Best lawn & garden watering equipment according to redditors

This guy is spot-fucking-on. Do not buy or rent a pressure washer for this, it's complete overkill.

Bleach+water mixture in the spray canister they linked is perfect. Instead of a scrub brush, I'd recommend getting a gutter blaster of some sort. My local Aldi was selling one similar to this a few weeks ago. It's like a mini pressure washer.

Just make sure you wear eye protection when spraying your house down with the bleach/water mixture. If it's windy it can sprayback into you. Wear white clothes or clothes you don't mind getting bleach on. But this is 100% the way to go, just cleaned my house the same way and the bleach just eats that mold right off. Super super easy.

I bought some coolant pipe hose for the spine and a Furby off eBay. I watched some tutorials on how to longify him but ultimately totally winged it and I think Handsome Jerome turned out wonderfully (see my post history). He is hand sewn and stuffed with inexpensive polyfill. I bought my fabric to make him in person so I could feel it—1/2 yard of the body, 1/4 yard of his belly.

It looks like a thermal burn to me, if it's also scale rot, the care instructions would be the same. But if you are not regulating your heat sources, it's probably a burn.

Inkbird makes some affordable thermostats with a few extra safety features. I would start off by making sure every heat source (heating pads, lamps) are hooked up to one. If you have extra money and want a ton of safety features, go with something by Spyder Robotics - their Herpstat line is the best of the best and they are what I use. I know places like PetCo / etc don't say you need a thermostat, but they are absolutely a must-have. Even the most high end heat pads that swear they don't go over X degrees can and will fail and will get hot enough to burn a pet.

Make sure humidity is above 60% at all times. If you are using an enclosure with wire mesh top, cover most of it in saran wrap or foil, this should keep the humidity in. Even after your snake gets better, keep humidity at this level.

Switch to unprinted newspaper or undyed paper towels for substrate for now. Something easily cleanable and sterile. Change it often. Change water and wash bowl daily. Going for a sterile environment while she heals. If you haven't done a deep clean, get some F10 SC and do a deep clean of her enclosure and everything in it. This stuff looks SUPER SCARY, but it's ok! I put 1 ounce in an empty spray bottle and then fill the rest of the spray bottle with water, so it's super diluted. Once diluted, it can be sprayed on any of her decor and be left to dry and still be safe for her.

It goes without saying, but also follow any medication and care directions the vet gives!

Also - there's a lot of info in here that you might not have known before, and it's really understandable. There's a lot of incomplete, inaccurate, and out of date care sheets out there for ball pythons, and even after doing a ton of research, you still could have missed something. But you've figured it out now, and are taking appropriate steps to make her better which is a ton better than a lot of other pet owners. I hope your girl makes a full recovery and you have many more years with her. Please keep us updated!

I would either stop feeding (she probably wouldn't take it anyways) for now, or go down a prey size until she is better.

I use these Leadingstar GEN09015 Plastic... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008O14864?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

a thermostat is a device that regulates the power of another device, such as a heat lamp, in order to control the temperature. a thermometer measures temperature, nothing else.

i'm seeing a ton of red flags here, so i'm going to post my BP info dump. the first three links are detailed care sheets, then a tub tutorial, and the rest are product recommendations. read everything thoroughly, come back with any questions. let me know if any of the links don't work.

glass tanks can be very challenging for ball python husbandry due to the high amount of air flow with the screen top and the total lack of insulation with the glass walls. it's generally recommended to use tubs or pvc reptile cages instead. wood enclosures can also be suitable if they're designed well and sealed properly to protect the wood against moisture. glass tanks can work, but they require a lot of modification and maintenance, which you'll find tips for in the second link. i'll give you product recommendations to cover options for tanks, tubs, and pvc/wood enclosures.

• the basics and then some
  
• common problems
  
• feeding problems
  
• here is a tutorial to give you an example of how to set up a tub. this is what i would recommend for an immediate setup, and you could upgrade to a pvc cage upgrade later. note: this tutorial shows adhesive velcro to attach the thermo/hygro to the tub wall, but you should not do that. tape and other sticky adhesives should never be used inside the enclosure, your snake can get stuck on it and suffer serious injuries. hot glue is the easiest reptile-safe adhesive option. screws or bolts can also be used to mount things on plastic/wood walls.
  
• pvc reptile cages are ideal. they have the husbandry benefits of a tub with the aesthetics/visibility of a tank, they're much lighter than wood or glass, and they will remain unaffected by decades of constant high humidity. animal plastics, boamaster, and boaphile plastics, are some popular companies. many people will use a tub for a young snake and upgrade to pvc later.
  
• spyder robotics makes high quality thermostats to regulate your heat sources with pulse/proportional temperature control and various safety features. this is a popular cheap thermostat with simple on/off style with zero safety features. inkbird thermostats are also low-cost but overall higher quality than the hydrofarm type. any heat source should be regulated by a thermostat to ensure safe and appropriate temperatures.
  
• heat tape or ultratherm heat pads are high quality and affordable under tank heater [UTH] options. this is a suitable heat source for most enclosure types. remember that a UTH will not provide ambient heat, it will only affect the temperature of the surface to which it is attached.
  
• a porcelain base lamp and ceramic heat emitter[CHE] is the best ambient heat source for a tank, and it will also work for some pvc/wood enclosures. any heat lamp that emits light, even red or blue, should not be used at night.
  
• a radiant heat panel [RHP] is the best ambient heat source in a pvc/wood enclosure. there are a few options, such as reptile basics and pro products.
  
• a digital dual sensor thermometer/hygrometer allows you to easily monitor the warm side floor temperature [with the probe] as well as the ambient temperature and humidity [with the main unit].
  
• an infrared thermometer allows you to spot-check surface temperatures anywhere in the enclosure.
  
• these hide boxes are a cheap simple hide with a design that offers the best sense of security for your snake. cave style hides, cardboard boxes, plastic food containers, etc, can also be used. half logs are not appropriate hides.

Sure thing.

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I'm using a battery operated, " AWS-10 Automatic Watering System ", with a standard 5 gallon bucket with lid.

There's a device on Amazon that lets you convert it from battery to AC. I'm on 60+ days since I first turned the system on the batteries are still going strong.

When you first set the system up you make sure the length of each hose is equal from the pump to your plant. This way all the plants get the same amount of water.

https://i.imgur.com/Kq01i1e.jpg


Figuring out how much water your plants will need takes some trial and error. The watering system lets you set the frequency of waterings and the duration of each watering.

https://i.imgur.com/FmIwULA.jpg

Once you dial it in - maintaining everything is very simple. I fill up the bucket every 3 days, add my nutes and drop the air stone back into the bucket.. take some time to admire the plants and call it a day!

Here is the pump I’ve only been using it a few weeks so I can’t tell you anything about its longevity but I like it. You can set it to run for 1-99 seconds in intervals from 1hr to 30 days. Unfortunately that means a little math. For example I found with my setup it pumps 1 gallon in 540 seconds. So for 1/4gallon / day / each of 3 plants = 68 seconds of watering every 4 hours.

If you get it don’t use the clear tubing that comes with it. Get some proper black irrigation tubing so you don’t get stuff growing in the lines.

Here's the album with descriptions.

Parts list:

1. Submersible aquarium pump. This way, I'm using electricity to pump water upwards, and don't need to elevate my water tank like in a Blumats system.
   
2. Pipe fitting to attach a manifold to the pump. I got one at my local hardware store, but I think this is the same thing.
   
3. 3/8" tubing to connect the pump to the manifold.
   
