TablesBeds - Best way to drain?

[BCrocker]

I am looking for an effcient way to drain tables. 4x8 tables/beds. I previously had just drilled 3 holes in the tables and used thru-hulls to seal it up. The beds are wood covered in 6 mil poly.

I was thinking about drilling many 1" holes on the bottom of the beds, then maybe putting a layer of crushed rock. There are 25 , 4x8 beds, so it is too much rock to bring in.

Also, If I drill many holes, the water might be getting stuck between the wood and the poly...

Any thoughts?

 

[Seamaiden]

Try Trichome Fan's trick of using corrugated plastic/fiberglass to both direct water flow and ensure the pots don't stand in the water.

I would also suggest using gravity to your best advantage. Slightly angle the beds so they drain off to one end. Use a bulkhead fitting to ensure water doesn't get between the plastic and the wood.

 

[JAHGYDI]

i got one hole on my 4x4 bed. i only see it drain during a final flush.

 

[HumboldtDr]

it may be too late for this, but i run 4x8 beds i do not drain. i run the 'soma' style beds.

i have a 2in layer of hydroton at bottom, w/ pvc in each corner submerged halfway into the rocks. it provides a nice air layer at the bottom.

i water heavy every 3-4 days. been runnin the same beds w/ same dirt for about a year+. love the beds.

 

[tat2edangel]

Try Trichome Fan's trick of using corrugated plastic/fiberglass to both direct water flow and ensure the pots don't stand in the water.

I would also suggest using gravity to your best advantage. Slightly angle the beds so they drain off to one end. Use a bulkhead fitting to ensure water doesn't get between the plastic and the wood.

I saw this table set-up in a post I read here and it is the sweetest table I could use. With 10 gallon "Smart Pots" they rock but do tend to dry out fast and run off is a-lot more. So I will also water heavy and let the run off drain into the rain gutter.

This is perfect for ME AND THANK FOR THE IDEA!!!

 

[DrCALIGREENTHUM]

Try Trichome Fan's trick of using corrugated plastic/fiberglass to both direct water flow and ensure the pots don't stand in the water.

I would also suggest using gravity to your best advantage. Slightly angle the beds so they drain off to one end. Use a bulkhead fitting to ensure water doesn't get between the plastic and the wood.

Yea those tables do kick ass sm :anim_30: real simple
I wrap my wood under the plastic with 6ml thick painters plastic too
and slap some wheels on the bottom

I hate building em tho, all 8 lol

 

[qupee]

Can anyone post a link to Trichome Fan's thread? Not to be lazy but I don't have time to search atm (at work) and would love to see it.

 

[BCrocker]

it may be too late for this, but i run 4x8 beds i do not drain. i run the 'soma' style beds.

i have a 2in layer of hydroton at bottom, w/ pvc in each corner submerged halfway into the rocks. it provides a nice air layer at the bottom.

i water heavy every 3-4 days. been runnin the same beds w/ same dirt for about a year+. love the beds.

Thanks for the reply. Does the pvc go through the bottom of the bed? Allowing air from underneath to the layer of hydroton?

 

[DrCALIGREENTHUM]

Can anyone post a link to Trichome Fan's thread? Not to be lazy but I don't have time to search atm (at work) and would love to see it.

Look at his profile...

Theres a "find all threads started by" option

 

[qupee]

Look at his profile...

Theres a "find all threads started by" option

That dude built an awesome room.

Is this the one?

 

[DrCALIGREENTHUM]

Hell yeah one of the nicest rooms Ive seen
That Mpd Build was CRAZY PERFECT lol

Dudes got some skills for sure

 

[biggs]

check out how growmaster does his. if i where you i'd read all his grows to pick up some tips. dude kills it.