simple dripper system - 8 plants (max)

[Budelaire]

I’ve got a IWS seconds timer in uk. Never used it

 

I’m in same boat and begrudge buying stuff now, I need a white van man. Fuck the  “B” word. 

[badbillybob]

24 minutes ago, mysticriver said:

this is off t'river

there's a 2-timer pack that do seconds timing, its what ive got

dint know if links are allowed. but cheap enough - under 20 bar for 2

 

im removing the link, here is what its called 'oridget 24 hour digital electric timer 2 pack'

2 for ~£17

there digital programmable - so they do about 4 different timing modes; countdowns etc

 

mystic

i had a look at these and it doesnt show it being able to be set /timeable in seconds, it just goes down to minutes?

 

[Exhale]

@badbillybob but it's under 20 bar bo!

 

[Wacky Wardrobe]

3 hours ago, badbillybob said:

doesnt show it being able to be set /timeable in seconds

 

I was looking at those yesterday.

They do a "minute and second mode" that will just repeat so many minutes or seconds on. So many minutes or seconds off. Repeatedly.

Ideal.

They do different models. The 24 hour one (T319) looks perfect.

[Baron von greenback]

On 19/05/2022 at 8:34 AM, badbillybob said:

i think id put a syphon line in the line, just for safety sake. to be honest.

if it can pump the height you need, it can also syphon the same height........ it could empty your res, which wouldnt be good.

 

Looking good mate instead of a spyhon line i drilled a hole in my tubing comeing from my pump in water butt to my brain it stopped in running back into my brain when pump off make sure hole is above water line hope this helps

[Baron von greenback]

On 19/05/2022 at 8:34 AM, badbillybob said:

i think id put a syphon line in the line, just for safety sake. to be honest.

if it can pump the height you need, it can also syphon the same height........ it could empty your res, which wouldnt be good.

 

Looking good mate instead of a spyhon line i drilled a hole in my tubing comeing from my pump in water butt to my brain it stopped in running back into my brain when pump off make sure hole is above water line hope this helps

[mysticriver]

22 hours ago, badbillybob said:

it doesnt show it being able to be set /timeable in seconds,

these are the destructions for 'em

there quite good for seconds timing

 

 

mystic

[geogeo]

@badbillybob is this for your summer vaccation, mate ,how long are u away, the fair fortnight, you need a bigger grp ,  res/ tank 

im  ,awaa , june ,  5 days .goin to try out coke bottle  2holes in lid . upside down in soil  ,  '' i bet you have tried it '' what's your verdict mate 

regards geogeo. 

[badbillybob]

have never tried the coke bottles mate, but this is foolproof (so far).

As long as feed duration is on point and res big enough, i dont see why it couldnt be left for a couple of weeks

[badbillybob]

have never tried the coke bottles mate, but this is foolproof (so far).

As long as feed duration is on point and res big enough, i dont see why it couldnt be left for a couple of weeks

im only going away 7 days in summer, rdwc plants w

[badbillybob]

double post, cos im a compu-tard

Edited May 21, 2022 by badbillybob

[Whortleberry]

@badbillybob 

 

The timer on the right does 1 second increments. But i can't find it anywhere without a description saying 'minimum 1 minute', so makes me think they are using this 1 as a thumbnail and selling a different unit maybe? I grabbed it a few years back for £10. 

 

[geogeo]

On 5/21/2022 at 9:36 PM, badbillybob said:

double post, cos im a compu-tard

dont worry mate , we see it an write it .we cant be good at everything.. ive seen some off ur' set up's very professional . mate kep up the good work .

every day is a school day , an im 70 now !!! thanks for the nice reply ,

[Diddy]

I have been away for 10 days now. My step daughter sent me updated pictures yesterday all is working as it should. I have the set up that you posted in post 1. I also have that timer mentioned above. I just ended up setting it up to pump for a min twice a day. 100ltr water but. Anti syphon outlet. 

It was easier to just let it pump for the full minute twice a day. As it goes it gives them enough water for my 100 litres to last 14 plus days "easily". Although I did find my pump is not happy with smaller water levels and it is really ideal if you can keep your tank 30% full. That's my experience anyway. I also have a second small pump moving the water for 2 hours before each watering.