Automatic Watering and ROTATABLE GreenStalk HACK
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
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Materials Used In This Project:
- 1/4 RODI Tubing: amzn.to/49YF7fG
- 1/4 Tubing to Garden Hose Adapter: amzn.to/3Wpy8ck
- 1/4 Quick Connect Tee (optional): amzn.to/44o3guV
- Garden Hose Timer: www.amazon.com...
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Pretty slick!
Great idea, Thanks for sharing...
Thank you
This is awesome! I have been frustrated by not being able to rotate my GreenStalk while using the automatic watering. Hope GreenStalk notifies their system to implement this!
That is brilliant! I have a GreenStalk and just ordered another one. i have wrestled with this exact problem for a while . I have tried all kinds of different things but was never happy with the fact that I could not spin the GreenStalk. Thank You for showing this fantastic hack.
If you try it be sure to share photos!
This is an awesome hack! Total game changer nice job and thanks for sharing your idea!!
How much longer do you leave it on to compensate for a slower drain, in general?
Will this work with the mover bases? I have 4 movers and 2 spinners and would like to try to save time on watering with something like this concept so I can still turn my towers. 6 towers in total. Thanks in advance :) @planterapp
@planterapp This is really a great hack!
My question is how has it been working out so far?
I ask because I am curious to know how well the lower levels are doing since your hack doesn’t get water to the lower levels like the design was intended. The tornado like funnel in the center that feeds water to the lower levels never happens with the slow water feed from the 1/4” tubing.
So, that means to get the bottom levels, all upper levels have to be over saturated and pass the water to the next level down and so on.
Curious on the update.
Maybe have the tubing feed each tier all at the same time? That could be done with a few more T’s on the way up.
Thanks and great idea!!
I always thought you needed a fast flow to get the greenstalk to get watered properly, the website says "Use a bucket or a hose with good water pressure for the best results." How to do you make sure a slower trickle will adequately water down to the rest of the planter?
Did it…works Awesome…!!!⚓️👍⚓️
Brilliant. How can I tie in multiples?
That should be as simple as adding 1/4 push-connect tees between each GreenStalk.
Great idea and implementation!
Glad you like it!
So, do you put the hex screw back in? If not, will it work without one?
Good question. Because of the design of the stand, the screw only holds the top and bottom of the stand together. But gravity, and the weight of the GreenStalk, will also hold them together, so it's not really necessary. I just need to be careful when handling the stand by itself, so that it doesn't come apart and the ball bearings fall out.
@@planterapp thank you!
Great simple Idea That Works well !!!
I wish you came up with a similar solution to Garden Tower 2 irrigation system.
This is super, I was just looking at my GreenStalk self watering system this morning and wondering how to remedy this! Thank you for sharing.
This is the best solution I’ve seen so far. You’re a genius! Thanks for sharing.
GS SHould hire you!!!!!
So cool, thanks for the hack 😊
Thank you!
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Cool! ❤
Found your video on the Facebook group. This seems like a good idea. I bought the Greenstalk for my wife, so I’m going to show her this video and see if she wants me to modify our two units. She’s gone for horse shows for much of the summer and this hack would make things a lot easier for everyone.
Edit: Did they delete your post on the group? Can’t seem to find it anymore.
Glad you like it and good luck with your GreenStalks! It was a very simple process and has been working great the past week that it's been installed.
I think the post is still live.
Marker 7:35. Why not drop it through the crack in the decking?
It's just a tad bit too large to do that. I've thought about drilling a little hole, but decided against it.
OMG I LOVE this! You're also solving the problem of how to rotate with the watering system and supports. Now, my question is if that would support enough water (using 1/4" tubing instead of 1/2") if you hooked up a line of Greenstalks, 6 in my case. Mine are all planted out and full right now, unfortunately, so unstacking would be next to impossible, but I might just try this in the fall when everything gets cleaned out and amended. Maybe by then someone else will have tried it with multiples.
In that case, I'd recommend using a 1/2" - 1/4" - 1/2" tee for each GreenStalk, so the main line is 1/2" and it only turns into 1/4" at the last bit. That way you should have the same flow that I'm getting.
@@planterapp I’m thinking I could just use the 1/4” barbed couplings (as opposed to a T) as that’s how we go from 1/2” to 1/4” for the other irrigation system. I do like this concept a lot and it would solve a lot of problems. Too bad everything is planted up so I can’t try it out!
How do you keep mosquitos out of it?
It doesn’t “hold” water in the reservoir. The bottom of where he has the water filling actually has very small holes that drain to the next tier down.
So, no water stays in there for more than a minute or two.
Greenstalk would NEVER do this, nor will they condone this! They are out to get your money and lie to users about the product. It's NOT a reservoir! Its a giant funnel! A reservoir by definition HOLDS water! This doesn't hold ANY water by the company's own admission. Their watering system isn't automatic either, unless you spend MORE money to buy another piece to add a true timer and feed system.