Creating an automated irrigation system using an aquarium air pump.
When we embarked on our last 10-day vacation, we faced the challenge of keeping our plants adequately watered. To our delight, we devised a simple yet effective solution using a fish tank air pump and a large water bucket.
The process was straightforward: we passed the air pipe through the water bucket, positioning it at the bottom. By creating small holes in the section of the air pipe submerged in the bucket, water flowed into the pipe. As a result, the airflow from the air pump propelled water directly to the plant pots. This DIY automatic irrigation system proved to be a resounding success, ensuring our plants received the necessary hydration throughout our vacation.