I had plans to make a bigger one but when I worked it all out the pumps I had wouldn't be strong enough and I am too tight/broke to buy bigger ones.
How it works(in theory) is the bubbler is bubbling 24hrs a day creating a high humidity.
The sprays nozzles squirt the cut stems intermitantly, and are turned on for 1-2minutes, then turned off for 4-6mintes repeatedly by the bodgy switch.
There is no heater at this stage as it is pretty hot here. I have one if needed.
The plants won't lose much water because of the dome.
The stems won't rot as there is lots of air time between sprays.
It should work...
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I bought 2x large 100litre(26.4gallons) plastic tubs
2.
I used a large acrylic table cloth to make windows. I cut the sides and bottom of the tub off, and cut the lid off, but left the edge and angles on to give it structural support.
3.
I used bought inserts, and cut holes in the plastic lid with a heated piece of pipe. Like a cookie cutter, worked really good and no risk of cracking like a drill bit on plastic sometimes does. Having had a good look at them I would probably use disposable plastic cups instead next time as it would be slightly cheaper and the same quality.
4.
This is the effect I wanted. Pretty even spraying onto the stems of the cuts.
5.
When the lid is in place there is even saturation as the nozzles are close.
6.
Inside the box I have a fishtank pump connected to garden hose connected to pvc pipe with green spray nozzles(circled in red) evenly spaced in an overlapping arrangement.
I also have a long air stone/curtain going from one corner to the other(red line) to create fine bubbles, mist and a very high humidity on the roots.
7.
This awesome contraption was made up by a mate of mine and it controls the power.
It turns the power off for 4-6minutes, then turns it on for 1-2minutes.
I was unable to get a proper switch in OZ voltage, and the only proper ones I could get anywhere under $100(after days of searching and 30+phone calls) are 15minute intervals. So 15mins on 15mins off, which I am told is not suitable. I will be testing both.
Not because
electricity scares the crap out of me and the high tech switching device is a bit bodgy....
Solution/liquid, any suggestions?
I plan on using willow water to stimulate rooting in the cuts later on, but to start with I just want to prove the system works.(My goal is a fully "organic" no chem setup in the end)
What do you guys use?
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