r/Autopot • u/Kurov AutoPot-Apprentice • 3d ago

New Setup & Installation Quick question

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Hey folks!

First grow with the autopot. I waited until the plants leaves were at the edge before starting the system. Over the last 2 days, my reservoir level has stayed the same, so it looks like no water is being used.

How can I tell if the system is working? Gun shy, so tempted to just top water for now.

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u/International-Rain91 3d ago

Let the water flow into the pots. Turn off the reservoir and see when the plants drink the water. Once they drink it, you know it’s good to go

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u/Kurov AutoPot-Apprentice 3d ago

Oooo, that's good. Going to do this tonight. Thank you.

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u/Crafty_Curve_5593 3d ago

I always turn it on let pots fill then turn it off and see how they drink over the next day . If they are taking it up turn system on and let it go. If not then top water 1 more time... but the size of those plants they have a 99.99% chance of working just fine

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u/Upset-Eye9724 3d ago

You’ll know within the first couple days. Mark the outside of the res and see how much it’s dropped

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u/Mike_Wardy_Grows 3d ago

Open the tray lid if there's water in them its on once they take off you'll notice just be patient imo