yea, as i’ve learned more and more about everyone’s own style i’ve started to sense the same thing. there is a lot that ‘could’ be done, but it seems like there are also a lot of people getting by with doing much less.
thanks for stopping in!
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I’ve never used Jack’s so I have no input other than lots of forum members use it with success.
Years ago I experimented with some hydroponic growing and found a product called Ionic Grow. When I started growing in autopots using coco I found the 3 part line of Grow, Bloom and PK Boost really easy to use and extremely clean leaving very little sludge or nastiness behind in the reservoir or tray.
Since you need to use cal-mag with coco I start with that at 5ml per gallon and add the Ionic product at 20ml per gallon. I know from checking several times over the years that the pH and ppm is always in the correct range when using with RO (reverse osmosis) water. I haven’t used my pH meter but once or twice in the last year.
I think you can get good results with just about any nutrient product line. When using autopots its best to use “clean” product lines to minimize the upkeep.
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awesome, thanks for the extra details!
so, i think i got the rest of the parts i needed (for the autopot setup). i had originally ordered extra turn off valves for each pot. that seemed like a great idea if i needed to turn off one pot to fix something. but, taking the pot out of the tent would still require disconnecting the line from the valve.
it took some searching, but i was able to track down a quick connect adapter for the autopot lines. now, if i have an issue, i simply disconnect the line and thus the pot all in one go. some photos for reference. i’ve also got one of these setup about 8 inches away from the res. if i do need to disconnect the res for maintenance it’s just a quick click away!
edit: i’ll show the full line setup once it goes into the tent.
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I use these fittings because I’m always reconfiguring my setups or disconnecting the reservoir for cleaning. I have shut offs on each reservoir and tray.
These are push fittings that easily separate when you want. I wish they were 100% full proof but I always have to double and triple check when reconfiguring. If the hose isn’t cut straight across or not pushed in all they way they can leak. Once you get it worked out they do fine.
3/8 is needed for new Autopots, the autopots with aqua valve 4 and older use 1/4 fittings.
I’m not suggesting you get this set, just showing you what’s possible. The various fittings can be purchased separately.
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I know I’ll get hate for this…but…
I don’t care what my trimmed buds look like. They don’t have to be perfectly manicured like roses. I just want to set them on fire!
So, i got me one of these. I break down my bud to the sizes i want and toss it in. Trim now takes ten minutes and i have a ton of trimmings for my hash stash.
I honestly just can’t work the Fiskars for as long as it takes to hand trim.
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I use connectors like @CMichGrower displayed, only the Malida brand, not that that matters. I use them for my RO system as well as airlines sometimes. They work OK on good, thick air lines, but the soft nature of those lines could lead to some issues with water lines if not checked carefully. They work tremendously well with ice-maker tubing however (the harder line that will kink if you bend it), and have been using “one-touch” connectors in the manufacturing industry for decades, even under 80psi air pressure. They’re my go-to for connectors when it comes to smaller lines.
For good connections, I’d recommend getting a cheap $3 tubing cutter, instead of relying on razor blades or scissors for a straight, clean cut, which can be important for a good seal depending on quality of tubing used.
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yea, i bought some push to connect pieces at first, but the wrong size (ooops! od versus id is too much for my brain i guess). i was at my local store yesterday and saw that they also have these (not sure on brand, but same colors) in stock. nice to know that if everything goes wrong i got somewhere that i can get parts to fix it in a hurry. appreciate the link!
no hate from me; i’m no perfectionist when it comes to trimming. i’ve considered one of these a few times, but not gotten one yet. do you wet or dry trim in yours?
the soft tubing has had me worried from the get go. i have the harder line that is normally used for ice-maker tubing (and a lot of it). for the soft tubing i was going to pick up some automotive tubing clamps and use those at each connection. i just slipped these together for the photo.
i think i might have a tube cutter that my partner used when she was making hula hoops for friends (what a hippie!). didn’t even think to use that, good tip!
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I dry trim when i use the tumbler. But if I’m hand trimming i wet trim.
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Wait… I weed trim in the tumbler as well. I must be high.
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Ok… I was high… I’m still high… But i wet trim in the trim bowl.
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lol! been there, appreciate the followup.
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