HELPFUL GUIDELINES
PREPARATION FOR REPLANTING
Drain the whole system, brush out the growing chambers and, if necessary, unclog the
spray holes in the beige spray lines mounted inside the growing chambers. Sponge
off all parts to disinfect. You can use General Hydroponic’s FloraShield™ to clean the
system and clay pebbles or a disinfectant. Rinse everything thoroughly. Refill it with
water and run it for a few hours, then drain again before introducing a new crop.
Clean filters frequently. Simply unplug pump and remove reusable filter. Rinse pump
filter under hot water to clean. CAUTION: Do not rinse filter with a strong Bleach
(chlorine) solution, it may react with the filter and form an oily residue.
OPERATION
When plants are small and their roots are not well developed, the Drain Level Tubes (DLT)
should be at the maximum height to allow nutrient rich water to reach the bottoms of
the net cups. Once the roots have grown and are immersed within the flowing stream
of nutrient, the DLT’s can be pushed down to increase oxygen within the nutrient and
growing chamber. The water level in the Growing Chambers should be maintained at
a 1” to 2” depth in case the power or the pump fails. Generally it’s best for the system
to always run. However, many people do put their AeroFlo
2
systems on a timer to save
electricity. The AeroFlo
2
stays on during the light cycle and only runs for 10 to 15 minutes
every 1 to 2 hours for the night cycle. Cycling the pump keeps the water from stagnating
and the roots from drying out and dying.
