More holes or is it enough?

[The Mutant]

So, I've re-potted all of my Phals and four of them had such large a root system that I had to use rather big pots. These, not really see-through, pots only have three holes in the bottom which I think is insufficient for Phals so I drilled some more holes a little all over and underneath the pot. Unfortunately I can't make the holes bigger since I use a rather small drilling machine, but is the amount sufficient or should I make some more?

I took a picture of the pot without the holes in it as well because... I have no idea actually... Because I could?

Just to keep yapping, I bought my tiny drilling machine some years ago, thinking I might use it around the flat for small jobs. Never could I've guessed that the first time I used it, it would be to drill holes in a flower pot.

[Discus]

It's probably enough - if the mix isn't drying out fast enough for your liking, add more, or make them bigger. You can also try using a hot wire or nail (heat it in a flame) and melt bigger holes (or even slits) in the pot. Preferably when the plant is not in it - and mind the fumes, with some plastics they can be quite toxic.

[The Mutant]

Thanks, I'll do that (add more holes that is, can't make 'em bigger unfortunately).

[Discus]

Hot metal clothes hangers make great cutting/hole making/enlarging tools. Soldering irons also work quite well.
You know how you bought a drill for Just In Case?

Dremels probably have a nifty attachment you could use to cut slits in the pot. I suspect the mini circular saw would work quite well.

[The Mutant]

I'll remember this thread when it's time to re-pot them again because the Phals are in the pots now so all "hot metal melting holes" methods will probably not be appreciated by them.

To be able to do this better in the future I'll need to buy a bigger drilling machine (or a dremel) so I can make larger holes.

[Discus]

There's a particular type of drill bit Ray recommends for drilling pots for semi hydro - might be worth getting one, it'll be a lot cheaper than a dremel!