jguit
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I've been growing in ProMix HP for the past few years and it's been serving me well but i've noticed the bales being sold locally are a bit dry and to be quite honest, hand watering is getting a little old. Plus i think it'll be fun to switch things up and try something new.
I will be getting a new 4x4 tent and will retire my current 3x3 to veg/cloning duties. My requirements/growing needs are pretty small as I only grow a few plants for myself and family. I'd like my growing footprint to remain 3x3 or thereabout and utilize the rest of the 4x4 for environmentals (humidifier, fans, filters, etc.).
I'm lucky in the sense that I have a basement ejector pump in my grow room. I can pump the 'waste' directly into the ejector sump without any fuss. I feel that this is one of the biggest obstacles that I wont have to worry about.
I'm mechanically inclined and have no problem building things if need be (wooden frames, plumbing, etc..), so i will be open to any suggestions. The tent is be approx 7' tall and i'd like to utilize the space as best as possible.
My thoughts were to use x4 2 gallon pots on top of a 3x3 tray which drains to a lower tray that pumps the waste into the ejector sump. I would use an Jain Octa bubbler to distribute the feed into the 4 pots. The plan would be to have 2 sprayers per pot in case one clogs.
First questions...
Would 2 gallon pots be optimal for this setup or should i consider smaller pots? I dont plan on growing trees in a space that small. Any container suggestions?
Any ideas for the table / waste reservoir? My thoughts were to build a wooden frame that would hold a 3x3 tray that drains into another tray below w/ a sump pump that pumps out the waste water. I would love to hear some suggestions for this. I'm sure some of you will have some clever ideas. FWIW, the ejector sump is only a few feet away from the tent. It's possible to drain directly into the sump negating the need for a bottom reservoir. I'd only be restricted by the openings of the tent.
Once i figure out how to tackle and build this part, I'll move on to the reservoir and plumbing.
Thoughts?
I will be getting a new 4x4 tent and will retire my current 3x3 to veg/cloning duties. My requirements/growing needs are pretty small as I only grow a few plants for myself and family. I'd like my growing footprint to remain 3x3 or thereabout and utilize the rest of the 4x4 for environmentals (humidifier, fans, filters, etc.).
I'm lucky in the sense that I have a basement ejector pump in my grow room. I can pump the 'waste' directly into the ejector sump without any fuss. I feel that this is one of the biggest obstacles that I wont have to worry about.
I'm mechanically inclined and have no problem building things if need be (wooden frames, plumbing, etc..), so i will be open to any suggestions. The tent is be approx 7' tall and i'd like to utilize the space as best as possible.
My thoughts were to use x4 2 gallon pots on top of a 3x3 tray which drains to a lower tray that pumps the waste into the ejector sump. I would use an Jain Octa bubbler to distribute the feed into the 4 pots. The plan would be to have 2 sprayers per pot in case one clogs.
First questions...
Would 2 gallon pots be optimal for this setup or should i consider smaller pots? I dont plan on growing trees in a space that small. Any container suggestions?
Any ideas for the table / waste reservoir? My thoughts were to build a wooden frame that would hold a 3x3 tray that drains into another tray below w/ a sump pump that pumps out the waste water. I would love to hear some suggestions for this. I'm sure some of you will have some clever ideas. FWIW, the ejector sump is only a few feet away from the tent. It's possible to drain directly into the sump negating the need for a bottom reservoir. I'd only be restricted by the openings of the tent.
Once i figure out how to tackle and build this part, I'll move on to the reservoir and plumbing.
Thoughts?