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[bakedcake]

They're just normal pots from Bunnings with standard drainage holes

 

 

Cheers friend! 8)

Oh sweet as then, just empty the tray underneath after an hour or so after watering them

[alwaysonit]

Hey all, hope your week has been good. Got a little update to share.

 

My reflector finally arrived so I've set my CFL up properly. Still hand watering/draining which is quickly becoming the task people told me it would.

I've just ordered some 5 gallon fabric pots from ye olde eBay - can I ask at what age should I transfer them to their forever homes?

 

And has anyone got recommendations for a cheapish, simple watering set up? I've got disabilities so I won't be able to lift these in and out of the tent much longer 

Much appreciated

 

 

 

[ShitsNGiggles]

A drip irrigation might be your easiest method. Then it's just maintaining a central reservoir, which can be external of your tent. An automated drip system running 8 hrs per day. Never used cfl alone for flower. You won't need to irrigate as much as under hps for example.

 

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[midlifegardner]

I know you've ordered them already but 3 gal fabric pots would easily have been enough and lighter than 5 gals. They are cheap if you want to change your mind..

As SNG mentioned, a central res would be ideal. Either drip system or a timer setup to water daily with hydro halos or similar (I'm a big fan of HHs). MLG

 

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[alwaysonit]

A drip irrigation might be your easiest method. Then it's just maintaining a central reservoir, which can be external of your tent. An automated drip system running 8 hrs per day. Never used cfl alone for flower. You won't need to irrigate as much as under hps for example.

 

I've got two red/blue LED panels waiting to go for flowering

 

I know you've ordered them already but 3 gal fabric pots would easily have been enough and lighter than 5 gals. They are cheap if you want to change your mind..

As SNG mentioned, a central res would be ideal. Either drip system or a timer setup to water daily with hydro halos or similar (I'm a big fan of HHs). MLG

 

I had no idea how big a gallon was I have to admit haha, I've emailed the eBay store and changed my order down to the 3gal, thanks for the tip!

Was only $20 or so for 5 of them, not a bad price

 

 

I'm sorry for needing to be spoon fed but is a drip irrigation something I could set up after a trip to Bunnings?

 

And would it go something like this?

 

Timer > Pump in Reservoir > Main hose connection > 4 off-shoot hoses into a Hydro Halo around each plant

 

Those Hydro Halos look great I'd not seen them before. Assuming they're an online purchase...

Another dumb question - how do you manage the flow of water to a drip? Is this something the timer does or is the type of hose I use?

 

Appreciate the help from all. It's nice to visit a peaceful forum! 

[alwaysonit]

...or just but this but attach it to a pump in my nutrient/water container?

 

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/25m-Dripper-DIY-Plant-Self-Watering-Garden-Hose-Micro-Drip-Irrigation-System-Kit/252756064265?hash=item3ad96f7809%3Am%3AmKsiBpykvIzDiXCFoGEGs7Q&var=551751038435&_sacat=0&_nkw=drip+irrigation&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR6.TRC1.A0.H0.Xdrip+irrigation.TRS0

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[midlifegardner]

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

 

 

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[papasmurf99]

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

 

 

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Might wanna just check you aren't warming your res up too much with 5 pumps there brother. I'm constantly fiddling and rebuilding mine haha, does my life in. Lost 130l thru the plants today haha fuckin pump got stuck on i think. I think once I'm all setup for my next run I'm going to buy a bigger pump and setup a more permanent irrigation system and fixtures for the plants to sit in so I never have to move them haha

 

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[midlifegardner]

Hear what you're saying Papa. Mine turn on only once a day in the morning for 40 secs total when I water each morning after lights on. There is one running (6 watt) 24x7 mixing the nutes but doubt that's an issue. Today measured at 16. Think I'm good

MLG

 

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[papasmurf99]

Sweet mate, just one of those many things we need to try remember haha

 

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