Indoor Hydroponic Systems
Multi-Flow System
The Multi Flow Indoor hydroponic Systems are basically ebb & flow
types of hydroponic systems that use gravity as its major source of moving
water through the system. The clever part of this system is a controller
assembly which consists of a 3.5 gallon tub, with a timer and
relay mounted on the side, and some float switches mounted inside to control
the level of water in the system. Each timer pin on the
controller lasts for quarted of an hour which allows for better control
over watering cycles. Each pin pushed down on the timer will water the
system for quarter of an hour. This is better than most 30 minute
increment timers because the plants only need to be watered to the
point wherethe roots are saturated and then the water ought to be drained
out. Also, the ebb & flow system actually pulls oxygen down to the
roots.
"So how do indoor hydroponic systems actually work?" you ask. Well its actually quite easy. First, layout the pots on a level surface. Then connect these pots using fittings and tubing (included in good kits). Then plug the power cord of the pump in the water reservoir into the controller unit and setup your watering times. When the timer reaches the time you have selected, the pump turns on inside the reservoir and pumps nutrient solution into the controller unit. This will continue into the controller while gravity is then pushing the water out to the other pots - so simple its amazing!. Once the chosen watering level is reached the float switches will then cut the power to the pump in the reservoir. As long as the timer is siwtched on, the indoor hydroponic systems will maintain this watering cycle. If the timer turns off, the pump inside the controller is engaged and the nutrient solution is then pumped back into the reservoir. This will carry on until the water level reaches the preset drain depth then the pump will be turned off again (still with me?). Since the pumps are only really pumping a very short distance, to and from the reservoir, wear and tear is greatly reduced and will also ensure that your pumps last for a very long time indeed.