I changed my mind the aerogarden sucks

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cmikeb

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after almost 6 weeks of growing the damn pump stopped working, came back from a trip and no water is pumping, has anyone else had this problem?:cry:
 
Twentythree

Twentythree

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yeah, call. they have excellent customer service. they will fix it without questions. :/ The aerogarden isn't really that bad.
 
krozone

krozone

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Your roots may have clogged up the pump. it's best to use 2x Airstones along with the built in air pump.

The Aerogarden Rocks, as long as you use it right.
 
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HSA

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cmikeb said:
after almost 6 weeks of growing the damn pump stopped working, came back from a trip and no water is pumping, has anyone else had this problem?:cry:
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Don't panic. They're all giving you good advice but here's a couple more things to think about. How did the pump die? If the reservoir ran low on water it will fry the pump. The nutrient solution it pumps also cools the pump. If there's no liquid you'll cook it. Is your electrical connection from the pump to the reservoir connector to the arm/light stand to the base good? You can test that with an ohm meter with the unit disconnected from the wall outlet.
After six weeks some varieties of M/J can have lots of roots. If roots got into the pump that'll do it too. The filter pad may keep out pebbles and boulders but roots will get through. Believe it or not, I got this trick from an A/G customer service rep, who said, "Some people are wrapping their pumps in pantyhose." I looked at the problem and decided to go with one of my wife's short nylon socks, the ones women wear with flat shoes. You can carefully stretch it over the pump and tower assembly and I haven't had a root problem since. But I throw it away after the harvest. If you can't talk your 'significant other' out of one you can buy them for about a buck a pair at Wal-Mart. Of course you can go to a hydroponics store and purchase a pump sock/bag for $15 to do the same thing.
What little information you gave us makes it sound like an A/G Q/C problem if it's a new unit and a new pump. But if it's an older unit just remember: it's recommended that you change them annually. I keep a spare on hand because I had the same thing happen in the middle of a crop and if you've got one handy it's no big deal. Try customer service but don't tell them you're growing M/J or they'll get suddenly deaf. If they ask what you're growing, which they frequently do, tell them you're growing herbs. If you don't like your A/G then give it to me. I love mine.
 
hempstead

hempstead

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It happened to me too but I had a bubblestone and didnt notice til after harvest. The roots grew into the pump and choked it. Some people put a stocking or screen over the pump.
 
skunkushybrid01

skunkushybrid01

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most people end up turning the aerogarden into a DWC unit that i've known. can't believe people are still growing with it.
 
Mr.Natural

Mr.Natural

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hsa said:
don't panic. They're all giving you good advice but here's a couple more things to think about. How did the pump die? If the reservoir ran low on water it will fry the pump. The nutrient solution it pumps also cools the pump. If there's no liquid you'll cook it. Is your electrical connection from the pump to the reservoir connector to the arm/light stand to the base good? You can test that with an ohm meter with the unit disconnected from the wall outlet.
After six weeks some varieties of m/j can have lots of roots. If roots got into the pump that'll do it too. The filter pad may keep out pebbles and boulders but roots will get through. Believe it or not, i got this trick from an a/g customer service rep, who said, "some people are wrapping their pumps in pantyhose." i looked at the problem and decided to go with one of my wife's short nylon socks, the ones women wear with flat shoes. You can carefully stretch it over the pump and tower assembly and i haven't had a root problem since. But i throw it away after the harvest. If you can't talk your 'significant other' out of one you can buy them for about a buck a pair at wal-mart. Of course you can go to a hydroponics store and purchase a pump sock/bag for $15 to do the same thing.
What little information you gave us makes it sound like an a/g q/c problem if it's a new unit and a new pump. But if it's an older unit just remember: It's recommended that you change them annually. I keep a spare on hand because i had the same thing happen in the middle of a crop and if you've got one handy it's no big deal. Try customer service but don't tell them you're growing m/j or they'll get suddenly deaf. If they ask what you're growing, which they frequently do, tell them you're growing herbs. If you don't like your a/g then give it to me. I love mine.
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hsa = here selling aerogardens ...............................lol
 
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WaRpIg

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Doing Areoponics you supposed to check it 2 or 3 time a day .. not like water turn on machine let go .... and leave ...
 
skunkushybrid01

skunkushybrid01

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Ismellskunk said:
Isnt the new AG just dwc anyways? the ones ive seen just have an air stone at the bottom, nothing else.
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I have no idea..

i've seen a lot of grows though and most of them fail in flower. My advice on this a few years ago was to turn the AG into a DWC unit instead and this worked out. well it would, i've grown a plant in a res just 500ml.
 
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cmikeb

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I did call customer service and they replaced the pump, so I started again with an airstone added and working pump, I should have got autoflowering seeds , but everything is up and running, I also added a red spectrum led light panel that I plan to use when I change the lights to 12/12
 
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HSA

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Mr.Natural said:
hsa = here selling aerogardens ...............................lol
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No, I just took the time and trouble to investigate the best way to use it and I did stumble upon a few innovative ideas that made it work better. Some day I may be a bubbler but for now I'm a happy Aerogradener.
 
umm....chris

umm....chris

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ive grown other things in a AG before i like the mint,salad greens and some other things too
shit taste better than the store!!!
 
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