I used a Blumat 3mm X 8mm elbow and a 5” netafim drip ring. They just so happen to fit together perfectly. UpayaGardens on IG showed me that trick and helped me setup my adjustable pressure pump system.how did you connect that ring?
i have blumats new ring but its trash connections aren't even the right size pain to use.
Are you using the Ecowitt to control the pump, or just to monitor?
Just to monitor the Blumats and if I have them set at the right spot. Each plant is watered independently.Are you using the Ecowitt to control the pump, or just to monitor?
It’s a 27 gallon tote so if I do get a runaway it won’t be too bad. The sensors help with that too so I can monitor from work etc. Yes I’m running CropSaltWhen I was using the Tropf Blumats I was concerned about having a "run-away" if it was connected directly to a large water supply... so I just used a reservoir(s) like you are. I experimented with a few different ones. I undoubtably would have come home to a flooded tent had I have not done that.
Are you running nutes through your system as well?... I never did.
For other curious folks:
*If you're going to use a reservoir (without a pump of course), you have to elevate the tank over the soil level to get head pressure... but even 30cm is enough, 60cm is better.
*Most run-aways are caused by bumping the carrot when working with the plants, etc.
I got the caps on the carrots and try not to ever go in the tent lol only to defol and peak in to see the girls and take a couple picsIt’s a 27 gallon tote so if I do get a runaway it won’t be too bad. The sensors help with that too so I can monitor from work etc. Yes I’m running CropSalt
*Most run-aways are caused by bumping the carrot when working with the plants, etc.
If the res drains empty, there can also be issues with air locks in the lines. This grow, I'm only using small reservoirs, through the lines, and straight to the drippers... no carrots. I only want to meter the water on the soil instead of the flash flood with a watering can. However, the problem is the same carrots or no, once the res is empty, if you have an excess of line feeding the plant, the dip in the line anywhere (below the carrot/dripper level) can cause an air bubble to develop and an air lock to occur... I make sure to purge the lines anytime the res goes dry.Ive found that most run off come when my dripper clogs or my res drains empty. That lets the carrot dry up. then once it starts watering again it will drop the whole damn res.
I use a 5 gal bucket for a res which is feed a few times a day from a larger res. So it can only flood about 5 gals max before Ill notice.
honestly i dont recommend them I only still use them because I already sank so much money into it.There are a lot of great tips in this thread. I've also heard if the carrot has too much perlite/pumice in contact with it, it can cause a runaway. The suggestion was to use some of whatever media you're using with all the perlite/pumice picked out, and use it as a sort of well for the carrot to sit in. I've not used them yet, but I'm very curious to try them, and probably will try them at some point. Thanks for all the info and tips.