Flytyer Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Whilst imbibing a glass of cider earlier, I suddenly remembered a post on here asking how to water our plants whilst on holiday (looked but cannot find the original thread) and came up with this simple idea. It would, obviously, work best in large trays such as those used to hold grow-bags.... All you need is a large plastic drinks bottle, a pair of scissors, and something to stand the bottle on (I put wooden blocks in the diagram, but a large upturned plantpot tray would do just as good, it's only there to raise the bottle and give a good depth of water in your main tray). As the water outside the bottle lowers it will eventually uncover the hole in the bottom of the bottle, allowing air in and the water out until the hole is covered again. Obviously, make sure the top is properly screwed down As I'm typing this, another way would be to drill a small hole low down on the side of the bottle. Again, as the water in the tray lowers it will allow air in and the water out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Looks a bit like a poultry drinker. Strange how the container in the diagram even looks like a cider bottle :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flytyer Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 *Blushes* It is based on a Sainsbury's own-brand cider bottle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoLongFairWell Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 A hole up the side instead would be easer/less hassle and would help maintain a constant water level in the lagoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flytyer Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 A hole up the side instead would be easer/less hassle and would help maintain a constant water level in the lagoon. That's what I reckoned as I was typing the first post, but as I'd already done the pictures I just added it as an additional bit at the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoLongFairWell Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Dedicated to the cider to the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappist Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Well - I've had some cider - but if you drill a hole on the side won't it all empty out? You need the airlock to control the flow? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flytyer Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Not if you screw the top on tight, the bottled water will only come out when the water level in the tray reaches the hole and allows air in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappist Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Sober now - got it! Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flytyer Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Need more cider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoLongFairWell Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I feel that Lily the Pink song coming on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flytyer Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I'll drink a drink a drink to anyone or anything; animal, mineral or vegetable 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoLongFairWell Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I have an automatic watering wife who is looking after my plants while I am away for the next two weeks. And she is someone who has never liked them. Haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenofeden Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 I have an automatic watering wife who is looking after my plants while I am away for the next two weeks. And she is someone who has never liked them. Haha. Is she any good at dealing with new plants? Sent you some a few days ago! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flytyer Posted August 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Who knows, Richard might be eating a very interesting omelette when he returns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loakesy Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 A bottle of water with a hole in the bottom, and a small hole about 1.5" from the bottom will work just as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flytyer Posted August 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 These don't have to be big holes by the way, 5mm across would be more than big enough.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoLongFairWell Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 She'll be instructed by me carefully Stephen. Thanks by the way. Have had to dash to Cornwall again for sister in laws funeral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flytyer Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Sorry to hear about your SIL Richard, my condolances to all the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoLongFairWell Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Sorry to hear about your SIL Richard, my condolances to all the family Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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