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plod
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  #2640212 22-Jan-2021 18:03
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Be very careful about what nutrients you are using. The tubes on autopot are very small diameter and get block easily. What growing medium are you using?



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  #2640365 22-Jan-2021 22:52
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The newer systems come with larger diameter tubing (9mm?) which is supposed to allow for the usage of organic nutrients that would otherwise block the tubes.  Plus they're supposed to be flushed after a certain duration to clear any buildup.

 

My kit came supplied with clay beads/pebbles and Coco coir

 

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Benefits of Clay Pebbles as a Grow Medium

 

 

 

Coconut Coir Coco Peat Cocopeat Fibre Organic Compost Soil Hydroponics  Substrate | eBay

 

 

 

I understand that the coco absorbs calcium so that must be considered with the type of nutrient.





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  #2640375 23-Jan-2021 00:06
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I just use straight clay balls. Nutrients element grow a&b elements bloom a&b. This does all depend on what you’re growing. I would also suggest a decent ph meter and nutrient meter.



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  #2640716 23-Jan-2021 21:42
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Excuse my crude diagram. For two pots, pump hosing tank connectors around $200 mark

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