General Hydroponics Equipment

A good hydroponic system is more than a few buckets, grow lights and a watering system.

Although Hydro setups don’t need to be hugely elaborate, there are a few things that can make the process of growing hydroponically a lot easier and with a higher yield.

Having the right hydroponic supplies and equipment on hand when you need it, can be the difference between growing success, or a failed crop.

Testers and Meters

One of the keys to success in hydroponics, is regular testing of things like light levels, PH Levels, and water and air temperature.

Any one of these areas can have a massive impact on your plants, if they are not tested and corrected, as soon as necessary.

You need reliable, accurate testing equipment to ensure your plants are getting everything they need at the right levels.

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Filters and Ventilation

Having control over the environment you are growing in, is one of the basic elements necessary for successful hydro growing.

Air and water quality, as well as heat and moisture, all need to be addressed when creating the perfect micro environment for your crop.

The use of air and water filters, combined with a quiet and effective ventilation system will keep you growing in the perfect environment at all times.

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Growing Medium

Plants need some form of support for them and their roots, so it is necessary to use a growing medium to give them the support usually given to them by soil.

There are a couple of different growing medium types available, which one you use will sometimes depend on what type of system you use, and what you are attempting to grow.

These include Coconut Coir, Leca (balled clay), Perlite and Rockwool.

Some of these you can use on their own, while in other situations you might use a combination of them for better results.

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Ballasts and Lighting

Hydroponic grow lights and ballasts now come in several different types and styles.

You need to have the right setup to make sure your plants are receiving enough light every day (usually around 16 hours) and that you are using lighting that is going to supply your plants with the proper spectrum of light.

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Timers

The timer is the link between all of your plants environmental needs, it needs to be accurate and reliable so it will be effective in giving your plants the right amount of light and dark, day after day.

If you want a system you can safely set and forget while you go about your normal daily tasks, then you need a good quality timer.