Derbybud's automatic watering system: A tutorial

[Buds Buddy]

Love it and a great job.
And thanks for the help brother.

Hey Derby, I got another question. How are you going about the runoff / drainage ? I can't really tell in the pics but it looks like you might be using a flood table ? Does it drain out anywhere or just evaporate ?
I'm not too far away from making this so any info is great. Thanks Again !

 

[InTheShed]

Hey Derby, I got another question. How are you going about the runoff / drainage ? I can't really tell in the pics but it looks like you might be using a flood table ? Does it drain out anywhere or just evaporate ?
I'm not too far away from making this so any info is great. Thanks Again !

Here ya go Buds:

I run drip trays in all my tent areas. They were made using scrap wood that I had laying around and a cheap pond liner. I used 2x6 for the outside frame and 2x4 & 2x2 that are screwed to the inside of the frame on angles so it has a drop to one corner in front to make for easy access with the wet vac. Cover with plywood and pond liner.

 

[Buds Buddy]

Here ya go Buds:

I think I could do the same with a flood table so I'll pick one up. I see 4 x 4 ones for $25 - $40 all the time.

 

[Timhomegrow]

I think I could do the same with a flood table so I'll pick one up. I see 4 x 4 ones for $25 - $40 all the time.

Did you build yours? I'm going to try it too

 

[Kismet]

Yes Derb broke it down for us but i need a hydro for idiots book. One thing i haven't done here. But it's not Derbs info stopping me.

 

[Buds Buddy]

No, I never made it. I'm planning to just do a drip system on a timer instead that will run for a couple minutes once or twice per day. Just need to buy a bin & fittings to make a res. to do it. Been stalling due to being unemployed & not wanting to spend any $ that aren't necessary. Hopefully I'll get it done for my next grow.

 

[Ganjagrandaddy]

No, I never made it. I'm planning to just do a drip system on a timer instead that will run for a couple minutes once or twice per day. Just need to buy a bin & fittings to make a res. to do it. Been stalling due to being unemployed & not wanting to spend any $ that aren't necessary. Hopefully I'll get it done for my next grow.

hear you there bud. can get pricey to use pre built stuff too. I used a kids pool center as liner. cut the middle out and built the edges up to hold a few inches of water if run off was too much. Whole floor was a tray for a few £ on a cheapo pool. strips of wood laid on floor edges to staple the pool edge too. so d.i.y and unprofessional looking but worked a treat. builder merchants plastic sheeting is used now but my plants are in their own safe, redeployed, hydro tanks so I don't worry about runoff and fabric pots leaking. hope you find a good solution mate

 

[Kismet]

Derb where are you man ?

 

[Kismet]

Hmm been thinking about using a kiddie pool for outdoor hydro plants .

 

[Kismet]

Maybe throw some koi in there.