The Green Manalishi Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 I do recycle the waste, just not through the canna, they gets a fresh feed every time, and no PH chasing either, easy peasy growing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Manalishi Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 Ripped the lot out and started again, tent was swimming, tray fittings leaking, manifold leaking, trays were done with silicone but the main culprit was the manifold and it’s housing, absolutely pish, no amount of plumbers tape on the threads of the manifold would stop the leaking, the design should have o rings / seals connecting the two pieces together, and you can’t properly tighten the fitting because it’s thin plastic, so I bodged up another manifold, but that was leaking, feed lines weren’t secured enough to the manifold, so went back to the original manifold, and reworked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Manalishi Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 This is the original manifold / housing, this needs to be redesigned to work properly, maybe it won’t leak at a lower pressure, but no use for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Manalishi Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 Had another go at bodging up a manifold, but my feed lines were slightly to big for the barbs and so the leaking continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Manalishi Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 Finally went back to the original manifold, and with a bit more bodgery, great success no leaks If I see another puddle, I’m going back to dirt 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Manalishi Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 The autos seem happy enough 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweettooth Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 don't mention leaks, I've had all sorts from drippers spraying the wrong way to the hose from my dehumidifier getting loose and then the missus alerting me to a massive patch on the ceiling in the kids room and reddish nute water everywhere. I now have a 4m x 3m thick black plastic sheet under the tent as a back up which lifts up a foot all round. Had plenty a manifold leak on me too, rule of thumb, don't use a pump that's too powerful, my aquaking 2007 handles 32 drippers via 4 x 8 way manifolds, 2 drippers per pot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu914 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 @The Green Manalishi Here's a nice simple way to make a manifold...which doesn't leak. All you need is 13mm hose, 4mm feed line and 4mm nipple (not sure if that's it's name) Cut the white 13mm pipe to length and connect back to itself using a 13mm T connect to the pump. Drill small holes where you want the feed lines to connect and screw in the nipples, spot of silicon ensures a good seal. Connect your feed lines and away you go...like this... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Manalishi Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 Definitely think the pump is over kill for 6 plants….I should be growing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Manalishi Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 I like that @stu914 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron von greenback Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 7 hours ago, sweettooth said: don't mention leaks, I've had all sorts from drippers spraying the wrong way to the hose from my dehumidifier getting loose and then the missus alerting me to a massive patch on the ceiling in the kids room and reddish nute water everywhere. I now have a 4m x 3m thick black plastic sheet under the tent as a back up which lifts up a foot all round. Had plenty a manifold leak on me too, rule of thumb, don't use a pump that's too powerful, my aquaking 2007 handles 32 drippers via 4 x 8 way manifolds, 2 drippers per pot Ok mate don't suppose you got pics of that set I doing the same thing with 25 drippers I per pot cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron von greenback Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 7 hours ago, The Green Manalishi said: Definitely think the pump is over kill for 6 plants….I should be growing more. Shit mate sounds it's been a ball ache least you sorted it now though were did you get your feeding rings from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Manalishi Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 (edited) @Baron von greenbackGot my rings from America, wife’s friend brought them over when on holiday, another thing that didn’t fit properly and required bodging, but they are sweet and get great coverage with them Edited April 5, 2023 by The Green Manalishi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron von greenback Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 19 hours ago, The Green Manalishi said: @Baron von greenbackGot my rings from America, wife’s friend brought them over when on holiday, another thing that didn’t fit properly and required bodging, but they are sweet and get great coverage with them Cheers mate I tried to find them but with no luck must be the uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu914 Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Just now, Baron von greenback said: Cheers mate I tried to find them but with no luck must be the uk Make your own bud... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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