SIP thread -- (Sub-Irrigated Planter)
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Hollatchaboy
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Seemed odd to me too. Of all the salts that an ro membrane filters, sodium is the exception?
meangreengrowinmachine
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well damn i stand corrected!! maybe I will have to look into that.. although distilled water is only about $1.50 a gallon but still a pain in the ass buying all of it lol Thanks!
Rocket Soul
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There are usual delivery services. Some of our large deposits come from RO delivery which is a nice perk.
Nugnewbie
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Yeah, I run two humidifiers in my 4x4 tent during early to mid veg, and then drop to just one in later veg and early flower. I used to buy bottled water too. Pain the ass for sure.
Systems cost a bit, but well worth installing, or even having it installed if you need to humidify the environment for growing.
Systems cost a bit, but well worth installing, or even having it installed if you need to humidify the environment for growing.
meangreengrowinmachine
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I live in a pretty rural area so I think I am going to just get a system, thank you for the heads up!
meangreengrowinmachine
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Yeah I think I will have to invest in one! I cant taste any salt in my water at all but for it KILLS humidifiers for sure.
Rocket Soul
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Have you ever considered rain collection? Weve been off the RO for years now and only from rain collection; its very close to RO and works really well; also wont waste ground water. We do it from one drain of one ceiling with very irregular rain fall though when it rains it rains big. You can also may even setup tarps. Or if your spendy some solar panels with a rain collection provision. Any surface works. Just a though and obviously depends on your property and climate but always good to think out of the box
Rocket Soul
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For humidifying theres also diy solutions; any piece of cloth drying in the grow area will create humidity, and more so with a fan on it. A blanket or similar of a high absorbing fabric hanging up with a fan on it, with one end sitting in a bucket of water can atleast change the dial somewhat
Nugnewbie
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While rainwater contains no minerals, it can contain dust and pollen. Doubt that would be good for any humidifier.
Not sure on rainfall or typical RH in your area, but I would never, or rarely be able to collect enough rainwater in the semi-desert area I am from to keep my humidifiers supplied to humidify my single 4x4 tent with 4 inch intake, and 6 inch exhaust when in early veg.
To maintain negative pressure in my tent, and keep humidity in line with VPD or somewhat close, I tape over the intake considerably, slowing intake.
RO systems aren't completely maintenance free, but changing filters periodically is a small price to pay for having suitable water on tap to fill humidifiers. I'm not the greatest at DIY, but an RO system will solve the problem you are having.
I grow in SIPS also. Not Earthbox, but City Picker SIPS. Do you grow in tents, or do you have a room you grow in?
Not sure on rainfall or typical RH in your area, but I would never, or rarely be able to collect enough rainwater in the semi-desert area I am from to keep my humidifiers supplied to humidify my single 4x4 tent with 4 inch intake, and 6 inch exhaust when in early veg.
To maintain negative pressure in my tent, and keep humidity in line with VPD or somewhat close, I tape over the intake considerably, slowing intake.
RO systems aren't completely maintenance free, but changing filters periodically is a small price to pay for having suitable water on tap to fill humidifiers. I'm not the greatest at DIY, but an RO system will solve the problem you are having.
I grow in SIPS also. Not Earthbox, but City Picker SIPS. Do you grow in tents, or do you have a room you grow in?
meangreengrowinmachine
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I would be worried about sediment from the shingles also and all the pine stuff I would install a filter but I think not consuming all that sodium would also be good for me and fam. Our water is amazing except for that one thing. We have a very deep well and get the water tested every year.