4. A kit with a bunch of 1/4" tubing to actually deliver water to the plants.. You could probably do it cheaper if you knew exactly which components you needed to buy, but I didn't so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
   
5. Manifold.This takes the water that comes from my pump and splits it into up to 8 1/4" lines to deliver to plants.
   
6. 5-gallon bucket. I already had one for vacuuming up my water, but you can get one for like 5 bucks at Home Depot.
   
   Total cost: ~$60. Not having to pH, add nutes, add calmag, etc. individually to like 10 individual cans of water: priceless!
   

good effort, but don't get that one, get this one. it's cheaper, by the same company, and the probe is designed for aquariums:


https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-100-240V/dp/B015FKG4CC/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Inkbird+Digital+Temperature+Controller+Thermostat&qid=1554760604&s=lawn-garden&sr=1-3-catcorr

You could get a walking sprinkler. Those melnor/nelson ones like I linked might not last more than a few seasons but you can find 70 year old solid cast iron ones on craigslist that still work and national walking sprinkler still sells parts for.

I used the gardena hose repair kit for the M36 metal nuts, 1" to 3/4" copper reducers, and a section of 1" PVC pipe. This image shows how I put it all together and cut it. (refer to the rest of the album for assembly pictures)

To keep the PVC from rotating on the copper reducers I drilled a hole in the PVC and tapped thread holes in it to make a set screw on the top and the bottom.

The connector on the stick is connected to the connector on the base using a PS/2 extension that I shortened and resoldered. It's not pictured in the photo set, but the instructions are pretty easy to find. It involves using a mechanical pencil to snap off one of the extra pins and some needle nose pliers and a small drill to make room for the plastic tab thing in there.

All in all it was pretty good and stayed put pretty good if I tightened the nuts enough, but it twisted a little if I put enough pressure on it. If I were to redesign it I would try to figure out a way to use tabs or the built-in oval shapey things to mechanically keep it from rotating. Also the set screws didn't work too well because PVC is soft and the screw ate out the threads. It would be better to drill through the copper and tap that I think, or use a bolt. I don't think I'm going to pursue it that much further because I don't think I an improve upon it without making it hard to remove.

Flying with an extension is pretty awesome though, the stick is so light and controllable. I think this is a good cheap way to try it out and see what you like.

So I have one question: are you sure it's "servo-actuated" valves or just solenoid valves?

If you're concerned with just on/off, I use solenoid valves all the time. You're really looking for low flow rates for the houseplate irrigation system, so it will be cheap too. Amazon example.

If you're actually concerned with the RATE of flow that servo valves would give you, I'd recommend that you either control the flow from the pump (modulate frequency), or use rate limiters specific to each plant. Like this will limit it to 1 gallon/hr.

i used this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008O14864/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and it was cheaper than the spines sold on ebay! i used 3 out of the 6 so you can make 2 long furbies from this

[Upgraded] Automatic Drip... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P9ZH7PQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

It is time you need to control, not how many gallons of water come out of the sprinkler heads. Your greenery will dictate how many gallons per week you need to keep everything looking good. Investing in a system that can adjust to your weather will pay off after a few seasons:

https://www.amazon.com/Rachio-Smart-Sprinkler-Controller-8-Zone/dp/B07CZ864Y9

Next time use something like THIS It saved my plants when I was away for 1 week.

Either look for watering spikes, which you attach on to bottles and stick those into pots. Or invest into an automated system for water containers. There are even lots of DIY ideas around the net, from driping systems to little arduino setups.

I wouldn't chop, but look for an option instead. Five gallons are big pots and unless your temps are on the high end i'd water heavily beofre and look for an option that waters it once after that.

The blumats have a 30gal resevoir with a pH controller. This has basically cut my weekly work in half. I just top off the res every couple weeks.

That's a 3x3 tray, so that leaves 6 inches on all sides for some pavers to hold up those shelves. I use a transfer pump and wand to feed from 5gal buckets and then pump the runoff out of the tray back into a bucket for reuse outside for my strawberries.

Edit: Here's what it looks like from above

Skip this. It is going to fugg up on you and you wont be able to fix it. You got a few things to automate. It aint so hard. Most of it you need anyhow. Last item is the most computer automation you need.

1. Lights- easy they are on a simple mechanical timer. 12/12, 18/6, 24/0 are common settings.
   
   
2. Water- I use a rainbird drip irrigation.
   . Simple to set water timer. Buy the parts you need in bulk if you have a lot of plants. Drainage also needs to considered. Water can be collected and moved with a condensation pump. Low Depot has them.
   
   
3. Fert- I am a soil guy so I add dry organic ferts into the soil before planting. They are generally non-water soluble. And become more available over time.
   
   
4. Temp- I use fans/filter combo with simple plug-into thermostat. I prefer 8" to 6" diameter fan.
   A simple heater with thermostat set for 70 will turn on as needed.
   
   
5. Humidity- Dehumidifier's are cheap on Craigslist. I set mine to 50%. The water collected goes into the drain. Humidifier is usually needed when lights are on set to 50%. I add water automatically to it from drip irrigation line any overflow goes into drain.
   
   
6. CO2- if you are doing this it. The controls necessary make it automatic except for CO2 tanks. If you use a burner you can conect to your home gas service so there is no tank change.
   
   
7. Get a temp/humidity logger than can send alerts to your phone. Avoid ones that require a regular service fee. I like and use a sensorpush. There maybe better ones available now I havent looked in awhile.
   
   Get a calendar, set up a schedule for 8 weeks harvest. Plan to be home for harvest, cleanup and replanting. You might want to try autoflowers. They need less interaction. Hit me up if you have any questions.

Traveling Sprinkler . I don’t think there’s any technical name to them.

I like the idea, sounds pretty cool but what would keep someone from stealing it? I'd rather drop ~$60 on this sprinkler that follows a hose (http://www.amazon.com/Nelson-1865-Raintrain-Traveling-Sprinkler/dp/B00002N6AN) than ~$400 someone could come and take from my yard.

https://www.amazon.com/Blumat-Classic-Automatic-Watering-Stakes/dp/B0001IOZ98

There are a couple good YouTube videos you can search to get started.

Boil some water and let it cool completely- this will remove the dissolved oxygen bubbles. Soak the blumats in the water for an hour+.

I will suck a little bit of distilled water through the little plastic hose to get it primed. Then you assemble the two pieces together underwater (to avoid air bubbles), push the blumat into moist soil and drop the plastic line in a bottle and you're done.

As long as the bottle doesn't go dry your soil will be kept at the optimal level. They say you can use water soluble nutrients with it, but I just use a watering can whenever I want to feed her and it doesn't interfere with the blumat system.

If you forget to add water to the bottle you can just repeat the process and you'll be good to go again

I haven't had good luck with cheap electronics from Amazon. the beauty of the blumat carrots is that they have no electronics or moving parts (they will break if you drop them but that's about it). I've used the old school blumats for houseplants for years. I use 2+ carrots for bigger pots.

edit: by "old school bluest carrots" I mean these little dudes: https://www.amazon.com/Blumat-Classic-Automatic-Watering-Stakes/dp/B0001IOZ98/ . I've never used the newer/fancier ones

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BPFYG4/ref=pd_sim_86_6?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000BPFYG4&pd_rd_r=TX6NDP511EN0B22G0TNZ&pd_rd_w=TjCWM&pd_rd_wg=Ojn0F&psc=1&refRID=TX6NDP511EN0B22G0TNZ

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Depending on the shape of your spout, you can use something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BPFYG4/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1487694645&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=sink+to+garden+hose+adapter

Or, get a small submersible pump and a decent sized cooler and run a loop.

M36x2.0

Typically people have used Gardena hose fittings as the ends of custom extensions

http://www.amazon.com/Gardena-39035-8-Inch-Garden-Connector/dp/B002VED3KW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400613035&sr=8-1&keywords=39035


Also Virpil sells extensions that fit the Cougar/Warthog (their bases use the same connector).

