CaptainSnap
Well-Known Member
Well thanks for the tips everyone!
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you could get one of those large, deep "runoff trays" you know the 4x4 and 4x8 ones that are like 8 inches deep... and then install a float valve on it so that when it goes below a certain level, it will trip the water back on and refill it. basically you'd be building a passive hydro table, which seems awesome to me! it may require you to prop your plants up slightly, but it would definitely do the trick.
also, you could go the blumat route, if you are not attached to having SIP garden, and they do a pretty damn good job. sometimes they can be finicky, but the same thing can apply. you can get a reservoir, install a float valve, and then not have to worry about leaving for several days!
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Shluby: I wish I had the height to be able to set up an auto passive hydro system like you speak about and I've contemplated long and hard on blumats. I don't like having a bunch of lines and clutter running everywhere as my rooms are hard to work in. Have you ever used the ones that just suck water from a reservoir? like these http://www.blumat.com/en/watering-system-for-house-plants.html
The other thing I don't like about them is needing several for large containers....and that adds up as they are somewhat costly.
I really like that idea with the 1 gallons you got going on and thanks for sharing!
Big thanks to Shelby, RandomHero, and Dubekoms for chiming in and giving advice. The swick method/shulbys method for younger clones I will test out for sure.