Waterfarm 8 pack in homebox xl - drip ring problem**

thecapohexx

Active Member

• Jul 2, 2009

• #1

ANY FARMERS, Is it okay if the drip ring gives out water consistanly? i think my babies are overwatering, prob not. HELP!!!!

 

tom__420

Well-Known Member

• Jul 2, 2009

• #2

you should probably put the drip rings on a timer so that they don't over water the plants

 

thecapohexx

Active Member

• Jul 2, 2009

• #3

Thaxs for the help dude, Should i jus connect the pump outlet into a timer, i have a digital timer, no clue on how to set pump timer??

 

Barron

Well-Known Member

• Jul 2, 2009

• #4

I leave my pump on 24/7. But when they were smaller i would just shut it off a few time a day. You need a special timer something like this http://cheaphydroponics.com/store/ti...r/prod_12.html

 

thecapohexx

Active Member

• Jul 2, 2009

• #5

around what time of the plant stage you used to shut it off? how many times a day u fed them??

 

caddyluck

Well-Known Member

• Jul 2, 2009

• #6

I've had great results leaving them running 24 hours, can't really OVER water with the hydroton, they could just run 15min ON every hour too. either way will work.

 

thecapohexx

Active Member

• Jul 2, 2009

• #7

true, i plan on doin that thaxs 4 your help bro. u have any grow journals??

 

caddyluck

Well-Known Member

• Jul 2, 2009

• #8

If your asking me, yes I do have a couple journals ans also started the 'Waterfarm Mods & Tips' thread. I love those friggin buckets!

 

thecapohexx

Active Member

• Jul 2, 2009

• #9

caddyluck said:

If your asking me, yes I do have a couple journals ans also started the 'Waterfarm Mods & Tips' thread. I love those friggin buckets!

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send me the link bro

 

Barron

Well-Known Member

• Jul 3, 2009

• #10

https://www.rollitup.org/hydroponics-aeroponics/119479-waterfarm-mods-tips.html

 

Barron

Well-Known Member

• Jul 3, 2009

• #11

caddyluck said:

If your asking me, yes I do have a couple journals ans also started the 'Waterfarm Mods & Tips' thread. I love those friggin buckets!

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That's a nice little thread. I like how you put the shut off valves on. I'm gonna have to do that. I just modded my controller so it will recirculate threw all the reservoirs.

 

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smellychronic

Well-Known Member

• Jul 3, 2009

• #12

You might want to drill some more holes in the first bucket for better drainage. There is a thread around here somewhere with waterfarm modifications and tips.

 

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dbo24242

New Member

• Jul 3, 2009

• #13

if the roots aren't sticking out of the rockwool cubes than you can certainly overwater them. rockwool tends to oversaturate in hydroton.

 

upabove

Well-Known Member

• Jul 3, 2009

• #14

I run my drip ring all the time during early growth once the roots reach the bottom bucket then I cut the drip ring back. My plants can take it, because they have alot of light.