I've seen some being sold for exorbitant amounts, but making your own is quite easy really. You just need some 3/4" copper pipe sections, some pipe cement (unless you really want to solder), and a cable (which is just a PS/2 cable that's had a pin and the plastic center tab removed from the male end, and then cutting shortening the wire to fit in your pipe structure), and some way to attach it all to the stick and the base. I've never actually noted the thread size, but it just so happens that this hose connector has the correct threads on the metal ends to connect to a Warthog and make good parts for an extension. Here's mine.

Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0037OEK0M/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1427124487&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=pop+bottle+drip&dpPl=1&dpID=41KQIF7GwzL&ref=plSrch

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there's a guy in my neighborhood who made this shape out of PVC:

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at each of the 3 junctions he has a sprinkler head, and a hose goes in one end. He moves it around daily and his yard looks great (better than mine, and I put in underground sprinklers... he's dedicated)

the cheapest solution would be to us a mechanical timer. But you can get a computerized timer that mounts to a hose bib as well.

EDIT: I don't have experience with that mechanical timer, it's meant to be representative of a type, not an endorsement

If you only have two trees, an automatic watering system would probably work really well. I'm looking for a solution to the same problem.

This is what I'm looking at as a possible solution. A 5 gallon bucket should provide enough water at least for a few days, and then maybe somebody could fill it back up for you (or just get a bigger reservoir/get one that hooks up to a hose).

This way you don't have to worry about somebody forgetting/watering improperly.

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This automatic watering system is what I got. It's easy to program, and I did get the charger like Amazon recommends and modify it to run on wall power instead of batteries, that was no problem if you can solder.

It works well, has 10 water output lines, but since each only puts out a small stream, I am using 8 lines going into my one 7 gallon pot. With the 8 lines, if the bottom of my water container is a bit more than 1 foot below the soil level of my plant, the device puts out around 20 oz in 30 seconds.

Also, when I left for 10 days I didn't have any good way to keep the reservoir mixing, and when I returned there was definitely precipitation and buildup in the remaining water in the reservoir. My nutrients then were basically just what the bottle says on the GH grow, micro, and bloom. I did put a bubbler into the water to try to keep it mixed and aerated, but at some point the air line came out, so I don't know how long it was stagnant. All that said though, my plant looked good when I returned, I was expecting it to be much worse.

It's because it's actually flexible tubing for coolant: (forgive the mobile paste) Leadingstar GEN09015 Plastic Flexible Water Oil Coolant Pipe Hose, 6-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008O14864/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_6bHXKRlBQQs2B

Leadingstar GEN09015 Plastic Flexible Water Oil Coolant Pipe Hose, 6-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008O14864/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6.QNybC2AFKMP

I bought this ball and socket hose on Amazon. link to hose It's 1/4 inch which turned out to be too small for my long denim furby. I think it would work for a smaller furby with more flexible fabric. I'm looking for something similar that's 3/4 inch or larger if anyone has a link :)

I prefer these, over a gorilla pod, just remove the nozzle, insert a screw into the nozzle, crimp a clamp on it, and go. Similar to the helping hands Hobby Creek sells.

I'll look into this. I have already invested in 2 separate timers and I'm not too interested in buying more, but this may be the best solution. My only concern is the distance they would have to be going from the spigot... more hoses for my hose collection!

I think something like this may be the best solution? https://www.amazon.com/Melnor-4-Zone-Digital-Water-Timer/dp/B0094KM4VK/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1536070143&sr=8-14&keywords=water+timer

I have an underground sprinkler system but I still use a hose-end timer to water a shade garden where there are currently no sprinkler lines and for when I overseed grass seed in an area where I don't want to run the entire zone multiple times per day. I use this Raindrip timer. I've used it for about 4 years now.

I am installing an individual drip/misting system next weekend. I found something on amazon that was cheap and bought an analog timer as well. I can update you when I install if you'd like. I am going away in a couple weeks and don't trust even my friends to water them properly and have piece of mind that it will be done and done efficiently as well.

Did you watch the discussion video?

The wax in the measuring cup was barely liquid, it was quite manageable. I do agree that it would be nicer to have a melt pot and ladle the wax out from there. I've been eyeing this and this.

Yeah, wax does make a mess. I usually have a set of sheets set aside for wax play. I have been impressed with the beeswax as it's more solid when it dries and It was easy to clean up.

Soy wax is the absolute easiest as it washes out of most things.

I am using one of these personally with a pair of Eheim heaters:

https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-100-240V/dp/B015FKG4CC/

Just get an inkbird and turn the freezer down to the coldest setting possible. I attach the temperature probe to the side of my fermenter with some type of insulation. There is a couple options for warming as well if you do some light googling.

I got this for last vacation and it worked very well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07P9ZH7PQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title&th=1

Hose and sprinkler but it's attached to a WiFi/Bluetooth hose timer. I actually use a few sprinklers placed strategically (and out of the way) so I can just leave them there all summer.

Set it and forget it. I'm in Benton Park and don't have much grass so this works perfectly for me. I also do this with a drip system for all the flowers.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0758NR8DJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_omo2Cb29F8X75

I've been using this little auto-watering pump I got off amazon. It draws from a 5 gal bucket and puts out 1 C of water per 60 second run. Plenty for my seed trays. Not bad for $40. The Space heater is on a timer and keeps it about 10*F warmer than the ambient temp at night... not sure if this will be enough when it drops down to 16* next week but I assume it will be OK as I am only keeping cold hardy stuff in there for now and my tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant are inside under a fluorescent shop light til April. Zone 6a TN.

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Fish tank pump on a smart plug?

I use one of these for my normal watering without the auto function.


DIY Micro Automatic Drip Irrigation Kit,Houseplants Self Watering System with 30-Day Digital Programmable Water Timer 5V USB Power Operation for Indoor Potted Plants Vacation Plant Watering [Gen 4] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0743F4532/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ky3BCb9APHBAN

But unfortunately at the max setting it only does 1/2gal per time interval and only equal time intervals. It works well with autos in small pots and just to keep plants from totally drying out if I go out of town.

I just picked this up and so far I love it Orbit 21004 B-hyve Smart Hose Faucet Timer with Wi-Fi Hub, Compatible with Alexa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0758NR8DJ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_mXlsDbF0264ZC

I was looking at these two options:

1. orbit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0758NR8DJ/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
   
   
2. melnor https://www.amazon.com/Melnor-Programming-Independent-Individual-Available/dp/B01E0LONN4/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?keywords=smart%2Bwater%2Btimer&qid=1563218614&s=gateway&sr=8-17&th=1&psc=1
   
   One is going to be 3x more expensive obviously, but what do you think would be easier from your experience?

Very cool you're using Amazon Smile mate.

There are a couple of alternatives, a couple of folk I know are using the one you linked.

I bought this one but it broke on fairly quick. So I used the manifold and set up my own auto feed system using a smartplug and a water pump. I used the manifold off the green thing though, this is my set up.

A lot of people use BluMats very successfully (both the originals and the knock-offs). Maybe those could be your way forward?

I use one of these with great success. It's cheap, it's simple and it's worked well for me for ages. I have the intake tube stuck through a hole in the lid of a 5 gallon bucket full of water with the nutes already mixed in.

It's pretty simple, set the length of time to water, tell it how many times a day to water and that's it. I'm using 1 unit for my tent containing 4-5 plants. I'd estimate that I've got it pretty close to maxed out. You might be able to do 6-7 plants if they were smaller or otherwise didn't need a ton of water.

There're these. Reviews are mixed, though.

