Quote Originally Posted by Farmer Rich
You guys are building some complicated systems!

For my simple recycle systems, I use a 396 gph echo submersible pump and push plenty of water through 12 easy clone 360 sprayers spread out on 2 legs. The lift from the reservoir up is about 26\" in 1/2\" pvc.. Works perfect.

Peace, Farmer Rich
Hello Farmer Rich,

It really is not that complicated, if you know what your're doing. It becomes complicated when you are new to aero/fog and have to figure and sort out stuff for yourself.

The above system you have is very nice (just saw your thread, nice setup you built) but it is not true aeroponics. It is what many refer to as a FAG system (Fake Aeroponic Growing) since it is just spraying water around. To achieve aero you need to be able to atomize the water/nute solution to at least 50 microns or less. To achieve fog you need to get particule size down to 5 microns or less. It is obvious that to get to these levels it takes a bit of work, but can be worth it for some.

BTW, I'm one of "those" who believes in a shitload of small plants vs. growing bushes and trees indoors. That even extends to container growing. SOG size plants are what I've found to be the most efficent method of indoor growing, regardless of what type of artifical light used.

I have a thread in the Hydro section showing the setup of one of my grow aero/fog trays plus I have an album showing the construction of it, check them out.

oldmac