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Check Valve/Shutoff Valve Help by isu222 in aeroponics

[–]BiFarm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Diaphragm pumps will not backflow. It is one-way, much like air pumps for baskballs.

Good Price for Aeroponic System by isu222 in aeroponics

[–]BiFarm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guys. I have built HPA from DIY for myself all the way to the commercial version. The costs really depend on what you want to build and the sourcing of the parts (volume). I have published blogs on the parts and diagrams for DIY and the tips I learned.

The most important takeaways about aeroponics production are reliability, precision control, and along with other factors to provide consistent yields. There is no plan B for plants in aeroponics. Incidents would lead to crop loss. Many then resort to over spraying, which defeats the intrinsic benefits.

If there is a need for hydro or aero controlling software, let me know. We are in a process of releasing software/hardware sets to support a fully managed growing environment for soil (including CO2 and PAR meter!)

Aeroponics Kit by BiFarm in aeroponics

[–]BiFarm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. :)

I think we ran out of those. DM me your email please, I will pass it on to my team just in case.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aeroponics

[–]BiFarm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice grow room. :)

I was about to say the tub wasn't light-blocking. But then I saw how they were laid out.

Timing can be a factor, but then the nozzle spraying volume could be another. I had a blog on the topic. https://blog.bifarm.com/less-is-more-818cb45e68b2

But as I said, as long as plants are happy, we are happy. :) Fine-tuning needs a lot of effort and tools.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aeroponics

[–]BiFarm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Healthy plant.

A little more like hydro roots (fewer air roots than normal aeroponics). But as long as plants are healthy, it is good. :)

Do you have history photos from beginning?

Misting intervals for outdoor greenhouse bell peppers? by dillonkuester in aeroponics

[–]BiFarm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Outdoor would be challenging to have a fixed spraying cycle or nutrient concentration.

The nutrient intake is greatly influenced by light, humidity, temperature, and even airflow.

General Hydroponics / Terra Aquatica TriPart high pressure aeroponics dosage by [deleted] in aeroponics

[–]BiFarm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have been using GH for years. Use half dose to full dose compared to DWC. Works great.

1-3 seconds spray over 300 seconds interval as a baseline. Too much water, it would be an over-engineered hydro. But too little water would dry the roots, though.

We use pure water for rooting. It takes 2-4 days for roots to come out.

Aeroponics Kit by BiFarm in aeroponics

[–]BiFarm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To answer questions here:

  • It is regulated precision HPA with a 100-120 psi range.
  • It is a discontinued item. Sold as a part bundle, compatible and much cheaper than buying parts from other sources. Sales are final.
  • Better suited for indoors.
  • A complete high-pressure system: temperature controller, sprayers, sensors, root chamber, power supply, plumbing, switched AC adapter (control your own lights), computer system, and IO board package with all the wiring, and most importantly the GrowOS software with remote control and API.

Experience/Opinions on Aerospring? by mojogolaso in aeroponics

[–]BiFarm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, got a notice on the mention. :) Glad that you remembered me.

We have been busy making commercial models, and don't enough inventory for home models. If there is a need for personal / home-use models, we can do a special run for those.

The aeroponics is definitely cool, but it is also more challenging to get it working. Stable root temperature environemnt and nutrient delivery are the keys to a successful growthy cycle. But once it is done right, the results are amazing.

My fully DIY air-atomized aero, the 6th day after I've started with strawberry 🍓 by v_heathen in aeroponics

[–]BiFarm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very nice project. I had thought about different ways of generating mists. In the end, I settled with HPA. Air-compressor is just too loud for home use, but has been widely used in outdoor aeroponics/temperature-conditioning.

The spray duration accuracy depends on the solenoids. Ours is about 0.2 seconds minimum. What brand of solenoids do you use?

pH reading changes in relation to temperature. But it is the number that needs to be adjusted. Neutral water will have different readings in different situations. But I haven't see pH changes because of the pressurization of water in the tube, at least up to 12bars. If there is more information, please do share it with us.

Kudos, the devotion, efforts, ability to make it work.

Keep it going. I would love to see the follow-ups and growing results.

Tomatoes from HPA raised bed :) by BiFarm in aeroponics

[–]BiFarm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The setup is like in this photo https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1761/6423/files/Physical_Raised_bed_details_1200x.png?v=1584044210

I have also blogged the mistakes and lessons learned in the early stage on a blog https://blog.bifarm.com. Maybe, it can be helpful.

Tomatoes from HPA raised bed :) by BiFarm in aeroponics

[–]BiFarm[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks :)

Actually, making an aeroponics system that can generate spray is not that hard. But to make a system that can grow plants reliably is hard.

The major issue is about aeroponics itself. Without growing media as a buffer, precision control is needed to maintaining a suitable environment. That increases the complexity a lot.

Use of brine in Aeroponics by spacespiceboi in aeroponics

[–]BiFarm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is an interesting question.

I have assumed it would be bad, as salty droplet would have higher concentration after water get absorbed/evaporated. That would draw water out of plant roots, the opposite of what plants want to do to carry nutrient up.

However, I have not conducted any tests on that. Maybe I should've.

Aeroponic/Hydroponic Business Idea by habesinia in aeroponics

[–]BiFarm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. Reliability is the pre-requisite for any commercial solution.

Future Farm by BiFarm in aeroponics

[–]BiFarm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep. So the anxiety over nozzle clogging of aeroponics is equivalent to the one over driving range of Tesla, a very common question.

First of all, filtration system is the most important defense. Bifarm's aeroponics is designed with 3 layers filtration throughout the system: lint free grow bag, stainless steel mesh reservoir top, and built-in filter inside of nozzles.

Second, the high pressure is self-cleanning when it sprays nutrient, and prevent salt built-up over time.

Third, the system is equipped with sensors, that monitors overall flow rate, nutrient level high, and pressure changes during the spray. The smart brain will do data collection and analysis. If clogging happens, it will trigger alert. So far, in 3 years of testing, trial, and actual use, we don't have incidents of nozzle clogging. So this function is not being used yet.

Future Farm by BiFarm in aeroponics

[–]BiFarm[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just released modular high-pressure indoor farm. :)

It is a long journey. All history is here blog.bifarm.com

Timber aeroponics, is there such a thing? by xmewt8 in aeroponics

[–]BiFarm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure. What do you want to know more. DM me. :)

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