I turned on the autopots very quickly for these to see what difference it would make. I've noticed they've grown very quickly, but the plants aren't as stable in the pots. Maybe the roots didn't grow out because I didn't top water. So, they seem a little floppy and frail but it could just be the age or strain. I tend to underfeed, so I'd rather burn these than underfeed them. Currently at 600 PPM, elevating to 800 PPM this week.
@BigDaddyK, It's all good - I'm hanging it up with this RDWC, though. I'm growing in a garage in the desert and to keep the water temp low I'll have blast the A/C. I'm buying more autopots and packing this system up until December!