How high must the water reservoir be relative to the flower pot? At the same level, lower, or higher?
868565
Interestingly: lower. This goes against conventional siphoning logic, but these work on a different principle. The water doesn't have to be much lower, as long as the surface of the water is slightly lower than the base of the spike you're good.
868566
You can place the water at the base of the plant. I use a large supply of water with fertilizer in it so my plants get fed & watered while I'm away.
868567
The principle of a siphon (water seeking it's own level) is the reason why, the reservoir needs to be lower than the watering probe. If the reservoir was higher, the siphon effect will result in water flowing continuously into the probe because the water level in the reservoir is higher and not because the moisture level requires it. By placing the reservoir lower than the probe, the water is drawn up into the probe by a capillary action and against gravity. So the moisture content in the pot's soil determines the rate of flow and not the relative water levels.
868568
The instructions state "In order for siphoning to take place, the reservoir water level must be lower than the tip of the spike." What I did was set a bucket in my sink, and put the flower pots on the countertop around the sink.
1991335
the height of thewater feed is adjustable. My water tanks are about 12 inches high.
1953164
I live in Texas so my fountain is outdoors all year. We only get a few days below freezing so it hasn't been a problem. It should be fairly level to prevent the water from spilling over the top. You don't have to worry about making it perfectly level. The pump is submerged.
1413451
It will sit flat and is quite stable when filled with a lot of water. Watering sections will then be about 3 inches off the ground/floor. Sounds like a good idea as long as they don't chew. Good luck!
181272
Depends what you are trying to grow but perfect for 5'x5' area and a small area for the reservoir. Make sure the pumps stay submerged or they will break.
1109917
The water level for my bird bath is about 2 inches too, it works well. You may need to add water daily to ensure the pump is covered.
773282
You can put as little or as much water that you want. I just adjust the amount of tea I use. I usually make at least half a pot for the basket to reach the water.
331581
This model can be adjusted to various heights and distances which I have done on my lawn. Also, the volume/distance of water can be reduced by slightly closing the faucet that controls the flow of water.
245908
here is too small pot like 2gallon . it is not enough to grow. not excellent. only module and 55gallon reservoir can beused to remake system.
518001
It all depends on how much water you want the plant to get and the size of the pot. I usually play with this for about a week before going on vacation. The lower the water source the less water the plant will get and vice versa. You only have so much plastic tubing to play with, so it can only be that low.
702995
Question is where will tge reservoir be situated. The water stays cool inside the buckets. I don't use reservoir, I just add water with nutrients every 10 days or so. Shows water level on hose fitted to the bottom on the outside of the bucket
1199688
Would that mean only water/nutrients? If so then the water would leak out of the lower levels. Each "planter" has a hole in the side at the bottom and then any excess from on top leaks into the next level.
261122
It depends on what type of plant you have in the container. I water as I would a small pot. My succulents are thriving and I water them twice per month.
1270039
The depth usable for soil is 5 1/2 ". The "hole" appears to be in the center but it sends the water down under the "plate" in the bottom of the pot. There is no connection (per se) between the height of the watering hole and the depth of usable space for soil. It is a beautiful shade of blue too.
1964210
Mine was about 6 to 8 inches in height and I water it 1x a week with a spray bottle and I replanted mine in a ceramic pot and does nicely. D.B.
1814050
Raise water container until you get flow (assuming the pipe and drippers are not clogged)
723597
I don't know about that. Mine is above ground and I put plants all around it to disguise. Works great!