questions about aeroponics.

dankiestdank

Well-Known Member

Aug 22, 2009

• #1

well, i'm going to start buying things to stars an aeroponics grow in a tub but i have a question first...

how does the pump work?

i'm just trying to get information before i go to the store and buy everything.

thanks

 

dankiestdank

Well-Known Member

Aug 22, 2009

• #2

sorry for bumping but i really need to know where i would keep my reservoir.. and how it could connect to the pump.

 

communistcannabis

Well-Known Member

Aug 22, 2009

• #3

my pump is connected to 1/2 inch pvc tubes, that i then drilled holes into and put in ez-clone 360 sprayers. My whole setup is in an 18gal tote(for cloning). But no reason you can use a 5gal bucket or something with your pump in the bucket and pvc pipe connecting the pump to you misters

 

communistcannabis

Well-Known Member

Aug 22, 2009

• #4

aeroponics doesn't require much water, keep you resivour small as possible less ph upper/downer, nutrients have to be added

 

RobMar

Active Member

Aug 22, 2009

• #5

I use a 40 gallon reservoir. But I have a huge table too. External pump is the only way i'd go.

 

dankiestdank

Well-Known Member

Aug 22, 2009

• #6

what size bucket should i need for about 5-6 plants and what size pump?

 

fatfarmer34

Well-Known Member

Aug 22, 2009

• #7

I would recommend at least a 20 gallon tub for a smaller garden like yours. The larger the easier to control ppm and ph. With a 20 gallon you are probably only going to have about 15 gallons of water in it anyway. Pump size depends on how many sprayers, but again I would go large as you can. The more pressure the finer the spray. I would guess about 100 gph for every nozzle.

 

happyface

Well-Known Member

Aug 22, 2009

• #8

check out stinkbuds setup it will give u a better idea of what ur gettin in to.
https://www.rollitup.org/hydroponics-aeroponics/116859-harvest-pound-every-three-weeks.html
Aeroponics is one of the BEST methods i think i kno for sure plant growth is quicker over DWC.yo RobMar tat setup is pretty badass is that a water purifier built in? fukin genius

 

RobMar

Active Member

Aug 23, 2009

• #9

I have 70 sprayers and I use a 1900 gph pump. More than enough pressure. For 6 plants I'd go with no less than 500 gph. Just my 2 cents. I went through 3 pumps. Hey that reminds me...I have a brand new pump that I tried and wasn't strong enough. I bought it online so there are no refunds. I'll sell it cheap if you want it....Its quiet too

http://www.marinedepot.com/Little_Giant_2_MDQX_SC_Inline_Pump_Up_to_1000_Gallons_Per_Hour_External_Water_Pumps-Little_Giant-LG2123-FIWPEPZT-LG2125-vi.html

 

fatfarmer34

Well-Known Member

Aug 27, 2009

• #10

Another thought for you to consider. I like to use large coolers for my resevoirs and my cloners. I am talking about the 100 - 120 qt. picnic kind they are a little more money but they seal tight, water doesn't splash out, light doesn't get in, and mine came with a drain that a garden hose fits on for easy draining. IMO well worth a few extra bucks.