SkimpyGrow
420 Member
Hey all,
I have been growing in soil for just a minute. I have completed 3 grows from seed to harvest. Now, I have decided to try a RDWC system.
So, I am going to build as much as I can on my own. I have done some research and think I have a pretty good idea of the setup I want.
For perspective, in my soil grow I used 2x Viparspectra 600s and 1x 450 in a closet.
This RDWC grow will be moving from the closet to the basement in a 4x4 Vivosun tent. I want to be able to flower 3 plants. I plan to use blue Lowes 5 gallon buckets to hold the net pots.
Light seems to be an issue, so I was thinking I could wrap the buckets in foil?
For the main reservoir I was also planning to use a 5 gallon bucket. I can either place the main reservoir inside or outside of the tent. I think I am leaning toward outside. I have an under sink, 6 stage, RO filter, which happens to be directly above that area of the basement. I plan to run a line down for auto-reservoir top offs. At first I will Ph and nute manually. I want to connect the buckets with 1.5” PVC. I have concerns this may not be a large enough diameter. Also, drop an air-stone in each grow bucket. Not sure, about what to do with chilling the water…. I need to buy most everything.
Anything jump out as mistakes? Any advice? Stick with soil? lol
I have been growing in soil for just a minute. I have completed 3 grows from seed to harvest. Now, I have decided to try a RDWC system.
So, I am going to build as much as I can on my own. I have done some research and think I have a pretty good idea of the setup I want.
For perspective, in my soil grow I used 2x Viparspectra 600s and 1x 450 in a closet.
This RDWC grow will be moving from the closet to the basement in a 4x4 Vivosun tent. I want to be able to flower 3 plants. I plan to use blue Lowes 5 gallon buckets to hold the net pots.
Light seems to be an issue, so I was thinking I could wrap the buckets in foil?
For the main reservoir I was also planning to use a 5 gallon bucket. I can either place the main reservoir inside or outside of the tent. I think I am leaning toward outside. I have an under sink, 6 stage, RO filter, which happens to be directly above that area of the basement. I plan to run a line down for auto-reservoir top offs. At first I will Ph and nute manually. I want to connect the buckets with 1.5” PVC. I have concerns this may not be a large enough diameter. Also, drop an air-stone in each grow bucket. Not sure, about what to do with chilling the water…. I need to buy most everything.
Anything jump out as mistakes? Any advice? Stick with soil? lol