I think that invention from the 20s is using a siphon to lift water. Siphons are used in grow beds. Check out [this video from Bigelow Brook Farm where they hacked their Bell Siphon using a cup for better performance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hHRe3KJfoY).
Hi Benoit,
Thanks for reaching out. Hearing others thoughts related to Farm Hack 2.0 is a big help. Our next step is to do a prototype but in order to do that I have to decide on an architecture that makes the most sense to all those helping out. There is a diverse set of skills of those involved (Drupal, Rails, Node) so I'm starting to consider prototyping an architecture that would allow us to use all of those skills. See the last item I added [here on Path 2](https://farmhack.hackpad.com/Farm-Hack-2.0-Prototype-Planning-DCAHMYIGxPh#:h=Path-2).
The goal you have for Manuel pratique de la culture maraichère is similar I think to the goal for the [Encyclopedia of Practical Farm Knowledge](http://farmhack.org/tools/encyclopedia-practical-farm-knowledge). Check it out.
- RJ Steinert
Would a [Fido](http://farmhack.org/tools/fido-greenhouse-monitoring-text-message-alerts) make sense for your needs? The current design wont open the vent for you but it will text message you when to get up and open those vents manually.
Welcome to the community Ruben. Since you are from a CS background, if you are interested in environmental monitoring check out the [Fido project](http://farmhack.org/tools/fido-greenhouse-monitoring-text-message-alerts). I'm also helping to build the [Apitronics Hive](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lthiery/apitronics-wireless-platform) which we'll be posting documentation on any day now.
- RJ
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Siphons are also used in grow beds
He's the link to the
Next step for Farm Hack 2.0 and your goal for Manuel pratique...
@betterbunches How about Fido to tell you when to open vents?
Welcome to the community