Good advice useless. I would just add if you do go with drippers get the largest gph possible. Usually around the 1-2 gph range.(it will be marked on the package)
smoknMXracer
thanks guys, i saw the drip emitters at depo just werent shure if i should use them. do they go into the side of the net pot? do the drip emitters create a backpressure on the pond pump? is there a different kind of pump i should use?
greenthumbdanny
what kind of dripers are you using??? Why not go with the waterfarm pumping coloumns, you can make yourself for cheap. Just a question
smoknMXracer
i havnt bought the emitters yet im still undecided but have to make a move pretty quick.can you give me a description of these pumping columns. im just a rookie who knows nothing, but am willing learn all i can from people who know whats up. i hope everyone doesnt get sick of my list of questions, but i want this to pay off (tired of smokin mexican weed that tastes like it was dragged down a dirt road for 20 miles).
(Edited by smoknMXracer at 8:38 am on Feb. 3, 2006)
smoknMXracer
also my 3 wk old seedlings are on 7.5 ml per gal. my chart says its time to go up to 15 ml pr gal but some of the leaf tips are showing a slight burn. do i stay where im at or go up anyway? the tip burn isnt getting worse or anything but not sure what to do. wish i had a ppm gauge and knew how to use it. cant afford one at the moment.
greenthumbdanny
Hey now smokn. I would chill with the fertz if they are showing signs of burn. I would go with the pumping columns by general hydroponics. GH Farm Kit. item #4115. they work great.
incognyto
I had a simple 4 bucket system setup with a controller also, I don't recommend the drippers for a system that in basically maintenance free, for sure do the buckets connect them all ... then just have some simple little giant pump circulating the nuts through all the bucks through the 1/4 inch lines, that way your not spending tons of mulla on high psi pumps filters and replacement drippers when they clog :) be sure to have as MUCH air as possible in each bucket, I belive there is NO limit that would be considered overkill, less there's nutes ALL over the floors, airpumps are super cheap prolly at wally werld. you could also upgrade your pump a little and go with some sub-aero sprayers for extra aeration inside the buckets.. I'm sure hempcultivationdotcom would have more users willing to help you out and keep in mind an EC meter is almost a must when dealing with hydro preferably PH too otherwise your going to be a blind person leading the blind..... be sure to check out aquarium/pet stores you can get tons of air pumps/ water pumps filters and sometimes even bulk Carbon if you want to get rid of the smell... adios
(Edited by incognyto at 1:55 pm on Feb. 3, 2006)
greenthumbdanny
drippers are problem free for me
smoknMXracer
im assuming an EC gauges PPM?
smoknMXracer
Im definitely going with the waterfarm setup. I got on the gh website checked out the columns. i can see them on your buckets now. i think that will work perfect for me. so is there a fluid pump circulating the nutes through the whole system.does the controller ph levels reflect the rest of the system, or would that be to easy .
