Need advice choosing automated watering

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AlaskaRob

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I have a remote grow with cameras for my viewing paranoia. Lol
I feel I can no longer trust the person watching my plants to feed them the gallon they consume daily and I'm a week since flipping the lights. If I lose this crop I'm sunk.
Anyone know of a decent automated watering system that runs as little electricity as possible? I can spare a couple amps on the circuit I have available. I have floor space for a decent size storage bin to use as a reservoir but not sure how to do rest of setup or if there is a solution for around 50$ that will solve my issue.
 
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AlaskaRob

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I'm sure someone is going to ask for pics and plant info at some point:
Grandaddy purple, 6 plants, 3 gallon root pouches filled with Canna coco. Using 630w dual bulb cmh. And of course, pic of one week into flower in 5x5 tentScreenshot_20190407-090822_Blink.jpg
 
TintEastwood

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AlaskaRob

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So I just need a timer, hosing of some type with splitters for 6 plants I have, and a pump? Is it really that simple?
 
TintEastwood

TintEastwood

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Yep.
The tricky part is adjusting the flow to each plant to match your irrigation requirements. Having a valve to control each output makes it easiest. Also, put a valve between the pump and manifold.

Outdoor nutrient network.
A bit overkill for most indoor grows.
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AlaskaRob

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Nah it's perfect. 6 gallons a day, 50 gallon garbage bin...ummm wait....yeah 2 part nutrient would be gross by then.
Hmmm....maybe I need a 30 gallon? Lol
 
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AlaskaRob

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Is that 3/4 inch hose? Lol
Maybe I'd go with 1/2 or 5/8? And set it to run for a solid minute and a half? Nit sure how to do the math on that. I think id have to try it out side so I can measure the total output and divide by 6.
 
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AlaskaRob

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Definitely got to figure something out fast though. The stupid bitches I got watching my plants cabt even seem to water them daily. Went in there today to find 4 of them wilted bad, really bad. Stems soft as hell, one plant fell over from being so dry when the fan hit the branches. How hard is it to water a damn plant if I'm mixing nutrients for you most days?!20190407_134712.jpg
 
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AlaskaRob said:
Is that 3/4 inch hose? Lol
Maybe I'd go with 1/2 or 5/8? And set it to run for a solid minute and a half? Nit sure how to do the math on that. I think id have to try it out side so I can measure the total output and divide by 6.
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I think its 1/2". Standard black hydro stuff.

For sure take it out and play to get a feel for it.

Bummer situation. Hope you get it back on track soon!

The hydro halos worked great on these 7 & 10gal at remote site.
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AlaskaRob

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I'm looking at grabbing 13 acres up here this summer. I think the 20 hours of sun a day in the summers would really make some killer plants.
 
Observe & Report

Observe & Report

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blumats require no electricity and no fiddling, just water real good, push in the carrot, dial till a drop just holds, then turn down 1.5 arrows. Done with watering till harvest.

I think my record is 25 days away.
 
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AlaskaRob

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Not sure what you mean about blumats. Will they be able to feed my plants in 3 gallon bags of coco? A gallon a day? That's what my plants use. Went a day and a half after stupid woman only gave them a half gallon out of laziness when I already mixed the nutrients for her. The result was this pic, and that's not the worst one. One week after flipping to 12/12 and my plants should not ever look like this.
 

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search "blumat"

They work with any size. I keep sixteen bonsai moms in party cups, each with a blumat. For really big pots they have special deep sensors and extra drippers to spread the water around. 3 gallon pot will work fine with the regular carrot. I use 'em outdoors on my deck too.
 
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AlaskaRob

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Well they definitely bounced back! Gotta love a resilient plant! Must of done something right huh? Made a deal with the lady watching them. I don't give her anything for having them there since she doesn't pay for electricity, so I offered 4$ a day for every day she waters them and keeps them safe. Lol she is motivated as hell since she needs money and can't work. Disability only barely covers the bills. This will cover both bases until next crop. I think next crop I'll have to do here, but I have to get my medical marijuana card first. Otherwise I'll have to deal with my annoying probation officer being a pest. I was the won that hit the Alaska probation and parole board with a court order allowing me to grow and consume without interference. Screenshot_20190409-200928.png
 
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AlaskaRob

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THEY'RE finally stretching insanely! Gone up a couple inches a day at least both yesterday and again today. This has a serious chance of still being a pretty good crop in the end. Wish I had a way to bring out the purple color of the strain more tho. Would love to have a dark purple tint by the time it's all said and done
 
Renfro

Renfro

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Cool root zone temps for the last few weeks can help bring out the purple. Even just in the dark cycle.
 
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