Help with new watering method please

sdboltdude

sdboltdude

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V256.420 said:
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What if I got something like this...........................dropped a decent powered pump into my 5 gallon bucket and rigged up some kind of connection to it?
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I use a water pump $35 to 40 on Amazon and 35 gal rez
Alexa turn on garden Hoses lol
Pumps 100ft hose *outdoor. Grow"
Will have it with wand when I start inside grow
 
LeastExpectedGrower

LeastExpectedGrower

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GroBud said:
What I use take the spraying tip off it'll allow water to come out faster.
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Has this been working well? I have a spare 2g that's just had soapy water (for aphid control outside)...I've never thought of using it for watering. Do you spend half your life pumping it up and does it have enough flow to make this worth it? Right now I use a smaller 1L watering can, which isn't the most convenient but has a fairly restricted flow that helps me water slowly and methodically...but of course filling it repeatedly to cover over a gallon per plant is a pain.
 
V256.420

V256.420

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All I need is the fitting to go from the wand to the submersible pump. The wand is made for a garden hose to attach so I need some type of screw on fitting that can connect to the wand like this: brass fitting

Then I need a fitting that will work for the pump and the hose for the connection. I would need a powerful enough pump that can force water at a decent rate thru the wand. It should work. Still thinking it thru.
 
GroBud

GroBud

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LeastExpectedGrower said:
Has this been working well? I have a spare 2g that's just had soapy water (for aphid control outside)...I've never thought of using it for watering. Do you spend half your life pumping it up and does it have enough flow to make this worth it? Right now I use a smaller 1L watering can, which isn't the most convenient but has a fairly restricted flow that helps me water slowly and methodically...but of course filling it repeatedly to cover over a gallon per plant is a pain.
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Depending on pot size and how much water you need. Mines 2 gallon vivosun. With that spray nozzle on yea it takes forever, removing the 2 nozzle pieces it takes far less time. It may take a little longer than just pouring water in. But vs the back ache and trying to maneuver to water the back plants to me it's a better option
 
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TintEastwood

TintEastwood

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V256.420 said:
All I need is the fitting to go from the wand to the submersible pump. The wand is made for a garden hose to attach so I need some type of screw on fitting that can connect to the wand like this: brass fitting

Then I need a fitting that will work for the pump and the hose for the connection. I would need a powerful enough pump that can force water at a decent rate thru the wand. It should work. Still thinking it thru.
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XtraGood

XtraGood

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V256.420 said:
All I need is the fitting to go from the wand to the submersible pump. The wand is made for a garden hose to attach so I need some type of screw on fitting that can connect to the wand like this: brass fitting

Then I need a fitting that will work for the pump and the hose for the connection. I would need a powerful enough pump that can force water at a decent rate thru the wand. It should work. Still thinking it thru.
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Those vivosun pumps come with barbed attachments, pretty sure at least the big one does garden hose inner diameter. Buy a cheap garden hose, cut off the faucet end and attach to the pump.

However, I'd vote homemade sprayer halos made of soft 1/2 irrigation line with a valve and quick connect for the pump bucket (no need for garden hose) that you just leave in place in every tent. Water every plant in the tent at once instead of poking around with the water wand. Use T-junctions to make a manifold. ...get a drain... run a line to the main res...timer...so on
 
V256.420

V256.420

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XtraGood said:
Those vivosun pumps come with barbed attachments, pretty sure at least the big one does garden hose inner diameter. Buy a cheap garden hose, cut off the faucet end and attach to the pump.

However, I'd vote homemade sprayer halos made of soft 1/2 irrigation line with a valve and quick connect for the pump bucket (no need for garden hose) that you just leave in place in every tent. Water every plant in the tent at once instead of poking around with the water wand. Use T-junctions to make a manifold. ...get a drain... run a line to the main res...timer...so on
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Can't do this for reasons stated before. Thanks for idea tho (:
 
natureboygrower

natureboygrower

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V256.420 said:
Ya a decent powered pump that can force water nicely thru the wand. I just need a way to hook it up to the wand. There has to be a fitting/s that fit from the pump to the wand. I think I know what to do just don't know what parts I'll need.
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A sump pump. They hook right up to a garden hose. Might be slow watering though...
 
natureboygrower

natureboygrower

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V256.420 said:
All I need is the fitting to go from the wand to the submersible pump. The wand is made for a garden hose to attach so I need some type of screw on fitting that can connect to the wand like this: brass fitting

Then I need a fitting that will work for the pump and the hose for the connection. I would need a powerful enough pump that can force water at a decent rate thru the wand. It should work. Still thinking it thru.
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You could always elevate your water/nutes bucket , gravity will help the flow of your pump if it's lacking.
 
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waterproof808

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I use a 1/4hp superior pump off amazon. It fits a garden hose right out of the box. A little overkill for a 5gal bucket tho, but will give you plenty of pressure.
 
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