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whenindoubtsmokeitout
whenindoubtsmokeitoutstarted grow question 4 months ago
Bummer! I will have to travel for work and no one to feed my tent. Can anyone recommend reliable indoor watering system: NOT AUTOPOT, as the plants are already in flower and cannot be transplanted. Essentially if anyone has experience with automatic reservoir based drip systems
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Newt_Loop
Newt_Loopanswered grow question 4 months ago
I really like The Bucket Company systems. You could use the drip parts for the remainder of the grow and next grow use the buckets that come in the kit, you can get manifold or drip style. If you don't want the whole system, individual pieces can be bought for the drip system from The Bucket Company or you can piece together your own from other sources. Basically you use a submersible pump (size depends on number of drippers/plants) with a 3/4" connection that sits in your reservoir, line runs to your plants, adapters are added to run several 1/4" lines off of the 3/4" line, dripper or manifold attaches to 1/4" line and delivers water to plants. You can plug submersible pump into a simple wifi smart plug or a controller like AC Infinity contoller 69 with UIS outlet, you can then set a schedule for watering or turn it on and off when you want manually from anywhere as long as you have wifi at home. If you any kind of drip system, make sure to use water soluble nutrients that won't separate from the water. I had this issue which caused my drippers to clog and I pulled whole system and now have to clean everything, learn from my mistake lol.
Fronti89
Fronti89answered grow question 4 months ago
Easy 2Go Kit (Autopot) mit Wanne würde ich in deinem Fall nutzen .
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Incognitus
Incognitusanswered grow question 4 months ago
Hydrolock looks good.. they sell kits. i'd expect those misting drippers to clock up every week though, lol. The little cones ar a nice idea, but not necessary. The pumps and size of kits is what i reference from this site to make sure i have a pump that can handle the number of drippers i need to use. DIY it and save some money. I strongly suggest buying the generic or brand name RV 40-65psi pumps -- usually come in 3.3 and 5.3 gpm varieties. They look nearly the same. There are some variations to the front of the pump that you want to take notice of... It's been too long to recall, but if you read through customer comments on amazon you find some are older moldels and the newer model has an improvement in regard tot he physical look of the front. worth the effort to investigate. I recommend one of these, because aquarium pumps cannot operate most irrigation drippers properly. Aquarium pumps wil be 5-15 psi at best.. and that's not counting any lost getting to the dripper. use the hydrolock kits to decide whether you need the 3.3gpm or 5.5gpm varieties. i use the 5.5 with up to 24 8-spouted drippers that shoot out tiny streams -- twist to adjust. I use 2 per 5 gallon pot, but if i was in 2-3 gallon pots, 1 might be sufficient. I choose those drippers because nutrients clog shit up... I can simply take a toothbrush or similar and go over them ever 1-2 weeks and never have to worry about soaking them constantly. Every 2-3 weeks i plug in the pump and as it waters i go around and quickly scrub over the top of them to knock off any steady buildup that is inevitable no matter what dripper you choose. automation is nice. It does not save water. you will probably use more water than you did before due to varying needs of each pot. I do callibrate the individual drippers per pot to mitigate this, but i could definitely be more efficient with water hand-watering, hands-down, no debate. My fertilizer amounts to 4 pennies per gallon cost, so i don't mind. if oyu spend exorbitatly on fertilizer brands with ubiquitous commodities as ingredients, YMMV. Even those slower 1-3gpH drippers need about 15-20 psi to operate as they are specified. And again, anything with small holes or crevices will clog up that much faster. spend 75-100 on the pump.. i made themistake of buying 2 or 3 successively larger aquarium pumps. One is useful to empty my rez if needed, lol, but could not push drippers properly. read up on orbit/rainbird about flow and pressure in varying sized water lines to make sure you have enough potential flow. i'd avoid the drip manifolds with the "adjustable" flow ports.. use a shut-off valve in line or get drippers you can close and adjust at the pot... those manifolds with adjustable ports suck a big fat dick to use... made with shit ass soft plasti and the orbit ones leak air in, which ruins the whole PSI thing. get simple drip manifolds, if you need them. i'd stick toa top-down irrigaiton option. bottom feed results in buildup, inevitably, over time. runoff is very important to any soilless grow context. Maybe, less of an issue for a soil grow, but the mechanics of the bottom-feed still inevitably results in more buildup over time. (ebb and flow drying at top.. water never runs through it, so it leaves behind previously dissolved nutes that will go back into solution the next time it gets wet == buildup over time)
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TheUk420Show
TheUk420Showanswered grow question 4 months ago
I misread the question. Okay you want a system you can leave for weeks but not an auto pot system. right i have you brother. Look into NFT systems also flood and drain systems can be automated very easily. RDWC can be automated with large enough reservoirs. though if i were you I would look into NFT systems sounds like that will give you what you want there are other options like the brummie bubbler and stuff like that but ultimatly its your call i used an autopot auto5 system for 2 years never had a problem so yeah i also know most the autopot guys they are a nice bunch of lads :) dave formally autopot who works for mills now actully sent my auto5 system out for me :) best of luck anyway buddy
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Organoman
Organomananswered grow question 4 months ago
Google "wicking system for gardening".
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iLoveGoodWeed
iLoveGoodWeedanswered grow question 4 months ago
Please see below few options. Blumat Drip System: Blumat is popular among indoor gardeners. It uses ceramic cones that can sense the moisture level in the soil and release water accordingly from the reservoir. It's a gravity-fed system, so no electricity is required, making it reliable in case of power outages. The system is quite customizable and can be expanded to suit the size of your grow. Raindrip Automatic Watering Kit: This system is ideal for smaller setups and can be used with a timer to automate the watering schedule. It includes drip emitters, tubing, and all the necessary fittings. You can adjust the flow rate on each emitter, allowing for customization to each plant’s needs. Claber Oasis 4-Programs/20 Plants Garden Automatic Drip Watering System: This system is battery-operated and can handle up to 20 plants. It has four different watering programs, which makes it versatile for different plant needs. It's a good plug-and-play solution for smaller indoor gardens. FloraFlex QuickFill Drip System: Designed specifically for cannabis cultivation, this system offers a wide range of customization and precise watering control. It is a bit more advanced and might require some setup time, but it's great for ensuring each plant gets the exact amount of water it needs. DIY Micro Automatic Drip Irrigation Kit: If you're into DIY solutions, there are many kits available that allow you to build a system tailored to your specific setup. These kits usually come with a pump, timer, tubing, and emitters.
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