Grow Mediums Single plant dripper system... help a noob out!

[Groff]

Hi guys,

I'm trying to build a test system based on airpots and coco with a sort of DWC rez underneath, making a recirc circuit. Would anyone take the time to please advise on the parts I need to make a 1 plant dripper system? I can't find any pre-made kits anywhere and I dont want to burn cash figuring out...:joint:

I only need the recirc part. I'm getting a Hailea 9820 + 8 way manifold for bubbling. I guess I need a water pump (submergible or not?), tubing, flow valve and a timer... am I missing something? Please advise!



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EDIT: Ps: Oh, a theoretical hydro question... Would it be better to hand feed the coco and use the rez underneath to bubble O2 + lower EC water, or must the plant have the same nutes in the coco and in the rez (ergo, recirculation) ?

 

[low_and_slow]

I have absolutely ridiculous results running a drain-to-waste setup in 2gallon dirt pots (http://www.hydrofarm.com/product.php?itemid=12485). I pour about 1L of nutrient solution over the top of the coco, which I cover with hydroton "mulch", and then discard whatever runs off. I watered daily (you can water hydro every day, it's actually better) and got 2 ounces of dried, cured, manicured bud out of Mossy's JEM after cutting the plant about 17 days early using a 2 part nutrient (http://lucasformula.com/) with 2 additives (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesium_sulfate & http://generalhydroponics.com/site/index.php/products/supplements/floralicious/floralicious_plus/).

 

[Groff]

I have absolutely ridiculous results running a drain-to-waste setup in 2gallon dirt pots (http://www.hydrofarm.com/product.php?itemid=12485). I pour about 1L of nutrient solution over the top of the coco, which I cover with hydroton "mulch", and then discard whatever runs off. I watered daily (you can water hydro every day, it's actually better) and got 2 ounces of dried, cured, manicured bud out of Mossy's JEM after cutting the plant about 17 days early using a 2 part nutrient (http://lucasformula.com/) with 2 additives (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesium_sulfate & http://generalhydroponics.com/site/index.php/products/supplements/floralicious/floralicious_plus/).

Yeah, but thats running to waste. I already have that going with regular pots. I'm using Canna Coco A&B btw. My question was not so much run-to-waste vs recirculation, but in having the airpot shooting roots into a rez. Would it be better to recirc the rez water and drip the coco, or run-to-bubbling-controlled-waste?

 

[KsjAuto]

Hi
when you say 1 plant dripper system. do you meen the top ring on the bucket who feeds the plant. like those used in a waterfarm ??
Tjeck page 2 the video on my DIY TFR Hydro
Peace

 

[low_and_slow]

Maybe look at Blumats...auto watering system that works great in coco. Don't see any advantage adding a bucket...coco is robust, not sure it would help any and it's a lot more complex

 

[Groff]

Maybe look at Blumats...auto watering system that works great in coco. Don't see any advantage adding a bucket...coco is robust, not sure it would help any and it's a lot more complex

Its not so much I want... it a sort of "I have to!" Check my current sig (automazar coc vs bioizz) you'll understand why
Sweet thanks mate!! Looks exactly what I need !
Been looking at this... but I dont get how this works without a pump!

[video=youtube;4gTDStOG0Xw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gTDStOG0Xw[/video]

 

[Truu]

Hey man I run exactly what you are looking for. Here is my setup.

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I built a table out of 2x4 with a screen that the pot sits on. Made the table to where I can slide my bucket in and out. No need to ever move the plant, just the bucket. Easy as that huh?

 

[CaptKG]

Ok Truu, You've peeked my interest in your build. Can you post some pictures of it or if you have where. I'd llke to see this sounds very cool

Hey man I run exactly what you are looking for. Here is my setup.

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I built a table out of 2x4 with a screen that the pot sits on. Made the table to where I can slide my bucket in and out. No need to ever move the plant, just the bucket. Easy as that huh?

 

[Truu]

Sure man ill take some pics tonight when I get back home.