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I just did a run in DIY 'Earth Buckets' which has convinced me to try hydro again (2nd try). My idea is to expand on what I have- basically to hook-up some 5-gallon buckets configured like re-circulating Waterfarms. I will be starting with just 4 sites, I have room for 8. I don't use CO2. I am using a portable ac unit. This is a low-buck operation, currently using one 400 & one 600 watt light. I am using tents now but plan to go to a closed room setup this fall.
Most of my confusion is about "chillers". What does a newbie need to know? :help: I assume I will want a 1/4 HP? I certainly want to stay with 120volt for power. I have pumps but do chillers come with plumbing? Is there a need for filters? RO-water? (Our well water registers zero on my ppm truncheon)
I am wondering why people use timers on the controllers - is this just for ebb & flow setups?
1/2" tubing OK for my size operation?
On the advice of my favorite store I bought into the organic Earth Juice line. Now I read that these clog up hydro system lines - True?
I still have plenty of GH 3-Part left - would it be wiser in your experience to start with 'regular nutes' and move to organic later?
Thanks for listening. BCNU
Most of my confusion is about "chillers". What does a newbie need to know? :help: I assume I will want a 1/4 HP? I certainly want to stay with 120volt for power. I have pumps but do chillers come with plumbing? Is there a need for filters? RO-water? (Our well water registers zero on my ppm truncheon)
I am wondering why people use timers on the controllers - is this just for ebb & flow setups?
1/2" tubing OK for my size operation?
On the advice of my favorite store I bought into the organic Earth Juice line. Now I read that these clog up hydro system lines - True?
I still have plenty of GH 3-Part left - would it be wiser in your experience to start with 'regular nutes' and move to organic later?
Thanks for listening. BCNU
