# Drainage questions **URL:** \ **Category:** Troubleshooting\ **Created:** [October 4, 2020, 3:08am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/drainage-questions/55393 "2020-10-04T03:08:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Casey420](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecb155/32.png) [@Casey420](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Casey420)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2020, 3:08am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/drainage-questions/55393/1 "2020-10-04T03:08:10Z")
Hello everyone I’m looking for suggestions to help my plants drain like something to sit them on right now there just sitting on drain plates I want something that will keep my plants off the floor so they will drain easier ---
**Author:** ![Ron330](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/ron330/32/39831_2.png) [@Ron330](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Ron330)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2020, 5:36am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/drainage-questions/55393/2 "2020-10-04T05:36:01Z")
I have seen some people put wire cooking racks or grill racks on top of their pot saucers. Something as simple as 2 pieces of wood (1x1 or something small) over the saucer to support your pot would probably work also. ---
**Author:** ![neckNflu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/necknflu/32/82557_2.png) [@neckNflu](https://ilgmforum.com/u/neckNflu)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2020, 5:44am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/drainage-questions/55393/3 "2020-10-04T05:44:55Z")
It’s funny you posted this. I’m currently looking for something myself. Closest thing I can find are some grates on Amazon. I’ve seen some people with some cool little metal ones. I only want them to be like an inch off of the drainage saucers. Thanks for the post I’m going to keep following along, see what people say. I imagine if you use wood, which I’m leaning towards since I do have some scrap, you’d probably need to put some kind of all weather sealant on it I’m guessing? Good luck with your growing. ---
**Author:** ![Casey420](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecb155/32.png) [@Casey420](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Casey420)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2020, 6:19am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/drainage-questions/55393/4 "2020-10-04T06:19:06Z")
Yeah thats a good idea I’m gonna look at some grates like that to use I’ve got a old grill rack that might work thanks ---
**Author:** ![Casey420](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecb155/32.png) [@Casey420](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Casey420)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2020, 6:21am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/drainage-questions/55393/5 "2020-10-04T06:21:12Z")
Yeah @neckNflu I’ve been looking all over to find something it’s been a challenge to make sure they drain properly where the holes are right against the pans when they drain I wouldn’t use would because of having to seal it up I want something that’s gonna be as easy as just placing them on it lol ---
**Author:** ![beardless](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/beardless/32/275814_2.png) [@beardless](https://ilgmforum.com/u/beardless)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2020, 7:11am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/drainage-questions/55393/6 "2020-10-04T07:11:31Z")
This is what I did. I used the racks off of a storage thing that we ended up with. ![IMG_0057](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/9/d/0/9d09b00e1930e6cb1b9db271a204253680478d01.jpeg) I have subsequently changed the saucers to hydrofarm12" saucers. They are heavy plastic, fits perfectly under 5 gallon fabric pots and easier to handle and clean when it comes to testing runoff ph. Using an elevated rack makes getting runoff much easier than using plant riser & saucer combination. The most common racks I see are wire shelving available at Lowes, Home Depot etc. If you just want a riser 13" grow pro nx is what I used. ---
**Author:** ![CMichGrower](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/cmichgrower/32/511471_2.png) [@CMichGrower](https://ilgmforum.com/u/CMichGrower)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/drainage-questions/55393/7 "2020-10-04T14:32:28Z")
If I don’t have headroom, or want to keep pot off the ground outside I’ll use one of these. They cost about $5 at local grow store and will last for years. Come in sizes for different sized pots and trays. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/9/d/3/9d396fbce94cc4db6a7c88abf0af8d96327dfba9.jpeg) If I have headroom in my tent I use this system. Collects in 1 gallon pail under cart. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/c/a/0/ca0509902b566d84019ed48deed1aff61db89a95.jpeg) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/e/6/c/e6cc538faf374fe23899a017d867ba8b113beae1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![SKORPION](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/skorpion/32/310569_2.png) [@SKORPION](https://ilgmforum.com/u/SKORPION)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2020, 2:38pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/drainage-questions/55393/8 "2020-10-04T14:38:29Z")
I got these off Amazon risers, it’s the best pic I have of one they are like plastic xs ![IMAG0095](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/a/3/5/a35629cd2fc371185a7e635c7aeabc6d12e597a8.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![GreenSnek](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/greensnek/32/366307_2.png) [@GreenSnek](https://ilgmforum.com/u/GreenSnek)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2020, 2:57pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/drainage-questions/55393/9 "2020-10-04T14:57:54Z")
Thanks I think I’m gonna try to do that with wood and 3 cooling racks(I can buy a set from acme for like 15$) that’s exactly what I was looking for for my half organic half synthetic run ---
**Author:** ![beardless](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/beardless/32/275814_2.png) [@beardless](https://ilgmforum.com/u/beardless)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/drainage-questions/55393/10 "2020-10-04T15:57:03Z")
This one is a little different. It is part of the frame for a scrog. I had some 18’ garage floor tiles left over. ![IMG_0009](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/e/6/0/e601c2ae0718eb6d1ad52a7821efa296c93364ff.jpeg) Again designed for easy access to drain saucer. Are the cooling rack sturdy enough for the weight of a watered plant? ---
**Author:** ![GreenSnek](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/greensnek/32/366307_2.png) [@GreenSnek](https://ilgmforum.com/u/GreenSnek)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2020, 4:19pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/drainage-questions/55393/11 "2020-10-04T16:19:43Z")
When propped up with wood I’m sure they’ll do fine if they can handle a heavy cake im sure they can handle a decently heavy 5 gallon pot ---
**Author:** ![beardless](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/beardless/32/275814_2.png) [@beardless](https://ilgmforum.com/u/beardless)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2020, 4:21pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/drainage-questions/55393/12 "2020-10-04T16:21:04Z")
would that be a pound cake?