Building a LEAK PROOF aero cloner!

Vonkins

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I want to try the 2 lid idea but there was no pics so I could make sure I do it right. I'm currently using a 35 gallon tote with the plastic clamps where the handles are. I've installed weather stripping and it still leaks like a bitch. I have a c clamp on each corner but it only helps minimally.
Tried to 2 lid idea and still having leaks. I'm probably using the wrong kind of tote. Mine has the handles that lock kinda onto the lid. 35 gallon. The tote is dark gray and the handles are neon green. I also used weather stripping and lots of silicone. Water still seems to find a way to leak out.
 

Vonkins

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The frame my sprayers are screwed into is the exact size of the inside of the tote. Possibly causing it to spray right into the edges of the tote where the lid meets. Maybe if I shrink my sprayer frame it will focus more spray toward the middle of my tote instead of the edges.
 

DudebeDoobie

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I plan to use this for starting roots on cuttings. It shows no leaks after 24 hours of continual running. It uses a 2 flat airstones and should create all the mist the roots need without overkill.
 

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I'm so tired of seeing people building areo cloners the wrong way! Leaking all over the place! Get a second lid for your homemade cloner and be done with the drips!
I'm going to skip the steps on how to build an Aero Cloner ( There are enough DIY aero cloners on here to show you how) and show you how to modifiy your aero cloner to make it leak proof!

1# You are going to need two lids for your tub.

2# Use GE Silicon 1 CLEAR ONLY! If you don't you WILL kill your clones! It's the same as Aquarium silicon but much cheaper.



3# Trace around and cut the inner rectangle out of your first lid.

4# Cut out your 2 inch net pot holes on the first lid.

5# Put your second lid on the tub. Now place the first lid on and trace where the net pot holes are covered up with a marker. Take the first lid off and grind away the material covering your holes, the marker should have shown you how much to take off.

It should look like this!

6# Now take the second lid and silicon all the edges on the under side real thick. Then lock it down on the tub. Flip the tub over and silicon any gaps on the under side of the lid.



7# Let the silicon dry for 24 hours. After 24 hours, fill the tub up with water till it's to the top. If it doesnt leak a drop, your done! If it leaks, fill any gaps with more silicon till it doesnt leak. Now let it dry for 4-5 days till the vinegar smell is gone. After that you can finish your aero cloner and use it.

8# Now that it's dry you can put your lid on and it will look like this!



9# Finished pics!



Pictures would have helped... Sounds like a great idea
 
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