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YES!! I purchased a GreenStalk a couple of weeks ago and have been perplexed how to use their water system and spin. Perfect video!
Awesome!!!! Tfs
I’m saving this!! Omg you deserve to be sponsored helped the company solve one of the biggest problems with the watering ❤
Glad I could help!
That is brilliant! I have a GreenStalk and just ordered another one. i have wrestled with this exact problem for a while . I have tried all kinds of different things but was never happy with the fact that I could not spin the GreenStalk. Thank You for showing this fantastic hack.
If you try it be sure to share photos!
Great idea! Gonna do this!
This is awesome! I have been frustrated by not being able to rotate my GreenStalk while using the automatic watering. Hope GreenStalk notifies their system to implement this!
This is awesome. Two questions: 1. Can this watering system work with a timer /smart phone setup, 2. Does this cut down the speed and volume of water down the center to tiers below as originally designed?
This is definitely something to think about. I was planning on adding two more sets of clips on the Greenstock so that I could just move the hoses & reservoir/nozzle to the new position when I spin it. A set of 7 clips is only $3, so it won’t break the bank. If that doesn’t really work, I’m definitely giving your idea a try!
I tried this with mine. You really only need 2 clips to hold it on. It worked great for a little bit, but once my plants started growing big it was difficult to untangle them to move the watering tube around.
It still requires manual work and human attendance every time it spins. OP's invention is genius, assuming the decreased water flow won't pose a problem in adequately watering the plants.
GENIUS! I have 3 set up like this. Now I am able to easily rotate them several times a day ! I have another one coming Tuesday, and it will be added to the hose the others are connected to.
This is an awesome hack! Total game changer nice job and thanks for sharing your idea!!
Great idea and implementation!
Glad you like it!
So, do you put the hex screw back in? If not, will it work without one?
Good question. Because of the design of the stand, the screw only holds the top and bottom of the stand together. But gravity, and the weight of the GreenStalk, will also hold them together, so it's not really necessary. I just need to be careful when handling the stand by itself, so that it doesn't come apart and the ball bearings fall out.
@@planterapp thank you!
Pretty slick!
@planterapp This is really a great hack!
My question is how has it been working out so far?
I ask because I am curious to know how well the lower levels are doing since your hack doesn’t get water to the lower levels like the design was intended. The tornado like funnel in the center that feeds water to the lower levels never happens with the slow water feed from the 1/4” tubing.
So, that means to get the bottom levels, all upper levels have to be over saturated and pass the water to the next level down and so on.
Curious on the update.
Maybe have the tubing feed each tier all at the same time? That could be done with a few more T’s on the way up.
Thanks and great idea!!
Great idea with the T’s in each one
How much longer do you leave it on to compensate for a slower drain, in general?
This is the best solution I’ve seen so far. You’re a genius! Thanks for sharing.
So... Im amazed with your design to solve this problem. I would have used the extra 1/4" hose to feed through the deck for the overflow outlet. Now maybe need to set it up on a timer for water flow. Good Job and Thank You!
I thought about that, but didn't want to drill a hole in the deck until I used it for a season. It worked great so next year I'll drill a hole.
Why drill a hole? If you can run 1/4" up to water, then why not "adapt" a 1/4" hose as a run off back down through the deck? Just me thinking...
@@robertaclark1233Yes, 1/4" hose all the way out the existing side holes to garden beds or grass down on the ground, not a drop would be wasted. Perhaps the two tubes can even be tied/taped together throughout the length for a neater look.
Did it…works Awesome…!!!⚓️👍⚓️
Hi, how has it worked so far, is it adequately watering all plants in all tiers?
So cool, thanks for the hack 😊
Great idea, Thanks for sharing...
This is super, I was just looking at my GreenStalk self watering system this morning and wondering how to remedy this! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you
Great simple Idea That Works well !!!
I wish you came up with a similar solution to Garden Tower 2 irrigation system.
Thank you!
I always thought you needed a fast flow to get the greenstalk to get watered properly, the website says "Use a bucket or a hose with good water pressure for the best results." How to do you make sure a slower trickle will adequately water down to the rest of the planter?
OMG I LOVE this! You're also solving the problem of how to rotate with the watering system and supports. Now, my question is if that would support enough water (using 1/4" tubing instead of 1/2") if you hooked up a line of Greenstalks, 6 in my case. Mine are all planted out and full right now, unfortunately, so unstacking would be next to impossible, but I might just try this in the fall when everything gets cleaned out and amended. Maybe by then someone else will have tried it with multiples.
In that case, I'd recommend using a 1/2" - 1/4" - 1/2" tee for each GreenStalk, so the main line is 1/2" and it only turns into 1/4" at the last bit. That way you should have the same flow that I'm getting.
@@planterapp I’m thinking I could just use the 1/4” barbed couplings (as opposed to a T) as that’s how we go from 1/2” to 1/4” for the other irrigation system. I do like this concept a lot and it would solve a lot of problems. Too bad everything is planted up so I can’t try it out!
Found your video on the Facebook group. This seems like a good idea. I bought the Greenstalk for my wife, so I’m going to show her this video and see if she wants me to modify our two units. She’s gone for horse shows for much of the summer and this hack would make things a lot easier for everyone.
Edit: Did they delete your post on the group? Can’t seem to find it anymore.
Glad you like it and good luck with your GreenStalks! It was a very simple process and has been working great the past week that it's been installed.
I think the post is still live.
GS SHould hire you!!!!!
Brilliant. How can I tie in multiples?
That should be as simple as adding 1/4 push-connect tees between each GreenStalk.
Cool! ❤
Will this work with the mover bases? I have 4 movers and 2 spinners and would like to try to save time on watering with something like this concept so I can still turn my towers. 6 towers in total. Thanks in advance :) @planterapp
Marker 7:35. Why not drop it through the crack in the decking?
It's just a tad bit too large to do that. I've thought about drilling a little hole, but decided against it.
With heat and cold, will change the boards temporarily as the swell and contract, and could result in pinching the hose (unless you have a large crack in the decking that it has room for this to happen)
How do you keep mosquitos out of it?
It doesn’t “hold” water in the reservoir. The bottom of where he has the water filling actually has very small holes that drain to the next tier down.
So, no water stays in there for more than a minute or two.
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Greenstalk would NEVER do this, nor will they condone this! They are out to get your money and lie to users about the product. It's NOT a reservoir! Its a giant funnel! A reservoir by definition HOLDS water! This doesn't hold ANY water by the company's own admission. Their watering system isn't automatic either, unless you spend MORE money to buy another piece to add a true timer and feed system.
I think the reason GS won't do this is because they are trying to avoid modifying the existing design, or they'd leave the customers of old model in the cold which may garner more complaints. However, if they don't act on it their competitors certainly will.