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Can you tell me some of the major issues you had with your original system. I'm trying to do the exact same thing and would like to avoid any pitfalls. Thanks.
that is a nice little system u got their sellout.. however the only thing you may have an issue with is roots clogging up your piping that connects your bucket... i am building a system just like yours their except its an 8 bucket system connected by 1.5" uniseals and pvc piping... the roots are gonna grow crazy in those buckets bro... the pvc and uniseals should only cost about $40-50 bucks for a 4 bucket system.... imho it is a must for rdwc systemsFor all the folks wanting photos:
Do your systems look anything like this?
These four buckets are on a Danner 275 pump, with a 1" gravity feed to 1/2" return to the pump.
Recycles the entire water supply a dozen times an hour, infused with 45 liters of air per minute.
Air hoses go in through the sides of the buckets, not the net pots.
And yes, the cages are attached to the 10" nets.
Both these modifications are for easy root inspection and movement of the plants.
Cost about $175, everything new at shop prices.
Neat, huh?
For all the folks wanting photos:
Do your systems look anything like this?
These four buckets are on a Danner 275 pump, with a 1" gravity feed to 1/2" return to the pump.
Recycles the entire water supply a dozen times an hour, infused with 45 liters of air per minute.
Air hoses go in through the sides of the buckets, not the net pots.
And yes, the cages are attached to the 10" nets.
Both these modifications are for easy root inspection and movement of the plants.
Cost about $175, everything new at shop prices.
Neat, huh?
I wouldn't put too much hope in it... The last post on the subject was about a year ago... those pipe sizes are way too small.
2 inch minimum I would say.
I want to build this system.For all the folks wanting photos:
Do your systems look anything like this?
These four buckets are on a Danner 275 pump, with a 1" gravity feed to 1/2" return to the pump.
Recycles the entire water supply a dozen times an hour, infused with 45 liters of air per minute.
Air hoses go in through the sides of the buckets, not the net pots.
And yes, the cages are attached to the 10" nets.
Both these modifications are for easy root inspection and movement of the plants.
Cost about $175, everything new at shop prices.
Neat, huh?
I was wrong earlier.. I want to build the one you just showed! I like it a lot better! I will have to go watch that youtube video after I get the yard mowed. Thanks for responding. I will chat you up later about building one of these. I think I will build one with you.Well i would start with looking for 13 gallon buckets with lids buy some white PVC and get some of these
next get air lines and pump there are many threads on Diy and how to match air needed and water pump sizes get a nice barrel for man rez
http://www.aussieglobe.com/3-Uniseal--U300_p_15.html
I am going to be building one shortly for a friend 25 site got buckets for free and have millions of feet of air line some calculations are needed for air n pump etc but doing things little different View attachment 618938 View attachment 618939
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