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So you basically establish a good roots. So good enough for it to reach to the bottom And established. Then you leave the valve on 24 hours all the time ?
Hi @treymendus, Many thanks for your enquiry. The stool or tank stand you're describing is used to help maintain gravity pressure. This gravity pressure is required for the system to function. However, the stool isn't the only way to maintain gravity pressure. Hence it is not included in the kit. Firstly, if all your plants are no more than 2-3 meters away from the reservoir, then the reservoir can be positioned directly on the floor at the same level as the plants. The fill level of the reservoir relative to the proximity of the system will create enough gravity pressure as long as the reservoir is kept topped up and doesn’t drop below a third full. Secondly, many growers prefer to simply create their own reservoir stand using a step, wooden blocks, breeze blocks, or bricks to a height of 6"/150mm. If you are interested the reservoir stand is available as a separate via our online stores: In the UK: autopot.co.uk/specialist/all-products/reservoirs/rigid-water-tanks/47-litre-tank-stand/ In the US: autopot-usa.com/all-products/reservoirs/12-4-gallon-solid-reservoirs/12-4-gallon-hard-tank-stand/ In RoW: either via your local AutoPot stockist, which are searchable here: autopot.co.uk/specialist/find-nearest-shop/ Or via contact with mail@autopot.co.uk Hope that helps
Hi, Many thanks for your enquiry. You absolutely can, there's no need to change the module tray, easy2grow will accommodate 2.2 gal or 3.9 gal pots with no adjustment necessary. Hope that helps, all the best!
Hi, Many thanks for your enquiry, apologies for the delay in responding. AutoPot Watering Systems are extremely versatile and can be used with the growing medium / substrate of your choice. In growing trials we have cultivated plants in a vast range of grow media from coral to denim and even pumice stone. But in answer to your question yes, soil or coco are the most commonly used grow media with AutoPot. Whether you choose soil or coco, make sure it is mixed to be absorbent, light, fluffy and free draining. An ideal mix for use with AutoPot is a 50% perlite or pH-stable clay pebbles with 50% soil or coco. The following guidelines and examples should provide a good basis for success. • Always use a good quality soil or coco from a reputable brand. Look for coco that has been buffered and stabilised. If unsure, pot up and pour approx 10L of pH 5.6 water and ¼ strength feed through each pot - this will instantly stabilise the coco. Allow to drain thoroughly before use. • Peat-based composts will compress if used alone, reducing the oxygen content in the root zone. Mix in perlite/clay pebbles/gravel to lighten the compost and improve aeration. Consider that, though rich, peat can compress to virtual solidity. On the other hand Perlite will never compress. Try to create a mix that balances richness with aeration. • For good drainage you should always include a 2.5cm layer of pH-stable clay pebbles, pea gravel, Growstones in the base of each pot. • Whether they are used at the bottom of the pot as additional drainage or as part of a mix, clay pebbles MUST be pH stable. Be aware that certain brands are NOT pH stable and will increase the pH of the water in the tray; this will negatively affect plant growth. To stabilise pebbles soak them in pH 5.0 water for 48hrs, then pour off water. DO NOT RINSE. Hope that helps, all the best
Good vibes brother from bonny SCOTLAND UK stealthy growing 1st time using autopots fae yourself so can't wait Grow alongside UK lights lol show these Americans competition 🏴💚🌱💪👆😂😜✌️👍💯😎😉
So you basically establish a good roots. So good enough for it to reach to the bottom And established. Then you leave the valve on 24 hours all the time ?
You don't talk about the stool under the reservoir. Does it come with the set? Tell us about it please.
Hi @treymendus,
Many thanks for your enquiry. The stool or tank stand you're describing is used to help maintain gravity pressure. This gravity pressure is required for the system to function.
However, the stool isn't the only way to maintain gravity pressure. Hence it is not included in the kit.
Firstly, if all your plants are no more than 2-3 meters away from the reservoir, then the reservoir can be positioned directly on the floor at the same level as the plants. The fill level of the reservoir relative to the proximity of the system will create enough gravity pressure as long as the reservoir is kept topped up and doesn’t drop below a third full.
Secondly, many growers prefer to simply create their own reservoir stand using a step, wooden blocks, breeze blocks, or bricks to a height of 6"/150mm.
If you are interested the reservoir stand is available as a separate via our online stores:
In the UK: autopot.co.uk/specialist/all-products/reservoirs/rigid-water-tanks/47-litre-tank-stand/
In the US: autopot-usa.com/all-products/reservoirs/12-4-gallon-solid-reservoirs/12-4-gallon-hard-tank-stand/
In RoW: either via your local AutoPot stockist, which are searchable here: autopot.co.uk/specialist/find-nearest-shop/
Or via contact with mail@autopot.co.uk
Hope that helps
How many grow cycles do the root control/ matrix discs, /cloth inserts last? Can you purchase extra's?
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Can you upgrade to bigger pots? From the 2.2 to the 3.9 pots without having to switch the base? With the easy2grow ?
Hi,
Many thanks for your enquiry. You absolutely can, there's no need to change the module tray, easy2grow will accommodate 2.2 gal or 3.9 gal pots with no adjustment necessary.
Hope that helps, all the best!
So this has to be used with soil/coco?
Hi,
Many thanks for your enquiry, apologies for the delay in responding.
AutoPot Watering Systems are extremely versatile and can be used with the growing medium / substrate of your choice. In growing trials we have cultivated plants in a vast range of grow media from coral to denim and even pumice stone. But in answer to your question yes, soil or coco are the most commonly used grow media with AutoPot.
Whether you choose soil or coco, make sure it is mixed to be absorbent, light, fluffy and free draining.
An ideal mix for use with AutoPot is a 50% perlite or pH-stable clay pebbles with 50% soil or coco.
The following guidelines and examples should provide a good basis for success.
• Always use a good quality soil or coco from a reputable brand. Look for coco that has been buffered and stabilised. If unsure, pot up and pour approx 10L of pH 5.6 water and
¼ strength feed through each pot - this will instantly stabilise the coco. Allow to drain thoroughly before use.
• Peat-based composts will compress if used alone, reducing the oxygen content in the root zone. Mix in perlite/clay pebbles/gravel to lighten the compost and improve aeration.
Consider that, though rich, peat can compress to virtual solidity. On the other hand Perlite will never compress. Try to create a mix that balances richness with aeration.
• For good drainage you should always include a 2.5cm layer of pH-stable clay pebbles, pea gravel, Growstones in the base of each pot.
• Whether they are used at the bottom of the pot as additional drainage or as part of a mix, clay pebbles MUST be pH stable. Be aware that certain brands are NOT pH stable and will increase the pH of the water in the tray; this will negatively affect plant growth. To stabilise pebbles soak them in pH 5.0 water for 48hrs, then pour off water. DO NOT RINSE.
Hope that helps, all the best