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Dripper Systems

Dripper systems follow the simple format of pump fed drippers feeding pots containing medium. Basically, to set up a system like this you just need some pots with holes in the bottom (to allow drainage), the drippers themselves, a reservior, a submersible pump and optionally something to stand the pots on that will cause excess nutrient to flow back into the reservior. Have a main line of at least 13mm running from the pump and have 6mm lines coming off the main line direct to the drippers. HID lighting will also be necessary for those wanting to grow indoors.

The drippers we sell are adjustable flow, to ensure complete control over the nutrient flow rate and achieve optimal results.

The drippers should be constantly on, with adjustments to flow rate coming from the adjustable top of the drippers. Turn them off during the plant dark cycle though. They work by simply dripping nutrient solution slowly into the medium, keeping it damp.

These types of systems are usually set up by growers who have the basic knowledge required to construct their own system, and as such we stock all of the irrigation fittings and pipe for you to do that. If you want us to create a dripper type system for you however, we can do that too.

Medias

Any medium that holds water can be used for a dripper system.

What's in a Dripper System Kit

A kit put together for creating a dripper system will contain:

• 50 Litre Reservoir

• Submersible Pump for nutrient

• Irrigation and fittings to suit (incl 13mm fexible hose, 6mm flexible hose)

• Pots with holes (any number)

• Medium

• (optional) HID light

• (optional) Stand for pots to flow excess into reservior

The Hydroponic Warehouse
Shop 3, 73 Pickering Street, Enoggera
Brisbane QLD Australia
(Opposite Enoggera Bowls Club.)
Phone: +61 (07) 3354 1588 Fax: +61 (07) 3354 3622
E-mail: tonyl@bigpond.net.au