If you're just bad about shutting the water off, a simple mechanical timer would do just as well and be a lot more reliable.

I used this when I was out of town for a week, worked well :

DIY Micro Automatic Drip Irrigation Kit,Houseplants Self Watering System with 30-Day Programmable Water Timer and 5V USB Power Operation for Indoor Potted Plants or Vacation Plant Watering [Gen 3] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0743F4532/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5g1KBb3B2ZMHR

This Automatic watering thing might work...

Hi! A little late to the party, but something else to keep in mind that I did not see mentioned is that you will definitely want a thermostat (not just a thermometer) to regulate the heat from your heat pad and/or Ceramic Heating Element. You will probably want one for each heat element, although CHEs can be controlled with dimmer switches as well I believe.

A thermostat lets you regulate the output of a heat pad or CHE. This is important because without regulation, it is possible for either of them to overheat beyond typical heating abilities. This could lead to extreme temperatures in your tank that could burn the snake or even cause neurological damage if it's hot enough.

I'm taking my list of suggestions from other users who post around snek subreddits as I am not yet a snek owner myself :(.

Cheap options are Jump Start thermostats, although they do not have safety features that will shut down the heating element if the thermostat fails. Another option that's in the same price range but a bit safer is an Inkbird thermostat. If you wanna splurge and get a very high quality thermostat for your little buddy, you can go for a Spyder Robotics thermostat.

Also, not necessarily required but useful and fun: an Infrared Thermometer

I used a tractor sprinkler for years and loved it. Lay the hose out making the path you want it to take and turn it on. You can set the gear speed for a quick or slow watering

https://www.amazon.com/Nelson-1865-Raintrain-Traveling-Sprinkler/dp/B00002N6AN

I have four Calatheas staked and honestly 3/4 are doing better than when I was watering normally by hand. The fourth one is doing just as well as before. I use these Blumat watering stakes and would highly recommend them.

That small pressure washer should work fine for spraying out screens. This is what I used for a while to connect a hose to the bathroom faucet..

Dude, My flat has no outdoor water faucet so I got [Indoor Faucet Adapter](https://www.amazon.com/Claber-8583-Indoor-Faucet-Adapter/dp/B000BPFYG4 and once connected I can run water through my wort chiller all day. Check the vid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJDSP7MvBiA

There are adapters available ( like this one or this one ) if you do want to use your sink.

I haven't used one of these but if you're able to clean your bike off on your balcony, this might be a decent option: http://www.amazon.com/Claber-8583-Indoor-Faucet-Adapter/dp/B000BPFYG4

Claber 8583 Koala Indoor Faucet Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BPFYG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_U.CLzb96184GR

This might work for you.

A sink hose adapter runs $10-15 at any home improvement store and let's you connect a garden hose to a kitchen sink.

Edit: Apparently Amazon has them too

I use this takes a second to connect to the faucet.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJDSP7MvBiA

The most common thing I've seen done is to use this Gardena hose repairer for the M36x2 thread: http://www.amazon.com/Gardena-39035-8-Inch-Garden-Connector/dp/B002VED3KW

Then work with PVC, pipe reducers, etc from your local hardware store.

I know you said no Internet ordering, but there it is.

Here is the VIRPIL adapter kit I was looking at.

Here is the MFG option.

Here is the DIY option I found using the Gardena hose adapter and PS2 extension cable.

These are my preferred gadget, I only put them in my delicate plants:

https://www.amazon.com/Master-Craft-Plant-Watering-Spikes/dp/B0037OEK0M

The only reason people ever hate on them is because they don't use them properly. Have to pre-water the soil and install properly, otherwise you're good to go.

I've never tried that, but he may have put the wicks into the pots before the plants. You could potentially harm them trying to shove a wick deep down into a root ball, but it should be ok if you're nice about it.

Another option is a big water jug with a dripper head on it like this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0037OEK0M/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1427124487&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=pop+bottle+drip&dpPl=1&dpID=41KQIF7GwzL&ref=plSrch

Just put the bottle upside down into the soil with this on the end and fill it up. I can't speak for how long these will drip for, but i know you can get a slow drip for days with the right set up.

Edit: the first reviewer claims that using this with 2L bottle filled with water absorbing crystals should last a week. YMMV

Drip irrigation.

You get a Galcon Timer which yes, it's battery-powered it used a 9-volt battery which should be replaced three times a year.

That plus a Drip Irrigation Kit and some more Drip Emitters and more Tubing and your elbows and your t-fittings is basically all you need to build out an irrigation system.

You may want a few landscape stakes to hold the tubing in placewhile you setup the system.

it's better (and cheaper) if you can avoid those emitters though because they are not very reliable either... They get clogged up all the time for me. (talking about this: https://www.amazon.com/Rain-Bird-SW10-30PS-Irrigation-Watering/dp/B0049C76S4)

Yeah, that can be the case. That's why with my berries and other bushes I am setting up irrigation so I am not standing there with the hose (I dislike most of my neighbors, a few of them are cool, but they're not out enough).

It sounds kind of silly, but only superficially-rooted plants keep all of their roots at the top foot of soil. You need some water to penetrate below that. You'll get some trickling down and after a certain depth it doesn't evaporate without plants of some sort, but there it is I can soak my garden completely in our summer here and have it almost completely dry the next day. I am on very sandy soil, though.

Anyway, my gut tells me that your problem is likely to be underwatering, not overwatering. Consider a soaker hose and a cheap timer:
http://www.amazon.com/Orbit-SunMate-62034-Mechanical-Watering/dp/B006FLGHGE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1421372574&sr=8-2&keywords=timer+for+garden+hose

Or you can get fancier. The soaker hose will dribble the water right into the soil and you're not out there having to be all social.

Link to where you bought yours? I found this one on Amazon for $10, but I like blue better (and would rather pay $7)

here's an example of one. Looks like I was slightly off on the price as it is 38.

http://www.amazon.com/CONTINENTAL-AWS-10-Automatic-Watering-containers/dp/B007NHRYH0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

Mah babies! I started this grow (grow 4) with 6 plants.

Two Lemon Tsunami plants died in a horrible fire bravely clutching their balls.

Because I waited so long to flower them I had to re-home one girl. But she has wonderful new parents and I am sure I will see bits and pieces of her in the fall.

That left me with 3 plants. They more than fill the 4x4.

I have them under 1000W HPS. This is the last grow under my original bulbs and the next grow will be with new bulbs. Temps are good right now running in the low to mid 70's.

The girls are in 3 gallon pots of straight coco. I topped them once, squished their stems and LST the hell out of them. Just before flipping I snapped the PE#2 right down the middle. Hardy little fuck. Tied her back together and didn't loose any colas.

They started flowering a week after I flipped - they were more than ready.

I am currently hand watering 3/4-1 gallon per day of nutes. I can miss a day because I am in the 3 gallon pots vs the 2 gallon last time.

I got my AWS Waterer. So I am going to set up an automatic watering system. (https://www.amazon.com/CONTINENTAL-AWS-10-Automatic-Watering-containers/dp/B007NHRYH0)

Nutes are running 500-700 PPM right now. It is a mix of Green Plant 3-Part, Green Planet Massive, Diablo Cal-Mag, Marianas Kelp, Cannamax Potasium Silicate.

A few days ago, someone mentioned filling up sandwich ziploc bags and poking a pin sized hole to make a crude drip system. I see no reason for this not to work for you, maybe a decent amount of bags. Placed very smartly.

Or have a friend do something simple every couple days for you. Assuming peppers are the only thing you're growing, confidentiality isn't a big concern.

