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The ideal sprayer for this application I believe is the Spectrum or more commonly Vortex sprayer you can get from Philmac irrigation. Like those little 8-spray Octas people use but they block and only shoot those 8 Jets out ..also early on you said sprayer, what type of sprayer are you talking about
Got it. No sprayer needed. Let it rain.Hopefully this terrible drawing helps?3-gal pot, stakes go in, tray sits on those. Water feeds straight into the tray where it pools and 'rains' through the perforations in the bottom.
Will be sure to post once it's ready. I think it's the most obvious solution to a common issue, especially in Coco where flow rates clearly can have a big effect on watering efficiency and preserving the integrity of the root zone.Got it. No sprayer needed. Let it rain.
yea i used those in my food garden, i opted not to use them on my indoor plants because they would likely splash and make a mess when trying to get them max coverageThe ideal sprayer for this application I believe is the Spectrum or more commonly Vortex sprayer you can get from Philmac irrigation. Like those little 8-spray Octas people use but they block and only shoot those 8 Jets out ..
A Vortex can be turned down or up using the screw fitting on top, right down to a dribble next to a small seedling, but with 200 psi you'll get a full 360 circle of rain like spray up to 4 feet acrossCost about $2 each at your irrigation retailler.
Attaches to 4mm line, and because it spikes into the ground you can move it around the pots in seconds.
Oh cool. Yeah I used to put them in every garden system I built, such a great solution. Can see what you mean about splash factor. I'm gonna keep pursuing my 'rain dish' solutionyea i used those in my food garden, i opted not to use them on my indoor plants because they would likely splash and make a mess when trying to get them max coverage
I used to do sprinklers for a lawn company way back when. I used these up inside all the arbor vita' and evergreens. They loved it. I called them adjustable mist heads. Way too much spray for a tent.Oh cool. Yeah I used to put them in every garden system I built, such a great solution. Can see what you mean about splash factor. I'm gonna keep pursuing my 'rain dish' solution
so the problem with these is the board breaks down after a while becuase it gets into the circuit board not to mentioned the copper affected by the minerals in the soil and or nitrientsTry this one;
definitely, cant wait to see itOh cool. Yeah I used to put them in every garden system I built, such a great solution. Can see what you mean about splash factor. I'm gonna keep pursuing my 'rain dish' solution
Right, but I don't have specs on the other one. And at $2 each, it's a consumable item after 10 grows maybe. Is that cost efficient enough?so the problem with these is the board breaks down after a while becuase it gets into the circuit board not to mentioned the copper affected by the minerals in the soil and or nitrients
Nah not on a timer... from sensor to both pump and solenoid so the pump turns on whenever a plant calls for water... but tbh I think this stuff has been done.You'd still have to have the timer linked to the pump no? Otherwise the pump is on 24/7 pumping into a closed system for most of that. Not ideal for most pumps. Unless I've misunderstood what you're saying
The 'rain dish' will charge everything. I got youNah not on a timer... from sensor to both pump and solenoid so the pump turns on whenever a plant calls for water... but tbh I think this stuff has been done.
If you push the soil testers all the way to the bottom they also work we but but doing it the way this thread has said will ensure they are in the proper zone.
As for auto watering on a sensor system I kinda feel it's all or nothing. Cost prob not gonna be feasible for most
I do want a more perm solution, and I'll get one. I just have to find out where to source it.so the problem with these is the board breaks down after a while becuase it gets into the circuit board not to mentioned the copper affected by the minerals in the soil and or nitrients
Hey man, if it's working for you, then go for it.my internet is reliable and its backup is bluetooth. so i have no issues with using smart anything. my life is made much easier using some smart things. like not bending over to empty a tank!
im just emptying the tank into a plant when a set point is met and stopping it at a second set point.
i see lots of folks with all kinds of set ups and they all fail at some inconvenient point, knock on cellulose - nothing i have on a smart anything has failed me.
Idk works for me.Right, but I don't have specs on the other one. And at $2 each, it's a consumable item after 10 grows maybe. Is that cost efficient enough?
Hmmm so much for controlling government with it.smartthings is a free app that lets you control smart plugs and smart lights and smart anything
Give us time. You can't just spring a project like that on us and expect instant answers.Hmmm so much for controlling government with it.
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