im trying to figure out the easyiest way to switch the water out without having to pick up the pot
Would pumping the water out, and refilling it not be an option?
its better if you have access to clean the buckets (as stated before). i dont even understand how your system works, in your original post you stated you full the 5 gal jug with hydroton correct? why wouldnt you just get a 5 gal bucket put a net pot in the top with a air stone in the bottom and call it good? it doesnt cost anymore than you are already spending lol, i dont understand why you are planning on taking 2 steps back with a pretty fool proof, simple, easy to operate hydroponic system. i see more and more people on this site trying to re-invent the wheel and there is really no need in this case, one of the great things about a 5 gal bubble bucket imo is you use much less medium to hold the actual plant (hints only water and nutes in the 5 gal bucket) just follow the book on this type of system and you will get good results.
5 gal bucket with a lid, cut 4 inch hole in center of lid, place 4 inch net pot in hole, make small hole for airline on side of bucket, add air stone, run line to pump. DWC is for the Stoner who likes to keep it simple. As in Keep It Simple Stoner.
If you want to get more intricate use a cooler as a res, it will help you keep temps in check if that is a problem. Good luck and happy growing.
i was talking about pumping out the water when i wanted to flush or res change if the situation calls for it
about and inch or two below the lip
Ive done dwc before, and I was wondering. If there is a way to stop root growth without stoping any other growth?here you go bro here is a pic of what im talking about, by doing it this way you can easily just have a extra 5 gal bucket mix nutes, drop the airstone in and put the lid on the fresh pot of water, then just clean the old one for next water change. the problem with filling the whole bucket with hydrorock is the plant is not versatile at that point and you cant really clean anything at that point ether. if anything ever goes wrong with my plants i can always just lift the pot and inspect the roots for any bacteria but with the way you are talking about you are not capable of doing that.
hmmm i have heard of people trimming there roots up but i personally have never done this. can i ask why you want to have a smaller root system?
Im wondering the same thing?
when ever i do deep water culture my 6 plant root together and make one giant root ball, and it seems like the roots in the midle are not getting enough air, ive added the hydroton to maybe give roots space to breath
