TheUltimateNoob Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Honestly gents@StickyD420@Ill_Evan I don't do this airing the water thing. I tried it a few times but never learnt what it did wellI'm not sure if it has any effect on my trees or not. Please enlighten me. I just fill up my 10L plastic container with the tap blasted, and start mixing nutes within like 15 minutes Gets mixed well, but no air stone or airing out the water before or anything. Not sure if I'm doing damage here as I haven't experienced much. Help? Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_StonedTrooper Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Nah the chlorine wont harm the plant, in fact seen something somewhere about it liking it in small amounts. The issue is if you like the Microbes and you water with chlorine, it harms them faster than if just airing it a day or 2. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateNoob Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Nah the chlorine wont harm the plant, in fact seen something somewhere about it liking it in small amounts. The issue is if you like the Microbes and you water with chlorine, it harms them faster than if just airing it a day or 2.Aah, okay safe . Thank you Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLS Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 I'm 200% with you brother, So glad there are no purists, who might argue that those 65 parts, are parts you dont know Oh and while you are here, was chilling earlier dying of laughter, when it fell on me, KLS from our High-Jack thread last, must either have been thinking, hectic bae is blowing up my phone, or if bae was there, he must have questioned who's this now Yoh okes Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsyCLown Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 My tap water has a ppm of 79 and I use the soft water ghe. No issues at all.I also don't care much for letting my water sit or specifically airing it before I use it - I gets throw into my res, nutes mixed and that's that.Connected to the automatic watering system.There are airstones inside the res though to help move the water around a bit etc.The plants get fed with that water basically straight away.I personally wouldn't bother with organic nutes in the Formula 1 mixture. I'd also prefer plain coco over the F1 mix. Sent from my Redmi Note 7 Pro using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie_2020 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 @PsyCLown Does automatic watering system work well , is it recommended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_StonedTrooper Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Newbie_2020 said: @PsyCLown Does automatic watering system work well , is it recommended? Hey brother, I think he grows Hydroponics and that is why he makes reference to the Res, that is where they have the water, and pump it around to the tubs or bucket. Auto watering is cool, you can hook it up to a timer and even get fancy and add a water content sensor of sorts, that when it finds the soil dry enough, it waters. They are great and my next step in the journey. Edited July 14, 2020 by StickyD420 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ill_Evan Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Newbie_2020 said: @PsyCLown Does automatic watering system work well , is it recommended? Have a look at Blumat systems and Autopots. Those are pretty much the bog standard auto watering systems being used these days. I believe @PsyCLown makes use of the Blumat tropf system and I'm sure he will vouch for it. 31 minutes ago, StickyD420 said: Auto watering is cool, you can hook it up to a timer and even get fancy and add a water content sensor of sorts, that when it finds the soil dry enough, it waters. That would be the Blumat system with the carrot sensors 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_StonedTrooper Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) Shot @Ill_Evan, As I said post comment, I realised the mistake, but was to tired to edit the post and just said "oh well" I remember the carrot yes Must look into those though, but enjoy my time with the girls in the morning Edited July 14, 2020 by StickyD420 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateNoob Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 I just built an auto watering system for my grow. Not entirely auto, still have to mix nutes and connect the pipes, but once that's done I just open a tap and it will empty the container into the soil... Provided I leave the container higher than the pot its watering. Also have one of those 5L plastic bottles that you can pump up to spray out the contents with pressure. Managed to modify it so I can connect the piping - this way the bottle doesn't need to be higher than the pot because the pressure pushes the water up the pipes anyway. Made it with some 5mm pvc tubing, a few dippers and valves, and some hot glue (for the container that's not pressurised). The 5L bottle simply involves unscrewing the main pipe and replacing some parts. Anyone want me to create a thread on how to do it? Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie_2020 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 @StickyD420 @Ill_Evan Thanks gents, I like to be in control , maybe a bit OCD some may say. So like the recommendation, will be looking into this definitely. