Jjgrow420
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Ya but that's what's great about then is you can if you want but you don't have to
Blumats. Who's using them?
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Jjgrow420
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I might try it with gaia green and other dry amendments and just water next time we will see
Billy the Mountain
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For this trial, I want the simplicity of not using a pump.
My current tent is 95% automated through a raspberry pi, pumps, sensors, and relays.
Most of the complexity is dealing with fertigation and its removal.
The blumats will be the antithesis of that approach, it'll be cool to compare the two.
Good to hear a meter of height is sufficient, thanks.
My current tent is 95% automated through a raspberry pi, pumps, sensors, and relays.
Most of the complexity is dealing with fertigation and its removal.
The blumats will be the antithesis of that approach, it'll be cool to compare the two.
Good to hear a meter of height is sufficient, thanks.
JustBlazin
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A plant-centered approach to watering - Greenhouse Canada
Does dry soil promote root growth? Research and greenhouse experience would disagree.
www.greenhousecanada.com
Dry/wet cycle is nothing more than bro science, plants want to be kept in that sweet spot of not to wet or not to dry aka the Goldilocks of the moisture zone
Keep it moist
JB
xtsho
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Try the blumats. If you're skeptical you won't be after you use them.
lusidghost
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Have you seen these? I considered trying them out last year, but they were too big for my trays. It seems like it would work for rockwool. I think the sensors can be used without their special mats, but I'm not sure.
Complete 4' x 4' Aquamat w/ Blumat and BluSoak Capillary Mat System Kit
DetailsThis kit contains everything necessary, aside from a reservoir and water supply, to set up a 4' x 4' aquamat capillary mat system irrigated with blumat/blusoak technology.Click here to download the instructions.The surface blumat keeps the capillary mat at a steady level of moisture. This...
Autodoctor
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Do These work as well for soil as coco
JustBlazin
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They work amazingly with living soil
Ain't nothing easier than straight tap water to your res and let blumats feed your plants when THEY want it not when it's easier for you as a grower
JustBlazin
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I also top dress every few weeks or as needed right under the drip line.
Autodoctor
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Not using living soil but I am using the coast of Maine and adding in 15-20% perlite. Would it be better to add my nutrients in the reservoir at a reduced amount or just feed separately.I am currently using the gh maxibloom. 4 plants on 5gln fiber pots or maybe switching to the plant warrior pots . The blumat I will have has the five gln reservoir 10 carrots but was gonna use 2 carrots on each pot. I also ordered the extra droppers and may have a splitter drip on both carrots to give 4 spots to water each pot.wrong way or correct way to use. Looking for some advise since first time using and the Main reason wanna use it is because it’s a bitch to water four full size plants in a 3x3 and can’t access but one side of the tent. If I feed every time what would u advice on the amounts of the maxi to add to 5 glns. Wanna get the hang of it and maybe switch to coco later
Billy the Mountain
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I'm ready to order a few of the "deluxe" 5 gal kits, red 8mm line, a few 8mm splitters, 8mm bulkhead, 8mm quick connect valve, 8mm endcaps.
Did I miss anything essential?
Do you guys use any filters? It seems an inline would be a good idea but not sure the effect at such low psi.
Any issues w/ the 3mm lines getting gummed up?
I generally use Floranova or Maxi Gro/Blooms both seem to mix 100% soluble so hopefully not an issue.
Did I miss anything essential?
Do you guys use any filters? It seems an inline would be a good idea but not sure the effect at such low psi.
Any issues w/ the 3mm lines getting gummed up?
I generally use Floranova or Maxi Gro/Blooms both seem to mix 100% soluble so hopefully not an issue.
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GreenestBasterd
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I love them!
Not to mention you can give them a tea or just a heavy top water with a few treats here and there throughout the grow, the carrots close up with no overwatering issues.
Not to mention you can give them a tea or just a heavy top water with a few treats here and there throughout the grow, the carrots close up with no overwatering issues.
JustBlazin
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I've only ran straight water through my blumats but from what I've read is you can run clean nutrients that dissolve and mix with water easily, as far as strength I've read that you want to reduce your ec as your constantly feeding your plants. I think if you do it this way you don't have to flush your plants because of salt build up.
I'm with jj on using only 1 carrot per pot and you can add emitters to give you a more even distribution
Billy the Mountain
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A comprehensive Blumat resource:
JustBlazin
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Sustainable village is the US distributor for blumats.
They do alot of big designs for big ops and what not. I live in Canada and had to order a few things from them as the Ontario distributor didn't have a few things I wanted. They have pretty much all the stuff blumats make, they are great
xtsho
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I've looked at those. I'll likely just go with using their sensor and something else for the capillary mat.Have you seen these? I considered trying them out last year, but they were too big for my trays. It seems like it would work for rockwool. I think the sensors can be used without their special mats, but I'm not sure.
Complete 4' x 4' Aquamat w/ Blumat and BluSoak Capillary Mat System Kit
DetailsThis kit contains everything necessary, aside from a reservoir and water supply, to set up a 4' x 4' aquamat capillary mat system irrigated with blumat/blusoak technology.Click here to download the instructions.The surface blumat keeps the capillary mat at a steady level of moisture. This...www.sustainablevillage.com
lusidghost
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I checked my plants this morning and found some of them a bit wilted. After a long slow hand watering, I investigated and discovered that the pressure reducer has a screen inside of it that was clogged. I broke it down and cleaned it out and now everything is okay. I'm not adding anything aside from Jack's from here on out, and I'm going to make sure to clean the reducer about once a month.
Autodoctor
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where is the reducer. I just installed my blumatt the other day and don’t wanna have issues down the road