If you have a few days before you travel, you can buy this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007NHRYH0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_fF5AwbQX7SBMZ
Or these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002558KJQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_HG5AwbQETEY35

I've used the first one with great short term results (3-14 days) but can malfunction easily if used as the only long term means of watering. I wish you luck!

they are flexible coolant tubes, and then you just jam and glue alligator clips in the ends of them

https://www.amazon.com/Leadingstar-GEN09015-Plastic-Flexible-Coolant/dp/B008O14864/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=coolant+flexible+tubes&qid=1555957925&s=gateway&sr=8-4

They are basically slightly modified flexible coolant pipes with crocodile clips screwed in the tips. If you're on a tight budget you can buld the thing using very cheap components instead of splurging for the finished product.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008O14864/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm on a well and have the same problem. There was a higher up-front cost but I got one of these https://www.amazon.com/Melnor-4-Zone-Digital-Water-Timer/dp/B0094KM4VK and enough hoses/sprinklers to attach to it. Now I can have up to 4 sprinklers that run one after the other to cover the areas I'm reseeding.

I just looked and you are the same person that posted about doing drip irrigation with a plastic bag so I am going to assume that you do not have irrigation set up at your house and you are looking for other methods to care for your plants.

For less than $100.00 you can set up a pretty solid irrigation system for a medium sized garden.

I personally use this timer:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FBOUEJC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I think that you can get it for a lower cost from store but this timer works great for me they have lasted 2 seasons and are still going strong.

I have this kit:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LO4FFG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Which is amazing. It allows you to add on more as your garden grows and also it allows for you to be able to place it under the mulch.

Even from amazon this set up will cost you under 100 and really allows you to care for your plants properly.

The bottom line is you live in the desert. You can grow in Vegas and do so very easily but you need to adjust your methods for your environment.

This is the exact system I’m using.

Blumat Automatic Watering Sensors - 5 Plant Starter Drip System - Made in Austria - Great for all Plants https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IQXFBWA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ThyQBb5QBB12W

It didn’t seem to interfere. Although I did have 1 over water incident 2/3rds or the way through maybe the roots prevented it from sensing saturation. After I reset the dial it was fine hmmmm.

I got mine off Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IQXFBWA/ref=s9_acsd_al_bw_c_x_1_w

You can use either an overhead heat source like a ceramic heat emitter (they put off heat and no light) or an under tank source like an undertank heat pad. Any kind of source needs to be on a thermostat (such as this one) so it doesn't get too hot. IIRC, cali kings need a hotspot of around 85F.

It does sound like he's trying to shed. You may need to bring the humidity up a bit for him. Misting a couple of times a day with a hand mister might help him out (distilled or reverse osmosis water will prevent water spots on glass). Another option is to make a humid hide. Some kind of container that is completely sealed except for one entrance, with some damp sphagnum moss inside.
You can also provide him a deep water dish...big enough for him to lay in. My Florida kingsnake likes to lay in his water dish from time to time, but they like a bit more humidity in general compared to calis.

You need a thermostat. Place the probe between the map and the bottom of the tank. All below the tank. Inexpensive thermostats:

https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-100-240V/dp/B015FKG4CC/

https://www.amazon.com/MTPRTC-ETL-Certified-Thermostat-Germination-Reptiles/dp/B000NZZG3S/

This is a very common mistake, but it can have very deadly consequences if not changed.

Get a [thermostat](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015FKG4CC/ref=asc_df_B015FKG4CC5396573/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B015FKG4CC&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198107334619&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14493505548356397280&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018821&hvtargid=pla-326308171578 (I linked the one I have, it's not too expensive and it works great) as soon as possible, otherwise you risk burning your snake very badly, and the vet bills caused by that would be much more expensive than the thermostat, not to mention the emotional distress.

Fermentation temp will be higher than ambient, so 65-72 ambient could be pushing you out of optimal for some yeasts, though you could be fine.

I bought a chest freezer on sale and an inkbird temp controller and this works well for me and would fit in your budget. Even more so if you’re willing to find a Craigslist freezer. My (7 cu ft?) freezer can squeeze in two PET carboys if needed, though I currently just do 5 gal batches.

https://www.amazon.com/Nelson-1865-Raintrain-Traveling-Sprinkler/dp/B00002N6AN

Might try a traveling tractor sprinkler something like this https://www.amazon.com/Nelson-1865-Raintrain-Traveling-Sprinkler/dp/B00002N6AN

These things look neat, never tried one though

https://www.amazon.com/Nelson-1865-Raintrain-Traveling-Sprinkler/dp/B00002N6AN

I'm using this to watering my plants : https://www.amazon.co.uk/BLUMAT-Carrot-Sensors-Automatic-Watering/dp/B0001IOZ98
I usually watering them manually, but only when the carrots watering system is stuck or when is empty
I ll check that then, i'm ok with the english except for talking it, as toi could see i think

Consider something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Blumat-Classic-Automatic-Watering-Stakes/dp/B0001IOZ98

Combined with monitoring water level of the reservoir. You can use multiple stakes for larger plants / pots.

Covers the accidental flood risk, and gives you more portability at the cost of having to fill reservoirs occasionally.

I live in an apartment so I can't modify the faucet. This thing works like a champ.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BPFYG4/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_hFwwtb1DQ7V53

You can try this item from amazon. It gives you a hose connector without the need of threads. I used to use it when I brewed inside. http://www.amazon.com/Claber-8583-Indoor-Faucet-Connector/dp/B000BPFYG4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320278321&sr=8-1

I mean.. I'm in an apartment lol. There is barely enough room for me let alone water barrels! I like the idea though. I ended up ordering a clamp thing from Amazon (Claber 8583 Koala Indoor Faucet Adapter https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000BPFYG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JbArDbCCE0QDB). It seems to be working! Just was difficult to figure out if it would fit the specific faucet before ording.

http://www.amazon.com/Claber-8583-Indoor-Faucet-Adapter/dp/B000BPFYG4/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1412103740&sr=8-11&keywords=hose+adapter

This is so easy, Get a Indoor Faucet Adapter Walmart sell's them also. Check out a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJDSP7MvBiA I have one and been using it for almost a year with no problems, Takes seconds to attach and use.

It looks like you could use a claber koala

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BPFYG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i8QEzbKHZ0JMW

I have one to hook my counterflow chiller to my sink, and it works great. My only concern is that the aerator seems to extend down a bit.

I got the 4 stage 50 GPD and it's been good so far.

I only have a 7 gallon and 9 gallon tank. So, I don't need much for water changes and top-offs.

I have a 7 gallon jug with a spigot which makes dispensing it very easy. I fill two 1 gallon jugs throughout the week for top offs and water changes.


It takes about 2.5 hours to fill the 7 gal. It varies with temperature.

I've heard you can get resin for the DI cartridge and save a lot more money that way versus replacing the cart each time.


Oh yeah, I use this faucet adapter instead of the included one. If your faucet is compatible, it makes connecting and storing so quick if you need this kind of solution.

$10 sink adapter would have worked, or this adapter for even cheaper depending on your sink

I have this to water plants on my balcony: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BPFYG4/

You may get better flow out of one of the other fittings but this thing is super easy to use if your faucet is the right shape for it.

https://www.amazon.com/Gardena-39035-8-Inch-Garden-Connector/dp/B002VED3KW

That's nice! I wish those Gardena hose attachments were easier to find.

Gardena 39035 5/8-Inch Metal Garden Hose Connector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VED3KW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_w06jDb5MB58RQ

I believe it's M36x2.0. I made an extension out of some copper pipe and a hose connector. The hose connector felt a little bit loose, but ultimately worked.

Album here.

Adapter

Cord

Looks like they're often ordered together

A Gardena hose connector to use their M36 nut:

https://www.amazon.com/Gardena-39035-8-Inch-Garden-Connector/dp/B002VED3KW

A suitable diameter PVC or aluminum tube.

