I will be ordering my components to my DWC system tomorrow and I am trying to decide on a couple things. I can afford to get both drip irrigation and this fogger/vaporizer with float. I am wondering if I even need the drip system. From what I have seen, alot of people use it sparingly anyway, for example: 15 minutes 3 to 4 times daily at 3gph. Seems like more maintenance than dirt. My idea is that I have the bubble stones oxygenating the water and the vaporizer breaking down the water to microns for quick absorption through the roots. I dunno how long the discs last on the vaporizer though. I am on hold with the company customer service as I am typing...Ok no word on the micron level it produces. The discs can be cleaned instead of replaced. They can get clogged at higher ppm levels. Thats another plus. I just don't wanna buy all the tubing etc and configure all that and then have it owning me everyday every four hours. I am looking for a little more automation. I guess I could get a timer but still doesnt seem like I really even need it. Maybre I should post this in the setup room? Anyone got insight on this? Please and Thankyou!

i'm no expert but i see no benefit to running both a drip and fogger at the same time.

But whatever you're going to use to water - put it on a timer! -- don't trust clocks and watches.

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I have seen some schedules for the drip irrigation like I mentioned but I havent seen much for foggers. Would it roughly be the same? Both systems are gonna cost about the same so that doesnt help me decide. I guess I am lookin for ease of use I guess. Thanks for the help. So far the drip seems less maintenance because if i do get a timer I dont have to worry about cleaning/replacing parts as such with the disc in the fogger. Thanks again email and I like you journal. Definetly good results. Was that weight you mentioned "just short of a pound" dry weight?

I use an aeroponic sprayer (the rainforest) and follow the directions. The sprayer is on 24/7 during veg and once you switch to 12/12 - the sprayer is on while the lights are on. And the sprayer also comes on about an hour during the middle of the dark period.

yes - ended up being 15+ oz with 4+ g bubble hash. Had i not nute-burned and let them over grow i suspect i would have ended up with at least 1.5 lb. three plants.

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DAMNNNNNNNNN!!! Definetly good job! I will be goin over that journal again fosho! HAHA

i wish i could call it skill but i give credit to: RIU folks, awesome seeds, a great light and the fact that weed (especially PPP) is very resilient to idiot growers like myself.

What i really learned from this grow was
1) how to feed in hydro (from this thread):
PPM question

Pay particular attention to Earl and Panda's posts.

2) I should have trained my plants (lollypop) much sooner than i did
3) should have switched to 12/12 a few weeks sooner
4) use only the trich covered leaves in the bubble bag system

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becareful with that fogger bro.....

How do you mean? Is it junk? hehe

I'm not sure exactly what loud blunts means but i'll bet it is something important.

also - when i was talking about aeroponics/foggers - i was talking about a hydro system built for aero (or a DIY) - i'm not sure how this fogger would work.

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not at all, im very interested in the technology.

in fact, me, munchbox and filthyfletch are taking a stab at it. munchbox has taken the lead tho ...visit his thread here.DIY portable ultrasonic fogger

im interested in making a fogger incorporated with ebb n flow or ebb n flow with fogger. i say it that way b/c fogger systems alone cannot distribute enough water and nutrients to plants, let alone big and growing plants.

however, fogger systems are very productive in cloner applications.

the reason i say becareful with the fogger applications is because if you fog the rootzone, make sure it doesnt leave the rootzone. meaning..... make sure it doesnt rise up and get to the foliage. foggers can foliar feed and can (not saying it will, but it can) damage/burn the leaves. this is caused from the high salt build up. (you already feeding the rootzone, WHILE AT THE SAME time foilar feeding at dangerous concentration levels)

foggers also clog, so make sure you get a quality one, if not make sure you get some disc to replace...(which you should have a few regardless of quality)

nutramist has come out with the system but i think they need to be perfect, especially for the arm and the leg they charge for it. but i would recommend you get a nutramist fogger... as they are teflon coated ultrasonic transducers, specifically designed for use with dissolved nutrient solutions, so they help prevent salt buildup which causes premature failure.

NUTRAMIST Single Head Fog Module @ FUTUREGARDEN.COM