Ebb And Flow Systems

An ebb and flow system is a very simple system that lets growers build a simple sustainable growing system for a low price. All of the tools that are needed to make an ebb and flow system can be found in gardening stores.

Ebb and flow systems are part of hydroponics growing method. Growers will need an ebb and flow tray to start things off. This can be just about any container that can hold the weight of the plants and the growing medium. There will also be a nutrient solution that will be add so be sure to allot for this as well.

The ebb and flow tray should not let light pass through it. It must also have a way to drain water. Pools of water can not accumulate in an ebb and flow tray. The next thing that will be needed is a support structure. These must be able to hold up the ebb and flow tray when it is not being supported by a reservoir.

The resoivir can be a Rubbermaid container or any other container that is plastic. It needs to be clean and it can not be made out of any type of metal. A pump will also be needed. Get an aquarium pump that pumps 500 liters or more.

Fill and drain fittings often come in ebb and flow kits that can be purchased. However, if the ebb and flow system is being created, then fill and drain fittings must be gotten as well. Flexible tubing is also needed.

The growing medium can be a Perlite and Vermiculite mix. This is a great growing medium. A timer is also useful.

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When putting the ebb and flow system together hook up the overflow drain and the and the fill fitting to the ebb and flow tray. Next put the support structre below the resoivoir. Put the pump in the resoir and place the tray on top of the support structure. Be sure that the overflow drain flows back into the resoivr and hook the pump up oto the fill fitting on the tray. Put the pump and timer in place and check to see if the overflow drain is hooked up in a way that it goes back into the reservoir. Buy some plants and start using the ebb and flow system.