ilikecheetoes
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I call BS on this. In theory I suppose its possible. In reality half of the world uses copper pipes to transport water and plants still grow. I cant/wont believe a tiny screen is going to cause any problems.
HOLY EFFING ROOTS!! ALL in the 3/4" tubing of my CAP E&F system. Please look, tips?
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superstoner1
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I didn't say anything about the screen. Call it what ever you want but call it the truth first. Before you broadcast your intelligence any further do some research. With transporting water the pipes and metals are fine, its the reaction of the metals to elements(in much higher concentration) in the nutes that are used in growing that is the problem. Comparing apples to oranges has never won an argument.
reddiamond
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I've found these, could be adapted to your system i'm sure 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IWS-System-Pot-Filters-For-Root-Control-And-Mangment-New-Hydroponics-/161072117248?var=460193060002&_trksid=p2054897.l4276
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IWS-System-Pot-Filters-For-Root-Control-And-Mangment-New-Hydroponics-/161072117248?var=460193060002&_trksid=p2054897.l4276
budtoker0987
Active Member
I've found these, could be adapted to your system i'm sure
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IWS-System-Pot-Filters-For-Root-Control-And-Mangment-New-Hydroponics-/161072117248?var=460193060002&_trksid=p2054897.l4276
Crazy, lol. Where would you put this? i cant really tell how big that is or where exactly it woudl go
Hundred high fives for even taking the time to look for me dude! Thank you
reddiamond
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From what i can see it goes inside the bucket, it is the lock nut that holds the pipe fitting so you remove your original nut and screw this in its place, the filter then sticks out into the bucket.Crazy, lol. Where would you put this? i cant really tell how big that is or where exactly it woudl go
Heres another listing, if you look at the pic you can sort of see how it goes.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IWS-Root-Control-Filters-/170805792452?pt=UK_Baby_Baby_Feeding_Bottle_Warmers_Coolers_LE&var=&hash=item27c4d18ec4
JohnnySocko
Active Member
I've had this problem before, if someone hasn't already suggested, what you gotta do is place an elbow "inside" the bucket and have it reach towards the surface.... only issue being you gotta watch your levels...I use those clear tube deals outside my buckets or tubs, NTM I got a automatic topoff thingy....,.
budtoker0987
Active Member
Would anyone here suggest using something like hygrozime? since im SURE there has to be some roots probably getting pulled off SOMEPLACE and they just gonna rot in there.. For my system. Hygrozime? i used in soil my first grow years ago. ok in hydro? Thats to help dispose of dead plant matter right? if i remember right
budtoker0987
Active Member
Ohh i see now. I dont know that it would FIT. I just have two 5 gallon buckets on top of each other. There is probaly like 1.5" from the top of that inlet hole to the bottom of the planter bucket. I'm starting to miss soil lol although give me a year of this system and im sure ill figure out the kinks! Especaily with the help you all you fine PPL!!
superstoner1
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Try pondzyme, much cheaper and works great
budtoker0987
Active Member
For sure man, ill look into grabbing that. Thnaks