and for my next project...

farmer jay · #1 01-10-2009, 10:37 PM

i want to make an auto feed setup so i can go out camping on the weekends and know my babies are stayin wet. figure im gonna go with the float shut off like earl did on his shuttle design. no carrying water all over the place. and put the pump(s) on a timer. the only question is what size pump to use and what kind of intervals to feed at. im sure it wouldnt take me too long to figure it out, but if anyone knows right off...
1) usually have 32 plants in flower that i feed 10-14 oz. per plant per day, in one feeding session.

2) usually about 16 plants in the veg that get 8-10 oz. per plant per day, in one feeding.

3) usually about 16 in the clone box that get 4-6 oz. per day.

So... what size pump, or pumps, would i be looking at needing? do i need to actually sit down and calculate the footage of hose to find a good gph? i was going to use a 1/2" supply line and split that where needed to 1/8" line. i need roughly 30' of 1/2" and 140' of 1/8" hose. i have a 750 lph (liters per gallon) and a 250 lph. will i be wasting my time hooking these up cause i will need more power? not that its a big waste of time, i was just wondering if any one knew what i might expect the flow rate to be. im not real good with math and conversions, was hoping some one might be able to help. thanks.

farmer jay · #2 01-11-2009, 02:07 PM

just went to the depot. they didnt have the stuff like i thought they might. i got some hose that will work, but i had to go to shucks (automotive store) to get the adapters to connect the hose (vacuum connections). roughly $30 at each store. i doubt i have enough hose, but i grabbed what they had. i need to find a small submersible heater to put in the bucket, i think the animal feed store will be my best bet. i try to shop away from the gro store as much as possible. but i did have to go by there to get some nematodes anyway... but the feed store might have those as well. brewin up some butter for cannabrownies right now, so might not get to that till next weekend. it'll probably still be below 0 outside, and too damn cold for ridin anyway. mmmm... can't wait to get those brownies done :) :)

mrgreencross · #3 01-11-2009, 08:47 PM

just wondering what size containers you are flowering in and what medium? how tall are you finishing up? watts?

peace

farmer jay · #4 01-11-2009, 09:37 PM

does that have any relevance to my question? i already know how much i need to get to the plants, i just need to know what size pump will sufficiently deliver that amount.

mrgreencross · #5 01-12-2009, 01:20 PM

Well then, F you. I won't tell you how many GPH my pump is then. You ought to carry a little less attitude when asked a question by someone when you are looking for help from others.

farmer jay · #6 01-12-2009, 03:21 PM

ohhhky dokey. wasnt trying to deliver an attitude dude. thanks anyway, and have a good one. sorry i pissed you off so easily, i thought we were all adults here.

Shlong · #7 04-26-2009, 03:10 AM

If you have a look at the wilma hydroponic systems. Those pumps are great. Mine was set at 2hrs off and 30 mins on. But that was for a hydro setup. It was feeding 6l per day per plant. Try there website.