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie_2020 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, TheUltimateNoob said: I just built an auto watering system for my grow. Not entirely auto, still have to mix nutes and connect the pipes, but once that's done I just open a tap and it will empty the container into the soil... Provided I leave the container higher than the pot its watering. Also have one of those 5L plastic bottles that you can pump up to spray out the contents with pressure. Managed to modify it so I can connect the piping - this way the bottle doesn't need to be higher than the pot because the pressure pushes the water up the pipes anyway. Made it with some 5mm pvc tubing, a few dippers and valves, and some hot glue (for the container that's not pressurised). The 5L bottle simply involves unscrewing the main pipe and replacing some parts. Anyone want me to create a thread on how to do it? Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk Yes please, love those type of threads. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_StonedTrooper Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, TheUltimateNoob said: Anyone want me to create a thread on how to do it? Do it Do it Like Nike, Just Do It 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ill_Evan Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Just now, StickyD420 said: Do it Do it Like Nike, Just Do It Thought that was Tiger Woods 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateNoob Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 @Newbie_2020@StickyD420Okay cool, will get it done tomorrow and have it up by the night.I'll try my best to keep the cost at a minimum Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afternoon blazer Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 27 minutes ago, TheUltimateNoob said: @Newbie_2020@StickyD420 Okay cool, will get it done tomorrow and have it up by the night. I'll try my best to keep the cost at a minimum Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk Dont forget the pics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateNoob Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Dont forget the picsFor sure ... Will try to make a video as well if possible.I'll also have a parts list and pricing for you guys. Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_StonedTrooper Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Just now, TheUltimateNoob said: For sure ... Will try to make a video as well if possible. I'll also have a parts list and pricing for you guys. Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk Jissy, my man Was about to say to the previous comment, Pictures or it never happened??? And then joke and say a video log /report... Then you absolutely went and killed it and owned the hell out of this thread with this comment 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateNoob Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Jissy, my man Was about to say to the previous comment, Pictures or it never happened??? And then joke and say a video log /report... Then you absolutely went and killed it and owned the hell out of this thread with this comment I try my best Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afternoon blazer Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 10 minutes ago, TheUltimateNoob said: For sure ... Will try to make a video as well if possible. I'll also have a parts list and pricing for you guys. Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk Ohh lovely. We shall wait. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsyCLown Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 @Newbie_2020 I love my automatic watering system, watering by hand is such a ball ache and takes time - something I am often limited with. I looked at making my own DIY dripper system, however I found it a bit iffy as depending on what parts you get it tends to leak or you need a big pump and high pressure for the pressure regulated valves and dialing it in to ensure each plant gets an equal amount of feed etc. can be a bit challenging and the cost increases etc. etc. So then I stumbled upon the Blumat system, with their carrots. The Tropf is their dripper system, works really well. Easy to setup and dial in (takes a few minutes to calibrate it really) and then you just keep refilling the res with your nute mix. The plants get water only when needed (when the medium dries up) and all is good in the world 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie_2020 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) @PsyCLown Thanks, As a newbie still getting the hang of it and having already over watering my girl maybe its a good option and one less thing to worry about. I`m waiting to see what @TheUltimateNoob can show us to see what will work best. The Blumat system is not that expensive if you take in consideration that you girls will grow perfectly so definitely worth the investment or follow a DIY route. Edited July 15, 2020 by Newbie_2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie_2020 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Need to ask an further question, how accurate is these meters on moist levels . Maybe not the correct thread but just wondered if one can use this as an indication to water the ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afternoon blazer Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Newbie_2020 said: @PsyCLown Thanks, As a newbie still getting the hand of it and having already over watering my girl maybe its a good option and one less thing to worry about. I`m waiting to see what @TheUltimateNoob can show us to see what will work best. The Blumat system is not that expensive if you take in consideration that you girls will grow perfectly so definitely worth the investment or follow a DIY route. Howzit bro. How many plants u planning on growing at a time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie_2020 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) @afternoon blazer Currently just one as a trial run and then want to expand. Edited July 15, 2020 by Newbie_2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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