Its in a 3x3 tent so can only do 1 plant when scrog’d as it takes up about 2.5 x 2.5, with this RDWC system I will have about 7 gallons circulating vice 3gal if I did normal DWC. I took this approach over a normal DWC to control res temps/PH and water changes better. The res has a ball valve at the bottom backside I put on with a 1/2” bulkead for easy draining.
So what's the differences between using pvc for your waterfalls or the 3/4" tubing?
fundamentally, nothing. Just preference and how it fits your build. If you look at the pics I posted I made square manifold with 1/2” PVC and drilled holes every inch creating a sort of rain like shower head, I wanted to maximize the waters oxygen absorption and the only way to do that is increase surface area.
No, make it 6” or it wont sit flush. I undersized mine with this mindset and it didnt sit flush so I had to make it bigger.
Totally different style of feeding, thats an aeroponics system. Some say it better, some say its worse. Just boils down to what you want to do and if your getting the results you want with your build. Maybe you build a RDWC and two grows later decide you hate it and go back to soil who knows
Literally was editing my comment lol, so that's the only difference between the two?
So do you think it'll be easy to maintain for a noob like myself?
Flip the netpot over and trace the circle, then use the marker to draw another circle inside of it as wide as the lip is on the pot. You just kind of eye it. Then drill a hole, stick your blade in it, and cut out that inner circle. Always cut on the inside of the line. You can always cut more off but you can't put it back. You want it crazy snug.
Don't use a 6" hole saw. Use a reciprocating saw, skilsaw and cut out the hole.Okay, so I think I have my whole parts, tools, and build list all separated out for my build. Most likely will start gathering everything this coming Friday and start my build
@fragileassassin @Airwalker16 Feel free to intervene with anything that may look off or unusual on my list
Tent - most likely buying this one, unless better suggestions:
Tool List:
- Drill
- 2 7/8" hole saw
- 1 1/4" hole saw
- 6" hole saw
- 1/4" drill bit
- Deburring tool
- Oatley All Purpose Cement (ABS/PVC compatible)
Parts List:
- (10) - 2” Bulkheads
- (4) - 9” Sections of 2” PVC
- (1) - 3” Section of 2” PVC
- (4) – 2" - 90* Elbow- Street - Female to Male
- (5) – EZ Stor 13 Gal / 8 Gal -- or -- 5.3 Gal Black Rectangular Bucket w/ Hinged Snap Lid
- (4) – 6” Net Baskets
- (1) – 400 gph Water Pump
- (5) – ¾” Drain Bulkheads
- (3) – ¾” Tee’s
- (3) – ¾” Elbows
- (1) – 265 gph Drain Pump
- (1) - 10’ Section of ½” tubing
3/4" Tubing Sections - Building the line to the waterfall manifold
- (4) – 3” Sections to Waterfall
- (2) – 11” Sections to Fall “Tee”
- (1) – 15 ½” Section to Floor (13gal)
- (1) – 17” Section Towards Pump
- (1) – 35” Section Out of Tent
- (1) – 8 ½” Section Down to Pump
- (1) – 3” Section to Reservoir
Okay - no hole saw - got it.
Also why 5 3/4" bulkheads? Just 1 for the pump connection to the res. You'll use a 1/2" donut grommet and a 1/2 plastic barbed elbow sticking out from the inside of the tote to connect the 1/2" black vinyl tube to if you're gonna do it that way. You can just use a threaded reducing bushing on the tees and just thread a 1/2" male threads X 1/2 barb right In to it for the vinyl tube to slide on to.Okay, so I think I have my whole parts, tools, and build list all separated out for my build. Most likely will start gathering everything this coming Friday and start my build
@fragileassassin @Airwalker16 Feel free to intervene with anything that may look off or unusual on my list
Tent - most likely buying this one, unless better suggestions:
Tool List:
- Drill
- 2 7/8" hole saw
- 1 1/4" hole saw
- 6" hole saw
- 1/4" drill bit
- Deburring tool
- Oatley All Purpose Cement (ABS/PVC compatible)
Parts List:
- (10) - 2” Bulkheads
- (4) - 9” Sections of 2” PVC
- (1) - 3” Section of 2” PVC
- (4) – 2" - 90* Elbow- Street - Female to Male
- These (4) Elbows will be used to create an S type tubing from the Res to the first site for better flow
- (5) – EZ Stor 13 Gal / 8 Gal -- or -- 5.3 Gal Black Rectangular Bucket w/ Hinged Snap Lid
- (4) – 6” Net Baskets
- (1) – 400 gph Water Pump
- (5) – ¾” Drain Bulkheads
- (3) – ¾” Tee’s
- (3) – ¾” Elbows
- (1) – 265 gph Drain Pump
- (1) - 10’ Section of ½” tubing
3/4" Tubing Sections - Building the line to the waterfall manifold
- (4) – 3” Sections to Waterfall
- (2) – 11” Sections to Fall “Tee”
- (1) – 15 ½” Section to Floor (13gal)
- (1) – 17” Section Towards Pump
- (1) – 35” Section Out of Tent
- (1) – 8 ½” Section Down to Pump
- (1) – 3” Section to Reservoir
Figured this was what you decided on. Only needs 2 2" elbows.
How am I going to get that through the tent with that build, that was my only concern when I thought about it. I'm trying to have my res outside of the tent.
