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01-12-2016, 03:49 PM
I've been following Bright Agrotech videos and I like his advice. It seems to be extremely well-researched and also backed by many years of experience. He recommends running systems under pressure, possibly using timers.
So, I know of 3 ways ebb 'n flow, or flood and drain can be done using pressure:
1) Overwhelm a small/slow drain with a pump running periodically on a timer.
2) Bell Siphon that overwhelms the inflow with a large drain, no timer necessary.
3) Flout that overwhelms the inflow with a large drain, no timer necessary.
Are these descriptions correct?
Is there another common and/or easy scheme to implement ebb 'n' flow with pressurized delivery (and/or timers)?
Do most people run their siphon or flout systems 24/7 or do they turn pumps off overnight?
Ideally, I'd like to run the pump(s) continuously for longevity but I suppose it is not necessary. I am considering flout based design at the moment but I want to make sure I understand all the common/good options.
So, I know of 3 ways ebb 'n flow, or flood and drain can be done using pressure:
1) Overwhelm a small/slow drain with a pump running periodically on a timer.
2) Bell Siphon that overwhelms the inflow with a large drain, no timer necessary.
3) Flout that overwhelms the inflow with a large drain, no timer necessary.
Are these descriptions correct?
Is there another common and/or easy scheme to implement ebb 'n' flow with pressurized delivery (and/or timers)?
Do most people run their siphon or flout systems 24/7 or do they turn pumps off overnight?
Ideally, I'd like to run the pump(s) continuously for longevity but I suppose it is not necessary. I am considering flout based design at the moment but I want to make sure I understand all the common/good options.