I made a cloner out of a small plastic tub, some 1/2" tube, air stone, small pump and a dome I had. This project, without an air pump, cost me roughly twenty bucks.
Some things you may need to buy:
A plastic container with lid. Shallow is just fine. I used a 14X22X6" container. You want one that is dark. Clear or light colours may allow for mold to grow.
An air stone of your choice. If you're into hydroponics, you know that more is better when it comes to aerating your root system. 11 pm at Walmart will get you this piece of junk stone. Works. lol
Some 5/8" tubing
Air pump.
Some things you'll need:
A drill with what ever size bit you like. I used a vari-bit.
A pair of scissors or utility knife.
Less than 50 bucks, as represented by the bill folded in half.
A bowl. I chose a medium size for such a small job.
Alllllll set!
I did end up buying an air pump, but that's for other reasons. Needed air elsewhere in 2 thirty gallon nute tanks.
This is what I've been working with for a while, and it does a nice job. I just wanted my own version of a rapid rooter.
I laid out a set of holes to drill that isn't too crowded so I can easily put the clones in and take them out without damaging anything. I don't need a large cloner, just a fool-proof, maintenance-free dealy.
I drilled a set of holes 1/2" diameter. I then took some 5/8 drain line and cut some short pieces. 3" maybe?
In the picture, you'll see some yellow hose clamps on 6 tubes. That was plan (A). Changed my mind. Ont the short 5/8 tube, cut a slit, using your knife or scissors, almost to the top of the line. By leaving a little connected, you don't need to use a clamp to keep them from dropping through. You will need snip that last little bit when it comes time to transfer your clone to it's new home.
Set your box up wherever you like. My case, a veg tent. I hung a 150 watt led at about 18".
Set your air stone in the rez and drill a small hole to pass the air line through. Be sure to drill the hole above the water level. The water level should be roughly 1-1/2 to 2" from the level of the lid when it's on the rez.
Start filling the rez.
Fill to about 1-1/2 from the bottom of the lid.
Put the lid on and load the holes up!
Shown are also my RW cube clones in the new box. They need more time to root. .
I make no claim to inventing this thing. I just came up with my own twist of things I've seen people doing. Hope this helps someone out there.
If anyone has questions, drop me a line. Always happy to help.
Keep making the world green, people!! Andy.
Some things you may need to buy:
A plastic container with lid. Shallow is just fine. I used a 14X22X6" container. You want one that is dark. Clear or light colours may allow for mold to grow.
An air stone of your choice. If you're into hydroponics, you know that more is better when it comes to aerating your root system. 11 pm at Walmart will get you this piece of junk stone. Works. lol
Some 5/8" tubing
Air pump.
Some things you'll need:
A drill with what ever size bit you like. I used a vari-bit.
A pair of scissors or utility knife.
Less than 50 bucks, as represented by the bill folded in half.
A bowl. I chose a medium size for such a small job.
Alllllll set!
I did end up buying an air pump, but that's for other reasons. Needed air elsewhere in 2 thirty gallon nute tanks.
This is what I've been working with for a while, and it does a nice job. I just wanted my own version of a rapid rooter.
I laid out a set of holes to drill that isn't too crowded so I can easily put the clones in and take them out without damaging anything. I don't need a large cloner, just a fool-proof, maintenance-free dealy.
I drilled a set of holes 1/2" diameter. I then took some 5/8 drain line and cut some short pieces. 3" maybe?
In the picture, you'll see some yellow hose clamps on 6 tubes. That was plan (A). Changed my mind. Ont the short 5/8 tube, cut a slit, using your knife or scissors, almost to the top of the line. By leaving a little connected, you don't need to use a clamp to keep them from dropping through. You will need snip that last little bit when it comes time to transfer your clone to it's new home.
Set your box up wherever you like. My case, a veg tent. I hung a 150 watt led at about 18".
Set your air stone in the rez and drill a small hole to pass the air line through. Be sure to drill the hole above the water level. The water level should be roughly 1-1/2 to 2" from the level of the lid when it's on the rez.
Start filling the rez.
Fill to about 1-1/2 from the bottom of the lid.
Put the lid on and load the holes up!
Shown are also my RW cube clones in the new box. They need more time to root. .
I make no claim to inventing this thing. I just came up with my own twist of things I've seen people doing. Hope this helps someone out there.
If anyone has questions, drop me a line. Always happy to help.
Keep making the world green, people!! Andy.