Well, I guess you're just gonna have to do some trials. I still would think that tree farmer would have figured out and used the best stuff through his own trial and error? Hey I have a question, I am buying my 422 timer, and I was wondering which base did you use (I think the one with the rear facing terminals is the one?) and also did you need the extra $9 mounting hardware set too? I like the box you have it in and that would probably work fine for my setup if you don't mind me copying
. Also- did you get the ON time on top or bottom- I think I'd rather have it on top.
I tried the other 5, and they all performed the same. I really think they would work fine at 125. I'm just not gonna try it.
Ohh hey- one more thing. When I called these guys to order my timer- they told me if you use the rear facing terminals base, you'll have to cut out the back of the box- but if you use the other base you don't? I know it's a tad too late for you now, but can you see how that might have worked? Cuz I bought that base instead since he told me that...Top/bottom, not sure it matters. One is displays secs & the other mins so they aren't confused. I used the rear facing, and no you only need the timer & base. I actually screwed up on the pvc conduit I chose. I wasn't deep enough, and I had to cut out the back. But feel free bro. I wouldn't post it if I was concerned. Competition breeds new & exciting ideas. Not sure myself what's going on with the nozzles. I broke the inpingment off one the first time screwing it into the JG fitting.
It's only rated for 125, but I'd think slightly over wouldn't hurt. Unless it starts to break the filter down and clog heads.
I use RO for my water, but have to pick it up in 5 gallon jugs at the store. Not a huge deal, as I do it anyway for drinking water as my well water is crazy with iron. I am not certain about carbon filters & metals, and couldn't really find anybody who was either. I know that some carbon filters certainly filter out metals, but not to assume they all do. That was enough right there for me to forget about it.
Now with the added inline filter you made- that is exactly what i was looking for- thanks!Its a good idea to have some kind of filter on the pump intake just in case..but it doesnt have to be anything special. I pour the nutes through a 1 micron bag filter into the res. The pump inlet is covered by a simple filter.. a 3/4" -1/4" JG adapter fitted with a replaceable disc cut from a 1 micron filter bag
Yes, I am nearly sure you would NOT want to use a carbon filter... The carbon itself can break off and put dust in the system, and carbon will absorb chemicals in your nutes- I am almost certain...Ok, that make a little more sense. I only bought the carbon filter because it had 1/4" JG in/out. I was gonna have it in addition to my sediment filter (pre pressure/50-80 micron) but upon reading decided against it. I have one of those mesh filters on my greenhouse overhead mist setup. Cheap, and haven't had any issues. I think I'll leave my setup like it is, and the carbon filter will go to the pile
Hi Trichy
Thanks- I recently wrote in my thread that I was going to try a whole house filter that seemed like it would work. I'll let ya know how it goes, and if not the tee idea is smart... Cheers!
Cool man, look forward to the results. I too am getting restless waiting for the mailman to deliver... Here's a fun fact about capsaicin (the "hotness" chemical in peppers). It actually does not burn you at all, but binds to your heat sensing nerves and tricks them into thinking it's hot. The feeling is so real to your brain that your body triggers a reaction (sweating, etc.) but no harm or physical burning is actually occurring. Birds lack the physiology to have capsaicin bind to their receptors, and therefore even the hottest chilies are like bell peppers to them, and they'll eat em no problem... Capsaicin also, by binding to certain receptors, can block pain- and follows the same pathways as opiates and stimulating other dopamine receptors, causing it to become somewhat addictive to eat spicy food. LOL- isn't it an interesting world...