I have a single waterfarm system and i was wondering if i need a timer for it. My local hydroponics store said that i should keep it running 24/7 but other people say otherwise. Any help is apprectiated, thanks
I have a single waterfarm system and i was wondering if i need a timer for it. My local hydroponics store said that i should keep it running 24/7 but other people say otherwise. Any help is apprectiated, thanks
I let my drip ring run 24/7 until the roots grow into the bottom chamber - then I eliminate the ring, run a line down the blue tube, and add an airstone in the bottom chamber for the rest of the grow.
You don't eliminate the ring until the roots have grown into the bottom chamber - you don't have to worry about the top drying out - most of the root mass will be in the bottom chamber. Airstones create bubbles in the rez which aerates the water and provides oxygen to the roots - any pet store has them. One last thing - it is imperative that you drill larger and more holes in the top chamber or the roots will not be able to grow into the bottom chamber and will build up in the bottom of the upper chamber creating problems.