Hybrid Flood Drain / Aero Idea ( PIC INSIDE)

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im fat

Active Member

• Jun 29, 2009

• #1

I came up with this hybrid idea not sure how feasible.

It would be nice not having to deal with clogged misters, and not having an entire tray of clay pellets. Plus there would be ample oxygen.

What intervals do you think a set up like this would need? 15 on 15 off?

Thks for any feedback

 

(Butters)

Well-Known Member

• Jun 29, 2009

• #2

What advantages do you think this may have over a regular e&F setup? Any?

 

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im fat

Active Member

• Jun 29, 2009

• #3

vs. EBB it would Be able to change out plants and check roots readily - easier to interchange plants. Use less clay pellets / maybe no medium like Aero.





vs DWC I can have more access to reservoir, and do not need airstones for oxygen

vs NFT It can grow larger roots per plant

 

morrisgreenberg

Well-Known Member

• Jun 29, 2009

• #4

great idea! unfortunatly your not the first to come up with this design, flood trays with a lid with spray manifolds are solid, even the stinkbud method of doubled up rubbermaids, if you already have the tray maybe just purchase or contrust a lid and you can be up and running in minutes

 

morrisgreenberg

Well-Known Member

• Jun 29, 2009

• #5

you still need air stones for dissolved oxygen in the water, if not to keep your solution stirring