Capillary irrigator

Capillary irrigator

Realization with PLA + of concealed saucer system with graduated water level indicator.
Warning: PLA does not like water this is a functionality test for capillary irrigation from below and durability test of PLA when in contact with water or soil. It is advisable not to fill the water to the maximum level, stop at the 4th notch to avoid water contact with the plate.
The project consists of
1) The plate ... whose diameter depends on your vase that must not be drilled, mine has a diameter of 25cm, 25cm high, 14cm bottom, the size of the plate allows you to have a 7cm high chamber capable of containing 1 liter of water.
2) The perforated glass ... must be inserted in the center filled with a rope, pebbles or earth, it is pierced and therefore the water rises capillary.
3) Support feet ... to be glued underneath, they are used to maintain a certain stability to the plate which in any case remains resting on the inner edge of the vase
4) The rod ... must be ins