Question 1

Will I need to also purchase the 5 gallon bucket for the resevoir?  I really don't want to leave the outside faucet on all the time.

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I would buy the deluxe kit so that with A 5/16 drill bit and the included reservoir bulkhead connectors, any sturdy container can then easily become a resevoir. Also can be bought seperately.
The faucet is the set it and forget it water supply.
You do not want these Blumat sensors to run dry or they will need to be re-"primed" to function correctly.
A blue or light-proof barrel or tub elevated a couple feet over the gardens blumat waterers will provide the 1-2 psi water pressure required to function.

Question 2

does anyone use organic nutes with this system? if so is their a line that is less problematic?

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I use Age Old Organics with mine and I know someone who even uses molasses. I think it's not so much which kind but how much. And the issue is more algae and biofilm growing in the water rather than the nutrients. It's important not to let light get in the reservoir or those things can really grow fast.

Question 3

If you were using this system indoors with fabric pot, will indivduals pot trays keep my floor safe from any runoff from the system overwatering ?

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I use these with fabric pots, and when the Blumats are properly dialed in the pots get a bit damp to the touch, but there's no/very little runoff. They keep the medium consistently damp rather than draining to waste. Pot trays are a good idea anyway though - if you leave a knob on one of the Blumats too loose you might drain the entire reservoir overnight, probably want to catch that in something. But assuming they are properly adjusted, you will have little to no runoff.

Question 4

Does this come with a blumat shut-off valve?

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There is a kit like this that includes a shut-off valve, an extra reservoir adapter, and fittings so you can make a continuous loop systems with purge valve on the end. And it's here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Tropf-Blumat-Patio-Deck-Kit/dp/B00ILX5XTQ/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1393183640&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=tropf+Blumat+Patio+and+Deck+Kit+-+Medium+deluxe

ASIN	B008PXHY3A
Best Sellers Rank	#169,946 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #355 in Automatic Drip Irrigation Kits
Brand Name	Blumat
Control Type	Automatic
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (420)
Fit Type	Seamless
Hose Length	23 feet
Included Components	5 - Blumat carrots (5")
Item Dimensions	8 x 8 x 6 inches
Item Shape	Irregular Shape
Item Weight	6.08 ounces
Manufacturer	Blumat
Material	Ceramic
Maximum Pressure	80 psi
Model Name	Tropf Blumat Medium Deluxe Gravity Kit
Model Number	IG14604
Number of Pieces	12
Number of Sets	12
Part Number	4316363297
Plant or Animal Product Type	Keramik
Power Source	Gravity
Set Name	12-Piece Kit
Size	12 Pack Kit
Special Features	Gravity-fed system, continuous loop for water pressure equalization, suitable smaller potted plants
Style	Modern
Volume Capacity	8mm tubing

Tropf Medium Box Drip Irrigation System, 12 Pack

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