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[midlifegardner]

I'm an overthinker but my yields don't reflect that!

 

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[alwaysonit]

I'm sure others have dialled in their drip systems but I was constantly fiddling which sort of defeats the purpose of automated watering. Even one pump with 4 offshoots I wasn't satisfied I was getting equal in each HH endpoint. I ended up getting 4 x Aquaone 102 model aquarium pumps. HH have a 13mm connection as do those pumps. 10 meters of 13mm flexi tube from bummings is about $10. Each pump $30 also has 13mm connection. 4 individual pumps give me confidence I'm getting equal flow to each HH. I have another in the res going 24x7 just to keep the nutes mixed. My res is 60 litres - a black storage box from bunnings with a lid I've drilled into for the tuning out.

The timer will set you back $50 and programmable in 1 sec increments.

Like I said, that's me. There are smarter and more capable ppl than me here who I'm sure have setup simpler and cheaper.

MLG

 

Was wondering the connection size of the HH - thank you!

I reckon this is something I can throw together and upgrade as I learn more

I'm using a 50L container for nutrients w/ a simple submersible heater 

 

Ummm... I know I have to get a pump but... what type of pump?

[midlifegardner]

Heater? Should be the same temp as the room. Heater not required. Type of pump? Depends on you. Google some hydro shop sites, that will give you an idea.

It's an investment, better off getting the gear you will need straight up rather than upgrade. Will save you $$ in the long run. MLG

 

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[alwaysonit]

Ah okay! Another thing to piss off out the way! Youtube told me to use a heater somewhere along the line

Sorry I meant do all water pumps just pump water out like I want it to? Cause I've got a fish tank pump here if they all do the same thing

Just need some hose and connections then?

[micmac]

R u checking water temps, I'm sure u tube would have mentioned that as well?

U only need a heater if your water temps r dropping below 16c

Alternatively not above 20c

This is where your water can carry the most away oxygen

Too cold u shock plants , too hot n a whole lot of different problems arise

 

 

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[alwaysonit]

Ah well would ya look at that... 1x working pump

 

[micmac]

Geezers it cost me less to get 1 ready to go with all inclusive, sock pots n al

Works a treat with 1 pump

MLG u might want to think about using 6mm tubes n fittings, this should jack up your water pressure n get all 4 working of 1 pump

 

 

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[alwaysonit]

R u checking water temps, I'm sure u tube would have mentioned that as well?

U only need a heater if your water temps r dropping below 16c

Alternatively not above 20c

 

Yeah it sat at around 18c the heater was more a thermometer really!

[micmac]

Nice perfect temperature

 

 

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[midlifegardner]

 

 

Geezers it cost me less to get 1 ready to go with all inclusive, sock pots n al

Works a treat with 1 pump

MLG u might want to think about using 6mm tubes n fittings, this should jack up your water pressure n get all 4 working of 1 pump

 

 

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I'm happy with what I have micmac and for me it works well. In my mind a pretty small layout for what benefit I'm getting by growing my own. Hydro halos are 13mm fittings as are the pumps. 1 halo per pump, DTW. MLG

 

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