Floraflex Matrix system?

.Smoke

.Smoke

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Anyone running these?
If so what are your opinions?
I've been running a homemade automated perlite hempy system for the last 5 years using one of their bubblers and a condensate pump for drainage but was considering making the switch to these to use with coco.
Thoughts?
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shnkrmn

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I have 8 of the drainage platforms. Currently reconfiguring into 2 separate but joined 4x4s. They work great. I currently run 2 gallon floraflex pots on them but I plan to switch to 5 gallon matrix pots soon as I am reducing plant count. I have no doubts the matrix system will work great with perlite hempy or coco. No algae on top for sure and even watering of the whole pot.20240814_101050.jpg
 
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shnkrmn said:
I have 8 of the drainage platforms. Currently reconfiguring into 2 separate but joined 4x4s. They work great. I currently run 2 gallon floraflex pots on them but I plan to switch to 5 gallon matrix pots soon as I am reducing plant count. I have no doubts the matrix system will work great with perlite hempy or coco. No algae on top for sure and even watering of the whole pot.View attachment 5417748
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I went ahead and ordered the 4 piece drainage set.
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I figured I can still use my old buckets and ring drippers with them (they're mounted on the bottom of bucket lid for light blocking already) just by putting a few drain holes in the base of the pot instead of the side.
Read a review where the guy said you need paint strainer bags for their 5gal pots otherwise you loose some dirt out of the bottom so I ordered some bags off Amazon to use with my current buckets.
I'm just hoping now the condensate pumps I have will work. May need to buy a new low profile one...
Guess we'll see how it goes.
 
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shnkrmn

shnkrmn

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.Smoke said:
I went ahead and ordered the 4 piece drainage set.
floraflex.com

4 Plant Platform Drainage System

Discover the 4 Plant Platform Drainage System from FloraFlex - the ideal choice for enhancing your irrigation system and ensuring optimal plant growth. Shop now for premium quality and performance.
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I figured I can still use my old buckets and ring drippers with them (they're mounted on the bottom of bucket lid for light blocking already) just by putting a few drain holes in the base of the pot instead of the side.
Read a review where the guy said you need paint strainer bags for their 5gal pots otherwise you loose some dirt out of the bottom so I ordered some bags off Amazon to use with my current buckets.
I'm just hoping now the condensate pumps I have will work. May need to buy a new low profile one...
Guess we'll see how it goes.
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I use mine in a basement so gravity sends it all to a floor drain. I have a different setup with a flood tray and that's on a stand and drains into a condensate pump. I had to heighten that for the pump to fit.

That's good to know about the strainer bags. You don't want debris in your drain lines.
 
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.Smoke

.Smoke

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shnkrmn said:
I have 8 of the drainage platforms. Currently reconfiguring into 2 separate but joined 4x4s. They work great. I currently run 2 gallon floraflex pots on them but I plan to switch to 5 gallon matrix pots soon as I am reducing plant count. I have no doubts the matrix system will work great with perlite hempy or coco. No algae on top for sure and even watering of the whole pot.View attachment 5417748
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What size pots are those in the picture?
I just ordered 4 of 8" short 1gal to use in a 3x3, but now I'm wondering if I should have gone with the 2gal?
 
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