SIP thread -- (Sub-Irrigated Planter)

[Robar]

Well stopped after work today and bought 12 - 12Gal totes at homdep. The black ones with yellow tops like so many others. Also stopped and picked up some 6" mesh pots from the hydro section of my local grow shop. I still have to pick up some pvc for supports and fill tube. Tried to think of something else for supports but Pvc seems like the most easily available option and I'm not all that bright so I like to roll with KISS whenever I can. (Keep It Simple Stupid)

I have a question. These tote measure "Interior dimensions (at bottom of tote) 15.75 in. L x 11.25 in. W x 11 in. H" I picked up 6" mesh pots for the wick. I just assumed this would be what I wanted for the dimensions of my totes. Should I have gone with say 2 -3" instead?

 

[Hollatchaboy]

Well stopped after work today and bought 12 - 12Gal totes at homdep. The black ones with yellow tops like so many others. Also stopped and picked up some 6" mesh pots from the hydro section of my local grow shop. I still have to pick up some pvc for supports and fill tube. Tried to think of something else for supports but Pvc seems like the most easily available option and I'm not all that bright so I like to roll with KISS whenever I can. (Keep It Simple Stupid)

I have a question. These tote measure "Interior dimensions (at bottom of tote) 15.75 in. L x 11.25 in. W x 11 in. H" I picked up 6" mesh pots for the wick. I just assumed this would be what I wanted for the dimensions of my totes. Should I have gone with say 2 -3" instead?

Cool man! Good luck with the sips! They're fuckin awesome. Unfortunately I don't know the answer to your question but I believe @myke may be able to help.

 

[myke]

Well stopped after work today and bought 12 - 12Gal totes at homdep. The black ones with yellow tops like so many others. Also stopped and picked up some 6" mesh pots from the hydro section of my local grow shop. I still have to pick up some pvc for supports and fill tube. Tried to think of something else for supports but Pvc seems like the most easily available option and I'm not all that bright so I like to roll with KISS whenever I can. (Keep It Simple Stupid)

I have a question. These tote measure "Interior dimensions (at bottom of tote) 15.75 in. L x 11.25 in. W x 11 in. H" I picked up 6" mesh pots for the wick. I just assumed this would be what I wanted for the dimensions of my totes. Should I have gone with say 2 -3" instead?

You can use the same mesh baskets as risers,then the height is perfect.I use 5" just cause thats what i had.

 

[myke]

Vacuum flow pipe from home depo is cheap for a fill tube. The tube will just sit in the net pot that u use as risers. I just use pvc pipe as risers as it was free and seamed really strong.

 

[myke]

Drill holes all around the top of the wick net pot if they don’t have it already.

 

[myke]

I cruse new home construction sites,their garbage bins are full of good stuff.Thats how I got my 4" pipe,youll want notches and holes in the risers so water can flow.

 

[Robar]

 

[myke]

Or those green plastic pots can be used as risers or feet whatever their called.

 

[Robar]

Sorry if the pic is huge I'm using my phone. So if I got it right muke. For the wick drill holes all around the band the sticker is on.

 

[myke]

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So drill holes around the top part so more roots can come through and water in.

 

[Robar]

Sorry if the pic is huge I'm using my phone. So if I got it right muke. For the wick drill holes all around the band the sticker is on.

Sorry myke the phone called you a muke.

 

[Robar]

So drill holes around the top part so more roots can come through and water in.

That's what I thought. Thanks for the tips. This is going to be fun!

 

[myke]

 

[myke]

The vacuum flow pipe is exactly 2”. So use a 2” hole saw in the tote you get a nice tight fit so dirt doesn’t fall in. In the lid I drilled a 2 1/4 hole so lid comes of easy.

 

[myke]

One thing Ill do next round is put a bulkhead in the over flow hole say 1/2" or even a grommet so a tube can fit in,then you can attach hose and put a container to catch overflow.Right now mine just spill on the floor.

 

[Robar]

Vacuum flow pipe from home depo is cheap for a fill tube. The tube will just sit in the net pot that u use as risers. I just use pvc pipe as risers as it was free and seamed really strong. View attachment 4972579

Nice photo bomb there in the upper right

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Those roots are amazing. I'll admit that all the bud photos are great but its these rezervoir root shots that sold me on it!

 

[GrassBurner]

One thing Ill do next round is put a bulkhead in the over flow hole say 1/2" or even a grommet so a tube can fit in,then you can attach hose and put a container to catch overflow.Right now mine just spill on the floor.

That's my only gripe with my sips, the overflows leave a lot to be desired. I have pot saucers under them, but the area is only big enough to fit one that catches 1 watering worth of overflow.

 

[Alter Jean]

That's my only gripe with my sips, the overflows leave a lot to be desired. I have pot saucers under them, but the area is only big enough to fit one that catches 1 watering worth of overflow.

Filling the sip with plastic bottles or perlite, using the corners empty for wicking medium..
The tub lid undertneath catches my overflow. My SIP concept is no tools or anything and random objects.
I like the big trash bin sips for outside.

Here you can see what I'm talking about above.
Split in the middle and perlite in the base.. Not a pro though still dialing it in. Some tester plants

 

[myke]

Well took some of my own advice and installed grommets in my overflow holes. Need to search for the perfect container now. This means I can now use my hose to fill sips rather then a funnel and a jug.

 

[myke]

I also flipped the light yesterday. Today’s first full day at 12/12