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I do appreciate the guy that does these builds though, he seems cool. He acts like he doesn't care if you buy them or not, but he lists all the parts used so you could do it yourself if you wanted.
I'm building my own version of this RDWC setup, got the buckets, lids, and bulkheads from Gary. If it weren't for those buckets being over $200 alone for 5 of them, I could build this for much less than he is selling them for....as it is, I'm saving a couple hundred bucks pulling everything together myself and I will have a bunch of extra tubing because I bought 100' rolls of the 1/4", 1/2", and 3/4".
What air pump did you decide on?
Looking forward to watching your success here!
C'mon by bro, we'll sample some meds and talk 1/2" tubing!I might need some more 1/2" tubing from ya! I only bought a roll of 50'
My plan is to only have air stones in the res, I think with the high flow rate that that should be sufficient. It will make the stones easier to monitor/clean also.
Are you going to put stones in your system, and if so, in each plant site or what?
How far along are you on your setup?
Thank you.The Danner Mag is a good pump, but may elevate the res temp 5-7 degrees above room temp and be a little loud if used in sump.
Outside of sump you need to watch for leaks.
I would not use either the Danner or my recommended Jeboa outside the sump. All I have used that way leaked eventually.
Magnetic drive pumps have no direct connection between the electric motor shaft and the impeller; therefore, no seal is needed. There is no risk of leakage unless the pump casing is broken. Seals are known as a major cause of pump trips and unscheduled shutdowns. Obviously, the elimination of seals is a great improvement for performance, reliability and availability of pumps. The risk of leakage is completely eliminated; this means that liquids can be pumped without spillages. Eliminating the seals also gets rid of associated friction loss, wear, costs and noise. This provides complete separation of liquid from the pump drive and better transfer of motor power to the pump. There is practically no heat transfer from the electric motor because the pump chamber is completely separated from the electric motor by a large air gap; this provides an effective barrier between the two.
Advantages and limitations of magnetic drive pumps
dang. i tell you what, if mine leaks, i'm returning it.My 700gph danner leaks when I use it for pumping water outside. It's kind if hard to tell, but it looks like its seeping out around the screws that hold the housing together. Its not much and it still pumps water, so I just stick a sheet pan under it. In all fairness, I beat on it pretty hard testing venturis.
i'm going to get a jeboa sump pump that will go in the big res and run a 3 part venturi manifold.It may not leak, I just had bad experiences trying any pump in line.
The German version of the jeboa that cost 3-5X more is known for leaking when used inline.
The beauty is they do not transfer heat so if you have the room in the sump is way to go IME.
You just missed the sale for $5.75 per lid.Couldn't find EZ Stor lids in Black anywhere. Near everyone is out of stock, and the stores that aren't won't a crazy amount of shipping for four lids.
well they are that price almost everywhere. i just got tired after looking at 20 online stores, and making a list of those that were out. it was pretty funny lol.You just missed the sale for $5.75 per lid.
Black Bucket Square 13 Gallon Lid
This lid is designed to fit the a 13 gallon Bucket Black Square Bucket, not only tight-fitting and secure, they have a flip-up section that allows you to access the contents without pulling the entire lid off every time. Made with virgin, high-density polyethylene material Lid has a recessed...hydrotechhydroponics.com
I picked up a bucket and lid a week or two back. Plenty of stock.
Hey, I'm just about to order an auto pot system that looks similar to what you're building. I'm not sure about the differences between them but they may incorporate some of the parts....i'm going to get a jeboa sump pump that will go in the big res and run a 3 part venturi manifold.
was looking at this one
what do you think @steamroller
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i can't see anymore than the image. i don't see a link.Hey, I'm just about to order an auto pot system that looks similar to what you're building. I'm not sure about the differences between them but they may incorporate some of the parts....
My price today is about $230 Cdn. shipped I'm not sure what parts you're in need of for your system but have a look at this to see if you can utilize any of the parts at a better price.....
I know this system is available in the USA.
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Just chatted with the guy that makes these venturis, he said I should get the 6000 model for 3 venturis. Funny, he uses this brand of pump as well. Said he has a 1200 model running at 50%i'm going to get a jeboa sump pump that will go in the big res and run a 3 part venturi manifold.
was looking at this one
what do you think @steamroller
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Ah okay, I saw the 4 pot set up and $700 USA = $1000Cdn and mine at $200Cdn = $130 USA I didn't know there was such a difference in grow styles...there ya go my 2cents was worth zip lol.......i can't see anymore than the image. i don't see a link.
my worry about that one is the size of the return lines. i don't see anything in the pic. i'm paying what your paying for my setup as well. i only showed the listing price if you went that route. it's a huge diff of price cutting some stuff yourself vs. precut.
There is a huge difference between the two systems. This doesn't look like fallponics to me. where the water returned to the plant sites is dropping in the top creating surface agitation and oxygenating, like a waterfall, as opposed to undercurrent. My return lines back to the res will be 2" pvc, very high flow.
can you send a link to your system?
Here’s another one that’s good.i don't remember that website you went to being on my list, kudos to you
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