Grow Mediums End of Grow - Do I Replace all the Tophat Grommets? Do I Remove & Clean?

[GreenBasterd]

Hello people of the world. Just completed my first Autopot grow (great system!) and while draining the water for a cleaning, I had my first leak ever occur from the line to the reservoir. It occurred between the tubing and the tophat. Nothing major, it's just that it has been dry the whole time and I don't want a leak on the next grow.

So I was just wondering how you handle you tophat grommets and the lines? Want to do a thorough cleaning so was thinking to disassemble everything and toss in the dishwasher. Any advice for how to handle the crucial sealing parts?

I am using the standard 4 pot system:

 

[JP1]

I pull everything apart and clean in tubs of hot water in my bathtub with magic erasers. I'd be nervous about the dishwasher since it might be way too hot

 

[Zinku418]

I don't have the grommet style trays But the local hydro store near me sells the topcoat grommets for 20 cents a piece. I'd say if you're concerned then to replace it.

 

[GolfnRL]

Hello people of the world. Just completed my first Autopot grow (great system!) and while draining the water for a cleaning, I had my first leak ever occur from the line to the reservoir. It occurred between the tubing and the tophat. Nothing major, it's just that it has been dry the whole time and I don't want a leak on the next grow.

So I was just wondering how you handle you tophat grommets and the lines? Want to do a thorough cleaning so was thinking to disassemble everything and toss in the dishwasher. Any advice for how to handle the crucial sealing parts?

I am using the standard 4 pot system:

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The top hat is easily replaceable but I've been using the same one for a while with no issues. As long as you're not using an abrasive to clean it you should be fine.