Is this really all i need to auto feed?

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xrdamianxr

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Well because of my preferred light schedule and my inability to stay up late... I'm in need of a self watering system.
Usually only run 4 plants at a time. In coco coir
Besides a res (20g tote) is this all I would need to auto water my coco? It seems to simple. Also. Are these a good options or can it be done cheaper? And just as effective
 

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xrdamianxr

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rkymtnman said:
no drippers or emitters needed. keep one open as an anti-siphon.


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Questions:
1. Does the manifold attach directly to pump? Or can i run a line from res to manifold
2. No drippers or emitters... just run tubing from manifold strait to plant site and leave end open?
3. Anti Siphon.. I'm stumped. U leave a spot on manifold open with no tube? Does water not spray out. Lol. Sorry. I'm sure it's simpler then I'm making it
Also Yes a TIMER. Almost forgot
 
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rkymtnman

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xrdamianxr said:
1. Does the manifold attach directly to pump?
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i have a 4" pvc riser on the pump just to give some space to run the lines easier.

xrdamianxr said:
No drippers or emitters... just run tubing from manifold strait to plant site and leave end open?
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i use a brass tee just to give it some weight so it stays in place
xrdamianxr said:
Anti Siphon.. I'm stumped. U leave a spot on manifold open with no tube? Does water not spray out. Lol. Sorry. I'm sure it's simpler then I'm making it
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it will be at the bottom of your res and it will point directly down. when i tested mine, i didn't have one open and i wondered why my res was empty a few hours later. lol. i run 4 plants too: 1 open, 1 to each plant and a spare (6 total)
 
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xrdamianxr

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rkymtnman said:
i have a 4" pvc riser on the pump just to give some space to run the lines easier.


i use a brass tee just to give it some weight so it stays in place

it will be at the bottom of your res and it will point directly down. when i tested mine, i didn't have one open and i wondered why my res was empty a few hours later. lol. i run 4 plants too: 1 open, 1 to each plant and a spare (6 total)
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Perfect!! Understood. Thanks you much
 
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budolskie

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Im waiting to start my auto feed also, have everything to go just havnt actually got round to doing yet..... so i have 12 plants i plan on using 240ltr resivour....

I was gona have the manifolds insideb the tent whwt would do for siphon doing this, just run a tube from manifold onto one of my base trays
 
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