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Step 4. Configure Timer on Brain Controller
There are 2 settings on the Brain Controller Timer- Automatic Watering
and Manual Watetring.
Automatic Watering
Automatic Watering is the preferred setting for most growers. Each pin equals 15 minutes
of watering time.
Turn the adjustable clock to set the current time.
Determine how many 15 minute intervals you want to have the water fill the buckets.
Push the white pins outwards for periods which you would like the water to fill.
Outward pins are for fill cycles while inward pins are for drain cycles.
Manual Watering
The red switch is Manual Watering. Flip the switch up to
turn on the Fill Pump. It will fill until it reaches the float
valve then turns off. Flip the switch down to turn on the
Drain Pump and flush out the water.
Suggested Watering Schedule
Factors that affect fill and drain times
Plant Size
The larger your plants, the more times you need to fill and drain them.
Light
Consider the strength, proximity, and duration of light; the stronger,
closer and longer the light source, the more times you need to fill and
drain your plants.
Temperature
Seasonal variations in temperature affect the speed of water
evaporation, adjust the fill and drain times accordingly.
Humidity
Fill and drain your plants more often when the air is drier.
Grow Medium Several varieties of grow medium can be used in the grow system,
however, water and retention rates may vary.
Size of System The larger and deeper the buckets, the longer it takes to fill and drain,
therefore, the less often you have to fill and drain.
Type of Plants
Some plants need to be watered more often than others, learn about
your plants to suit their watering preference. If using a variety of
plants, adjust the fill and drain times to suit the best for all the plants.
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The following are suggested watering times and meant to be used as a
starting point. It is recommended that you monitor your plants to deter-
mine the optimum watering times for your grow.
Clay Pebbles drain out quickly so you will need to fill and drain your system 4 to 8 times
a day. About every 2 to 4 hours.
Rockwool holds moisture efficiently so you will only need to fill and drain your system 1 to
5 times a day.
Coconut Coir retains water moderately so you will need to fill and drain your system 3 to
5 times a day. About every 3 to 5 hours.
Soil is not recommended due to its high water retention rate, if preferred, fill and drain your
system once every couple of days
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How to tell if you have your flood intervals right?
If between flood cycles, you see that your plants are wilting, you need to increase the
frequency of your watering cycles.
Monitor your growing medium for signs of drying out or overly wet conditions. If you see
that your grow medium is still very wet right before the next watering cycle, you are
watering your plants too often. On the other hand, if between watering cycles, your grow
medium is extremely dry, you need to water you plants more frequently.
If your plants appear droopy between watering cycles, but noticeably 'perk up'
immediately after a watering cycle, you will need to increase the frequency of your
watering.
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