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MtRainDog
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Nearly forgot. I'm picking up some large 30"x20"x7" storage bins from Ikea tonight and gonna go full on flood/drain in the flower room. It's been taking me nearly half my day to water everything in there. And I gotta do it twice a week. No bueno.
Even if I hand water, it'll be way faster not having to move the plants around. Might even try setting up some automated watering/feeding...
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Even if I hand water, it'll be way faster not having to move the plants around. Might even try setting up some automated watering/feeding...
SOCKERBIT Storage box with lid, gray-green, 19 ¾x30 ¼x7 ½" - IKEA
SOCKERBIT Storage box with lid, gray-green, 19 ¾x30 ¼x7 ½" This durable plastic box in discreet grey-green is perfect to have under the bed for storing shoes, clothes or extra blankets – and since the lid is in two parts, you can easily reach the contents.
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Amos Otis
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Nearly forgot. I'm picking up some large 30"x20"x7" storage bins from Ikea tonight and gonna go full on flood/drain in the flower room. It's been taking me nearly half my day to water everything in there. And I gotta do it twice a week. No bueno.
Even if I hand water, it'll be way faster not having to move the plants around. Might even try setting up some automated watering/feeding...
SOCKERBIT Storage box with lid, gray-green, 19 ¾x30 ¼x7 ½" - IKEA
SOCKERBIT Storage box with lid, gray-green, 19 ¾x30 ¼x7 ½" This durable plastic box in discreet grey-green is perfect to have under the bed for storing shoes, clothes or extra blankets – and since the lid is in two parts, you can easily reach the contents.
Are you sure they're deep enough? I ran some of these a few years ago before going to buckets. Usually 2 per container.
Robot or human?
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MtRainDog
In Bloom
I’m not setting up an ebb & flow or anything like that. Still gonna run 1gal fabric pots. Just gonna hand water, and perhaps add a drain if necessary. Maybe setup some automated drip lines in the future.
WillieP
In Bloom
Just food for thought on the automated topic, I recently looked into the 'Blumat' system.
I'm not committed to automating yet, but I believe this is the route I would go when I do...
How to Install Blumat Irrigation System for Cannabis
Over the years, the Blumat automatic watering system has earned a cult-like following among indoor cannabis cultivators. The ingenious design works with a series of interconnected ceramic stakes, all powered by gravity, to make watering a breeze. The beauty of Blumat is the highly customizable...
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I liked the fact that the system was expandable, you could start small and the add to it if you liked it.
Just my 2 cents.
Cheers,
WillieP
MtRainDog
In Bloom
Yeah something like that. The blumats have that moisture carrot which is nice for automating. Another member a while back suggested these Netbow rings. Definitely an attractive priceJust food for thought on the automated topic, I recently looked into the 'Blumat' system.
I'm not committed to automating yet, but I believe this is the route I would go when I do...
How to Install Blumat Irrigation System for Cannabis
Over the years, the Blumat automatic watering system has earned a cult-like following among indoor cannabis cultivators. The ingenious design works with a series of interconnected ceramic stakes, all powered by gravity, to make watering a breeze. The beauty of Blumat is the highly customizable...
I liked the fact that the system was expandable, you could start small and the add to it if you liked it.
Just my 2 cents.
Cheers,
WillieP
Netafim Ring Irrigation for pots using a multi outlet dripper with high clogging resistance and superb water distribution by Netafim.
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Oh hell yeah she's looking proper ?
thesunnyvalekid
Boutique Auto Service
Yes, dialed in is an understatement. Cannot do any better would be it. That’s a fine lady there so photogenic.
thesunnyvalekid
Boutique Auto Service
Fantastic job!
What size rings and bags?
MtRainDog
In Bloom
18 x 1 gal fabric pots, each with a 5” Netafim Netbow ring fed by a 2 gph emitter. At 23 psi, I’m seeing a combined total rate of about 1.5 gpm.
MtRainDog
In Bloom
I just got up and running today. Each plant got about 2/3 gal. That’s good for 3-4 days, but I’d like to get to the sweet spot where things are staying hydrated and the plants are using every bit of it. Shouldn’t be too hard to get there. So maybe 1/3 gal every day? We’ll see
When I began this project, I thought i’d use gravity, but the reality is there’s no way to drive 18 emitters with a 7 gal bucket with 1’ or 2’ of elevation. I quickly realized, I needed a pump. Got this cast iron pump for around $120. You can definitely get away with the RV pumps around $60-$70.
Probably the biggest headache was dealing with all the necessary adapters. My pump uses 1” pipe thread, my filter there uses 3/4” pipe thread, which goes to 3/4” garden hose threads, and that down to 1/2” poly tubing for the irrigation.
Also one important bit, I bought quick connects/disconnects for the garden hoses. Couldn’t imagine having to screw/unscrew them each watering. Teflon tape on all male threads is also necessary to prevent leaks.
MtRainDog
In Bloom
Thanks m8! Yes, I got the rings, emitters, and poly tubing/connectors from
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I got the pump, adapters, and quick connects on amazon.
