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Re hydroponic self watering systems
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Re hydroponic self watering systems
Hi guys
I was wondering what system you are using, I’m gearing up for an indoor cultivation got most of the things I need but I’m wondering what pot set up is best, I want to have it set up to automatically water, I know about timers etc but I’m wondering which is the best pot set up on your opinion, Wilma seems a good option?, quite the Autopots but I’m thinking with those flooding is more of an issue than the Wilma.
Your opinions would be appreciated.
Cheers
I was wondering what system you are using, I’m gearing up for an indoor cultivation got most of the things I need but I’m wondering what pot set up is best, I want to have it set up to automatically water, I know about timers etc but I’m wondering which is the best pot set up on your opinion, Wilma seems a good option?, quite the Autopots but I’m thinking with those flooding is more of an issue than the Wilma.
Your opinions would be appreciated.
Cheers
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Re: Re hydroponic self watering systems
Hey IMO, welcome to the forum. Ive not personally used a wilma or auto pot system but a few of the others have/do. I grow in coco and use a rhizo system. This is a run to waste setup but down come with everything needed to be fully automated except the timer.
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Welcome along fellow microbe lol
I run a Wilma and very much like its. We have a few growers using autopots but majority find the best method to be top feeding consistently
Have a good search around the from and see what kinda takes your interest bud
translated from the bongo of the canna jungle
I run a Wilma and very much like its. We have a few growers using autopots but majority find the best method to be top feeding consistently
Have a good search around the from and see what kinda takes your interest bud
translated from the bongo of the canna jungle
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thanks man just getting used to a forum layout again it’s been years since I used one, look forward to chatting
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Welcome :)
I have ran Wilma's in various mediums and love them. The only disadvantage is height. It's why I went nft for years due to lack of headroom.
I have ran Wilma's in various mediums and love them. The only disadvantage is height. It's why I went nft for years due to lack of headroom.
The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.
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Hi welcome cant comment on wilma though from what i read before i dint like the fact i loose abit of head room so went with coco on auto system myself. Using rhizo trays then i dont loose to much head room :) Good luck!
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Re: Re hydroponic self watering systems
Thanks guys, I bought a 2m high tent so I’m not sure height is too much of an issue, price of the Wilma is prity attractive at about £70 delivered, I’m thinking I could use the tank underneath to catch run off and use a separate vessel for the nutes. I also like the idea of run to waste trays using air pots decisions decisions.
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I would only go coco if its auto fed. Its a pain in the ass by hand imo
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Re: Re hydroponic self watering systems
I’d like to try a side by size soil mix vs coco grow but then I’d need to separate watering systems, planning to use smart plugs and want a camera so I can keep a check on everything.