PS2 extension cable - can bough the connectors and assemble one in desired extension, depends on your DIY skill.

Basic there: https://mwomercs.com/forums/topic/225157-thrustmaster-warthog-extension-and-absolute-aim/

Other examples in DCS forum, SimHQ.

But VirPil, Baur, MFG extensions is affordable.

You’re talking about the watering spikes like this right? https://www.amazon.com/Master-Craft-Plant-Watering-Spikes/dp/B0037OEK0M

Have you just drilled holes for water, or have you actually added in drip irrigation heads? The heads will help prevent oddities in water pressure and will better regulate everything. You can even pair them with 1/4 tubing and couplings to get the water where you want it to go. In my experience, the heads are better than the soaker hoses.

I use this: Orbit 62034 Mechanical Watering Timer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FLGHGE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_r1pACb3F0JCPN

i got this and put it on a 5 gallon bucket

I've seen a raspberry pi and Arduino setup in the microgrowery sub.

This was the pump system used if I remember correctly.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007NHRYH0/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_0fkJzbP9SDQDE

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007NHRYH0

I'm looking for that in a nearby futur.

THE ZON!

I don't know if people realize this but those arms are used to direct streams of water for a bunch of applications like CNC work.

This took me 5 minutes to put together.

This is the commercial version:
hobby creek version

Materials list:

• coolant hoses
  
  
• alligator clips
  
  
• A solid piece of wood
  
• some heatshrink
  
• some hotglue...
  
• no skid stick on rubber feet
  
  

1. The threaded connector on the hoses is a 1/2" thread. So grab a spade bit or 1/2" bit and drill as many holes as you want into your base.
   
   
2. Don't make the mistake I made and either use a dense hardwood for the weight, or offset the mounting holes further back so it doesn't tip forward.
   
   
3. Insert the coolant hoses and hot glue from the bottom then around the base and let that set
   
   
4. drill the tube openings to the diameter of the alligator clip arm (about 1/4") but make sure it's snug, smaller is better than bigger.
   
   
5. work fast here: shoot some glue into the tube opening as well as the alligator clip
   
   
6. slide on a tiny piece of heatshrink onto the tube
   
   
7. before the glue sets, push the alligator clip into the tube then heat the heatshrink around the connection (I used marine heatshrink which has a built in heat activated adhesive to help this connection)
   
   
8. grab some rubber dots or no slip feet and stick them on the bottom of your base board.
   
   The amazon link I linked to sells the hoses in packs of 6 so you can make one for yourself and a friend, or do what hobby creek did and fix 4 arms to the base (which in my opinion is a little overkill).
   
   It's not 100% sturdy, but for a $9 build, it's "sturdy enough".

The MDF base board was like $12 at Home Depot, I had them cut it in half. The arms are these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008O14864/ if you didn't see the link. I think the hardware store has gator clips for like $3. I guess with Sparkfun you're really paying for the aluminum base.

I've been thinking of something like this flexible coolant hose and modeling up a screw on base with mounting holes and a camera holder for the other end.

I've thought of mounting it either on the control case where those random screws are or drilling my own holes on the left side of the vertical support.

Yeah I'm assuming to run more than 1 sprinkler at a time, especially when daisy chained, would probably need some pressure behind it to be most effective.

There are timers with multiple outputs that could turn each sprinkler on independent of eachother, which sounds like it would be useful in a situation where your water pressure is limited.

If I had the water pressure I would daisy chain some sprinklers up, but I imagine the more you attach on a line, the less coverage each one provides. It's quite the pickle.

It may not be the most cost-effective, but if I had a large area to water and not alot of pressure, maybe 4 of those tripod things hooked up to that 4 zone timer (so only 1 was running at a time) might be the best solution.

I think if you have to walk on a seeded lawn though, it's best to do it before they sprout. So I'd try not to be in the business of moving sprinklers multiple times per day if at all possible. I've walked on newly seeded grass (after it sprouted) and I couldn't see any difference afterwards, but I imagine repeated abuse would probably beat it up a bit.

Someone else might come up with a better solution though.

I have about the same size lawn also with trees and other obstructions. I was considering putting together a temp watering system when I go to overseed in the Spring. Used the Orbit sprinkler design tool online to get an idea of placement and what it would be like. I was going to use zones with this 4 zone timer, alternating one after the other so water pressure stays up and more of the lawn gets watered without moving sprinklers around much.

They should be $25-$30, not $40+. Also, make sure your shopvac is 2.5 inch hoses. These are the regular size shop vacs, not the mini versions.

https://www.amazon.com/WORKSHOP-Wet-Dry-WS25051A-Accessories/dp/B00FX2R2WY/ref=pd_cp_86_1?pd_rd_w=YmPdc&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=CQ30QG1RAFTCYM4CC7EV&pd_rd_r=153a1aa6-4b4e-41d3-bfea-73f3d727ba7d&pd_rd_wg=o0kc5&pd_rd_i=B00FX2R2WY&psc=1&refRID=CQ30QG1RAFTCYM4CC7EV

For the water option, I don't think you need more than hose pressures. A pressure washer attachment is overkill.

https://www.amazon.com/Orbit-58543-Telescoping-Cleaning-Ratcheting/dp/B00CLOG5MK/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=gutter+cleaner&qid=1567724568&s=gateway&sr=8-3

maybe this?

https://www.amazon.com/Orbit-58543-Telescoping-Cleaning-Ratcheting/dp/B00CLOG5MK

I've lived for a year at a house surrounded by Douglas Fir trees. My advice is don't bother with any of the gutter guards. One I tried (green plastic triangle shaped ones) actually made the problem worse.

And get one of these - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CLOG5MK

Thanks! I read up on square foot gardening and just sort of winged it honestly. Here's a general idea of the setup. I bought two untreated 8' x 12" boards from lowes, and some trellis boards that I cut to make the grid and bed walls (so it's 4'x4'x12"). Screwed it all together with ceramic screws (to prevent rust). Then I filled it with a mix of 1/3 compost, 1/3 vermiculite, and 1/3 peat moss (making the mix was tough, spread it on a tarp and sort of flip it together over and over).

I also bought a Raindrip drip irrigation kit and a Raindrip timer and set that up before planting the seeds. it sort of takes care of itself from there. Just have to clips some grass growing in it sometimes because I neglected to lay a liner down thinking that the depth of soil would smother anything under it. Wrong, haha.

This is the system you want https://www.amazon.com/Blumat-Automatic-Watering-Sensors-Starter/dp/B00IQXFBWA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1541090568&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=blumat&dpPl=1&dpID=41dHaopxgeL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/Blumat-Medium-Box-Kit-Irrigation/dp/B00IQXFBWA?th=1

Or go to any hydro / garden store, blumat or drip irrigation

In practice your plants can probably dry out if it's about a week. Two weeks and they might not come back.

Got the starter kit

and resevoir

This will make life so much easier

this is my first time hearing about blumat. can you describe which tote resevoir you use, and how you connect the reservoir to blumat? I saw this kit:

https://www.amazon.com/Blumat-Deck-Planter-5-Pack-Starter/dp/B00IQXFBWA/

But it looks like one still need to get the reservoir the tubing/connectors for the reservoir?

No need to drill anything, you can get a 1/4 inch drip irrigation set from amazon for like $25. comes with the atomizers & drip heads and splitters and all.

Example... not hocking the product.. just the first one that came-up on the search.

https://www.amazon.com/Koram-Distribution-Irrigation-Accessories-IR-D/dp/B013JPIJG4/

I believe there is also a spongy slow drip type tube/hose out there as well I just cant remember the name of it. "Worst case" you poke some holes in some 1/4 inch vinyl tubing using a needle to get the same effect.

