DiY EBB/FLOW

toastynoodles · Dec 20, 2009

Here a nice cheap little setup.What you will need!!
1-28qt sterilite storage{1846 white)===== $4.00
1-10gal steilite storage container(1810gray/steel)====$4.00
1-bulkhead fitting kit Botanicare===========$6.30
1-ecoplus 185 pump=======$16.00
1ft of 1/2" tubing ========$1.00
And some air tubing==2.00 for 8"

TOTAL=$33.00:

toastynoodles · Dec 21, 2009

toastynoodles · Dec 21, 2009

toastynoodles · Dec 21, 2009

I drilled 2 holes and push air tubing in them and hot glue them for a leak free flood tray,need the hole's so there wouldn't be any standing water. :shocked:

toastynoodles · Dec 21, 2009

Well i hope this might be some use to some one. :idea:

Nova · Dec 21, 2009

Nice, what kind of timer are you using?

huntsman · Dec 21, 2009

Looks great! What's it for..?

Toleman · Dec 21, 2009

You could of used a bigger tray (more plants!!!)

toastynoodles · Dec 21, 2009

Novacastrian said:
Nice, what kind of timer are you using?

For now im not useing a timer just pluging it in 2 times a :cool:

day for 5-8min.

toastynoodles · Dec 21, 2009

huntsman said:
Looks great! What's it for..?

LOL for my sweet basil and Trinidad Scorpions.

toastynoodles · Dec 21, 2009

Toleman said:
You could of used a bigger tray (more plants!!!)

Wish i had the room for more plants,look's great

toastynoodles · Dec 21, 2009

Toleman · Dec 22, 2009

Looks good. Are you growing in sure2grow and flexi plug things?

I presume one flood per day is ok at this stage? Have you thought about expanded clay around the net pots? Is this just to get them started before being put into the ground ect?

Lighting?
Nutrients?
Ph?
PPM/ EC/ CF?

Sorry for all the questions, im just intrested.

Good luck, Chris

toastynoodles · Dec 23, 2009

Toleman said:
Looks good. Are you growing in sure2grow and flexi plug things?

I presume one flood per day is ok at this stage? Have you thought about expanded clay around the net pots? Is this just to get them started before being put into the ground ect?

Lighting?
Nutrients?
Ph?
PPM/ EC/ CF?

Sorry for all the questions, im just intrested.

Good luck, Chris

Lighting=For now 2 27watt cfl(5500k) 1700 lumens per bulb,1-42watt cfl (2700k) 2700 lumens.NOT in pic!!
Nutrients=Pure blend pro grow(3-1.5-4)+Liquid karma
P.H=6.3
ppm=365
And yes those are sure2grow 3"ARROYO,started the seeds in Ready Gro super plugs by Botanicare!
YUP 1 flood per day for now.
Not going to use the expanded clay around the net pot.

toastynoodles · Dec 23, 2009

Cost around $17.00 for a pack of 12

Toleman · Dec 23, 2009

Keep us updated!

toastynoodles · Dec 30, 2009

Some new pic's 9 days later.

toastynoodles · Dec 30, 2009

And the 3

Trinidad Scorpions. Upclose :mouthonfire:

Toleman · Dec 30, 2009

wow thats amazing growth. Keep it up.

I'm sick of this compost growing... Hydro is so much easier and faster in every respect.

Chris

wordwiz · Dec 30, 2009

Toleman said:
wow thats amazing growth. Keep it up.

I'm sick of this compost growing... Hydro is so much easier and faster in every respect.

Chris

Chris,

I can't share your sentiments.

With dirt, pumps or air stones don't quit working, the pH doesn't have to be adjusted regularly, the growing medium is good for an entire year...

Tis probably true that a "good" hydro grower will have higher production per sq. ft. than a dirt farmer, but I have nearly 50 years experience in dirt, three years playing in water. :rolleyes:

Now I'm trying to learn dirt containers!

Mike