MountainBudz
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I am pretty sure the hydro section would be the best place to come with this question..
Like the title says, I am 100% new to drip irrigation. I am just an old school grower that has been watering by hand for the last 17 years or so. But times are changing and things are getting harder, I have a super busy life at the moment and also running a decent sized grow. I am leaving out of town next week for 4 days and no way will I be able to go that long without watering. My girls are drinking at least half gallon per day, some every other day...
So basically, I need some help from what supplies I need, (emitters, Timer, hoses, pumps, aerators) basically everything. And also a step by step easy explanation on how to set it all up, best place to order the supplies (I am assuming amazon since I am a prime member and everything is on the cheaper side) also need fast shipping as I need to get this ordered by tomorrow night and installed and fully functioning by the middle of next week. I am trying to be on a budget here but I also dont wanna invest in any cheap or faulty known equipment as I cannot afford for my system to fail.
I am assuming that a basic explanation of my grow would be crucial in determining they best type of setup to go with and what and how much supplies I will need...
Here is what I have going on...
As a reservoir I will more than likely have to use a 55 gallon barrel. I won't have much room for anything else and I suppose this reservoir will be large enough for 4 to 5 days of MIA. I have 3 plants in 5 gal smart pots, 2 in 7 gal growbags and 30 plants in 3 gallon grow bags. I understand I likely wont have enough water in the reservoir to water them thoroughly for 5 days (or maybe I will?) but my goal for those few days is only to keep them alive, I can manage and attend to it daily once I return. I guess there is a way I could set the pump? timer? To only feed small amounts 2 or so times through the day to keep them thriving until my return.
I am in promix, usually having to water daily, or every other day on some of them. My room is 17 1/2 foot long and 6 1/2 foot wide. I tried doing searches on YouTube, other forums including this one and Google but there are just so many styles and so much equipment to go with, it confuses me.. I mean I wont lie, the shit looks to be complicating lol all of those houses and emitters and so forth. But from what I hear, set up and installation is not as intimidating as it looks and seems.
Regardless of my absence I am still ready to convert to a fully automated watering system. My back just can't handle it anymore and more so than that, life is just way too busy and i dont have the time.
I would appreciate ALL advice and recommendations, directions, guides etc...
Here is something someone recommended me on another forum, said these are amazing. But then again, I barely even know what the hell I am looking at! Lol..
Here are the links..
These...
https://www.amazon.com/Goege-Adjustable-Irrigation-Drippers-Sprinklers/dp/B06W2KD9RK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=adjustable+drippers&qid=1552818743&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
And these...
https://www.digcorp.com/irrigation-professional/multi-outlet-drip-emitters
Like the title says, I am 100% new to drip irrigation. I am just an old school grower that has been watering by hand for the last 17 years or so. But times are changing and things are getting harder, I have a super busy life at the moment and also running a decent sized grow. I am leaving out of town next week for 4 days and no way will I be able to go that long without watering. My girls are drinking at least half gallon per day, some every other day...
So basically, I need some help from what supplies I need, (emitters, Timer, hoses, pumps, aerators) basically everything. And also a step by step easy explanation on how to set it all up, best place to order the supplies (I am assuming amazon since I am a prime member and everything is on the cheaper side) also need fast shipping as I need to get this ordered by tomorrow night and installed and fully functioning by the middle of next week. I am trying to be on a budget here but I also dont wanna invest in any cheap or faulty known equipment as I cannot afford for my system to fail.
I am assuming that a basic explanation of my grow would be crucial in determining they best type of setup to go with and what and how much supplies I will need...
Here is what I have going on...
As a reservoir I will more than likely have to use a 55 gallon barrel. I won't have much room for anything else and I suppose this reservoir will be large enough for 4 to 5 days of MIA. I have 3 plants in 5 gal smart pots, 2 in 7 gal growbags and 30 plants in 3 gallon grow bags. I understand I likely wont have enough water in the reservoir to water them thoroughly for 5 days (or maybe I will?) but my goal for those few days is only to keep them alive, I can manage and attend to it daily once I return. I guess there is a way I could set the pump? timer? To only feed small amounts 2 or so times through the day to keep them thriving until my return.
I am in promix, usually having to water daily, or every other day on some of them. My room is 17 1/2 foot long and 6 1/2 foot wide. I tried doing searches on YouTube, other forums including this one and Google but there are just so many styles and so much equipment to go with, it confuses me.. I mean I wont lie, the shit looks to be complicating lol all of those houses and emitters and so forth. But from what I hear, set up and installation is not as intimidating as it looks and seems.
Regardless of my absence I am still ready to convert to a fully automated watering system. My back just can't handle it anymore and more so than that, life is just way too busy and i dont have the time.
I would appreciate ALL advice and recommendations, directions, guides etc...
Here is something someone recommended me on another forum, said these are amazing. But then again, I barely even know what the hell I am looking at! Lol..
Here are the links..
These...
https://www.amazon.com/Goege-Adjustable-Irrigation-Drippers-Sprinklers/dp/B06W2KD9RK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=adjustable+drippers&qid=1552818743&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
And these...
https://www.digcorp.com/irrigation-professional/multi-outlet-drip-emitters