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This is only a trial, where i kept my intermediate and H/L neps, and seeds. Run by a blower at every 45 mins for 15 mins with aid of timer, 2 blocks of ice, floor were laid with wet sphagnum moss. The cover was slightly open to let air in/out, reinforce with wire mesh. The transparent plastic sheet allow for filtered light.

The poly box was left in the open. No ice was added during the day till 7.00pm, though sometimes i missed placing it for 1-2 days.

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Nice... now the question is to see how "sustainable" is it to run this setup for long term... Thanks for sharing.

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Hmm interesting cos when i tried something like that and put the ice in it the humidity drops but yours remains at a high level.

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placing 1-2 block of ice is not a peoblem, The real problem was when the plants outgrow the chamber.

misting the inner wall of the box and keeping the base of sphagnum moss wet will maintain high humidity.

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So when u didn;t mist the inner walls and moss did the humidity go lower??

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Yea...nice, even thou a bit of a hassle to replenish the ice it seems to work perfectly:1thumbup:.

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yes,it goes to low 53%. One way to ensure high humidity, besides misting the inside, was to cut out a hole 3.5" x 3.5" behind the blower to suck in fresh air.

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mind to share where did you get the temperature and humidity reader from? what is the price?*biggrin2*

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outlets that supplied scientific equipment and lab chemicals. cost RM80.00. Things in east sold at slightly higher than peninsular so you can expect lowere price.

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oh thanks.....can i have the brand and the model number? for easy reference....keen to get one for my experiment..*biggrin2*

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Brand name TFA but it carried no serial number where it was made. Google it and you will find various models.

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thanks...

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dude robert sir,where did u buy the temp and humid tester?online or store?tell me the website if u buy it online and tell me the store name if u buy it from a store


Thank You

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mine was bought in kuching

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mr robert, i wonder if i can plant some highlanders even in lowlands condition from seeds?

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Perhap you should look in electronic supply shops in Jalan Pasar, Pudu. Many type but look for those that are made in Germany as more accurate. Hope this help.

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H/L seeds will germinate in L/L conds. Being highlanders they dont tolerate L/L conds and should be grown in H/L conds once their leaves were 1cm-2cm wide.

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means they will die very soon? if i only able to provide them 50-70shade, but temperature is 27something, still ok for them?

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Originally Posted by allenphoon (Post 31605) means they will die very soon? if i only able to provide them 50-70shade, but temperature is 27 something, still ok for them?

approx 27°C -30°C with high humidity they will be fine.

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You have a fan in it? Is it that black piece at the corner? Never seen anything like it :)

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right, its size 4" x 4", it's available in electrical accessories shops.

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update latest pitcher formed by the H/L intermediate red striped veitchii
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Wow! Looks nice!