drip irrigation set up

georgeisabamf

Active Member
So Just recently I obtained a new box to grow in. I have a lot of room to work with now and seeing as how often times I go out of town for 3-4 nights, I wanted to set up a simple system to keep my plants fed throughout the day.

I've been looking into setting up a simple drip irrigation system. These seem simple, and cheap. They also feed at a constant (drip) rate, which appeals to me. HOWEVER, every design I've seen online uses a faucet or hose valve to connect to.

Where my grow area is located, I have no access to a faucet. I do however, have two pumps. One is for an aquarium that pushes air through two outlets. The other is a fountain pump that has an adjustable output speed (that obviously pumps water).

Anyhow, I want to set up the fountain pump that will sit in a reservoir, to somehow run off to a main line/tube that feeds smaller lines that run to each plant. I also want to run at least one air stone with the other pump inside the reservoir to keep it oxygenated.

I know this has to be possible as it seems like a simple concept. However I can't find any information or DIY guides to doing this project.

Can anyone help me out? Maybe have some info or something?
 
visit any hydro store, search for one in your area and this will cost you 5$ to make

its that easy

im trying a drip for the first time, its been 3 days and plants seems to love it.

good luck buddy:eyesmoke:
 
Top