Water Wand/Submersible pump?

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noone88

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You guys can also use a wireless remote to turn your pump on and off. The brass shutoff valve works but OUR CRAPPY GROW EQUIPMENT can leak sometimes.
 
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Low.Vato said:
How do you connect the hose from the pump to the garden wand? Does it require a connector or fitting of some kind? Also, do you mix your nutrients in a separate reservoir from your main RO water reservoir to keep a supply of plain water on hand?
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most larger sump pumps have a garden hose size threaded outlet thing so the hose can screw in directly which is I think 3/4" and if the pump has a bigger outlet then just get a threaded female or male reducer from homedepot or any hardware store
 
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I use a 55 gal reservoir with a pump and garden hose and spray nozzle. My nozzle keeps getting clogged with nutrients, each spray hole gets skinnier and skinnier, which increases my watering time (40 secs per plant versus what should be 23 secs per plant). I've tried soaking my nozzle in vinegar to break up any buildup, but it doesn't get it completely clean, plus, it's a hassle. Reading through the thread, maybe using a paint strainer bag on my pump would help? Would that take care of my nozzle problem as well? Any other nozzle tips?
 
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I bought this 1157 GPH air pump on ebay for $36.87 and made a 1/2" copper loop with 1/8" holes to go in the bottom of my 100 gallon tank(it is a cap for 30" corrugated polyethylene storm/sewer pipe). I pump out of the tank with a Harbor Freight SS sump pump through a garden hose to a wand that I drilled larger holes in. I put any solid tea additives in old socks and tie off with a zip tie. It works great.
 
Seamaiden

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You're kidding, that's great! Using air to move water. However, IIRC there is a huge caveat doing it this way--no lift. Is that correct?
 
frebo

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Seamaiden said:
You're kidding, that's great! Using air to move water. However, IIRC there is a huge caveat doing it this way--no lift. Is that correct?
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The air pump pumps air through the copper tubing instead of using an air stone. When the tea is done I use the sump pump to water the garden through the garden hose.
 
We Solidarity

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frebo said:
I bought this 1157 GPH air pump on ebay for $36.87 and made a 1/2" copper loop with 1/8" holes to go in the bottom of my 100 gallon tank(it is a cap for 30" corrugated polyethylene storm/sewer pipe). I pump out of the tank with a Harbor Freight SS sump pump through a garden hose to a wand that I drilled larger holes in. I put any solid tea additives in old socks and tie off with a zip tie. It works great.
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Not that it will really matter all that much...but copper will leach in a recirculating system (especially at ph lower than 7) and is one of the most common anti-microbial agents in commercial fungicides. Copper = no good for microfauna
 
G gnome

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I been watering like that for 15yrs....Swan makes the best garden hose hands down. Quick release connections are the way to go.
 
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Mondi 1585X Gold Series Utility & Sump Pump, 1/2 HP, 1585 GPH

Dramm 48 inch watering wand,

Dramm 175 Micron in-line hose filter
ILF


 
frebo

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We Solidarity said:
Not that it will really matter all that much...but copper will leach in a recirculating system (especially at ph lower than 7) and is one of the most common anti-microbial agents in commercial fungicides. Copper = no good for microfauna
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My ph is so close to 7 I am not really worried.
 
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Greenlady321 said:
I use a 55 gal reservoir with a pump and garden hose and spray nozzle. My nozzle keeps getting clogged with nutrients, each spray hole gets skinnier and skinnier, which increases my watering time (40 secs per plant versus what should be 23 secs per plant). I've tried soaking my nozzle in vinegar to break up any buildup, but it doesn't get it completely clean, plus, it's a hassle. Reading through the thread, maybe using a paint strainer bag on my pump would help? Would that take care of my nozzle problem as well? Any other nozzle tips?
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I just drilled larger holes in my nozzle
 
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Greenlady321 said:
I use a 55 gal reservoir with a pump and garden hose and spray nozzle. My nozzle keeps getting clogged with nutrients, each spray hole gets skinnier and skinnier, which increases my watering time (40 secs per plant versus what should be 23 secs per plant). I've tried soaking my nozzle in vinegar to break up any buildup, but it doesn't get it completely clean, plus, it's a hassle. Reading through the thread, maybe using a paint strainer bag on my pump would help? Would that take care of my nozzle problem as well? Any other nozzle tips?
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i just took my nozzle off, it didnt really help anyway and its easier now to get int tight spaces.

my wand:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Melnor-Gentle-Rain-Shower-Head-Watering-Wand-329-251/202051575
 
Apollo

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I know this is an old thread now but some good info here.

Just wondering if anyone has any water hose recommendations? I've got my pump and my Dramm water wand but have no idea what water hose I should get. There's so many out there and seems like what one person loves another person hates.
 
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You can use an eco 264 pump inside a reservoir of any kind, use a 1/2" threaded pipe riser to a T pvc fitting and adapt that to 5/8" plastic irrigation piping, connect that to a drip irrigation manifold (eight) head, and fashion individual drip rings with 1/4" poly tubing around all your plants. That's what I use every watering/feeding for all my plants. I'd snap a picture for you, but it's lights out, improvised.
 
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Apollo

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I actually already have a pump and a pretty hefty one too I think - Leader Ecosub Submersible Pump 1/2 Hp 3,960 Gph . Just need a decent water hose now. So many of them out there though and other than size and one that doesn't kink very easy I really don't know what I should be looking for. Was hoping maybe someone with experience in this area might have a suggestion.
 
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G gnome said:
I been watering like that for 15yrs....Swan makes the best garden hose hands down. Quick release connections are the way to go.
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Not sure how I missed this but thx for the advice.

Does it actually have to be a "garden" hose? Is this ok or no? Looks like a decent hose and the price is right as well.
 
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