I keep getting a funky smell and foam in my hydroponics set up any advice on why?
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These substances are not meant to smell good in anyway, be sure to check out ambient temp vs water temperature, this can cause a humid and damp environment, try using a carbon water filter aka aquarium filter, mildew and other fungus could be growing, please be advise do not over feed water
2041159
It doesn't work well in hydro, I think it agitates it too much. Try general hydroponics organic hydro line.
18886
That makes sense. I have both kinds. Yes, with the foaming one you just give it a squirt near the base, then water. I have only used the foam once, but I know the other one works very well... my plants (succulents and cacti) love it.
21203
You may have some buildup in there. If you heat up some water and pour it over it might help. Also you may want to contact them directly. dorcousa.com
863956
It has a "new foam" smell for a few days, but after that I didn't notice. I don't think its harmful, it just stinks when straight out of the package.
719875
Not a mold smell. It's a chemical smell from the foam. If you make sure to kneed it to get the left over gas out and let it sit the smell goes away completely.
1558324
Maybe so, like latex or plastic. That would be normal being foam. If you smell anything else it maybe wax or debris from in the ear canal and should get checked by a doctor.
2269022
I had a similar issue. I took it apart, cleaned out the rotor and siphon tube, and it seemed to fix the problem. The flow control in the siphon tube had caught some algae and quickly plugged up the system.
493910
I have three units, and I've not had this problem. Could it be the intake is obstructed? If you use peat pots, it is possible some of the material from the pots has plugged some of the misters. I placed my pump inside a nylon sock to filter out any particulates.
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I've had mine for over two years and have never had that. Make sure your compost isn't too wet by adding dried leaves. As others suggested, I also glued in some pipe screens over the big holes to help keep stuff out and keep compost in.
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It did that recently so I turned it off and cleaned it out and dried it thoroughly. Then I turned it back on and ran the water through (to clean with hot water) and then put the pod in and it didn't do that again. Also make sure you have adequate water in there. I always try to fill it to the fill line.
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I am not a hydroponics person, but it does have a large amount of particulate matter that I suspect would be the woe of any pump.
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Mine is quiet, very bright though. There is usually a pod or two that doesn't grow well, but Aerogarden will replace them... I tried the herbs, they grew so large they needed the extra space anyway.
1712851
No this is not normal. I have had my unit going on two years and I have not experienced any smell like freon. Try some soapy water around the attachments to see if you have a leak.
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Mine does this too! It's contaminating my fish tank. I also get carbon dust, even though I've rinsed, and re-rinsed the filters. The carbon dust accumulates on the leaves of my plants.
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I initially had the same problem. When I first added the soap and water, it came out as just diluted soap. I opened it back up and poured off a bit of the mixture (allowing for more air for foaming). When I tried again, it worked fine after a few pumps to get the air back into it. Not sure if this will help those who are having trouble getting it to foam, but it worked for me.
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I have not experienced any smells. What is the condition of your connection wires?
1470644
Perhaps bacteria buildup. Suggest hydrogen peroxide solution to run through it.