Self Watering, Moisture Sensing, Gravity Fed Hydroponic System

Hoocho explores another self watering system designed for the lazy hydroponic gardener.
This is a Self Watering, Moisture Sensing, Gravity Fed Hydroponic System
I was not paid or incentivised to do this video.
Search “Tropf Blumat” on google shopping to find the cheapest device near you.
Here is the manufacturers website:
www.blumat.com/en
Here is the company that markets the device in Australia’s website:
www.mazeproducts.com.au/produ...
Here is a link for those overseas:
rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...
*These are actually made in Austria by a company called Blumat, but Austria is close enough to Australia... right.
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[@stevenhenderson5800]

My guy, thanks for not being a total bore. You got me into hydroponics and it’s great

[@prometheus7504]

you have quickly became one of my favorite youtubers. I think you are severely under rated and look forward to seeing new content from you =)

[@wjm1319]

You could use drinking straws to send the small tubes through to keep them from kinking. Overall, I like the system. Looks nice & easy to use.

[@torrencekrepps757]

I Definitely enjoy watching your videos and learning so so much about ways that I can do I've seen so many different videos but far love watching yours you explain truly well better than a lot 😊😀☺

[@raynabelle9397]

Can’t wait to try these out! Looking for something else after doing NTF 👌🏽 Also can’t wait for an update on these too

[@bigqizzadog]

Interesting vid, please do a review if they worked or not.

[@russellphipps911]

Always helps to read the instuctions smerk great little idea

[@HiltonT69]

It's a real shame that the special tools don't come with instructions. :)

[@cmoniz905]

Can’t wait to see how it works. You are going into summer, we are heading to winter, next year I may try it. 😁

[@tdtrecordsmusic]

The canna growers love those things. It will be cool to see how they work for you.

[@user-ti2rj7gb1x]

very good . Learning about you all. thank you.

[@blasermann1994]

I want to do this if not this year maybe next. Thanks for the video.

[@MsSAinyourFace]

Keen to see if it works. I made the ancient irrigation ollas and the capillary action is draining it all out the system faster than the plants can utilise it. Have added waterproofing to the bottom so hoping that works. This seems smarter with the open/close valve. Do give us an update! Same as with that other teaser terraplanter! Nice one!!

[@Tehluls1]

I was considering doing exactly this, but was worried the nutrient salts would actually interfere with the capillary action that operates the pressure switch more than it building up in the tubing itself. Really excited to see how this goes, thank you for the great videos!

[@nevursleep]

They have a filter for about $30 for that reason now. Just not sure if I need 2 filters with a closed loop setup.

[@karenshephard4137]

Thank u..Thank u..u made it easy to understand... I was ready to dump into the bin... Thank u

[@jayjohnson3724]

Good plan, More content please.

[@everlastingfrost]

Hey Hoocho! Bout time you did a DIY aquaponics series using an IBC so I can shamelessly mimic it in my backyard!

[@Hoocho]

Definitely in my plans!

[@everlastingfrost]

@@Hoocho Hell yeah! It's great finally finding an Aussie I can follow that buys from bunnings! Makes it way easier for us.

[@sanspeur2372]

Those eggplants look a lot happier, very interested to see how it works over the season.

[@accidentallyfasting5768]

You bout to get me to move to Australia just to have a Bunnings.

[@ramoneoliveira5851]

Interessante e bem informativo, obrigado.

[@stevef.m.2188]

Thanks Hoocho

[@john1182]

I just picked up 2 kits for $24 bucks a kit at bunnings. Cant wait to set them up

[@renna8793]

any update and tips for this system? planning on making one similar for tomatoes and chilli plants. also, thanks for the great content :)

[@natariga]

Great explainer video! Question: How often do you fill the water tank? I'm planning a month-long trip and wonder if I need to get someone to come and check the water....

[@MickOBrien-MOB]

Hmmmm. I'm still looking at starting a system but looking at all the different types to suit. With this set up there appears to be no ongoing costs. This is interesting and well presented. I'd also be interested to see the outcome after a while.

[@nickbullock9779]

Ongoing costs would be perlite, coco and nutrients.

[@myyoutubepage1]

Thanks for another great video! Since you're someone who has read a lot about this and has used a variety of growing mediums I thought I'd ask what you think about coco coir vs vermiculite / perlite? I've read around the net that coco isn't super sustainable. Does it end up working a lot better than vermiculite / perlite for similar methods though?

[@Hoocho]

Coco is actually a byproduct of the coconut shell industry. (Coconut milk, oil, flesh, etc) and the farming of coconuts when done in an environmentally friendly way is a renewable resource. I think you’re thinking of spagnum and peat moss, which is harvested from peat marsh. Which is extremely unsustainable. Vermiculite/perlite is a fantastic mix, I’m just working my way through trying each mix thoroughly and I happened upon a lot of coco for very cheap. 50/50 Vermiculite /perlite is second to none for seed raising though.

[@Wiscompton608]

Video was helpful, how did things work out with the nutrients going through the system?

[@mattbartels4598]

Great video, How did it go with the salt build up or it wasn't a issue?

[@graylan6743]

Hope you have a powerpass card, but these things are great

[@Gauges480]

No clue why someone would downvote this video. Such great info! Thank you

[@karlotto8925]

For those who are interested: There is also Blumat Classic which are single cones with small hoses for reservoirs which are positioned below the device. I use succesfully chinese ripoffs indoors with soil and rainwater. I´m curious how fast they will clog with nutrient solution.

[@imbrudedsoul]

Do they have the knockoffs on Amazon

[@karlotto8925]

@@imbrudedsoul yes. the knockoffs cost about 1$/piece, the originals a multiple. with "ceramic watering cone" you should find them. The ones with the hose, not the ones to put bottles in.

