Grow Mediums cleaning autopot system - what do you do
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My post was to the OP. I even tagged the OP (not you) which kinda, sorta means I was talking to the OP (not you). You make assumptions in your post that can/were and will be interpreted as "fighting words" (yeah my Mom taught me that too)
Sarcastic, uncalled for attempting to make yourself somehow superior than those that would follow the advice I gave to the OP.
@MedCzech Go Pound Sand Dewd, you're nothing but Troll, and not a very good one I might add.
To the OP @legalizeme sorry to muck up your thread. PS I have never had to do the syringe thing and I don't clean out my trays every week nor my res every change so, it's just in case you ever run into the issue!!
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This is what I use
Thanks for all your comments guys.
It’s good to know what others are doing so you can gauge yourself.
Peace....
It’s good to know what others are doing so you can gauge yourself.
Peace....
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I have 10 Autopots used both inside (tent) and outside (greenhouse).... for what it's worth and based on using Autopots for 11 different grows now....
Here is what I do....
I use a large bore semi rigid pipe with an inline filter from Res to inside the tent/greenhouse (always use black to eliminate light), The larger inline filter provides a greater surface area to filter particles and reduce the chance of pipe blockages.
The smaller pipes used to feed the autopot are then joined on to this, that keeps them short (about 12 inches) and again less likely to block.
Example of pipe setup - this is in my greenhouse, but same for tent grow. (The bamboo cane is just to keep the pipe straight)
Cleaning:-
Before each grow, I strip down the valve system in the autopots, remove the little silicone plugs and put the pot, tray, lid, valve bits and inline filter, etc, into the dishwasher. (keeping the little silicone plugs safe).
The dishwash cycle cleans and to some degree sterilises them (and they come up like new).
I then replace the silicone plugs in the valves, by either rotating them (to use the other surface) or putting in new ones (available from autopot for little money).
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Clean the Res and backwash the pipes with clean water and a dash of bleach, lastly wash them through with clean water.
Reassemble the pot, valve, lines, trays etc. and away we go onto the next grow....
I have never used any form of cleaner in res during a grow, and never have had a blockage or problem with the pots.... Maybe it's me, or maybe I am just lucky, but that's my method... Works for me.
The type of Nutrients, can obviously play a big part in how much they can potentially block a filter/line, and I only use "Ferro" nutrients, the ones reviewed in my signature line below.
I also use a small water pump in the res to keep the water/feed moving about and nutrients suspended.
Many ways to skin a cat..... this is mine, hope it helps.
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Here is what I do....
I use a large bore semi rigid pipe with an inline filter from Res to inside the tent/greenhouse (always use black to eliminate light), The larger inline filter provides a greater surface area to filter particles and reduce the chance of pipe blockages.
The smaller pipes used to feed the autopot are then joined on to this, that keeps them short (about 12 inches) and again less likely to block.
Example of pipe setup - this is in my greenhouse, but same for tent grow. (The bamboo cane is just to keep the pipe straight)
Cleaning:-
Before each grow, I strip down the valve system in the autopots, remove the little silicone plugs and put the pot, tray, lid, valve bits and inline filter, etc, into the dishwasher. (keeping the little silicone plugs safe).
The dishwash cycle cleans and to some degree sterilises them (and they come up like new).
I then replace the silicone plugs in the valves, by either rotating them (to use the other surface) or putting in new ones (available from autopot for little money).
.
Clean the Res and backwash the pipes with clean water and a dash of bleach, lastly wash them through with clean water.
Reassemble the pot, valve, lines, trays etc. and away we go onto the next grow....
I have never used any form of cleaner in res during a grow, and never have had a blockage or problem with the pots.... Maybe it's me, or maybe I am just lucky, but that's my method... Works for me.
The type of Nutrients, can obviously play a big part in how much they can potentially block a filter/line, and I only use "Ferro" nutrients, the ones reviewed in my signature line below.
I also use a small water pump in the res to keep the water/feed moving about and nutrients suspended.
Many ways to skin a cat..... this is mine, hope it helps.
Frogster
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Some good info shared there, thanks for contributing
I have thought about having a larger pipe, but would mean I would have to change my res as the filter for my res is 4mm connection, so I have not bothered thus far
If I was purchasing again I would buy the 16mm version and then convert to 4mm like you have
I have thought about having a larger pipe, but would mean I would have to change my res as the filter for my res is 4mm connection, so I have not bothered thus far
If I was purchasing again I would buy the 16mm version and then convert to 4mm like you have
I have 10 Autopots used both inside (tent) and outside (greenhouse).... for what it's worth and based on using Autopots for 11 different grows now....
