Watering multiple pop bottles, Dr.Bud method
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stickyickyicky
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Could you not make a WATERING BUCKET?
take a bucket that holds enough water\nute mix and rig a slow pump in it. Connect it to your larger basin like the one Dr.B has and let it flood - you would have to do some trial and error to find out exactly how much water your going to need each time. either put the same pump in to your basin and then return pump it out or get two pumps one each way. i think you would save time and you could pre mix the nutes into the bucket and you only have to hook it up when you wanna water. Im sure you could also put it on a timeer like a controller bucket for hydro. that way if you have to leave for a few days it could water and drain your soil for you. you just need a pump that dosent fill really fast. i guess its the same theory as recirculating hydro
look what happens when all you do all day is dream of ways to make stuff automated\easier for your grows. i might need something like this! thanks for making me think! - Sticky
take a bucket that holds enough water\nute mix and rig a slow pump in it. Connect it to your larger basin like the one Dr.B has and let it flood - you would have to do some trial and error to find out exactly how much water your going to need each time. either put the same pump in to your basin and then return pump it out or get two pumps one each way. i think you would save time and you could pre mix the nutes into the bucket and you only have to hook it up when you wanna water. Im sure you could also put it on a timeer like a controller bucket for hydro. that way if you have to leave for a few days it could water and drain your soil for you. you just need a pump that dosent fill really fast. i guess its the same theory as recirculating hydro
look what happens when all you do all day is dream of ways to make stuff automated\easier for your grows. i might need something like this! thanks for making me think! - Sticky
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obZen
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Yes, that's exactly the process that I described above.
"He used the large plastic tub that held all the plants,
pumped his compost tea or nute mix into the tub slowly,
then pumped it back out once the plants had a good soak."
I use a 5 gallon bucket and make a long-brew compost tea.
I personally don't use the water pumps, I'm looking at gravity feed system.
Cheap and simple. I'll post pictures once I get things worked out.
White
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That's exactly what I had described too
I've been thinking the same obzen. I'm going gravity feed with an electronic timer option (for when I'm away) I've had a lot of stuff come up in the past week and haven't had time to finish the drawings, but I should tomorrow.
Peace,
White
Tony Starks
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keep this alive guys!!!! i need ideas for a new watering system
I appreciate it
I appreciate it
theUpsetter
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'sa-matter!? You guys gave up? I'm looking for answers too!
theUpsetter
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I saw these online...
I saw these online...
I saw these online at the Container Store might be a solution. I will probably check it out in person this week - I have to go there to get something else:
I saw these online...
I saw these online at the Container Store might be a solution. I will probably check it out in person this week - I have to go there to get something else:
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White
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Simple Gravity Flow Water System
Simple Gravity Flow Water System
Shit, sorry guys. Forgot to add my update to this thread. I guess that's how projects go, if you don't have a big need for them, you put them on the back burner.
I'm gonna get this system built soon, hopefully within a week or two. I'll post a link for the build once I get to it.
Here's a drawing for the system for all you visual people:
I will add a sprinkler timer to my design and a pump for the drain reservoir to pump the drain water back up to the water reservoir. I expect the total to be around $60-$75. But it will offer complete water automation.
Stay up and stay safe.
Peace,
White
Simple Gravity Flow Water System
Shit, sorry guys. Forgot to add my update to this thread. I guess that's how projects go, if you don't have a big need for them, you put them on the back burner.
I'm gonna get this system built soon, hopefully within a week or two. I'll post a link for the build once I get to it.
Here's a drawing for the system for all you visual people:
I will add a sprinkler timer to my design and a pump for the drain reservoir to pump the drain water back up to the water reservoir. I expect the total to be around $60-$75. But it will offer complete water automation.
Stay up and stay safe.
Peace,
White
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nekoloving
looking great; couple thoughts:
a. for the 20oz bottles, i see them in the stores connected as a 6-pack with a little handle on it - like the webbing on the 6-pack cans - laughed out loud at the store just thinking about soggy growing
b. was loving the idea of a watering tray
and
c. looking at your diagram there i might add a in-line filter like they use for wells to filter from the plant try to the drain res to keep particulate out
anyhow looking sweet!
a. for the 20oz bottles, i see them in the stores connected as a 6-pack with a little handle on it - like the webbing on the 6-pack cans - laughed out loud at the store just thinking about soggy growing
b. was loving the idea of a watering tray
and
c. looking at your diagram there i might add a in-line filter like they use for wells to filter from the plant try to the drain res to keep particulate out
anyhow looking sweet!
richirich_99
Member
i may have to try something like that! great ideas guys!
watering using 2 gallon pail
watering using 2 gallon pail
I have been looking for a solution to this problem too. The closest thing I could find was a 2 gallon pail in Sears. It is 8.25 diameter at the bottom and about 9.33 inches at the top. Here is a picture. It can fit 7 24 oz soda bottles snug. Hope this can help some of you. cheers.
watering using 2 gallon pail
I have been looking for a solution to this problem too. The closest thing I could find was a 2 gallon pail in Sears. It is 8.25 diameter at the bottom and about 9.33 inches at the top. Here is a picture. It can fit 7 24 oz soda bottles snug. Hope this can help some of you. cheers.
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Weed Smoka OG
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Hey white, I've been thinking about a similar sort of autowatering system, just wanted to throw my 2c in.
I've thought about it alot and I think you could condense the plant tray and the top water resevoir into one unit. Just like a normal ebb and flow. Makes it easier, simpler and more compact.
I've thought about it alot and I think you could condense the plant tray and the top water resevoir into one unit. Just like a normal ebb and flow. Makes it easier, simpler and more compact.
VladTheInhaler
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Using this method I have 2 problems:
First, as everyone else, here a proper container
second, if I water from the bottom, the pots float and tip over if I pour too much at first go
Also, how come you guys have to water all of your plants at the same time? I never get all of my plants equally thirsty at the same time. It's more like in batches of four plants with 2-3 days intervals.
First, as everyone else, here a proper container
second, if I water from the bottom, the pots float and tip over if I pour too much at first go
Also, how come you guys have to water all of your plants at the same time? I never get all of my plants equally thirsty at the same time. It's more like in batches of four plants with 2-3 days intervals.
richirich_99
Member
what size tube would you recommend for a similar gravity system?
free radical
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Are any of you guys keeping your tea/nutes mixed up for days at a time. Or do you remix new stuff everytime? Its all about finding the right size tray, just look around and be creative.
I mix up a few gallons of nute mix at a time and keep it bubbling with an aquarium pump in a 5 gallon bucket. No waste.
White
Member
I'd go with 3/4 inch and I'll be running 8 trays with 25-30 plants in each tray in 16 oz cups.
I have been using organics on my grow, but I just got some GH nutes (Micro, Gro, & Flora) and I really like them. I've been using the Lucas formula and did my first feeding a week ago. I think I'll keep using the GH until I run out. No mess, real easy.
But, I have kept my Organic fertz. alive by just bubbling them in a 5 gal bucket same as rastafari and adding molasses every couple of days.
Peace,
White
