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I Built an Automatic Watering System for My Seedlings

I was getting REALLY tired of hand-watering seedlings every day, so I decided to build an automatic watering system for my grow rack using flood trays, a pump, and a timer to make seed starting much easier. After a few leaks, a lot of troubleshooting, and a few redesigns, it's finally working!

Whether you're starting a vegetable garden, growing flowers, or just looking to save time, I hope this project gives you some ideas for your own setup.

In this video:
- Building my automatic seedling watering system
- Installing flood trays and plumbing
- Troubleshooting leaks and making improvements
- Testing the finished system
- Preparing for my fall garden

I'll continue sharing updates on how well this system performs throughout the season, so be sure to subscribe if you'd like to see the long-term results!

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Pipe Cutter

Steel Hose Clamp

Seedling Heat Mat

Seedling Trays

Submersible Water Pump

Seed Starter Pots - 2.5" Extra Strength

Grow Lights with Built In Fan

Ebb and Flow Fitting Kit

Grow Rack Shelving

Mesh 1020 Trays

Heat Gun

GrowHub Controller

Flood Tray

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