hornedfrog2000
Well-Known Member
Hoping the refurb unit comes with ones... I guess I'll find out. It basically just keeps the water from being vacuumed back out of the 55 gallon drum?
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hellraizer30
Rebel From The North
well it work like this water is entering the res from the command bucket, when the pump shuts off water runs back down to the C bucket and trips the float switch
cause the pump to repeat over and over and burn up the pump. check valve eliminates the water from going back down the line.
cause the pump to repeat over and over and burn up the pump. check valve eliminates the water from going back down the line.
it's been a while since i was on this thread. because i don't have the time to set up this thing
whoever designed the plastic fittings, doesn't know what they are doing. the grommets and connectors feel like they are out of spec; backside of grommets slips off easily it's not even funny. the straight connectors are the worst, they have a huge bulge right in the middle, there's no freaking way in hell they will go in the grommet hole
what a headache...
whoever designed the plastic fittings, doesn't know what they are doing. the grommets and connectors feel like they are out of spec; backside of grommets slips off easily it's not even funny. the straight connectors are the worst, they have a huge bulge right in the middle, there's no freaking way in hell they will go in the grommet hole
what a headache...
researchkitty
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If this happens, your 2nd to lowest float needs to be raised 1/2".
As for the water continually dripping back to the bucket, your lines are too long. You need:
http://www.hydroponics.net/i/134868
And that will fix the problem for $3. Mount it close to the bucket, not the rez. Enjoy
hellraizer30
Rebel From The North
@hemp I have three ebb system with no issues but if this does happen just replace the hose you should be doing this every other grow anyhow due
to build up.
to build up.
Hellraizer, how are the crutons doing? Not really liking how the hail is. Retains way too much moisture and I am convinced nothing is better for the ebb&grow system than hydroton. I like the rapid growth you get from watering multiple times through the days. Just the action of filling and draining forces more oxygen to the roots.
green trees patented this design back in 1992 and held on to it for 17 years.
no other company could copy it or make improvements on the designs and whatnot.
just speaks volume about the hypocrisy in US patent and copyright laws.
i got couple of hangnails from inserting the fittings..hurts like hell.
no other company could copy it or make improvements on the designs and whatnot.
just speaks volume about the hypocrisy in US patent and copyright laws.
i got couple of hangnails from inserting the fittings..hurts like hell.
researchkitty
Well-Known Member
Water your plants when the lights turn on. After the fourth week of flower, water them when the lights turn on and then 6 hours after as well. That's it. Some strains may like more watering, some less, thats your discretion as the gardener.
hellraizer30
Rebel From The North
there doing great will post pics later today!
hellraizer30
Rebel From The North
I flood x3 time during lights on through the hole 12/12 cycle each flood is 30min. with hydrotron
with grodan/crutons during 12/12 im flooding x3 time at lights on for 15min.
ask any Q you want and il answer the best I can.
hellraizer30
Rebel From The North
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heres the AN run G/M/B with big bud and B52 bactira control is H2o2
week #4 things are looking good no sign of any issues, ppms are 1100
PH has been rock solid at 5.8
one thing ive noticed is by setting your Ph at 5.6 and not adjusting
till it hits 6.1 I dont have to add PH down for over a week and theres
no slime build up cause by the PH down, just some food for thought lol.
heres the AN run G/M/B with big bud and B52 bactira control is H2o2
week #4 things are looking good no sign of any issues, ppms are 1100
PH has been rock solid at 5.8
one thing ive noticed is by setting your Ph at 5.6 and not adjusting
till it hits 6.1 I dont have to add PH down for over a week and theres
no slime build up cause by the PH down, just some food for thought lol.
hellraizer30
Rebel From The North
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heres the technoflora/bc with now H202
starting week 2 with crutons, ph has been at 5.8 and stable
ppms are at 1150 there looking good, water temps have been
high 74F and no issue or signs of slime.
heres the technoflora/bc with now H202
starting week 2 with crutons, ph has been at 5.8 and stable
ppms are at 1150 there looking good, water temps have been
high 74F and no issue or signs of slime.
stillgamble
Active Member
looking good hellraizer. how high r ur lights? and do u ever move them through out the grow?
hellraizer30
Rebel From The North
Nope I leave them all the way up, I could drop them but they get all the light they need i think.
hornedfrog2000
Well-Known Member
Just thought I'd let people know the Refurb unit I got off of E-bay had a.... whatever valve so water couldn't flow backwards.
endogarden
New Member
A "check" valve?
hornedfrog2000
Well-Known Member
Ha yeah, Check valve.
hellraizer30
Rebel From The North
hello all been pondering how to get a true 3/4 upgrade and I think im on to it.
parts to get are as follows,
monster ebb control box and 3/4 cap gromits and 3/4 pvc and conection.
step #1 place the control box at ground level.
#2 build a platform that the buckets sit on to raise the buckets to
the control box heigth
#3 drill out the 1/2 holes to 3/4 on the 2gal buckets
#4 im not going to use the strait or tee 1/2 press fittings instead use
3/4 90 with the outer part pointed down.
#5 run 3/4 pvc under the platform and tie into the 90s that are pointed
down.
by doing this there will 0 water left in the buckets and and flood up and down
super fast. the only standing water that will be left will be in the lines under
the platform thus redusing water temp bye eliminating light right on the hoses.
will also add 3gal to the system, as long as the control box is level with the
buckets there will be no floods. Ive come to a conclusion that this slime is breeding
in the lines that are right under the lights then cycle later to the res, raising temps
and reeking havok.
update on AN with hydrotron week 4 no sign of slime issues with h202 control.
update on BC with crutons, guys I can home from a day of fishing and the water
was 75f cant seem to get it down so a chiller is to be ordered monday. but all was
well infact they look like there loving the warm water lol in all PH hasnt moved from
5.8 in days. sundays res mantenace and nute change day, Il get pics up next week.
parts to get are as follows,
monster ebb control box and 3/4 cap gromits and 3/4 pvc and conection.
step #1 place the control box at ground level.
#2 build a platform that the buckets sit on to raise the buckets to
the control box heigth
#3 drill out the 1/2 holes to 3/4 on the 2gal buckets
#4 im not going to use the strait or tee 1/2 press fittings instead use
3/4 90 with the outer part pointed down.
#5 run 3/4 pvc under the platform and tie into the 90s that are pointed
down.
by doing this there will 0 water left in the buckets and and flood up and down
super fast. the only standing water that will be left will be in the lines under
the platform thus redusing water temp bye eliminating light right on the hoses.
will also add 3gal to the system, as long as the control box is level with the
buckets there will be no floods. Ive come to a conclusion that this slime is breeding
in the lines that are right under the lights then cycle later to the res, raising temps
and reeking havok.
update on AN with hydrotron week 4 no sign of slime issues with h202 control.
update on BC with crutons, guys I can home from a day of fishing and the water
was 75f cant seem to get it down so a chiller is to be ordered monday. but all was
well infact they look like there loving the warm water lol in all PH hasnt moved from
5.8 in days. sundays res mantenace and nute change day, Il get pics up next week.