Questions about autopots

[Dreminen169]

So I’m looking into getting a small auto pot system & if I like it I will expand the system. I am looking into their ‘spring pot 2 system’ I really like the idea of being able to use fabric pots however the actual pot is too big for what I wanna grow. My question becomes can I put a smaller fabric pot (2-3gal.) instead of the bigger pot it comes with? What would I do about the extra diameter of sitting water space if I put a smaller pot in the system? I am currently battling with gnats & I just see that stagnant open water source as a huge breeding ground. Could I maybe add a drop or 2 of dawn soap to the sitting water so the gnats can’t stand on the water? Or Will this affect the plants? Also does any1 have a coupon code? I know I saw 1 on here the other day.

GeoPot 2 System - AutoPot Watering Systems USA

The AutoPot GeoPot 2 System combines our power-free, water efficient, low maintenance, modular systems with high performance G Lite fabric pots from GeoPot

www.autopot-usa.com

 

[Burt Hooter]

interested also.

 

[Wizzlebiz]

Can you run some rubber tubing thru the bottom of those drain dishes? I've done it before in trays tipped forward outdoors with my risers.

Poke a hole in the front bottom. Put rubber tubing and seal around where the hose enters. I ran that straight to the roses in my yard.

Nothing got wasted and zero stagnant water.


Stagnat water breeds a ton of nasty shit. Definitely dont want that.

 

[insomnia65]

I built a few of these as above wizzlebiz mentions, it was because I was going to leave the house for 10 days, now I'm looking/thinking SIP (has its own subforum).

 

[Dreminen169]

Can you run some rubber tubing thru the bottom of those drain dishes? I've done it before in trays tipped forward outdoors with my risers.

Poke a hole in the front bottom. Put rubber tubing and seal around where the hose enters. I ran that straight to the roses in my yard.

Nothing got wasted and zero stagnant water.


Stagnat water breeds a ton of nasty shit. Definitely dont want that.

Nice, now I just need the coupon code & im good to go

 

[Dreminen169]

What about something like this? Does any1 run spring pots & knows if this will maybe work so at least light won’t create algae? I’m still open for better options.

PlantSkirt - AutoPot Watering Systems USA

AutoPot PlantSkirt is a light-tight, heat-reflective shield that protects nutrient solution and substrate when growing in large open trays.

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[Love1Fear]

Syrian Wrap that smaller pot. 3 gallon smart pots are shorter but same diameter as spring pots fabric pot