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Is there a difference between drippers and flood drippers?   I think my drippers flow at around 2 l/ph.

Thats interesting.   I am growing under lights and have been told to water as much as 15 mins every hour, which after seeing the drippers in action, seems a little excessive. Using clay pebbles as a medium, would you say 15 minutes twice a day is enough watering, or perhaps a little more...

No-one got any suggestions?  Surely someone uses a dripper system.

Does anyone use a Wilma dripper system or a dripper system in general?   If so, what is the recommended watering schedule? I've had people say from 30 mins every hour to 5 mins every 4 hours. And now I'm very confused. Any ideas?

You say lazy, but I would have thought bottom watering is easier than top watering? Can do more plants as once.

Can I just ask, when the plants were in their small pots in a tray in the earlier posts, how did you water? From the top or from the bottom?

Another question please. Will I need any fancy fan setups in this system? What's the best way to keep the fresh air flowing? I have 2 small clip on fans, but that's it.

  Yes I may well have a look at the hydro route, as long as it's not too expensive. I would probably stick to soil and jiffy pellets though for seedlings that are going to go outside

500 watts. I think though exclusive to a chain of hydroponic shops in Southern England. Hopefully 500 watts should be enough.

  No mate, it's a 4X CFL.  

Thanks for the advice,   My local shop sells these and you can mix and match the bulbs. A good solution? They are 72X50cm, so a comfy fit in the box?  

Greetings from across the pond.   I want to start growing chillies indoors. I am soon building a small growbox with dimensions of 3X2X2ft with reflective sheet lining. I would like to sow something ASAP to check everything is working and maybe grow a couple of plants on until the winter, maybe...