Here is what I do....
I use a large bore semi rigid pipe with an inline filter from Res to inside the tent/greenhouse (always use black to eliminate light), The larger inline filter provides a greater surface area to filter particles and reduce the chance of pipe blockages.
The smaller pipes used to feed the autopot are then joined on to this, that keeps them short (about 12 inches) and again less likely to block.
Example of pipe setup - this is in my greenhouse, but same for tent grow. (The bamboo cane is just to keep the pipe straight)
View attachment 917377
Cleaning:-
Before each grow, I strip down the valve system in the autopots, remove the little silicone plugs and put the pot, tray, lid, valve bits and inline filter, etc, into the dishwasher. (keeping the little silicone plugs safe).
The dishwash cycle cleans and to some degree sterilises them (and they come up like new).
I then replace the silicone plugs in the valves, by either rotating them (to use the other surface) or putting in new ones (available from autopot for little money).
.
Clean the Res and backwash the pipes with clean water and a dash of bleach, lastly wash them through with clean water.
Reassemble the pot, valve, lines, trays etc. and away we go onto the next grow....
I have never used any form of cleaner in res during a grow, and never have had a blockage or problem with the pots.... Maybe it's me, or maybe I am just lucky, but that's my method... Works for me.
The type of Nutrients, can obviously play a big part in how much they can potentially block a filter/line, and I only use "Ferro" nutrients, the ones reviewed in my signature line below.
I also use a small water pump in the res to keep the water/feed moving about and nutrients suspended.
Many ways to skin a cat..... this is mine, hope it helps.
Frogster
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I understand, but if you wanted to do it without having to replace the Res with a new one - then it is super easy to drill the hole out and fit a larger outlet/tap, the larger bore pipe and filter are cheap, the nipples that reduce back down to 4mm are a few coppers each. Job done!
Now you are talking
You are giving me extra work to do, I will look into that as will be worth it in the long run.
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The stagnet nutes in res is what I'm dealing with, hate that the megaCrop diluted to the bottom and settles there, I was thinking about a pump to keep stired up or just not just the res anymore and hand water them.I have 10 Autopots used both inside (tent) and outside (greenhouse).... for what it's worth and based on using Autopots for 11 different grows now....
Here is what I do....
I use a large bore semi rigid pipe with an inline filter from Res to inside the tent/greenhouse (always use black to eliminate light), The larger inline filter provides a greater surface area to filter particles and reduce the chance of pipe blockages.
The smaller pipes used to feed the autopot are then joined on to this, that keeps them short (about 12 inches) and again less likely to block.
Example of pipe setup - this is in my greenhouse, but same for tent grow. (The bamboo cane is just to keep the pipe straight)
View attachment 917377
Cleaning:-
Before each grow, I strip down the valve system in the autopots, remove the little silicone plugs and put the pot, tray, lid, valve bits and inline filter, etc, into the dishwasher. (keeping the little silicone plugs safe).
The dishwash cycle cleans and to some degree sterilises them (and they come up like new).
I then replace the silicone plugs in the valves, by either rotating them (to use the other surface) or putting in new ones (available from autopot for little money).
.
Clean the Res and backwash the pipes with clean water and a dash of bleach, lastly wash them through with clean water.
Reassemble the pot, valve, lines, trays etc. and away we go onto the next grow....
I have never used any form of cleaner in res during a grow, and never have had a blockage or problem with the pots.... Maybe it's me, or maybe I am just lucky, but that's my method... Works for me.
The type of Nutrients, can obviously play a big part in how much they can potentially block a filter/line, and I only use "Ferro" nutrients, the ones reviewed in my signature line below.
I also use a small water pump in the res to keep the water/feed moving about and nutrients suspended.
Many ways to skin a cat..... this is mine, hope it helps.
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Can't comment on stagnant nutrients, as I haven't had them with the Nutrient line I use, but most likely down to a little pump I have in the res to keep it stirred.... I have power in the tent area, but for outside (in a greenhouse without power etc).... you can get a pump and a small solar panel from e-bay to power it.... cheap...just a thought
