So I want to make a new cloner and was wondering how powerful of a sub pump to get. I'm going to make a new spray bar to cover 20 clones in a rectangle about 20x30inches on a timer. Also, how often should the timer activate the pump? I've heard everything from 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off to 5 seconds on and 5 minutes off. Sent from my SM-G955U using Grasscity Forum mobile app
What misters are you using? If you go with a sub pump it is very low pressure. If you use a diaphragm pump it will have higher pressur. I have a $20 12v 115 psi 5L a min diaphragm pump with six .025 mist nozzles, filter, Adam miser (expansion tank) and solenoids to open and close misters. All rated to 125 psi. Also a 12v timer to control the solenoids. With this all 12v system I run 1-2 seconds on and 200seconds off = for me about 10gallons a weak. For a mature plant. I run to waste on recirculating This system is way better than low pressure. But if you are going to go with the low pressure I did eight 360 misters (the type I think your talking about) on a 175gph sub pump. That was max 7 was better. For clowning the timer was set to 10 seconds on 3:30 off. It was with this set up here.
Do you think it would be possible to use something like this with a submersible pump? I know smaller is better with waterdroplets and roots... 10 Pack) Plastic Fog Nozzle W/Poly Filter Misting Poultry - Black 1/8" NPT 3 GPH (5N22120BK) Sent from my SM-G955U using Grasscity Forum mobile app
I don't think it will put off a mist with a sub pump. You would need a pump like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B016...m+pump+12v&dpPl=1&dpID=511NbhqiKuL&ref=plSrch
So should I be looking at psi or what? Trying to figure out what numbers are important. Sent from my SM-G955U using Grasscity Forum mobile app
Basically I need to know the proper names of things so I can look them up and buy on Amazon. What kind of timer so no need? Sent from my SM-G955U using Grasscity Forum mobile app
I use an ecoplus 600gph pump and PVC manifold with 12 spray nozzles for my 30 site DIY cloner. Then I have a 12 site cloner made from a 2 gallon bucket with an Ecoplus 400gph pump and a brass sprinkler head on a riser. Pumps run 24h when cutting are in them. Fresh tap water and I never worry about pH until they're transplanted to a medium. During the summertime I have 20 oz and 1.5L bottles of ice I drop into the reservoirs to keep the temps in the target range. Simple. 100% rooting rate.
i made a 21 site cloner out of a 5 gallon bucket, i used a fountain pump with a sprinkler fitting on top and i run the pump 24hrs no problem. cost me maybe $50
The most expensive parts are the pump and neoprene inserts. And you'll have to go buy a hole saw drill bit that's slightly under the diameter of the neoprene plugs. If you get the same size drill bit as the plugs they will fall through the holes.
And drill with very little pressure. When the plastic is warm... Or you risk cracking it. Sucks. Drill a few test holes on a trash bucket to see how it feels.
i didn't use neoprene inserts, i used 1,5 inch thick styrofoam and i cut it in to circles and spraypainted them black with the rest of the bucket
yeah i had a 1.5 or 2 inch hole saw or something... i used the top of a pill bottle to trace the holes (the top of the cap is the exact size i needed)
I've also used pipe insulation made of gray foam. Same material as pool noodles and boogie boards whatever that is called.
Try a practice hole somewhere, and run the drill SLOWLY in reverse (after you drill little pilot holes for the hole saw) ..Hole will come out smooth ..I built a 9 spot one for <$50..TBH..I do better just taking a cutting>stripping/trimming the bigger fans>soaking in Clonex gel for 5 min.> Straight into a Solo cup with soil..Roots in under 10 days..Simple; Cheap; and it works.
I use a different method. I use #1 torque setting, but get the hole saw spinning fast in the forward direction and "mill" the plastic very slowly. Reverse would work too just don't press too hard. Reverse is abrasive and forward is cutting.