smallest DIY "E-Z Cloner" possible?

[Dunknug]

i was just wondering if anyone had a decent parts list/ write up for a cloner that will mist better than a bubbler and rock out 4-6 clones at a time in the smallest possible container with the smallest possible pump/plumbing sounds challenging huh??

 

[donmekka]

A five gallon bucket to big?

 

[Dunknug]

A five gallon bucket to big?

yes im thinking like a 1 gallon or less deal

 

[Dunknug]

the smallest subm. pump i can locate is 11gpm...a little over kill. if anyone can find something smaller post it up please.

 

[Dunknug]

i think i found it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-GPH-Subm...ain-Water-Hydroponic-/261108948041#vi-content

 

[festerous]

the smallest subm. pump i can locate is 11gpm...a little over kill. if anyone can find something smaller post it up please.

The pump is too small to achieve much more than a drizzle with the average nozzle. Also your res will go from nice and cool to bath water on a daily basis.
A bubbler will work much better maintaining a suitable temperature while meeting your size requirements.

 

[willyweed]

i brought one ages ago, used it once and now is gathering dust,as i have switched back to using little rockwool cubes is a propagator ! its easier, cheaper, no noise, no leaks and no more stressing .just need to learn how to do it ,very simple

 

[Dunknug]

i brought one ages ago, used it once and now is gathering dust,as i have switched back to using little rockwool cubes is a propagator ! its easier, cheaper, no noise, no leaks and no more stressing .just need to learn how to do it ,very simple

what is your success rate with rockwool? id like to do something not requiring power but will give me fast realatively fool-proof results

 

[willyweed]

very high 80+% .just keep them warm and moist, and i spray with tap water when dry

 

[St3ve]

Just use a tiny bubbler. All you need is a tiny aquarium heater and aquarium airpump with air stone. It can be as tiny as a milk carton on its side if you want it to be, and it works just as well as an aero IME.

Remember that there are people who do nothing but take a cut and drop it in a solo cup with some water and get roots every time. If you can get the RH and temps in check, you can achieve near 100% every time in any method really.

 

[Dunknug]

ill give the bubbler one more go... my last one was kinda made in a hurry and never got much from it. i feel that if i make one more vertical so the airstone is in a greater depth of water i will get the explosive "spritz" action im looking for.... ill post it up once i find the right container/pump/stone

 

[St3ve]

you don't really need the spritz you're talking about. Just make sure to have about 1/4" or so of stem down in the water and make sure the temps are around 78-80F. The bubbles are to keep a humid environment for the steam as well as high o2 in the water to prevent rot for the bit of stem.

Don't forget the heater.. higher than 85F and the stems can get mushy, lower then 70F and it can double (or more) the time.