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Forum: Contract Advertisers Yesterday, 12:12 PM
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Posted By raybark
End-of-Year Special Offers

1) First Rays' Gift Certificates purchased in December will have 20% added to their value. Spend $25 - Get $30! Spend $50 - Get $60! Spend $100 - Get $120!

2) Between now and Sunday, December...
Forum: General Orchid Culture 12-07-2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 42
Posted By raybark
First of all, "bloom fertilizers" do nothing the...

First of all, "bloom fertilizers" do nothing the enhance blooming. The optimum blooming will occur in a strong, healthy plant that has been given good overall culture, including adequate nutrition....
Forum: Forum Questions and Suggestions 11-25-2010, 08:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 452
Posted By raybark
Hi David. Happy Thanksgiving! My point on...

Hi David. Happy Thanksgiving!

My point on the spambots was that they are not interfering with anything, so why worry about it. I don't think it is indicative of much - if anything - about the...
Forum: General Orchid Culture 11-25-2010, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 49
Posted By raybark
There are basically three schools-of-thought on...

There are basically three schools-of-thought on this:

1) Cut it off as close to the plant as possible. (This is probably the best option when wanting to allow the plant to focus its energies on...
Forum: Forum Questions and Suggestions 11-24-2010, 10:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 452
Posted By raybark
The fact that those "spambot" subscribers exist...

The fact that those "spambot" subscribers exist is simply a fact of life for a forum that allows self-subscriptions. If you were able to see the statistics of other forums, you would likely see the...
Forum: General Orchid Culture 11-21-2010, 11:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 57
Posted By raybark
I have a compot that I soon will be separating...

I have a compot that I soon will be separating into individual pots. Keep my website in mind.
Forum: General Orchid Culture 11-14-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 131
Posted By raybark
OK, here's what I can glean from the data. ...

OK, here's what I can glean from the data.

The hybrid Phalaenopsis Cinnamon Candy was registered by John Ewing of John Ewing Orchids in 1975.

Richard Gilmore of Houston took his particular...
Forum: Greenhouse 11-10-2010, 09:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 138
Posted By raybark
There certainly is no set answer that applies...

There certainly is no set answer that applies universally.

This may seem more knowledgeable than I truly am on the subject, so take this only as a series of potentially-pertinent comments to act...
Forum: General Orchid Culture 11-10-2010, 09:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 131
Posted By raybark
That would be a hybrid, not a species. There...

That would be a hybrid, not a species.

There are database tools out there that can be really helpful digging up info about hybrids, but it would really help if we knew your grandfather's name, the...
Forum: Greenhouse 11-02-2010, 09:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 409
Posted By raybark
1) Most folks don't have gauges, so I wasn't...

1) Most folks don't have gauges, so I wasn't expecting that.
2) Most folks have more along the lines of 35-45 psi water.
3) I assume you replaced the pre-membrane filters too, so now I am baffled....
Forum: Greenhouse 11-01-2010, 10:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 409
Posted By raybark
There are several factors that could lead to a...

There are several factors that could lead to a true 30 gpd from a 100 gpd system:

1) your input pressure at the system is nowhere near the 60 psi level you think it is

2) The water temperature...
Forum: Greenhouse 10-29-2010, 07:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 223
Posted By raybark
David, I have installed them with Aquatec...

David, I have installed them with Aquatec pressure switches. They are available in 40, 60, or 80 psi.

Solenoid is a good idea. That's how I did a 4 unit assembly not long ago.

Seems to me...
Forum: Greenhouse 10-28-2010, 10:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 223
Posted By raybark
From a practical perspective, I believe you would...

From a practical perspective, I believe you would want to add a second booster pump if you add a second membrane.

Something you'll want to look into about booster pumps: most are installed on...
Forum: Pest and Diseases 10-27-2010, 08:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 322
Posted By raybark
What browsers, folks? I am using Firefox, I...

What browsers, folks?

I am using Firefox, I see no paper clip and the image area never pops up for me to click on any "x".
Forum: Greenhouse 10-27-2010, 08:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 409
Posted By raybark
Have you considered a large "swamp cooler" or wet...

Have you considered a large "swamp cooler" or wet wall? Either of those would do a fine job of cooling and humidifying.
Forum: Greenhouse 10-26-2010, 11:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 409
Posted By raybark
After 3 years of ChE school - where I was first...

After 3 years of ChE school - where I was first exposed to the charts - I decided I didn't want to be a "plumber", so switched to Ceramic Engineering & Materials Science, where I was exposed to it...
Forum: General Orchid Culture 10-26-2010, 10:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 152
Posted By raybark
Sometimes it happens, yes. More in some hybrids...

Sometimes it happens, yes. More in some hybrids than other, depending upon the species in the background.

Someone else is bound to be more knowledgeable than I on that subject.
Forum: Greenhouse 10-25-2010, 11:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 409
Posted By raybark
I have studies psychrometry extensively, and...

I have studies psychrometry extensively, and understand it quite well, so your calculation is probably correct (I am not going to bother to check), but you are apparently not considering two factors:...
Forum: Greenhouse 10-25-2010, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 223
Posted By raybark
David, I build and sell RO systems (and...

David,

I build and sell RO systems (and resell prefabricated ones), giving me a little knowledge in the area, but it doesn't make me an "expert" by any means.

Membranes are typically rated at...
Forum: Forum Questions and Suggestions 10-21-2010, 09:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 278
Posted By raybark
Maybe, if you post something inflammatory, a...

Maybe, if you post something inflammatory, a moderator will take it down, but beyond that, I don't believe posts need moderator approval.
Forum: Greenhouse 10-20-2010, 08:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 409
Posted By raybark
I have one and I love it. I use RO water in...

I have one and I love it.

I use RO water in it, with the overflow (there is some coalescing of drops inside the housing that need to drain) running back into the RO tank.

You can certainly...
Forum: Pest and Diseases 10-18-2010, 08:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 322
Posted By raybark
Dan, When I click on the link, all I get is...

Dan,

When I click on the link, all I get is the AOS website home page.
Forum: Contract Advertisers 10-15-2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 163
Posted By raybark
New Plants Released

https://www.firstrays.com/Logos/icon_logo_hirez_FirstRays_small.jpg


We just released some intermediate-to-warm growing Oncidiinae intergeneric mericlones, that are eady for 3" or 4" pots:
...
Forum: Introductions 10-09-2010, 01:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 166
Posted By raybark
Welcome aboard!

Welcome aboard!
Forum: Orchid Photos 10-05-2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 204
Posted By raybark
You've got some of the coolest plants, Ricardo! ...

You've got some of the coolest plants, Ricardo! Great photos, too.

According to OW, that is Psychilis macconnelliae x Broughtonia sanguinea
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