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Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-29-2021, 07:21 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,844
Posted By Metallising
My Inkbird humidity sensor just died a few weeks...

My Inkbird humidity sensor just died a few weeks ago after 2 years of abuse. The replacement sensor cost about 15€, I find it reasonable but I would prefer a sensor that would dry itself and...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-29-2021, 01:25 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,844
Posted By Metallising
Oh, I liked the idea but now I see it's over my...

Oh, I liked the idea but now I see it's over my head. :scratchhead:

For now I will keep my cheap humidity sensor in a corner where it doesn't get too wet. :biggrin:
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-29-2021, 05:55 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,844
Posted By Metallising
Neat! What sensor is that? SHT35 ? Does the...

Neat!
What sensor is that? SHT35 ?
Does the sensor automatically heat itself at a specific humidity level as a non programmable built in function, or do you have to program it?
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-21-2021, 01:51 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,844
Posted By Metallising
Thank you for the tips ! You are right,...

Thank you for the tips !

You are right, better to break the project into little steps, I'm expecting a long walk. A few years ago I used an arduino with movement sensors, microphone input and...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-21-2021, 07:37 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,844
Posted By Metallising
I'm about to start programming my arduino. I want...

I'm about to start programming my arduino. I want to be able control temperature / humidity and keep these parameters between a specific range. For this purpose I will use sensors connected to the...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-20-2021, 08:06 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,844
Posted By Metallising
True, most recommendations on light intensity are...

True, most recommendations on light intensity are probably based on fluorescent light or sunlight, which include green spectrum. Those numbers shouldn't translate well to modern LEDs with higher...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-20-2021, 06:08 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,844
Posted By Metallising
I have read when growing Masdevallias and other...

I have read when growing Masdevallias and other low light orchids one should aim to around 1000 foot candles. However, I'm leaning to agree with you, most species seem to be doing better with less...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-20-2021, 06:14 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,844
Posted By Metallising
Nice progress ! Next order from ecuagenera will...

Nice progress !
Next order from ecuagenera will include a Trisetella andreettae like yours :)

2 questions related to your setup Draikan:

1 - Any clue on how much light intensity your plants...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 02-15-2021, 10:41 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,844
Posted By Metallising
18x18x24 (45cmx45cmx60cm). Considering I grow...

18x18x24 (45cmx45cmx60cm).
Considering I grow mostly intermediate species I'm aiming for 21C-23C night temperatures and 24-27C during the day in Summer. A 3-4C drop seems enough to keep everyone...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 02-15-2021, 06:43 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,844
Posted By Metallising
Any compressor based option for cooling is...

Any compressor based option for cooling is expensive, bulky and noisy, apart from being much more efficient and reliable. While a peltier module with two heatsinks and a fan for each side has a total...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 02-15-2021, 03:54 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,844
Posted By Metallising
I'm using a 20W 1meter heater cable buried in...

I'm using a 20W 1meter heater cable buried in the substrate of my terrarium (pine bark) and it increases temperature by 3C, the terrarium is made of glass 5mm.
I also would like to have some...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 01-30-2021, 05:59 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,844
Posted By Metallising
Hello Draikan, sorry for my late reply. I read it...

Hello Draikan, sorry for my late reply. I read it sooner but hadn't the time to sit down and write.

Your plants are looking good, no doubt you are going in the right direction.

Thanks for...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 12-23-2020, 08:53 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,844
Posted By Metallising
You are right, those are significant differences...

You are right, those are significant differences between fans of the same size. Mine runs 0.14A.

Draikan, I was reading again your post about:



I have a few question if you don't mind :)
...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 12-23-2020, 06:19 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,844
Posted By Metallising
Draikan, if you ever try the inkbird sensor,...

Draikan, if you ever try the inkbird sensor, check what people (including me) are doing to extend sensor life time.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 12-22-2020, 01:37 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,844
Posted By Metallising
The inkbird does just that. It's widely used by...

The inkbird does just that.
It's widely used by amateur and semi professional mushroom cultivators in >90% environments, everyone I talk to is happy with it.

You can get replacement sensors and...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 12-22-2020, 10:06 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,844
Posted By Metallising
I can't tell how accurate the humidity sensor is...

I can't tell how accurate the humidity sensor is but it's probably good enough for most applications like orchid cultivation. The manufacturer states accuracy: ±3%RH and Sensor stability: <0.5%RH/yr...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 12-21-2020, 09:00 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,844
Posted By Metallising
Very nice topic. Thanks for sharing all the info....

Very nice topic. Thanks for sharing all the info.

I have my terrarium running only for a few weeks but having cultivated mushrooms before I found the needs, techniques and equipment are very...
Forum: Propagation 02-17-2019, 10:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,321
Posted By Metallising
Nah, seems super reliable. :violin: He is...

Nah, seems super reliable. :violin:
He is trying to redirect people from his blog to Amazon through affiliate links.
I guess I will keep looking for alternatives. :biggrin:
Forum: Propagation 01-31-2019, 11:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,321
Posted By Metallising
The pods remind of green beans or pea beans....

The pods remind of green beans or pea beans. Won't dare to try their taste though.

I'm not active on the forum but I come here every now and then to check what's going on. Anyway, whenever you...
Forum: Propagation 01-30-2019, 03:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,321
Posted By Metallising
Thanks! Yes it is legal and there's no need for...

Thanks!
Yes it is legal and there's no need for any certificate when importing ornamental plants seeds.
I can pay you shipping costs via Paypal.

If germination goes well I can send you back a...
Forum: Propagation 01-30-2019, 01:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,321
Posted By Metallising
Not sure on how big the market for orchid seeds...

Not sure on how big the market for orchid seeds is but on my quest for getting seeds I have seen many people asking for it on various online platforms.
Yes seed pods need their time to develop,...
Forum: Propagation 01-30-2019, 07:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,321
Posted By Metallising
As there is so many people looking for seeds and...

As there is so many people looking for seeds and no offer I see a good business opportunity here: Producing seed pods :biggrin:
Ok, I might be exaggerating. However for those with a nice...
Forum: Propagation 01-29-2019, 08:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,321
Posted By Metallising
Buy Seeds - Seller recommendation

Hi,

This is probably the most recurrent subject in this sub forum on this board.
So here it goes again: Can someone give me some advice on where to get seeds from a reputable seller?

I have...
Forum: Propagation 11-04-2015, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,195
Posted By Metallising
Thanks, that's what I wanted to hear! I was...

Thanks, that's what I wanted to hear! I was afraid that a 6 months old spike wouldn't regenerate at all, but apparently it does. Concerning the sterilization, it makes sense what you say. I'm...
Forum: Propagation 11-03-2015, 12:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,195
Posted By Metallising
The first. In vitro culture. Some scientific...

The first. In vitro culture.

Some scientific papers I read about node propagation on phaleonopsis specified that the spikes used to take the nodes from were young with the first flowers starting...
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