Drain to waste system help

greenleafpharm

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hey guys! So i have my 1 HP Leader submersible pump connected to a 3/4inch PVC pipe which lays down to the plants where it is then connected to a separate 1/2 inch pvc pipe at each plant. Each 1/2 inch pipe is connected to a 1/2inch tube that has the end bended and tied with a zip tie. SO finally I then have a 1/8inch polly tube poked into the 1/2 inch tubing. And then an adjustable dripper connected to that. Well, the problem I have is that the water pump seems to be too strong. I Cant get even amount of water in all my pots. So what can I do to control that? And how can i make this automatic? I have it set up to water whenever I plug in the water pump. So what can I do to control the pressure and make it all drip the same amount? Also, how can I make it automatic? Or if any of you guys have easier setups or ideas, let me know! Feeding to over 30 plants in coco! I know I probably confused the hell out of all of you but please help as much as you can, thanks all!!
 
For my drainage: I have a hole drilled in the side of the bucket saucer with a 1/2/inch PVC pipe connected into a 3/4 inch PVC pipe which then leads into the drainage.
 
Sounds like you are trying to piss up a rope haha
If you have 30 pots your trying to feed your gonna need a bigger pump what you can do is put a t in with a valve to do 15 at a time or 10 whatever your pump will push
You need to restrict the hose at the plant would be easier place to start try poking a hole at the end to collapse the hose and wire tie it or step it down to 1/4 inch going to the plant
 
I just re-read that and seen your down to 1/8 inch already at the plant you really might need a bigger pump
Also alot of guys had problems with 1/8 inch getting clogged up it won't take long I would go atleist 1/4 inch to the plants I've seen some even go half inch because of that
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