aeroponics . help!!

[xeasyx]

ive just started an aeroponics setup and what i would like to no is do i keep my pump running 24/ 7 or would it be better to put it on a cycle cheers xeasyx

 

[durka_durka420]

if my thinking is correct with aeroponics its probly best to have it say run for 15 mins every hour or something like that.... but im not a aero guy i do soil and dwc

 

[Japanfreakier]

Best to cycle the pump. The most popular cycles are 15 min on 15 min off, or 1 min on 4 min off

 

[hash head]

you can do whatever you like, however if the pump doesnt run often enough the water will become stagnant.. all the time would work, all the way down to every few hours.. the more circulation the more aeration of the water and the nutrients come in contact with the roots so I'd figure if you have the pump running more you'd have faster plant growth..

 

[xeasyx]

thanks for replys i think ill try 15 minutes on and 15 of and see how that goes

 

[alfie moon]

Hi xeasyx, i am looking at going areo now as i really like the areo propagator i just got, so how is the 15 on 15 off going?
cheers

 

[fatigues]

If you are going to use Aeroponics, you need to get a cycle timer. I know they are expensive, but there's nothing for it. A reliable cycle timer is needed for aero.

Fifteen on/Fifteen off? I've never heard that recommended by anybody. WAY too much.

Go one minute on - five or six minutes off.

 

[Suby]