Dwc Advice

[45North]

Looking for pump and air stone recommendations for this system
45n

 

[DGP]

Looking for pump and air stone recommendations for this system
45n

It is only a 2 bucket system so almost any pump and a 3" or larger airstones should be fine. However, I see several issues with the design.

1. Uniseals should be called unileaks.....they suck GDD
2. Round buckets are not compatible with unileaks
3. There is nothing to recirculating the water between buckets

If you do a 2 or more bucket system I would suggest using square buckets with flat sides and some aquarium bulkhead fittings.

Also, are you running any DWC buckets now? If you are, are you able to keep the water under 70F? In DWC this is a critical factor.

Dee

 

[45North]

It is only a 2 bucket system so almost any pump and a 3" or larger airstones should be fine. However, I see several issues with the design.

1. Uniseals should be called unileaks.....they suck GDD
2. Round buckets are not compatible with unileaks
3. There is nothing to recirculating the water between buckets

If you do a 2 or more bucket system I would suggest using square buckets with flat sides and some aquarium bulkhead fittings.

Also, are you running any DWC buckets now? If you are, are you able to keep the water under 70F? In DWC this is a critical factor.

Dee

So far I have purchased zero.
This design appeals to me because it can be unmonitored for a couple of days ( I don’t trust babysitters)
I realize possible ppm spikes, but a low dose that changes slowly, and ease of fluid replacement under a scrog have me looking.
45n

 

[45North]

My thoughts about the round buckets exactly! No leaks.
45n

 

[DGP]

If you can get square buckets and CPR brand aquarium bulkhead fittings you'll be good to go but if your water Temps climb above 70 F you will eventually need to chill with a electric chiller or frozen gallon jugs a couple times a day.

https://www.amazon.com/CPR-Aquatic-...340264&sr=8-4&keywords=Cpr+bulkhead+fitting+2"
https://www.amazon.com/Gallon-Black...kmr1&keywords=5.3+gallon+black+plastic+bucket

 

[45North]

This was a concern of mine during warmer weather in a tent. Thanks for cooling advice but what would tent temperature need to reach to set off an alarm?
I generally run enough negative pressure in the 4x4 to keep humidity in check.
45n

 

[DGP]

My 8x5 foot room at 78 f needs a chiller running at about a 50% duty cycle during lights on. 78 to 80 is considered a good growth temp so if you keep your tent in that range your gonna need some cooling. I did the ice thing for months before I could afford a chiller.