stu914 Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 41 minutes ago, Diddy said: Whack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 8 hours ago, The Green Manalishi said: My wife always got my runoff for the garden, the grass loves it, it’s just getting it to garden that’s a pain yeah my garden loves the run off too, that’s why I said in theory, I did a mini flush last night and had a fair amount of waste. But through Out just get enough run off for samples. If not using massive pots with coco it can become very hard work. I use fairly small pots so everything needs to be automated for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron von greenback Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 01/03/2023 at 7:11 AM, The Green Manalishi said: controller bucket connect to the drain Looking good mate is that like roll up under floor heating were did you get it and what size does it come in and price cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Manalishi Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 18 hours ago, Diddy said: If I done that in my house it would go something like "Hi honey look I have solved the drain to waste issue"...Whack yeah my wife doesn’t know about it yet, she’s been away visiting friends and is due home on Sunday, thought the best time to do it would was while she’s away…..better asking for forgiveness than permission 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Manalishi Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 11 hours ago, Bud Baker said: yeah my garden loves the run off too, that’s why I said in theory, I did a mini flush last night and had a fair amount of waste. But through Out just get enough run off for samples. If not using massive pots with coco it can become very hard work. I use fairly small pots so everything needs to be automated for me. Last run was in 8” net pots and they required several feeds during the day, but due to work I was only able to get two feeds in, so I was putting a fair amount of water through them to bring the ec down to reasonable level, all was fine but like you say, hard work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Manalishi Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 8 hours ago, Baron von greenback said: Looking good mate is that like roll up under floor heating were did you get it and what size does it come in and price cheers Nah it’s just a big heat mat, I can’t remember where I got from but I’m sure it was about 230 sheets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 38 minutes ago, The Green Manalishi said: Last run was in 8” net pots and they required several feeds during the day, but due to work I was only able to get two feeds in, so I was putting a fair amount of water through them to bring the ec down to reasonable level, all was fine but like you say, hard work. Yeah I’ve done it all! Hand watered 2!litre coco pots On one grow I see automation in small pots equals more dry backs at a quicker rate which then equals more feeds which leads then to explosive growth. I like the Medusa trays as it has that little dip before it goes down the waste pipes which is perfect for checking the e.c in the last amount of run off from pots, making sure to leave good time for water to fully pass through tho. and is good for checking each separate tray as well. I always take the brain reading as an average if I’m checking ec there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddy Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 4 hours ago, The Green Manalishi said: yeah my wife doesn’t know about it yet, she’s been away visiting friends and is due home on Sunday, thought the best time to do it would was while she’s away…..better asking for forgiveness than permission Can I suggest a tiny little bit of filler BEFORE she gets back Bit of filler wee bit of paint and you could present it as a minor little hole and all for the good lol. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Manalishi Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 @Diddy I wasn’t going to leave it like that, I have a plan besides, I put her sliding doors up on her wardrobe that has been gathering dust for ages, a piece offering so to speak……I blame @badbillybob, was his gel dog that got me doing daft shit like putting holes in the wall 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddy Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 I wish you well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbillybob Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 3 hours ago, The Green Manalishi said: @Diddy I wasn’t going to leave it like that, I have a plan besides, I put her sliding doors up on her wardrobe that has been gathering dust for ages, a piece offering so to speak……I blame @badbillybob, was his gel dog that got me doing daft shit like putting holes in the wall that gel dog has me doing crazy shit all the time hahaha. whats your verdict on it? Any chance of a smoke report? i find it really more-ish 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Manalishi Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 had the system running for several hours now and had to tackle some leaks, the swivel joints and the bulkhead required some hose clamps and the threads on the manifold required some plumbers tape, had the pump running continuously and the trays do a good job getting rid of the run off, never felt like they were going to overflow. Been running some low ec feed through the coco, 0.8 in 0.8 out….let’s get some plants in there 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron von greenback Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 1 hour ago, The Green Manalishi said: had the system running for several hours now and had to tackle some leaks, the swivel joints and the bulkhead required some hose clamps and the threads on the manifold required some plumbers tape, had the pump running continuously and the trays do a good job getting rid of the run off, never felt like they were going to overflow. Been running some low ec feed through the coco, 0.8 in 0.8 out….let’s get some plants in there Looking like a nice set up there mate good luck 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Manalishi Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 @Baron von greenback thanx man, hopefully claw back some time with this, give my back a rest as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calypsos Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Lovely setup mate. Quick question, any reason you choose to run to waste and not recycle? What is the usual waste quantity or does this depend on what stage plants are at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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