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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.
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 storeHow 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?
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.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?
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.
My ph is so close to 7 I am not really worried.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
I just drilled larger holes in my nozzleI 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?
I bet it felt good, too...I just drilled larger holes in my nozzle
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?
The head diffuses the water and adds o2. Ur better off putting it back on and just drillin some larger holes in it w an 1/8" drill biti 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
Not sure how I missed this but thx for the advice.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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