Rdwc Top Feed Question

[StonedBlue]

I think I've changed my mind and am strongly considering rdwc. I realize that you don't need a Drip system but think that I'd like to use one initially until roots grow. What I don't understand is how you plumb it. Does it require a second pump to push water to the Drippers? I also see some systems use an air pump for that? How does that work?

 

[tobh]

The DWC systems with an air pump use the concept of air rising to carry water up a second tube to the drip rings. I forget what the theory is called, it's definitely modular, one pump to one bucket. Could see a series of those buckets ran off some pipe from a decent sized air pump though. Couldn't tell you how to plumb for drip rings though.

 

[Lyfespan]

drop another pump in your rez and plumb to each bucket

 

[FooDoo]

A somewhat easier but more labor intensive solution would be just a pump and hose. Drop a pump in the rez and water each girl thru the hose by hand. Would only take about 5 seconds per plant

 

[keiksweat]

One pump in res,branching off to drip lines to each unit.and automatically return to res through bottom pipes.seperate air pump for air stones.works lovely.