Thanks! This is what I was looking for in answering about the units themselves. Appreciate the opinion. Have a great Grow!I am using a autopot geopot (fabric) for the first time this grow. I was using drain to waste coco before and while I had awesome results that way I just wanted to try something different.
I have to say that this autopot is working great. I honestly don't have much at all to do except add to the reservoir occasionally. I was worried about leaks so I did set the autopot tray in an old tote I had just in case but I've had no leaks at all. The only "issue" I've had is around mid flower I checked the valve area and found roots had grown through the pot sock and were growing well into the tray. I was able to just remove them before any issues happened. The pot sock is lined with copper and was supposed to prevent any roots escaping but it didn't work in my case.
Since I'm only running one plant for now, I've never filled the reservoir with its 12 gallon capacity. Only 3 gallons at a time. Even with the plant feeding heavily, I only had to add about every 3 days.
Honestly, this grow has gone so well, I ordered another base and a couple more fabric pots so I will run two plants after this one is done. I plan to continue setting the bases in the tote just in case. I've had not issues with nutrients clogging up the lines. My system is the 3/8" valve and tubing. I understand the older models were 1/4" and had some issues with clogging. My nutrients are Jacks and they are very clean in my opinion.
Ask away if you have any questions. I'll try to answer based on my first time use.
I was just looking at the 4 pot system. Does the (control box switch) contain some sort of float to prevent constant flow? I only need a 3 pot system, but would purchase the 4 pot, and get my own valves to be able to use how many I want to run at a time. Seems the way you sell it, all must be active at one time with teh hardware provided. Any discounts or Black Friday deals on them?Spider Farmer Self-watering System
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I mean my 4x4 gorilla tent has a waterproof bottom . It held 13 gallons of nutrients - just had to shop vac it out , wipe it all down , and I cleaned everything to ensure it doesn’t happen again .Hey bud you can get trays with high sides they hold a lot of water, you could put your autopot sites in one, a kids padding pool might be another option?
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I can't remember exactly how much it holds but I can empty my 55/60ltr reservoir into it.