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Self watering system


Nepenthes Nut

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As promised, I have taken a few photos of how I set up this system so I can leave the bog for extended periods without having to worry as much.

First I sealed the planter..

Sealed.jpg

Then cut a hole in the back for an over flow:

Overflow.jpg

overflow2.jpg

Then installing a hose pipe connector to the water butt by replacing the tap:

Waterbutt.jpg

And the same with the header tank and ballcock valve usually used in lofts for cold water regulation:

Tank.jpg

tank2.jpg

The lower connection goes via a pipe through the overflow pipe and down a vertical pipe to show the water level:

pipe.jpg

pipe2.jpg

The water flows in via siphon from the header tank which then fills up from the water butt as the water level lowers... All connections were also sealed with copious amounts of silicon sealant.. This has only been in for a few rainy days so I am not sure if it is managing the water level or if that is just all this rain we have had... i will let you know of its success or failure...

Final product:

Final.jpg

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