* I've revised my original design a little...
Chillers are expensive, so I've decided to pro-long its life and NOT run nutrients through it...
With a 400 GPH water pump I'll circulate RO H2O through this closed loop system from an insulated 5 Gallon chiller reservoir to 1/4 HP Active Aqua water...
All 2" is PVC except a couple 2" Rubber connectors with clamps for easy separation when cleaning between runs...
All 1" is Black Vinyl Tubing but the PVC Fittings are 3/4"
* I've revised my original design a little...
Check below: and give me your thoughts...
Hey Everybody,
I'm at it again with another DIY RDWC build... :)
I've been wanting to build this for a very long time... Finally gonna pull the trigger!!!
Please keep in mind that this build is for my 4' x 4' VEG tent...
I plan on building the same but with 13 Gallon EZ STOR Buckets for my 6' x...
Thanks for your input, The Phantom.
I’m currently designing with 8 Gallon EZ-STOR buckets that I’ve already purchased. Running 2” return lines. Suction lines are 1” ID black vinyl tubing that fits on 3/4” ID PVC.
As for separating the flow, inside each bucket there is a PVC tee with a couple...
Revised the layout yet again...
Here is my latest design for my 6'x6'x7' flower room:
• Moved sample pot.
• Moved water pump.
• Moved drain.
• Moved manifold system.
I've been revising yet again...
Here is my latest design for my 6'x6'x7' flower room:
• Moved 2" return & 1" waterfalls closer to the outer wall for more room to maneuver around plants.
• I removed the 400GPH water pump.
• Added a sample pot for testing pH, EC & water temperature.
• Added valves...
I'm building a new DIY RDWC build. Should it be:
(a) just like the picture in the attachment...
(b) kind of like the attachment, but 2 bulkheads on each bucket
(c) more like a "Current Culture" kind of setup with an undercurrent...
(d) try this...