I am having problem with one of my growbed, so need to monitor closely its water level to make sure it cut-off promptly.
Below is a simple level indicator made up from Fishing float and a PVC tube.
Above is a diagram of the indicator, its self explainatory actually. Just get a fishing float and stick in a piece of rod or straw or something.
I use that mini kebab skewer made out of bamboo. Its just a bit short. Need to find something longer.
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Picture of same above, and below at high water level.
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I buried a bigger outer tube, so that I can use the smaller inner tube on other beds. I use it to check water level since I experimenting this setup, that permanent outer tube is required.
You can use only one tube in each bed and just use the same float at all places as needed.
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Picture above at lower water level, I do need something longer. You can use more then 1 float at the end of the stick and an end cap with hole drill to make it neat. Also the stick marked in inches or mm to have a reading.
Not much of a device but it does get the job done.
Cheers.
Very clever!
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ReplyDeleteGreat to know. Liquid Level Gauge are also helpful. Thanks for sharing. Keep exploring.
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