the bottom segment that holds the filtered water (that is visible in the clear container). Hope that's not confusing. I would make sure everything is fully scrubbed before starting a fresh batch - it only takes a little bit of algae to grow into a mess you don't want to deal with. You could use a diluted bleach spray to get rid of it....just make sure to thoroughly wash it off!
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clean, ph readywatertobottom of pump.turn it on. keep water temp 70- 78 degrees