hydroton/rockwool in rdwc for germination without topfeed

hydroton/rockwool in rdwc for germination without topfeed

Can i hand water until roots hit the res water and then let the hydroton/rockwool dryout for good as in, i wont need to top feed for the remaining of the grow.
im just confused because its a big no no to let the hydroton dry out apparently after its been soaked and moistened and i dont want to buy another pump just to keep the hydroton drying out when its only been used as physical support for the remaining of the grow.
cheers
 
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