The most recent project is an aeroponic bubbler... or is it a DWC? The pots are barely touching the water.
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| The upper side... Three 2 inch pots withc LECA. |
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Ebb and flow
My semi-most recent project is an ebb and flow system. The problems so far is an unstable pump, a problematic bell siphon and the use of non-food grade plastics (I didn't think of it ehwn I built the thing). Some pictures follow...
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| A pumpkin plant. This one grew despite the system being turned off during a vacation. The vacation was the same week as the system was started so I brought all seeds. The ones I brought dissappeared (all but one), and this plant survived in the box since I forgot the seed for it. |
New plans and summary of previous projects
This is a post without images.
The previous system with the white pots failed. First of all the flow through the tube of the air lifter was bad. I believe that the reason for this was something in the tube. Once algae started growing in them you know the slippery surface on the walls of water containers), the surface tension increased and water began to pour. So my tip is: if you are going to use tubing that doesn't work at first, give it a while and see if it improves.
I am thinking of trying to start up the pots againg, but I am currrently more into bubble aeroponics and ebb/flow systems. Posts on two new tries will show up eventually.
The previous system with the white pots failed. First of all the flow through the tube of the air lifter was bad. I believe that the reason for this was something in the tube. Once algae started growing in them you know the slippery surface on the walls of water containers), the surface tension increased and water began to pour. So my tip is: if you are going to use tubing that doesn't work at first, give it a while and see if it improves.
I am thinking of trying to start up the pots againg, but I am currrently more into bubble aeroponics and ebb/flow systems. Posts on two new tries will show up eventually.
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