float valves, anyone?
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tejashidrow
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check out the top off float valves for aquariums. Mines worked for years....pax
Bunz
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Depends on what you are trying to do.
If you're control bucket is being topped off from a r/o system, then the normal plastic float valve will work.
http://www.bghydro.com/BGH/itemdesc.asp?ic=HPMFV14&eq=&Tp=
If you're control bucket has to be topped off via another water holding container, you might consider these. You will also need some sort of pump.
http://www.autotopoff.com/products/DS1/
Bunz
If you're control bucket is being topped off from a r/o system, then the normal plastic float valve will work.
http://www.bghydro.com/BGH/itemdesc.asp?ic=HPMFV14&eq=&Tp=
If you're control bucket has to be topped off via another water holding container, you might consider these. You will also need some sort of pump.
http://www.autotopoff.com/products/DS1/
Bunz
cactusjack
Member
Hi Delta,
I've been using these mini PVC float valves from USPLASTIC for 6-7 years with great success.
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23623&catid=569
I've had four of them in more or less constant use for over 5 years feeding my moms with no problems or failures. I also still use them in the res when running DWC (can't quite kick the habit!). I use the adjustable arm version to allow fine tweaking of level after mounting. I'm using one to feed my version of your ppk. Will post pictures on the ppk thread in the next day or two. Every 2 months when I clean my mom containers I give them a light scrub with a tooth brush. Otherwise, no maintenance.
I've been using these mini PVC float valves from USPLASTIC for 6-7 years with great success.
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23623&catid=569
I've had four of them in more or less constant use for over 5 years feeding my moms with no problems or failures. I also still use them in the res when running DWC (can't quite kick the habit!). I use the adjustable arm version to allow fine tweaking of level after mounting. I'm using one to feed my version of your ppk. Will post pictures on the ppk thread in the next day or two. Every 2 months when I clean my mom containers I give them a light scrub with a tooth brush. Otherwise, no maintenance.
thanks, people!
thanks, people!
i've built all of my containers now (16) and gotten the last none ppk out of the room so i can link them all to a level control bucket. this will be gravity fed from a 100 gal mixing container. it should get me about a week between having to mix nutes.
so the valve needs to be one that doesn't need much pressure to operate safely. later, d9
thanks, people!
i've built all of my containers now (16) and gotten the last none ppk out of the room so i can link them all to a level control bucket. this will be gravity fed from a 100 gal mixing container. it should get me about a week between having to mix nutes.
so the valve needs to be one that doesn't need much pressure to operate safely. later, d9
thanks!
thanks!
it's been so long since i've bought one the last was in my bio-bucket days and it was one of those float on a brass rod things that i had to bend around to adjust level.
i like the looks of the little wing nut on the small plastic one. looks like easy adjustment.
thanks again!
thanks!
it's been so long since i've bought one the last was in my bio-bucket days and it was one of those float on a brass rod things that i had to bend around to adjust level.
i like the looks of the little wing nut on the small plastic one. looks like easy adjustment.
thanks again!
