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I have been getting alot of questions in PM about my systems and how they are built etc so im gonna put together a complete list of things you will need,
The system that i am building is a 12 bucket but the same principle applies if you want to build a 2 bucket,4,8 etc.
I have changed a few things about the way i do mine that is different than UC and other designs i have seen.Ill be making a few videos and explaining the way i do it and why I do it the way that i do.
Anyone can build these systems as they are not that difficult,I have already done all the leg work and got the system perfected.They are very easy to disassemble and take apart to clean.I use to clean them inside but it just made to much a mess,Now i have it so i can take the 12 apart into 4 sections,take them outside and wash them down and dry them out.
You can clean them inside also if you want.All you will need is a toilet and some water hose.
Here is the list of things you will need,I will make the video in a few parts later and include more details on why i do it the way i do.Any questions I will be happy to answer them.I use 1 and a half inch pipes at the bottom,I use to use 2 inch in the development phase but just didnt see an advantage over the other.
For a 12 bucket you will need the following,
26 - 1 1/2" double slip bulkhead. I order mine from marine Depot.They always send me what i order and i get it in 2 days flat.Price is fair and they have NEVER leaked.
https://www.marinedepot.com/Double_...Plumbing_Parts-FT1151-FIFTBHDS-FT1159-vi.html
I am sure there are others out there but this is the one i use and find them to be fairly priced.
I also use 4 gallon buckets.I use to use 8 but found the extra water served NO purpose for a 3 week veg plant.If you wish to grow bigger plants and do longer veg EZ Store has an 8 and 13 gallon version.You could also use TOTES if you wish and get even bigger.
I just run short turnaround systems for 4x10 scrogs and dont find that i need a 8 gallon bucket.Its to much water and wasted nutrients for flushes,Also it takes more air to keep more water oxygenated so i choose 4 gallons.If you plan on doing less than a 4 week veg 4 gallon buckets are plenty,If you have never ran RDWC and use to dirt DWC is a completely different animal.Plant growth is super vigorous,and you can reach 5 week veg in dirt in 3 weeks with RDWC,
buckets,other places sell these buckets but will kill you on shipping.I like them from uline cause i get a good shipping price.Amazon will jack up the price on shipping buckets.
You will need 13 of these and 13 lids.12 for the plants and 1 for the control bucket or some call it an EPI
https://www.uline.com/Product/Detai...WKeeOFDXFMfwTulbvchoCj9cQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.uline.com/Product/Detai...WKeeOFDXFMfwTulbvchoCj9cQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Ill have to recheck the exact size hole saws you will need for the holes but i will update when i get back over there later.
The system that i am building is a 12 bucket but the same principle applies if you want to build a 2 bucket,4,8 etc.
I have changed a few things about the way i do mine that is different than UC and other designs i have seen.Ill be making a few videos and explaining the way i do it and why I do it the way that i do.
Anyone can build these systems as they are not that difficult,I have already done all the leg work and got the system perfected.They are very easy to disassemble and take apart to clean.I use to clean them inside but it just made to much a mess,Now i have it so i can take the 12 apart into 4 sections,take them outside and wash them down and dry them out.
You can clean them inside also if you want.All you will need is a toilet and some water hose.
Here is the list of things you will need,I will make the video in a few parts later and include more details on why i do it the way i do.Any questions I will be happy to answer them.I use 1 and a half inch pipes at the bottom,I use to use 2 inch in the development phase but just didnt see an advantage over the other.
For a 12 bucket you will need the following,
26 - 1 1/2" double slip bulkhead. I order mine from marine Depot.They always send me what i order and i get it in 2 days flat.Price is fair and they have NEVER leaked.
https://www.marinedepot.com/Double_...Plumbing_Parts-FT1151-FIFTBHDS-FT1159-vi.html
I am sure there are others out there but this is the one i use and find them to be fairly priced.
I also use 4 gallon buckets.I use to use 8 but found the extra water served NO purpose for a 3 week veg plant.If you wish to grow bigger plants and do longer veg EZ Store has an 8 and 13 gallon version.You could also use TOTES if you wish and get even bigger.
I just run short turnaround systems for 4x10 scrogs and dont find that i need a 8 gallon bucket.Its to much water and wasted nutrients for flushes,Also it takes more air to keep more water oxygenated so i choose 4 gallons.If you plan on doing less than a 4 week veg 4 gallon buckets are plenty,If you have never ran RDWC and use to dirt DWC is a completely different animal.Plant growth is super vigorous,and you can reach 5 week veg in dirt in 3 weeks with RDWC,
buckets,other places sell these buckets but will kill you on shipping.I like them from uline cause i get a good shipping price.Amazon will jack up the price on shipping buckets.
You will need 13 of these and 13 lids.12 for the plants and 1 for the control bucket or some call it an EPI
https://www.uline.com/Product/Detai...WKeeOFDXFMfwTulbvchoCj9cQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.uline.com/Product/Detai...WKeeOFDXFMfwTulbvchoCj9cQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Ill have to recheck the exact size hole saws you will need for the holes but i will update when i get back over there later.
