High Tech Gardener
Aeroponic Droplet Size
NASA research has shown that plants are more willing to absorb nutrient water in 10 to 50 microns droplets more effectively than any other sizes. Water droplet size is crucial for sustaining aeroponic growth. Too large of a water droplet means less oxygen is available to the root system. Too fine of a water droplet, such as those generated by the ultrasonic mister, produce excessive root hair without developing a lateral root system for sustained growth in an aeroponic system.
In review, HPAs require high pressure to operate properly for producing the optimal 50 microns droplet size from the misters. Also, HPAs need precise timers that are adjustable down to seconds.
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Where can we fine mister nozzles
Please link us with your recommended nozzle.
What is the recommended misting interval, or what is the nasa misting cycle interval
Dude, you got the best stuff on aeroponics. When can we expect the next videos in the series?
I need some help. So, I get the pump hooked up to the reservoir, then the pressure switch, then the accumulator, ball valve, solenoid, then pressure regulator. Is this right? I am looking for 65 psi, and I am using senninger fogger nozzles. Should I get a pump that puts out 100 psi, do I regulate the pressure down to 65psi with the pressure switch or the pressure regulator? I am thinking I need to drop the pressure at the regulator and not the switch, right? Because the switch is just for cycling the pump on and off, and the actual psi of the pump is not adjustable until the water hits the pressure regulator at the end of the line, just before the nozzles? I just want to verify I am correct here. If I am wrong at all, please tell me where, and how. Thanks
I like your logical based approach, which you back up with the evidence to support your hypothesizes. By presenting the influences of the factors involved in the complete system, you increase the efficiency, while lowering the maintenance involved in keeping a system running. Keep the videos coming! Live long and prosper.