User Posts: Robert Wortrich
Are you wanting to grow a hydroponic avocado? These wonderful fruits, rich in healthy fats, vitamins, and fiber, can be used in guacamole, on toast, and ...
Robert Wortrich
The heating of outdoor swimming pools is an excellent application for solar energy. Why? Because the heat demand matches well with the availability of solar ...
Energy Star (ES) has become synonymous with energy savings - it truly has become a household name. Some of you though may not be too familiar with their ...
The increasing presence of smart thermostats in modern homes is providing people with important insight into their domestic energy use. These thermostats ...
If you're looking into passive house design it's inevitable that you'll have come across energy-efficient doors. These doors, along with passive house ...
The way that you run your household has a significant impact on the environment which is why green housing ideas have become such a talking point in recent ...
Planting on roofs and walls may have begun in Europe, but the practice is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. You can find these green roofs in urban ...
Passive house windows are an intrinsic part of the passive house concept. Therefore, it stands to reason that those of you out there looking to invest in ...
According to Passivhaus Trust, there are over 65,000 passive houses worldwide, and this number is continuing to grow. It's no wonder then that passive house ...
A pergola is a perfect, multi-purpose addition to any backyard. It offers shade, ambiance, and an area for entertainment. But what if you could turn it into ...
Environmental consciousness is at an all-time high. More and more people are looking to "go green" and truthfully speaking there isn't a better way to do so ...
Homeowners around the world are becoming increasingly aware of the costs associated with electrical lighting. Consequently, many people are turning to solar ...
Hi Libbie,
That’ll depend on the products you have available in your area. Where about are you located?
Hi ACC,
Thank you very much for pointing out that area. We have corrected it.
All the best!
Hey Adamn,
Thank you very much for the positive feedback.
We couldn’t agree more! Water is a precious resource and we need to do our utmost use it as wisely as possible.
All the best!
Hi there!
Thank you for the positive feedback!
I’m so glad to hear that you found this article helpful.
All the best!
Hi Sparkalina,
Thank you very much for pointing this out. We will be updating this article accordingly
All the best!
Hi Angel,
Thanks for your question.
First off, you mention wash water — do you plan to use your greywater as fresh water for washing? As we don’t recommend this.
As for a cleaner that eats lint — I’m not sure where you’re located, so I wouldn’t know what products you have available to you. Also, any product that breaks up that lint will likely be pretty harsh.
Filter-wise, you can go about this in two ways:
1. Use a fine mesh that catches the lint as it enters the hole. You can remove this mesh and clean it as needed.
2. Use a bucket with small holes at the bottom and place it under the outlet. Fill the bucket with biomass-like fine strands of straw and mulch. Additionally, add mesh underneath the biomass to stop it from draining out. This filter will allow the water to flow while also helping catch any residue in the greywater.
I hope you find this info helpful 🙂
Hey Alex,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
All the best!
Hi Alex,
Thanks very much for your kind words. We appreciate it!
All the best!
Hey Carl,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I couldn’t agree more
Keep well!
Hey Joe,
Thanks for sharing your setup with us!
How have your plants been coping thus far? Is your system performing the way you expected it to?
Keep well!
Hi Jeroen,
Thanks very much for getting in touch with us. The error has been rectified.
Kind regards,
Robert
Hi ChewVin,
Thanks for reaching out!
The best time to fertilize your hydroponic plants is after you’ve changed the water in your system, i.e., for the most part, the rate at which you change your system’s water determines how often you’ll need to fertilize.
Factors such as plant type & size, reservoir size, room temperature, etc., influence the rate at which you need to change your system’s water.
A good rule of thumb is to fully change your water at least every 2-3 weeks (though this does largely depend on the aforementioned factors).
However, you may find that you need to top up your reservoir levels before then. Do so intermittently, while keeping an eye on your pH and TDS levels.
We have a dedicated article (Understanding pH for Hydroponics) to assist you with that.
Hope this helps. All the best!
Robert
Hi Bharat,
Thanks so much for your feedback, I really appreciate it! We strive to put out the best content possible and are always looking to improve.
Keep well!
Robert
Hi Gholam,
It’s an absolute pleasure, I’m glad you enjoyed the article!
The article uses US gallons.
All the best with your experiment!
Rob
Hi Roy,
Thanks for reaching out to us!
The joints between solar panels aren’t sealed. Technically, you could use sealant but that could void your warranty.
Instead, you could use a damp-proof membrane. These are however visible from underneath – some may consider this to be an eye-sore.
Purchasing some gypsum board to create a “false-ceiling” of sorts will offset this issue.
In short, you’ll have a more water-tight structure that is still aesthetically appealing.
I hope this helps.
All the best!
Hi Dheeraj,
My absolute pleasure! Glad you found it to be a useful resource.
All the best,
Rob