Summary of Contents for OCTOPOT Hybrid Grow System
- Page 1 O C T O P O T , L L C s a l e s @ o c t o p o t . c o m + 1 - 8 5 5 - 6 2 8 - 6 7 6 8 R e v i s e d 1 0 / 2 2 / 2 0 2 1...
- Page 2 Get ready to make the most out of Soil & Hydroponics in this Hybrid Grow System! Thank you for investing in a new way to grow! A note from the Inventor, Christopher Jaworski:...
- Page 3 P r o d u c t s a t a g l a n c e 6 Gallon Lid, attached caps 3 Gallon Caps 6 Gallon Base Hydro Wick 6 Gallon Depth Gage 3 Gallon Depth Gage 3 Gallon Base 3 Gallon Control Reservoir...
- Page 4 G r o w M e d i a c o n t a i n m e n t o p t i o n s Fits 3 and 6 Gallon Grow Systems Original Gro Sleeve Cupped Gro Sleeve Strapped Gro Sleeve The 'OG' OctoGrid Only Fits 6 Gallon Grow Systems...
- Page 5 P r o d u c t A s s e m b l y 3 Gallon Octopot Hybrid Grow System Place Hydro Wick® inside of Gro Sleeve® with cup down, it should fit tight in the tapered end. Fold the top of the Gro Sleeve® down no more than two inches to provide for proper moisture gradients.
- Page 6 6 Gallon System Includes: 6 Gallon Hydro Reservoir Base & Lid, Hydro Wick, Standard Gro Sleeve, Depth Gage, & 4 Caps Control Reservoir Install Float Valve into Hydro Reservoir: Insert Float Valve with one rubber washer on the inside of the Hydro Reservoir side wall.
- Page 7 Auto-Fill Plumbing NOTE: Carefully measure space requirements and determine layout before cutting your tubing. This system is designed around the concept that water finds its own level. Your Control Reservoir & Hydro Reservoirs must be on a level surface (use shims if necessary) Auto Fill Pluming Includes: Bulkheads, Shut off Valves, Tees, &...
- Page 8 Slowly turn on water supply and check each Hydro Reservoir for leaks. Run water until it covers the bottom of all the Hydro Reservoirs to make sure each one is at the proper level. Adjust individual Hydro Reservoirs with shims or blocks as needed. NOTE: WHEN CHECKING FOR PROPER WATER LEVELS DURING INITIAL SET UP BYPASS THE FLOAT VALVE IN THE CONTROL RESERVOIR TO FILL HYDRO RESERVOIRS FASTER.
- Page 9 Galvanized Steel 'Grid' - holds 6 Gallons of grow media, 2 braces, & Grid Liner The 'XXL' 12 Gallon OctoGrid Includes: Does not fit the 3 Gallon Octopot Hybrid Grow System Galvanized Steel 'Grid' - holds 12 Gallons of grow media, 4 braces, & XXL Grid Liner Unroll the Octo Grid Place wire braces for Hydro Wick®...
- Page 10 For peat-based soil, the humility dome should overlap the outside of the Gro Sleeve® by only three to four inches. Fold the humidity dome about 4 inches up before placing onto the Octopot. Peat based soil may be too moist if the dome covers the entire Gro Sleeve®...
- Page 11 Always follow the 60/40 rule! Specifically, use 60% high quality soilless mix with 40% perlite. Sunshine Mix #4 is a professional blend that has the correct ratio needed for the Octopot. Premier Horticulture (HP) soil also contains the correct ratio.
- Page 12 P l a n t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s Assemble your Octopot Grow System according to instructions. Review System Requirements before choosing growing media and watering method. Fold down the Gro Sleeve® no more than 2 inches at the top (Does not apply for Octo-Grid...
- Page 13 Watering over the top at the time of planting settles the soil, removes air pockets and triggers capillary action. Young plants and seeds are well fed in the Octopot Grow System while they develop the secondary root system inside of the Hydro Reservoir. It is normal for the top layer of growing media to feel dry.
- Page 14 Note: EC and TDS water meters fit into the Octopot reservoir hole, making it simple to measure and control feeding! These are only guidelines; please observe your plants and research your strain for more detail specific guidance.
- Page 15 RANGE, not an exact number. Watering Octopot Hybrid Grow Systems will water plants for up to 10 days, depending on the size and stage of the plant. Use to depth gage to determine when to fill your reservoir. Warning: Do NOT water plants over the top of the soil after initial planting.
- Page 16 Choose a Watering Method Set it and Forget it High Performance Method Fill the Hydro Reservoir at the time GROW PHASE of planting 18-24 hr light schedule Refill anytime, just maintain a Weeks 1-2: Maintain below Level 1 - Root water level NO LESS THAN Level 1 Migration into the Hydro Reservoir (Approx 2-3 weeks)
- Page 17 When using the Auto-Fill system, simply shut off the water source and open the line to drain the system to empty. Refill with fresh water! There is NO reason to drain Octopot Hybrid Grow Systems DURING the grow cycle, unless you have over-fertilized your plant...
- Page 18 Octopot Hybrid Grow Systems are designed to oxygenate plants without Air Stones. Octopots are a passive, not active, hybrid hydroponic system. Adding Air Stones to your Octopot can negatively affect the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water, causing wider pH swings.
- Page 19 This guaranty only applies to Octopot-branded products purchased directly from Octopot LLC, and does not include shipping and handling. You can return your Octopot-branded product and receive your full refund in the following ways: Use the Contact form at Octopot.com/warranty Email sales@octopot.com to begin the process with one of our staff...
- Page 20 This warranty is non-transferable and extends only to you as the original purchaser of a new product from Octopot or its authorized resellers. This warranty applies to warranty service only. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your Octopot-branded product, please see Octopot's one-year 100% satisfaction guarantee for a full refund.
- Page 21 OTHER OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES OF OCTOPOT. OCTOPOT NEITHER ASSUMES, NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR OCTOPOT, ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL OCTOPOT, NOR ANY OF ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES, BE...
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