Automated Cheap pump for Coco Drip Irrigation

Hi to all Friends.I have a simple question:Does those cheap pump with some drippers work for 4 max 4 Autoflower in 2 gal fabric pots?
Could I get away with this pump and setting up a little reservoir Just here?
I did the math and Building One costs more EFFORT and Money,also,I don’t think a lot Power Is requested for 4 pots in a 2x2 tent.
Thanks a bunch♥️

The pumps:

https://www.amazon.it/gp/aw/d/B085NHT366/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A25TP6P1WTLZR1&psc=1

https://www.amazon.it/gp/aw/d/B087PXLGQV/ref=psdcmw_4238374031_t2_B0746L5STG

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Hope I get some opinions,It matters a lot

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I can get away with less than the cheapest pump LOL,thank you a bunch
@Neb

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Awesome @Neb

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Neb nailed it… You can buy a timer that you can set to run for a certain duration of time at certain times of the day and plug your pump into it. This is the one I have, it’s from the Canadian site but I’m sure you can find something like it in your country:

Then you just need to test it to see how long it needs to turn the pump on for and how much water comes out and dial it in from there.

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these smart outlets work pretty awesome as a timer also!

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woah woah woahhhh Neb… why you always gotta show me up man?! lol :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

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Thank you guys @Neb, @NorthNorthNugs .
I bought an irrigation kit from Amazon.Pump and air pump,reservoir and timer.All for a 60 euros budget.Now gotta assemble it

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Hope it works out for you man. I used to run an auto watering system like that but have since upgraded to a Blumats system. They take a bit to dial in but I absolutely love that system now. No electronics needed at all and the plants are watered when they are ready to be watered. I’ve ran my plants without the system in place and watered by hand and started noticing the plants looking unhappy. As soon as I hooked up the blumats they just perked right up and are looking fantastic! Anyway, can’t speak highly enough about the system but you gotta start somewhere. The Blumats come with a higher price tag but maybe consider it when you’re ready to upgrade.

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Sure friend,I Just saw very bad feedbacks for Coco coir and blumats,that Is why I tried this route.I also Will consider an upgrade later if I see blumat working with Coco coir for sure Thank you :heart:
@NorthNorthNugs

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