Bringing Nature and Technology Together
AEROFLO 120 L GB -
Mai 2005
introduce them in the hole at the bottom of the chambers, making sure you don’t undo the rubber grommets (fig. 7 & 7
bis). Use the strap on the overflow to regulate the level of solution in your chambers.
• Place the chambers on the reservoir, with the overflow tubing hanging between the two covers of the reservoir (fig. 8).
• Introduce the injectors (I + H) in the spaghettis and the spaghettis into the chambers (fig. 9 & photo page 1) .
Notice :
if by any chance the grommet did come unglued, it is imperative to glue it back with silicone glue to secure the
chambers from leaking. Indeed, in case of power failure these are the parts that will keep the solution in the root zone
until electricity is restored.
START uP
Your AeroFlo is now ready. The next step is to fill it with nutritive solution with adjusted pH, add a pinch of Mineral Magic (to
prevent from disease and stabilise pH), and connect your pump. You are ready to grow.
As soon as your system starts running make verify that all connections are tight enough to prevent leaks.
A precious advantage in case of power failures:
Unlike most systems, the AeroFlo will keep the nutritive solution in the chambers preventing the plant from suffering
or dying until electicity is restored.
FILLING AND SYSTEM CAPACITY
Before filling your system it is essential to know its capacity. Another advantage to the AeroFlo indeed is that it secures a
sufficient water supply to your plants without needing too large a reservoir. This is why it is important to fill it and empty it
taking a few precautions.
1 - Fill your reservoirs first then start the pump to fill the chambers.
2 - When the chambers are full continue filling 2/3 of the reservoirs, not more: if there was a power failure or if you use a
timer to run the system only during the day, the reservoirs will need to collect the water surplus without overflowing.
Notice:
To empty the system start with the reservoirs first. Then empty the chambers one by one after pulling out the overflow tubes.
(see § Cleaning the System).
Low and high levels
Low level
High level
Each growing chamber holds
12 L
24 L
Effective capacity of the reservoirs : 600 L
Total capacity of the AF120 L : 696 L «low level», and 792 L «high level».
For cuttings and seedlings, the chambers must be full enough so that the bottom of the pot hangs into the solution
and the clay pebbles stay damp. As the roots grow, press the overflow tubing down creating an empty space
between the bottom of the pot and the nutritive solution. This increases the oxygen level in the chamber while
preventing excess humidity in the net pot itself.
Fig. 7 bis
Fig. 7
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Fig. 5
Fig. 4
Fig. 6
Fig. 3 bis
Fig. 6 bis
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