This doesn't make any sense to me... What people want to grow their own food but don't actually like gardening and are also willing to pay significantly more than if they just purchased their produce?

The scale is too small for there to be any positive returns during the life of the unit, especially if you ever need to replace parts or do maintenance. And better alternatives already exist! You can achieve almost the same thing on a 3x larger scale^1 for 2% of the cost^2 and less time:

You'll have to plant the seeds yourself, but on a small scale that is such a nominal task it is hardly an advantage to the FarmBot, especially because you still have to load seeds and attachments into the FarmBot (and clear out the inevitable jams). And the time to set up the landscaping fabric and irrigation system is almost certainly less than setting up and programming the FarmBot, with less maintenance and much fewer potential points of failure.

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^1 The Farmbot Genesis kit has a 4.5 m^2 compared to the ~14 m^2 provided by the landscaping fabric.

^2 Automated irrigating and weed prevention system from Amazon:

• Drip Irrigation Kit: 23.99
  
  
• Irrigation Timer: 32.97
  
  
• Landscaping Fabric: 14.99
  
  
• Total: $71.95 (compared to $2,900...)
  

Not sure if this is too small or simple for you but I just installed this in my covered raised flowerbed. I just ran the line across the roof and attached the little orange pieces (misters) every few feet or so, works fantastic.

KORAM IR-D 50 Feet Blank Distribution Tubing Hose Plant Watering Irrigation Drip Kit Accessories Include Atomizing Nozzle Mister Dripper, 1/4-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JPIJG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_MmLVAbYWQWHWD

I just set up a really basic watering system so that they got watered while on vacation, using:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B013JPIJG4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018WVNXC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 (I should have gotten larger, but this works)

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MVF16JG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I timed how long it took for the pump to go thru a 5 gallon bucket (my normal amount to water) 3 times, and set the timer to go off for a little longer than it took on average, on the day I wanted them to get watered.

I'm now using it to water since I'm in flower and it's easier to just let it water them while in darkness, since I'm only awake for a little time they are getting light.

Inkbird thermostat, I figured it would be good enough to use temporarily. I have my other snake on a Herpstat 2 and I intend to use it for the BP too, once she's done with quarantine.

I use this temp gun to check the temps under the hide, at least once a day.

Yep. 9 months of the year, anyway. I hook one of these to the exhaust on each tent. Set it to kick on at 76, off at 73.

In the Summer, they run all the time during lights on (holding at ~80 degrees). Fall and Spring they run about half the time. I'm in a cold climate, so in my winters I have to make some adjustments (62 degree ambient).

During the cold months, I leave the thermostat in place, but run a small duct fan before the exhaust, which runs 24/7. It's enough to keep humidity from building up too much, which it would normally. Especially during the dark cycle. . .also, I run COBs and Strip fixtures, which generate very little heat, so Jan/Feb my tents might not hit 76 degrees, at all. Then I dial down, and grow everything between 62 degrees (dark) and 72 degrees (light).

TBH, I've only done one winter cycle with the COB/Strip LEDs, but the plants grown in the cold were better, quality-wise, then the summer plants. Although a bit less yield. . .all that is anecdotal, of course.

Oh, also, if you aren't already, consider how to exhaust back into your room as the cold weather comes. It'll keep humidity up, and you won't be exhausting warm air, only to pay to warm that air again.

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Glass tanks can be very challenging for ball python husbandry due to the high amount of air flow with the screen top and the total lack of insulation with the glass walls. it's generally recommended to use tubs or pvc reptile cages instead. wood enclosures can also be suitable if they're designed well and sealed properly to protect the wood against moisture. glass tanks can work, but they require a lot of modification and maintenance, which you'll find tips for in the second link. i'll give you product recommendations to cover options for tanks, tubs, and pvc/wood enclosures.

Ball Python Care Guides

• the basics and then some
  
• common problems
  
• feeding problems
  
  Set-up Recommendations
  
  
• here is a tutorial to give you an example of how to set up a tub. this is what i would recommend for an immediate setup, and you could upgrade to a pvc cage upgrade later. note: this tutorial shows adhesive velcro to attach the thermo/hygro to the tub wall, but you should not do that. tape and other sticky adhesives should never be used inside the enclosure, your snake can get stuck on it and suffer serious injuries. hot glue is the easiest reptile-safe adhesive option. screws or bolts can also be used to mount things on plastic/wood walls.
  
• pvc reptile cages are ideal. they have the husbandry benefits of a tub with the aesthetics/visibility of a tank, they're much lighter than wood or glass, and they will remain unaffected by decades of constant high humidity. some popular brands include animal plastics [most recommended], boaphile plastics [i personally have these and like them], reptile basics, and vision cages, though you'll find many more with a quick google search. many people will use a tub at first and upgrade to pvc later.
  
• spyder robotics makes high quality thermostats to regulate your heat sources with pulse/proportional temperature control and various safety features. this is a popular cheap thermostat with simple on/off style with zero safety features. inkbird thermostats are also low-cost but overall higher quality than the hydrofarm type. any heat source should be regulated by a thermostat to ensure safe and appropriate temperatures.
  
• heat tape or ultratherm heat pads are high quality and affordable under tank heater [UTH] options. this is a suitable heat source for most enclosure types. remember that a UTH will not provide ambient heat, it will only affect the temperature of the surface to which it is attached.
  
• a porcelain base lamp and ceramic heat emitter[CHE] is the best ambient heat source for a tank, and it will also work for some pvc/wood enclosures. any heat lamp that emits light, even red or blue, should not be used at night.
  
• a radiant heat panel [RHP] is the best ambient heat source in a pvc/wood enclosure. there are a few options, such as pro products [most recommended] or reptile basics.
  
• a digital dual sensor thermometer/hygrometer allows you to easily monitor the warm side floor temperature [with the probe] as well as the ambient temperature and humidity [with the main unit].
  
• an infrared thermometer allows you to spot-check surface temperatures anywhere in the enclosure.
  
• these hide boxes are a cheap simple hide with a design that offers the best sense of security for your snake. cave style hides, cardboard boxes, plastic food containers, etc, can also be used. half logs are not appropriate hides.
  
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looks good. if your interested in exploring this type of cooking more but don't want to spring for an anova or other sousvide cooker. use the crockpot method. more precise. and can do longer cooks without losing heat.

basically you hook this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015FKG4CC/ref=asc_df_B015FKG4CC5097413/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B015FKG4CC&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198107334619&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12722699865548230849&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017523&hvtargid=pla-326308171578

inline with your crockpot. then put the temp probe in the water. bring water up to temp with high once its at temp though switch it to low or warm, otherwise the heater element gets too much momentum during heat cycles and overshoots the temperature. this is what I use currently. i've done 48hr chuck roasts in it and works awesome.

You need this device and a heater. It can be used to cool also. It has 2 outlets for each. Set it and forget it. Other redditors told me about it and it's a blessing. Inkbird

Yeah, I suppose that would work. All you would need then is just a single stage temp controller such as this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015FKG4CC/ref=asc_df_B015FKG4CC5149652

If you want to save time refilling, I got one of these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P9ZH7PQ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_ZpeDDbY2RV7S4

I have it screwed into a water bottle top over a 1 gallon container that I refill with distilled water weekly. I have it set to run for 30 seconds twice a day and it keeps the whole thing nice and moist.

Smart Thermostat: I use the Honeywell Z-Wave thermostat (as my smart home is "mostly" Z-Wave). I considered Ecobee (I hate Nest), but went with this as I don't really need a "learning" thermostat...do this temperature when I am home, do that one when I am not home.

Sprinkler control: Rachio (Amazon Link) - best sprinkler controller I have ever had...depending on where you live, you might even get a rebate on your water due to the water savings this has.

