AeroFlo
2
Model 36
Unpacking
See the above photograph to familiarize yourself with the parts.
Parts list:
Reservoir (40 gal), lid, small access lid
6 Growing chambers with Laser Spray Lines
6 Drain Level tubes
Chamber Manifold
Packet of Lubricating Grease
Pump Line
Drain Valve
Bluestone Pump with filter
General Hydroponics™ Flora™ 3-part nutrient
36 three inch Grow Cups
36 CocoTek™ Basket Liners
9 Liter Hydroton™ Growing Media
Growing Chambers
Chamber
Manifold
Reservoir (40 gal)
w/Small Access Lid
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Pump
Line
Bluestone
Pump
3” Grow Cups
CocoTek
Liners
Cleaning between crops
Drain the whole system, brush out the growing chambers and, if necessary, unclog
the spray holes in the beige laser spray lines mounted inside the growing cham-
bers. Sponge off all parts with bleach to disinfect. Rinse everything thoroughly to
remove all traces of bleach. To be sure that the system is free of chlorine 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
filter under hot water to clean.
Hydroton
We have had many years of excellent results working with Hydroton clay pellets for
plant support. We recommend that you rinse new Hydroton thoroughly to remove
the fine sand which builds up from abrasion during shipping. Between crops it is
good to wash the Hydroton well, removing all organic debris. An effective method is
to boil used Hydroton in a large pot. This sterilizes and dissolves any accumulated
salts. Caution: Do Not rinse Hydroton with bleach (chlorine).
Nutrients
Nutrients are the lifeline to your plants. Since you are providing the plants with all
their nutritional needs we recommend you feed them the best. General
Hydroponics™ offers a wide variety of plant foods. We have had great success
using our Flora series 3 part system (FloraGro™, FloraBloom™ and FloraMicro™).
1
Fill the reservoir with fresh water.
If you are in an area with poor- quality water (over 200 ppm Total Dissolved
Solids), we recommend that you use purified water (Reverse Osmosis and/or rain
water). General Hydroponics also has
Hardwater FloraMicro
™ nutrient formula
available. Hardwater FloraMicro™ should be used in place of regular FloraMicro
where hard water is a problem.
2
Add nutrients as per instructions on label. Add FloraMicro first then add
FloraBloom, and FloraGro, stirring well each time. Never pre-mix nutrient concen-
trates. This may cause nutrient “lock-out”.
3
Adjust the nutrient solution pH between 5.5 and 6.5 (see instructions with the
General Hydroponics pH Control Kit).
Notes
Nutrient mixes can be adjusted in both strength (conductivity) and “flavor” (ie: the
ratios of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur &
Microelements). To adjust these factors mix different combinations of
FloraGro,FloraBloom and FloraMicro with water.
• To enhance vegetative growth, use more FloraGro and less FloraBloom.
• To enhance flower growth use less FloraGro and more FloraBloom.
• To enhance fruit production use equal amounts of FloraGro, FloraBloom
and FloraMicro.
• To provide more Calcium or Iron (for green, leafy vegetables), use slightly
more FloraMicro.
• Many growers follow the 3-2-1 mix:
For vegetative growth:
3 parts FloraGro (ie,
teaspoons per gallon), 2 parts FloraMicro plus 1 part FloraBloom.
For flowering:
1 part FloraGro plus 2 parts FloraMicro plus 3 parts FloraBloom.
For fruiting:
2
parts FloraGro plus 2 parts FloraMicro plus 2 parts FloraBloom. These units are
ratios, not absolute quantities, and are only a
suggested
starting point. Use a
conductivity meter to determine total nutrient strength.
Growing Media
Hydroton
Growing
Chambers
w/Laser
Spray
Lines
Drain
Valve
Snapstand
Drain
Level
Tubes
