Help with hydro drip system

[texashustle]

I made my own drip system. Should I just let the water free flow onto the roots out of the 1/4 inch tubing or should I install drippers on the ends and let it drip onto them? The water is flowing out of little nozzles right now so its close to full power, its more like a constant even trickle. I think it looks great but scared of over watering. What do you guys think? Install drips or just keep the constant trickle? Thanks!

texashustle Reviewed by texashustle on 09-02-2009. Help with hydro drip system I made my own drip system. Should I just let the water free flow onto the roots out of the 1/4 inch tubing or should I install drippers on the ends and let it drip onto them? The water is flowing out of little nozzles right now so its close to full power, its more like a constant even trickle. I think it looks great but scared of over watering. What do you guys think? Install drips or just keep the constant trickle? Thanks! Rating: 5

[420barista]

Ok tex I'll Bite,

Your running a drip system

What Are you growing? (as if we didnt know) but What? seedling, clone?

You say your Free Flowing on the roots how much air is getting to them?

Its My understanding that the roots need air as much as they need water?

off hand I would recommend a Cycle timer and dependent of how old your ladies are the young get a short cycle like on for 5 min off for 20. so every 25 min you will hear the pump turn on for for 5 min and then be off for 20 allowing the roots to breath, the older get A longer cycle.

But Dont take my word for it I am new to growing in general, but I have been lurking and reading for months trying to get a better understanding so when i start i hope to have 0 Problems. Hope fully one who has more experience in this can give you the best advice.

[texashustle]

Ok tex I'll Bite,

Your running a drip system

What Are you growing? (as if we didnt know) but What? seedling, clone? Seedling, Short Rider which is an auto and I bought all fem. They are in a humidity dome right now and im not going to put them in my hydroton till I see a lot of strong roots coming out the bottom.
You say your Free Flowing on the roots how much air is getting to them?

Its My understanding that the roots need air as much as they need water? Yeah but thought Id be ok with 3 fans in a tubberware lol.

off hand I would recommend a Cycle timer and dependent of how old your ladies are the young get a short cycle like on for 5 min off for 20. so every 25 min you will hear the pump turn on for for 5 min and then be off for 20 allowing the roots to breath, the older get A longer cycle. That sounds complicated, maybe I should just do drippers? I have them, just wasnt sure if I should use them.
But Dont take my word for it I am new to growing in general, but I have been lurking and reading for months trying to get a better understanding so when i start i hope to have 0 Problems. Hope fully one who has more experience in this can give you the best advice.

Cool thanks man!

[disrupt86]

whoa killer hang on,lots of things are going to make up your answere.1.what kind of media are u using.2 age /general info about the plants. 3 describe the system you have built "it will make a tone of difference in your watering choices,4 what kind of lighting are u using "hps lamps tend to dry our rw much faster than say cfl's" all of these things are factors.most people water 3 times a day in 15 min intervuls,some people only require once or twice,but you will def need to up your water schedule as the plants mature.generally i would use drip nossles to put back pressure on the diaphram head"were all your lines connect 2" to make sure that all of them are producing the same amount of water trust me it will happen.u have 15 lines and 2 of them have nothing coming out"pain in the ass"soooooooo anywhoooo those are the questions that need answering 2 get you the correct answers.

[martyrprojekt]

most people water 3 times a day in 15 min intervuls,some people only require once or twice,but you will def need to up your water schedule as the plants mature..

I am in firm agreement. In a drip system you can not do a constant drip. Needs to have down time. Check out my grow log man...I use drip.

[SpaceNeedle]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:The secret is the media:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
I run my drippers full blast without drippers. In other words just the 1/4" tube stuck directly into the pot. The secret is in the media. If you use ANYTHING besides clay pellets or some other rocks you will drown the plant.
I run a tray of 15 plants under a 1000w light with a 400gph pond pump running those 1/4" tubes and they love it.

SN

[LOC NAR on probation]

We have ten gallon tubs with 6 plants in each. 1/4 inch lines use to run 24/7 BUT we found that 15 minutes on and 45 minutes off was the trick, just set it and forget it. Once the roots have made it to the water the drip can be cut off and airstones keep it going.

[texashustle]

I am in firm agreement. In a drip system you can not do a constant drip. Needs to have down time. Check out my grow log man...I use drip.

Yes, you suggested it to me bc of my high temps in my closet. Thanks! :thumbsup:

[texashustle]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:The secret is the media:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
I run my drippers full blast without drippers. In other words just the 1/4" tube stuck directly into the pot. The secret is in the media. If you use ANYTHING besides clay pellets or some other rocks you will drown the plant.
I run a tray of 15 plants under a 1000w light with a 400gph pond pump running those 1/4" tubes and they love it.

SN

So you run them 24/7 and do well? Im using hydroton, thats clay pellets right?

[texashustle]

We have ten gallon tubs with 6 plants in each. 1/4 inch lines use to run 24/7 BUT we found that 15 minutes on and 45 minutes off was the trick, just set it and forget it. Once the roots have made it to the water the drip can be cut off and airstones keep it going.

Hmmm where do I get a timer that goes on for 15 and off for 45? Or what is that kind called?