by Eve Newman | Feb 13, 2019 | Technology, Materials & Equipment
Fluorescent grow lights can be an inexpensive lighting option for a small farm operation, but not every fluorescent light is the same. If you’re not using the right kind, you won’t have enough light to grow. When should you use fluorescent grow lights? Most...
by Mia Godfrey | Dec 20, 2018 | Technology, Materials & Equipment
Automated dosing systems can be expensive, which means they’re often an intimidating investment for small farmers. However, many growers note that their upfront investment pays off once they start saving on time and labor costs, especially if they’re beginning to...
by Mia Godfrey | Nov 7, 2017 | Technology, Materials & Equipment
Hello everybody! We are back with the plumbing series led by Sean, this time for plumbing flexible tubing. Previously, we’ve shown you how to join pipes that are made from PVC. This time we’ll show you a solution for when you need something a little bit more...
by Mia Godfrey | Oct 31, 2017 | Technology, Materials & Equipment
If you’ve read the previous plumbing blogs, you know how to get your PVC pipes all joined together and how to install valves for controlling and restricting water flow. You also know how to get the water from the tank to the pipes with a bulkhead fitting. These are...
by Mia Godfrey | Oct 24, 2017 | Technology, Materials & Equipment
Sean is back once again to advance your plumbing knowledge; this time about plumbing bulkheads. If you haven’t seen them already, go ahead and check out the other plumbing posts introducing you to joining pipes and how to use valves. In this video and article, Sean...
by Mia Godfrey | Oct 16, 2017 | Technology, Materials & Equipment
Welcome to the second post for the Plumbing Series! Our plumbing expert Sean Schaub is back to talk about hydroponic valves. There are a ton of types of valves out there, but today we will focus on the valves used most in hydroponic systems and why they are important....