Smart Door Lock: Kwikset (Amazon Link) - again Z-Wave as I use Z-Wave. A cool thing about this lock is that you can re-key it yourself.

Temperature Sensor: SmartThings Motion Sensor (Amazon Link) - it reports temperature, and it's ZigBee

Leak Sensor: Samsung SmartThings Leak Sensor (Amazon Link) - it's ZigBee, but I have built out a smaller ZigBee network too.

Garage Door Opener: GoControl (Amazon Link) - again Z-Wave.

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Multi-Purpose Sensor: SmartThings (Amazon Link) - Open/Close, Temperature, Vibration: I have one of these on each my closet doors (when I open the door, the closet light turns on...when I close the door the light turns off). I also have one on my Gun Safe (so I get notified if my gun safe door is open...also get vibration notifications if it's being tampered with)

The temperature/motion sensor is a nice combination. For example, I have one of these outside on my lanai. When it detects motion, it turns the fans on...but only if the temperature is over 74 F). I have a few of these inside that turn on small table lamps at night when motion is detected (versus large/bright lights) because the night is dark, and full of terrors.

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Don't know if you have a pool, but I use iAqualink as my pool controller. It has it's own app, and now integrates with Alexa (doesn't integrate with SmartThings yet). But it's nice being able to turn on the spa and spa heater while out for dinner, and having it be up to temperature by the time you get home.

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Oh - and check out Sonos for whole house audio. I SOOOOOOOOO love my Sonos speakers.

Amazon sells a auto waterer that's powered by AAs and/or a usb cord, I use one for one of my indoor trees, just hook it in the side of a 5 gallon bucket and set it for how often you want it watered, the little brass filter will clog, it's best to take it off and weigh the hose down with something so it stays at the bottom. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0743F4532/

Super easy and I've been using mine for a couple of months now, no issues so far except for the clogged filter thing. Make sure you test it before, and make sure it's set for minutes not seconds.

Check out this controller.

[Rachio](Rachio 3 WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller, Works with Alexa, 8-Zone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CZ864Y9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3QDIBb1EN0DSY)

Haven't grown my koji yet because I'm on vacation, but here's what I purchased and it all works:

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- Humidistat: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071ND7N8L/ref=oh\_aui\_detailpage\_o00\_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

- Perforated pan: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E95D6H0/ref=oh\_aui\_detailpage\_o02\_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

- Pan: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VZ6Y4O/ref=oh\_aui\_detailpage\_o01\_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

- Humidistat: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J1E5LWM/ref=oh\_aui\_detailpage\_o04\_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

- Thermostat: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015FKG4CC/ref=oh\_aui\_detailpage\_o04\_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

- Heating pad (I fold it in half): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P7U259C/ref=oh\_aui\_detailpage\_o04\_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

- Styrofoam container: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NO6F8E/ref=oh\_aui\_detailpage\_o05\_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$70 for just the timer is a rip. here is just the timer for $41. The price of the combo fluctuates a bit, but is worth it even at $70

Orbit 21005 Watering Smart Hose Faucet Timer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0758V2JQS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_oy0rDbE8PWVCJ

Currently on sale, this might fit your needs

Edit: the version above is for Bluetooth, if you need WiFi remote capabilities you can buy one with the WiFi receiver bundled

Orbit 21004 B-hyve Smart Hose Faucet Timer with Wi-Fi Hub, Compatible with Alexa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0758NR8DJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iE0rDb0APF6ET

Someone commented this in another post.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07P9ZH7PQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title&th=1

I would offer to water them but I'm a total stranger and I just moved the only car I had in Cincinnati to Granby Colorado, I won't have a ride for a week or two. I'd just get one of these https://www.amazon.com/Yardeen-Automatic-Irrigation-Sprinkler-Controller/dp/B01J9FXCS8

Go get some Sledgehammer flush. and run it through the plant after you have let the soil dry for 4- 5 days. Do yourself a favor and buy an automated watering system, which will run you about 35$ on amazon. This way you will be able to have precise watering on a schedule and prevent this type of noob mistake.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0743F4532/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

here the one i use. I just went to the store and bought a 5 gallon jug and use it for the reservoir. Best move ever. Also, if it is your first grow, take a tip from an old head and DONT fuck with them too much. Less is more with growing.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0743F4532?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title

It might be perfect for you then. When it was working well, I loved it.

If you don't have too many you can use an automatic pump. https://www.amazon.com/Yardeen-Automatic-Irrigation-Sprinkler-Controller/dp/B01J9FXCS8/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=automatic+plant+water+pump&qid=1555690261&s=gateway&sr=8-3

basically bought this https://www.amazon.ca/Automatic-Irrigation-Houseplants-Programmable-Operation/dp/B0743F4532/ref=sr_1_19?crid=11LXMM521O95X&keywords=drip+irrigation+system&qid=1559330762&s=gateway&sprefix=drip+iri%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-19

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1. a tote/water storage bucket
   
2. 1/4 inch tubing, I think I've used 30-40 ft but that's cuz I've messed a bunch up
   
3. 1/4 inch drip emitters
   
4. 1/4 tubing connectors
   
5. just bought a 130 GPH pump (coming in mail)
   
6. 1x digital controller on amazon (idk there are dozens), (coming in mail)
   
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   You can get pretty much everything from Home Depot. They have a section for drip irrigation at the big one near me.

I will definitely have to grab a timer for my light.

The small system Im going to use is this

DIY Micro Automatic Drip Irrigation Kit,Houseplants Self Watering System 30-Day Digital Programmable Water Timer 5V USB Power Operation Indoor Potted Plants Vacation Plant Watering [Gen 4] https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0743F4532/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_oqC0Cb786QFCK

5M Micro Irrigation Set Water Misting Cooling Drip Sprinkler System for Patio Garden Landscape Flower https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B072VBBN6Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RLC0CbDFGCF5T


I plan on using wooden dowels drilled into the wooden crates so that I can vertically position the misting nozzles properly. The rest of the line/drip nozzles I will secure to the wood and run to the plants to (hopefully) keep it looking clean.

Im considering a basic wooden ikea type shelf where I can separate the Bonsais and strategically place lights / misting nozzles above.

Hopefully these links work..Im pretty new to redit and this is only my 3rd post. I apologize if it doesn’t work.

You need this!

How long do you think an inverter/car battery setup would run a small water pump to water plants? What would be a good way to recharge the car battery? Are you saying there are more options to run a water pump/timer remotely? Cause my crop is far away from traditional means of power and water and I'm trying like crazy to find a reasonable way to do this so I can setup automatic watering.

This is way originally have me the idea for a battery operated pump with a timer. It gets so many mixed reviews about quality that I'm hesitant to try it.

DIY Micro Automatic Drip Irrigation Kit,Houseplants Self Watering System with 30-Day Digital Programmable Water Timer 5V USB Power Operation for Indoor Potted Plants Vacation Plant Watering [Gen 4] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0743F4532/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.NyBDb95WRT4W

DIY Micro Automatic Drip Irrigation Kit,Houseplants Self Watering System with 30-Day Digital Programmable Water Timer 5V USB Power Operation for Indoor Potted Plants Vacation Plant Watering [Gen 4] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0743F4532/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.y8BDb92BV4CB

You could get a programmable timer that attaches to a faucet, and pick up some irrigation tubing at your local hardware store - they have all sorts of nozzles / sprayers / drippers that could be set up to auto-water your outdoor plants.

If you're in an apartment (with no faucet access) another alternative could be to get one of the pump systems that attaches to a bucket. I'm not sure if it would be strong enough to mist/spray, but perhaps just some dripping water in the right place would be enough?