Hydroton Cleaning and Preparation Question

[SnapsProvolone]

I usually do about 7 x 40l bags once every ten days. Takes some effort but I do love me my hydroton. Dusting takes a few hours. Rinsing soaked takes an hour. Not that bad.

I've usec rockwool too but something about tossing it and buying new just irks me. Lol.

One large house I ran I had a rock dryer box built sitting in garage 4x4x8 box on heavy duty casters with front door vent holes in bottom and a bathroom fan in top. Slide out drawer/shelves of 1x6 frame with 1/4" wire mesh bottoms. Put a bumch of rootballs on the shelves and slide them in. Close door and run fan. Took two ppl and ladders to load full up. Could dry 10-12 bags of root balls.

 

[Myles117]

nothing beats a DIY project turning out so well. so the dryer box was/is run purely by the fan? no heat or dehumidifying need? very nice

i love my hydroton too... just not a location i feel comfortable making it so obvious im growing even though its medicinal.

appreciate the info, at least now i feel a tad bit better as i only need to clean about 5 x 40l bags each month. got a gallon of hygrozyme that im gunna experiment with. maybe a 2-3 weeks soak will allow it to dissolve most of the roots.

cheers

 

[twistedwords]

The best way to clean hydroton is in a pressure cooker for 10 minutes.

 

[Myles117]

when you say clean do you actually mean disinfect? cuz the root pieces will still be there.

 

[Blazein1]

I put it in my stainless steel strainer and run it over the fire pit for 15 minute. Wash it and go again

 

[Raquinotj]

I put it in my stainless steel strainer and run it over the fire pit for 15 minute. Wash it and go again

I throw it in the trash and use the new Netpot inserts. Never deal with hydroton, debris again.

 

[subwax]

I soak mine in a bath over the weekend, then dry on a sheet.

Seems to work well, at least for me.

 

[Blazein1]

I throw it in the trash and use the new Netpot inserts. Never deal with hydroton, debris again.

Where can I find those? Website /or name of?

 

[Raquinotj]

Where can I find those? Website /or name of?

Hydro builder. Current culture makes them.

https://hydrobuilder.com/hydroponics/net-pots-269/3-inch-net-pots/current-culture-3-75-media-less-heavy-duty-net-pot-insert-fits-in-5-5-net-pot.html

You will also need these neoprene inserts.

3.75"" Neoprene Insert (sold 60pc per pack)

Buy 3.75" x 0.75" Neoprene Inserts for $79.95 at Growace.com

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