Auto pots

[Beeman]

Ok so I scored a smoking deal on some auto pots the other day from Goodwin store they never been used. My question is after you get them setup with the correct pH how do you check run off? Since they drink from the bottom up do you need to remove them every once in while and water/feed to runoff?

 

[golfnrl]

Nebula just did a side by side comparison of the self watering bases. Here's the link. https://www.growweedeasy.com/ac-infinity-vs-vivosun-auto-watering-pot-bases

Those self watering bases are similar to the system I use. There is no run off.

 

[bboyfromwayback]

No need to check the ph in the trays, just set the ph in your reservoir. Keep in mind that the ph will slowly drift up. I start at 5.9 or 6.0 and it usually drifts to 6.1-6.3 before the next refill.

 

[MeowMeow]

In Torch's Guide to auto-watering pots, he uses a wet vac with nozzle accessories that let him fit in the little port hole. That way you can vacuum the water out, if you ever need to empty the reservoir for some reason. A "long nose" syringe lets you take a sample from inside the reservoir.​

 

[Beeman]

Loving the auto pots so far no great fluctuations in pH. Think the girls like them too. Flipped to 12/12 11 days ago

 

[MeowMeow]

They literally couldn't look happier.

 

[Beeman]

The girls are rocking on these auto pots.about 3 weeks in

 

[Beeman]

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[MeowMeow]

I wish I had left a small space like that when I grew in a 4x4. It looks like you can actually reach all the plants. They look amazing.