Auto Pots

[sp4c3]

Hi guys,
Anyone here that grows in auto pots with coco? I was wondering how it goes with nutrient build up in the coco? Did you get any problems with it and how you tackle that problem?

 

[Goonie Goat]

Pretty sure turbo grows a plant in one from time to time but think he uses soil not sure but I agree with you I reckon it would be easy for things to turn to shit fast..

I'd love to be able to run autopots instead of the flood trays but I'm sure there'd be way more maintenance involved and probably constantly flushing salty pots out.

The setup i run now might be a waste of space but i can also fill up a 100L reservoir and be able to leave for upto 2 weeks depending on the growth stages and come back to healthy plants.

 

[WafflesIceTangerine]

If you take a look at some of the posts over on reddit.com/r/Autopot/top/?sort=top&t=all you will see plenty of good grows. This is enough to make me believe it can be done well. That doesn't mean it will be trouble free though as there are also plenty of posts complaining of issues.

I am still tempted by them also, main thing I am concerned with is the risk of a valve malfunctioning and emptying the whole res out into the tent, which is apparently not hugely uncommon. For me in a carpeted room that would be a nightmare. Not as big of a deal in a shed etc, but still not ideal.

 

[WafflesIceTangerine]

Also, not to derail the topic too much, but as another automation option, this seems like a pretty cool piece of kit, and actually decent price considering hydro shops rip you off for ~$50 each on those drip trays normally without the sump pump.

 

[sp4c3]

Pretty sure turbo grows a plant in one from time to time but think he uses soil not sure but I agree with you I reckon it would be easy for things to turn to shit fast..

I'd love to be able to run autopots instead of the flood trays but I'm sure there'd be way more maintenance involved and probably constantly flushing salty pots out.

The setup i run now might be a waste of space but i can also fill up a 100L reservoir and be able to leave for upto 2 weeks depending on the growth stages and come back to healthy plants.

yeah....i've been giving 2 auto pots and doing a test run with them in a 4x2...and yes, i was wondering how i go about it if i wanna flush them....i let you all know what im experiencing...i was just wondering if anyone has done that so i can be a bit more prepared to what is coming...

 

[sp4c3]

If you take a look at some of the posts over on reddit.com/r/Autopot/top/?sort=top&t=all you will see plenty of good grows. This is enough to make me believe it can be done well. That doesn't mean it will be trouble free though as there are also plenty of posts complaining of issues.

I am still tempted by them also, main thing I am concerned with is the risk of a valve malfunctioning and emptying the whole res out into the tent, which is apparently not hugely uncommon. For me in a carpeted room that would be a nightmare. Not as big of a deal in a shed etc, but still not ideal.

thx man...just dove 2 hrs into reddit....lots of info...