Ebb and Flo bucket size for big yields

[Tank333]

Here is a link to my best grow using the titan system (4-gal grow sites). I had to shut down halfway through the next flower cycle and haven't started back up since, hence why this run was my bestm... lol.

http://www.growery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/617639/fpart/3/vc/1

 

[ttystikk]

I think RDWC is easier, better and can be built for far less money than ebb n flo. First, no controller bucket. Second, go to Home Depot and choose your tub size. Third, buy a step drill bit and a bunch of 1" screw in bulkhead fittings. Buy some 1" flexible house to connect the sites, add a water pump to circulate water from tail to head, and an air pump and stones and voila!

I hear too many stories about root rot with ebb n flo buckets.

 

[Tank333]

I agree on all parts but the "easier", and that's only because I have no experience in RDWC. Lol. Before purchasing my system, I had never heard of or seen an undercurrent style system.

There IS a bit of an issue with root rotin the Flo-n-grow though. Just gotta make sure you tip the buckets towards the drain so you don't get the 1" of standing water in the bottom of em. Once I did that, I didn't have any more problems with root rot (at least in my limited experience)...

 

[oscar169]

I think RDWC is easier, better and can be built for far less money than ebb n flo. First, no controller bucket. Second, go to Home Depot and choose your tub size. Third, buy a step drill bit and a bunch of 1" screw in bulkhead fittings. Buy some 1" flexible house to connect the sites, add a water pump to circulate water from tail to head, and an air pump and stones and voila!

I hear too many stories about root rot with ebb n flo buckets.

So is that basically what the Under current systems is, just you built your own ?

 

[XxTheWolfxX]

You can grow some pretty big plants in 2 gallon buckets with ebb and flow. 1/2 pound to even upwards of a pound, depending on genetics and the grower. these girls were just flipped a week ago and as you can see there pretty sizable. Unless you have 12-14 ft high ceilings there’s really no need for larger pots for the majority of situations. 2 gallons is plenty enough.