So, this would be good for flood and drain hydro kits?? Also, the ph is good and neutral?? How is this v. Mother Earth or some other Hydroton? Thanks
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Very good and it's more preference cause I love these but I like miracle grow potting mix
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pH is slightly low but not that bad, above 6. I add a little crushed coral in a bag just in case. Check out our flood and drain aquaponics set up!www.aquapaolics.wordpress.com to see it in action at our school
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It works really well in soil, but hydro I have no clue. Have never tried that.
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I use my NiMH in it and it works but it does seem slightly slower than fresh Alkaline. Then again, my High capacity NiMH last longer than regular Alkaline. I have also hooked it up to a 12v solar panel and it works fine, though when it gets cloudy, it slows down (used at day time picnics with a canopy/tent). I have also run it off my portable vehicle jump starter. That is the best option for me since it is portable (not much bulkier than the battery pack) runs at full speed and last all weekend long (Alkaline will last as long too but are dead at the end of the week and cannot recharge, plus the portable jump starter works with other high current stuff.) Finally, it works great at the drive-in/tail gating by sticking it on the car/rear hatch since it has a magnetic base. Of 7 camp fans I own/owned this is my favorite. So much so that I bought another one.
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They have a line up for soil and hydro. The only difference is the grow big. I've used them both in hydro and soil with great results I recommend the soluble and bush doctor lineup fox farm has using them all together I've got some of the best results yet. One con with using in hydro the nutrients like to settle to the bottom I had to stir at least once a day.
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1). My battery has not run out yet and I've had the unit for a few months now. An LED comes on only when the float registers low water so I don't think it's consuming a lot of power and, as such, I expect the battery to last a long time. 2). This is a nylon wick setup, not a hydroponic setup. It even comes with soil for the pots. 3). As I'm all set up I don't know exactly how much soil or water but the pots are 3" square at the top and taper down a little. Unit holds enough water that over the few months I've had it I've only topped it off twice. I can leave it for weeks at a time without worry :D To be honest, when the battery runs out I probably won't replace it. I find the float that measures the water level gets stuck and needs a tap to fall back to the water level and read accurately. I've just been lifting the pot out and checking the level by eye. I haven't bought a second for this reason. If they offered a low-tech version of this for $20-30 I would buy ten of them. The wicking action is awesome but the electronics suck :P Hope that helps :)
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That depends on many factors. I use 3 teaspoons in 1 gallon of water along with a few teaspoons of Aquashield to keep my water clean. After thats all mixed, I then use a meter to pH. I like to stay between 5.8 to 6.0 for hydroponic growing. Hope that helped :)
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The water pipe system is not crap. This is simply a mass produced example of a sub-irrigated planter and this particular system works incredibly well when planted correctly. If you try to cut corners by using the wrong substrate or fertilizer you will not have good results. Follow the instructions and the result is invariably good.
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The Zoeller pumps are very reliable... But you might be risking a wet basement if it is in fact 20 yrs old. The only part that you need to keep an eye on is the switch. After 9 years, mine gave out. I have 2 pumps in the sump and the other took over. It is on a raised platform (approx. 2.5 inches) and only kicks in if unit 1 fails. As for the hole, it is supposed to be there. It is my understanding it needs to be there to prevent an airlock in the pump.it also keeps the gunk from forming around the bottom of the basin.
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It has a light green color, it should work in hydroponics, the color disappears for the most part when it is diluted. I use it very diluted 1/4 teaspoon per gallon and I water all the time with this solution. My plants like it that way. the few I am growing hydroponically are growing very well in it. I grow orchids and there are a few I have found like to stay wet at the roots all the time, so I have adapted them to a hydroponics.
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If you really want a hydor, just go with their Pico line. I think they range anywhere from like 1-100 GPH.
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I have well water that is about 7-9, seems like ph stays about the same, it might drop a point. This machine is awesome man it takes my 485 ppm water down to about 12
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My home has always had a sand mound system and PVC pipes. Our water has acid in it and we do not treat our well water. The stuff has worked for us. We have had no problem but we do not put a lot of grease or bathroom/kitchen chemicals down the drain either.
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I also have well water (rural Oregon) and it seems to work just fine. Enjoy!
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If you haven't already, I would call the company. They are very informative and easy to talk to. They recommend the straightest shot from the meter to the pump to get the most pressure. Mine goes to my basepump after many branches and it works fine. If you pass the 5 gal bucket test, you are probably fine. Another point - Everyone I know with a water softener has a well. You need city water for the basepump. No power would equal no well water.
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Hi, I did have one of these. Very good little pump. wouldn't draw water from a source deeper than seven to ten feet deep. Pressure was sufficient to run an instant propane hot water shower. Worked very well in fact. Yes there was a built in pressure regulator. I recommend this for camping/ RV / any sort of backcountry house with no mains. Worked well and rugged.
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I used it late last season to chlorinate a 20 x 40 pool after performing a pool renovation. It worked fine for me, though I couldn't test it through the hottest dog days of summer when the sun eats up chlorine at peak rates. However, I did observe the flow rates through the feeder before loading it with chlorine. I'd say the flow rate was far better than any suction type chlorinator that I'd used in the past. In my experience, the flow rate is key because the container will hold plenty of tablets to cover an 18 x 36 pool. You need the flow rate to dissolve the tablets fast enough. In general, I was impressed with the quality of construction and the inclusion of all fittings for installation. I think it will serve your needs. You will need two hands when operating the latch and removing the lid, but it's not much different from other "name brand" chlorinators I've used. I don't consider it unsafe, but always open slowly and avoid direct inhalation around ANY chlorinator.
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All of my reseach shows yes, however I used it as a benefical bacterial to brew and multiply in a compost tea. It seems to have done well in that medium. It is more ideally designed for hydro setups.