[@russellphipps911]

Have you heard of seasol great for trans plant shock

[@zoev5336]

so how are they doing? still working or did they finally clog?

[@zacpackman9186]

hi hoocho can you do a episode on nutrent solituion i have a hard time finding info on it except masterblend info witch isnt avadable heare in oz. allso can u do a update on this vid

[@nelis3330]

If you remove the ceramic part and glue a Styrofoam piece on the top can you not use it as a float switch?

[@gilbertcouto8537]

Can you do an update on these , Intrested in knowing if i should pull the trigger on these

[@Hoocho]

Check my update videos

[@donbocci1227]

What nutrients do you feed your plants and ratio per gallon?

[@inventanew]

I always wondered the nutritional value between organic vs hydro? Does the hydro have a lot of pests? Have you heard of JADAM?

[@homegrownluv8106]

I would add an air stone and pump to the tank. Keeps the water agitated. Plants don’t like stagnant water.

[@edstoica]

hey hoocho, how are is you updated opinion about those "blumat" devices afte 2 years? did they work out for you or did you had anny issues on long term? ...love and light from germany!

[@hottractor1999]

I tried those out. Work great! Unfortunately, after a few years all but one of the plastic pieces that are on the terra cotta part cracked, rendering them unusable.

[@jimk6862]

Really good explanation thanks. A few months on now, how have you found the system? Does it look like something that could work long term?

[@nullsig]

The Blumat systems work amazingly, the plants get a drink at the exact time it needs it. I have used these for years before Bunnings rebranded them.

[@chuckitaway466]

What happens if it rains? Will it dilute nutrients?

[@mikeshane2048]

One of my curious friends: Hay what's that? Me: You don't wanna know! my friend: Please I'd like to know. Me: it is a Self Watering, Moisture Sensing, Gravity Fed... my friend: Never mind.

[@Doctoranthetardis]

@Hoocho did you ever figure out how to 3d print a system that uses pressure values like this one?

[@SeamusHarper1234]

Well did the valve work?

[@DM-sc4zy]

I'd be curious to know how long would it take for the tiny tubing to get clogged up.

[@mikecourtney530]

They make inline filters to help with that but I haven't had problems yet.

[@razer192]

@@mikecourtney530 can you use it with water that's got hyperopic feed in it like he does or will the salts glog over time ?

[@mikecourtney530]

@@razer192 I use it with feed and it hasn't blocked the tubes yet but it has clogged some nozzles which are not needed to use the system but I use to have less carrots and more water distribution. Maybe the filters would help but I still haven't gotten any.

[@superresistant8041]

You recreated an over complicated Ollas

[@654rickybobby]

How did you fair against salt buildup?

[@aussieroo9471]

did you get the "special tool" from bunnings too??

[@Hoocho]

It’s a special order.

[@aussieroo9471]

@@Hoocho hey mate what size pots are they 300x275mm?? new project for tomorrow

[@Hoocho]

@@aussieroo9471 300mm pots, live line at Bunnings

[@narohit]

@@Hoocho great video , Do you put clay pebbles at the bottom of pot ? Also I suppose if we do some holes on pot , plant will be much healthier, whts ur opinion in this ?

[@fizzymilk2528]

Could you just make a mini olla, hook it up to a drip line, then seal it off so it can't leak? Or would the olla leach to much water out

[@Hoocho]

Yeah it’s a plan for a future build. Keep an eye you for the vid.

[@fizzymilk2528]

Will do not sure if you're also trying this already, but could you direct sow straight into this system

[@Hoocho]

@@fizzymilk2528 yeah I don’t see why not. I’m so used to dealing with hydroponic systems that require transplanting I didn’t really think to include that in the video.

[@reviewstrials6785]

Hey there! That over season eBay link has expired. Could you please point me in the right direction?

[@damienwilson6610]

Do these fail? Not sure I could trust this. To many things could go wrong.

[@Kelsdoggy]

Help I’m stuck in this barrel!

[@matthewmathis7050]

Give an update, mate!

[@freddyvanlaarhoven7292]

why you never show garden flowers in the system

[@razer192]

What's the update any problems

[@Yalf111]

No update makes me think it didn't turn out so well

[@Hoocho]

There are updates, and it does work. But you do need to monitor them. And they can drain your res.

[@jeffpiper7430]

had a look on bunnings web page and its not listed even as special order

[@Hoocho]

www.bunnings.com.au/maze-moisture-sensing-irrigation-kit_p0087293

[@jeffpiper7430]

@@Hoocho thanks will look into them , what sort of coverage would ea give .. planting in raised beds not pots

[@Hoocho]

@@jeffpiper7430 they have planting diagrams in the instruction PDF on the maze website which is in the description

[@HappyMrGhost]

Where's the follow up video?

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

10:15 😂😂😂😂

[@gavtrotter9487]

Where did u get those buckets from??

[@Hoocho]

The pots? Bunnings, 300mm growers pots.

[@arrow1island]

So where is the update.. you dont mention this in any of your update vids.. No no update, so guessing this is a failure

[@rayhare2123]

How pissed are u lol

[@arnaldomirabal6513]

who twos

[@HiltonT69]

Put the f'n lotion in the basket...

[@NotARealPersonBR]

even eggplants doing NFT's these days, Jesus!

[@tigerfish949]

not really hydroponics

[@MyTyeman]

U need to be more confident mate...for example there was no need to laugh after U said hydroponics for humanity? Or maybe there was I'm not sure but yea I think a bit more confidence would go along way with your channel