OverCloudz
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I would like to built a set up using those trays but I'm not the best diy guy on the planet. If i understand correctly, is this how it works? What king of pump will i need to drain 12 plants? thanks!
New coco set up (auto drain tray with pipes)
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bk78
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This pump will work for your application
OverCloudz
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great thanks. Is the drawing accurate on how this draining method would work? When does this pump work exactly? While watering it stays on?
coreywebster
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Not seen these before.
Do they have a pump they sell as part of it?
If not then is there any need for the francy trays when you can just use any old garden tray draining into a shallow res with a condensate pump sat in?
Do they have a pump they sell as part of it?
If not then is there any need for the francy trays when you can just use any old garden tray draining into a shallow res with a condensate pump sat in?
bk78
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The bucket company run off trays, they have a pump they sell as well
OverCloudz
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Thanks a lot! Would i even need the U shaped pipe to connect them or not since they are both connected to the pump?
Also I've been trying to find this exact pump you linked me but they don't have it where I live. I found a similar one, similar price but I can't find any specs on it, the only spec i found was 2.5 liter per minute and AC 200V / 58w. Do you think it would be ok?
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OverCloudz
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I live in Thailand and there's not a lot of equipment available like in europe or america. Each of these trays are 15$ so it's a bit expensive for 12 plants but not sure what else i could do with the equipment they have here.
Treesomewanted77
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If you can get those trays just purchase a bucket company kit and the a condensate pump and your set. Are you going to hand feed? If so you might as well deal with the runoff By hand as well so just have the buckets drain into a bucket or a tote then put a small pond pump in it and turn it on to drain the bucket. If you’re going to automate the feed and I highly recommend you do with either drip rings or stakes or however you want to do it. Makes life way easier in long run unless you like missing feed solution daily.
many options out there for a DTW coco system that are pretty cheap and easy to use
OverCloudz
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Would love to buy the bucket company kit but they don't sell it here in Thailand. I will have to diy with pipes and pumps. I have drip rings and will also auto water them.
Treesomewanted77
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Copy that. I just figured if you could get those drain pans but now I see what you’re saying. Sorry misunderstood