Low profile flood and drain setup

[Sir Digby]

Hey everyone. I've been looking into setting up some flood and drain trays in the future. I came across this on one of the sponsors websites Platinium 100 Series Ebb & Flow

It's essentially just a low profile flood and drain reservoir that has a tray that also serves as the lid for the reservoir. I really like the form of this model rather than having a reservoir with a table and tray setup above it. It simplifies things and helps keep the profile low for being in a tent.

Has anyone else seen any other companies that make a reservoir/tray system all in one like this? So far my searches have only turned up this Platinium company, they seem nice but I'm wondering if there are any other option around.

 

[TorturedSoul]

There's no rule that states you need to have your reservoir under your plants - or even in your tent, for that matter - so if you are dealing with height constraints, set up a remote one.

 

[Sir Digby]

It's not a rule, just the form I've decided on for simplicity sake. I don't really want to take up more footprint outside of the tent, there isn't much there. I like this form factor overall, seems like the most compact. I'm just wondering if Platinium has the market cornered or if anyone knows of alternatives.

There might be some sort of DIY alternative to put a flood tray on top of a reservoir. I might look into that.

 

[DrewT]

@Sir Digby did you eventually find something? I prototyped some DIY trays similar to what you're describing. Here's some pics, let me know if you have questions.

 

[Sir Digby]

That's pretty cool! I'm interested in that double storage container setup in the second picture.

 

[DrewT]

This video does a decent job of illustrating the design. I opted to nest two tubs, just go to the big box store and pick up two tubs that nest with different heights. I the two I used are here and here.

 

[Sir Digby]

Very nice, I may try to do something like that. Did the tubs drain well?

 

[DrewT]

In addition to the overflow, I drilled a small hole in the center and a couple around the edges to drain anything below the fill inlet. Depending on how ridged your upper tote is, you may need to reinforce the bottom or place a support in the middle of the lower reservoir.