It can get nasty if it's not filtered properly when getting recirculated. But the UV chamber is a really affordable way to do it. This runoff gets filtered down to 1 micron then UV blasted, and further treated with H2O2 to keep the res and lines clean.
Perhaps, but I wouldn't feel comfortable with that level of sanitation. Large grows that recycle will use either UV or ozone for a reason. The top of my delta blocks and my runoff totes turn green with algae, and my holding tank is equally questionable. Also if one plant gets a root pathogen it could spread to all the plants. Peroxide isn't going to kill fusarium or pythium effectively imho. Plus, the UV light was only a couple hundred bucks.. its good for peace of mind.
What are you using for the UV light?
Correction 5 mils per gallon
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Although Coco is not the best choice for recycling system, will it be better if I add UV to do recycling？This is a good article on the different ways greenhouses sanitize their runoff. Peroxide is listed but not considered as effective, particularly against bacteria, and its potentially more harmful to plants at higher levels. UV is just superior, and with a little added H2O2 also on top of that in a low dose preventative.. thats ideal in my mind.
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In coco I'd stick to a dtw system just because of the cec, even though it isn't really that strong. Unless using real small pots.
Mine stays lit 24/7. They actually say turning it off and on repeatedly shortens the life of the lamp significantly. Mine is recommended to stay on. Same with my in house UV system. The lamps are good for a year or so and are about $40 to replace
Mines named after a Greek God, Atlas or something.. has 8 on/off times and is programmable to 1 min increments.@Dirtbag What timer are you using for auto watering? Would you recommend if purchasing now, or are there any better options available now that you’re aware of? Was considering just using a smart plug that I could program from my phone, but not sure that’s the best idea.
I’m running soil, but re-doing my space to have the ability to seamlessly switch to coco/rock wool in the future, and also minimize physical labor (seriously ruined my back wahh). Already got the auto-drain set up using flood tables that drain to a condensate pump and gets pumped into my sewer line.
Nearpow is what I use... it goes to the second.
Look fantastic... definitely would prefer bigger mids also.
