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A Short Guide to Hassle-Free Hydroponic Systems


Hydroponic systems are great for producing a high-quality y​​ield, if you know what you’re doing and you’ve got the right equipment. If you don’t, you may waste time with lost grows, lost money and too much downtime. Fortunately, hydroponic grow box technology has come a long way in recent years (as have the companies providing technical and grow support!) Here are a few tips and hydro grow system features that will help ensure a successful grow from day one.

Go With a Hydro Grow Company That Offers Cutting Edge Technology and Guaranteed Customer Satisfaction

The first tip is the most obvious—don’t waste your money buying hydro grow systems that are poorly made and don’t go with a hydro growing company that doesn’t stand by their products with satisfaction guarantees and excellent grow and technology support. The last thing you need is to be stuck with a hunk of junk that no one will take back or help you with.

Furthermore, look for hydro growing systems that maximize the amount of nutrients and oxygen to your plant roots, allowing for accelerated growth. Aeration systems tend to be more effective at this than air pumps. Ebb and flow systems are nice because they keep plant roots separate from water, allowing for more stable pH, less root rot and healthier roots in general. In this type of hydro grow, oxygen rich nutrient water flows in, soaks the roots and then returns to the main reservoir for the next watering cycle.

Opt for a Hydro Growing System with a Water Cooler and Overflow Protection

If your hydroponic closet is running at 80 degrees, the water inside will be 80 degrees too. Warm water leads to root rot, bacteria, algae and a host of other problems that can be avoided by simply including a water cooler with your hydroponic box. Not to mention the fact that water holds the most oxygen at 68 degrees and is thereby best able to deliver that oxygen to your plants at that temperature!

Having overflow protection can save a lot of hassle too. Adjustable fill heights and emergency shut-off valves go a long way toward avoiding messes or equipment damage when it comes time to drain or fill. Keeping a consistent water level in the main reservoir is also important, as it helps ameliorate swings in PPM.

How About a Hydro Growing System with Truly Automatic pH Adjustment?

When plants are blooming aggressively, pH must be balanced every day. This is true for any hydroponic grow box, regardless of type. Now, granted, doing so is a two-minute procedure, but still, it can be rough to be tied to your hydro grow so completely that you can’t get away for even a day. Fortunately, you can now buy a hydroponic grow closet with a fully automated, up and down, pH balancing system. This system allows you to be away from your grow box up to 14 days (also the recommended time at which you should switch your nutrient water!) allowing for far greater freedom in hydro growing than ever before.

We know there are many, many varying opinions on how to grow with hydroponics. The good news is we have tried just about every technique. We definitely know what works, and we pass this knowledge on to our customers though our products. We guarantee that when purchasing professional hydroponic systems from Grow Box USA, you will be a successful grower from day one!

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