Live Stoner Chat January 2019

[Jraven]

Morning @Dichoti ,, folks... it's not raining in the rainforest yet but some fog at least this AM

 

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So.
I pulled the trigger and bought an autopot system last night. My back problems and busy schedule have kept me from being able to care for my girls how I like.
Any tips on using that set-up, Or is it basically just "plug and play"? (Ie When leaves are as wide as the pot, Put the pot on and let 'er rip?)

It's a pretty easy setup process Dichoti! I've recently set mine up after taking a break! Theres a whole thread that i'll find the link for you about auto pots - think @pop22 set it up and probably knows more than most about them (he's made some himself i think!!)

I'll come back and edit in the thread address when i find it!



edit:
hi @Jraven

Hey dichoti - there's a whole subforum dedicated to them here
https://www.autoflower.org/forums/autopots-watering-systems.329/

But the 3rd sticky is Pops thread thats been going ages! He knows his onions (autopots)

 

[HighnDry]

So.
I pulled the trigger and bought an autopot system last night. My back problems and busy schedule have kept me from being able to care for my girls how I like.
Any tips on using that set-up, Or is it basically just "plug and play"? (Ie When leaves are as wide as the pot, Put the pot on and let 'er rip?)

My main tip would be to watch for PH difference between res and trays

 

[pop22]

Here is a set up thread I made. You'll love your auto pots!

https://www.autoflower.org/threads/setting-up-your-auto-pots.53151/

So.
I pulled the trigger and bought an autopot system last night. My back problems and busy schedule have kept me from being able to care for my girls how I like.
Any tips on using that set-up, Or is it basically just "plug and play"? (Ie When leaves are as wide as the pot, Put the pot on and let 'er rip?)

 

[pop22]

Instead of doing that, I make my solution 12 to 24 hours in advance. I no loner adjust PH for at least 6-8 hours after mixing the solution. I find the PH rises the longer it sits in the bucket for at least the first 2-4 hours. I also now use a fish tank heater in the bucket and bring the temp up to what it would be in the res, 70-72F. Then I adjust it as needed and let it sit another 4-16 hours for a total of 24 hrs.. I've found that my ph stabilizes and doesn't need another adjustment in the res. I haven't check PH in the res in over a year without issues by doing it this way. Doing it this way prevents PH fluctuations in the res.

My main tip would be to watch for PH difference between res and trays

 

[HighnDry]

Instead of doing that, I make my solution 12 to 24 hours in advance. I no loner adjust PH for at least 6-8 hours after mixing the solution. I find the PH rises the longer it sits in the bucket for at least the first 2-4 hours. I also now use a fish tank heater in the bucket and bring the temp up to what it would be in the res, 70-72F. Then I adjust it as needed and let it sit another 4-16 hours for a total of 24 hrs.. I've found that my ph stabilizes and doesn't need another adjustment in the res. I haven't check PH in the res in over a year without issues by doing it this way. Doing it this way prevents PH fluctuations in the res.

My res has been stable throughout, I had fluctuations in my actual autopot trays

 

[trailanimal]

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[pop22]

The rootzone is always going to be different, you roots are constantly trading H+ for nutrient ions and usually drives PH down in the rootzone. By feeding the plants a supply of nutrients that is not only PH stable, but also a consistent PPM/EC level, and maintained at the root level,you shouldn't see the kind of shift that happens in top watered/fed plants, unless there are other issues.

My res has been stable throughout, I had fluctuations in my actual autopot trays

 

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[trailanimal]

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