How to deal with runoff water in 10 gallon smart pot

[Hdinkleman]

Anything to raise it is better than not raising it all, however you want to use something that's as free flowing as possible like a grate, rack, so that as much air as possible reaches the surface of the pot bottom.
I grow two plants and fill up a SCROG in a 2.5' x 5' space.

i raised it with 3 small bricks. it cost 2.50$ at my local hardware store
yep youre right, i only use smart pots and/or airpots.

 

[joebechill]

Hey guys can i get a few ideas on how to deal with runoff?
like is there a do it yourself solution to raising the plant above my saucer or should i try a small shop vac?
i dont have a shop vac yet id have to buy one and trying to spend as little money as possible, im regretting using a pot this big, the plant is very heavy after watering and i have just been letting it reabsorb the waste water within a day or two

i use a fluid pump from an auto store like autozone. they’re meant for fluids in vehicles but they work just as good. one end goes right into a jug and the other in the water and wala

 

[Bud]

Plant risers $2.22 on Amazon, beats carrying bricks! Lol

 

[joebechill]

Plant risers $2.22 on Amazon, beats carrying bricks! Lol

link? i couldn’t find them for $2.22 i typed in “plant risers”

 

[Drivejunky95]

Think he means pot elevators.

 

[Nunyabiz]

Gro Pro NX Level Pot Elevator - 13 in up to 7 gal pots direct from Growers House

Gro Pro NX Level Plant Elevation Platforms are specially designed to help raise your fabric or plastic pot out of the bottom of a saucer. Best for use with up to 7 gallon plant pot or fabric bags.

growershouse.com

 

[Bud]

gro Pro NX level pot elevators $ 2.30 I found a place out in Arizona with free shipping & no tax it took a few minutes to find tho.

 

[gypsydavey]

If you go to the big box home improvement store, in the appliance dept. they have a big tray that is made for installing under a washing machine.
It has ridges to keep your containers up out of pooling water and also a fitting on the lip where you can connect a drain of PVC. They come in 2 sizes. I use the larger.

 

[falstaffo]

had this arrive today..
clearing waste just became a lot easier lol

 

[Old Salt]

had this arrive today..
clearing waste just became a lot easier lol

That'll do it!

 

[falstaffo]

i have this for watering too lol had it a couple weeks now

taken back then.
lovelyy

 

[Old Salt]

i have this for watering too lol had it a couple weeks now

taken back then.
lovelyy

I have one too, but retired it. I used it to drain the trays. It wouldn't get all the water, leaving about 1/4" (6mm). The impeller on it soon became loose on the shaft. That's why I'm now using self-priming diaphragm and gear pumps.

 

[falstaffo]

yeah it was only cheap, and i only use it for feeding out of the bucket. i drain the last bits into a jug and chuck in so try always to keep submerged.
i thought about trying to find like an aquarium pump with small hose to use for draining away, found this and seemed a failsafe tool lol

 

[Ironmike340]

Self draining I have lowered them since and hooked into drain .use a low level condensation pump if needed no more water.

 

[Ironmike340]

Pic of first design has changed some since