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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr-Chronic View Post
    excellent im off to pound land after work to grab some of these boxs (day off bastards have called me in lmao), hopefully 2 will fit in my space they look about right for 1 pot on each
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    Looking great fella, I used those halo drippers a couple of grows ago, and the only thing you do have to watch is them blocking up.

    Mine were mainly blocked with lime scale but the pump will also pick up bits of coco as well, should be great for a few days thou. Any longer it would probably be worth adding a filter to filter the feed before it hits the drippers
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    You might wanna line your airpots with something to stop the coco getting into the system.. i have used the legs off a pair of tights before.. I did get some funny looks from the shopkeeper when i bought 5 pair of tights though.. Had to tell her i was off to rob a bank with some pals.. lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by M_C View Post
    Swapped out the water pump I had as it delivered too much too fast (approx 5L per minute)

    Using a 300/150 L/P/H (adjustable) now, & down to 1.4L/m delivery speed... would like to turn it lower but the pump can't cope with the height too well at less than 3/4 max speed - I'm aiming for 1L per minute

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    Restrict the main hose with a zip tie or jubilee clip that will slow the flow...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Samwise Gamgee View Post
    Looking great fella, I used those halo drippers a couple of grows ago, and the only thing you do have to watch is them blocking up.

    Mine were mainly blocked with lime scale but the pump will also pick up bits of coco as well, should be great for a few days thou. Any longer it would probably be worth adding a filter to filter the feed before the it hits the drippers
    Yeah, I did wonder about the holes clogging

    Quote Originally Posted by Diddydon View Post
    You might wanna line your airpots with something to stop the coco getting into the system.. i have used the legs off a pair of tights before.. I did get some funny looks from the shopkeeper when i bought 5 pair of tights though.. Had to tell her i was off to rob a bank with some pals.. lol
    Good idea - thanks

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    I cut the end off a shampoo bottle stretched some tights over the end then push the other end over the pump intake...Makes a great filter worked a treat for me...

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    Cheers Bud
    Quote Originally Posted by Bud Lightyear View Post
    Restrict the main hose with a zip tie or jubilee clip that will slow the flow...

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    Doh! Why didn't I think of that???

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bud Lightyear View Post
    Restrict the main hose with a zip tie or jubilee clip that will slow the flow...

    Regards BL
    Or put a few small holes in the hose below the water level and this will help to add a little air to the water . I use to put a small drip line in the hose near the bottom and had it like a little fountain

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bud Lightyear View Post
    Restrict the main hose with a zip tie or jubilee clip that will slow the flow...

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    That's a good idea. I bought a 13mm adjustable ball valve from b&q at great expense!
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    You might need to set the pH lower than normal in a small container as the airpump will make the pH rise considerably. Well it does in my mini dwc box anyway

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cunning View Post
    You might need to set the pH lower than normal in a small container as the airpump will make the pH rise considerably. Well it does in my mini dwc box anyway
    Yeah, I was also wondering how the PH & EC would work out.... hopefully, for just a few days use it shouldn't get too out of whack?

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