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Expecting heavy branching?Should be plenty of tie downs.
That's WAY overkill for LST but I love it!!! One issue I have........hope their stainless.
Expecting heavy branching?Should be plenty of tie downs.
Oh they arent stainless, guess I'll have to source some. What's the issue, rust or corrosion or something?
This is sort of a test bed for bucket and setup ideas I had so when I build out a larger space down the road I have some things sorted out. I know it's probably overkill for this small closet but I'm just rolling with it. That's my only explanation lol.
I had wondered the same thing Roots. I paid extra to get some plastic bolts to hold my tie down contraption for this very reason. Thanks for answering that question Moe.You're putting those in a high humidity environment. Rust will ensue. Not worried so much about the outside so much as the inside. Not sure what iron oxide in your feed solution is going to do to your plants.
The big worry I would have with your piping is the bottom of the trash can flexing from the water pressure and allowing leaks although in your earlier pics it looks like they've reinforced it pretty good. I assume that your bulkhead came with a rubber gasket? You could use some plumbers putty if it starts to leak in that area.I felt confident it would work but still a relief. I think the best part was once the components were finished it went together in about 2min. All I have to do is set the bucket on the riser and thread the bulkhead collar down and it's ready to fill. Comes apart just as easily. Will something grow in it? I have no idea lol.
Thanks for the advice and encouragement fellas, this is so much fun and I havent even put a plant in it yet. Have a great weekend, I'll keep updating as I go.
Just paint on some plasti dip and seal em up even silicone will workOh they arent stainless, guess I'll have to source some. What's the issue, rust or corrosion or something?
This is sort of a test bed for bucket and setup ideas I had so when I build out a larger space down the road I have some things sorted out. I know it's probably overkill for this small closet but I'm just rolling with it. That's my only explanation lol.
Maybe i should finish reading the posts before replying lolI love it personally. Options are the best.
If it's easier you can just grab a tube of silicone caulk or plasti-dip at the hardware store and cover up the bolts. You really only need to worry about heavy metals, iron and carbon based steel will not hurt your grow. In a perfect world a plastic like PET or Nylon is the best choice. I 3D print stuff like this to make it a no brainer.
Congrats on no leaks. That's pretty uncommon actually. But even if you get a tiny drip here or there, they will likely seal up by themselves in time once you start adding nutes.