What is a Hydroponic Drip System?
Drip systems are probably the most widely used type of hydroponic system in the world. Operation is simple, a timer controls a submersed pump. The timer turns the pump on and nutrient solution is dripped onto the base of each plant by a small drip line. In a Recovery Drip System the excess nutrient solution that runs off is collected back in the reservoir for re-use. The Non-Recovery System does not collect the run off.
A recovery system uses nutrient solution a bit more efficiently, as excess solution is reused, this also allows for the use of a more inexpensive timer because a recovery system doesn’t require precise control of the watering cycles. The non-recovery system needs to have a more precise timer so that watering cycles can be adjusted to insure that the plants get enough nutrient solution and the runoff is kept to a minimum.
The non-recovery system requires less maintenance due to the fact that the excess nutrient solution isn’t recycled back into the reservoir, so the nutrient strength and pH of the reservoir will not vary. This means that you can fill the reservoir with pH adjusted nutrient solution and then forget it until you need to mix more. A recovery system can have large shifts in the pH and nutrient strength levels that require periodic checking and adjusting.
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The Hydroponic Drip System is the key to a successful crop. This system uses a pump and drip line to distribute nutrients into the growing medium. Since the growing medium is generally sterile, all the plants’ nutrients will come from the Hydroponic Drip System. This means that the drip line must be monitored regularly to ensure the plants are getting everything they need to thrive. The pump is usually set up to a timer to ensure the plants get their feedings on schedule. In some cases, a Hydroponic Drip System can be automated to recycle nutrients that were not used the first time around. This saves on waste and can save you money on nutrients. However, an automated Hydroponic Drip System of this nature needs to be monitored carefully. The pH and nutrient levels must be watched to ensure the plants continue to get the right environment for optimal growth.
