fireburner23
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I was thinking about having a 6 bucket RDWC with a 55 gallon barrel. Is it possible to run a RDWC with a 55 gallon barrel as the reservoir?
RDWC and a 55 gallon barrel
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newmexgrow
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the rule of water
the rule of water
it always seeks it's own level..a 55 gallon res can be used, but since the system drains at the level of the bottom of the bucket, you will need to consider the size, shape and placement of your res. My res has an average of 8-10 inches of water in it
you could easily do wt with a std 55 gallon drum if the majority of the drum was lower then the rdwc bucket.
I'm changing my res design next go round..wider and deeper, but not taller..I figure i have ten gallons in a 18 gallon rm tub..too small for my setup.
the rule of water
it always seeks it's own level..a 55 gallon res can be used, but since the system drains at the level of the bottom of the bucket, you will need to consider the size, shape and placement of your res. My res has an average of 8-10 inches of water in it
you could easily do wt with a std 55 gallon drum if the majority of the drum was lower then the rdwc bucket.
I'm changing my res design next go round..wider and deeper, but not taller..I figure i have ten gallons in a 18 gallon rm tub..too small for my setup.
You would have to burry the 55 gallon drum to where when the drum is full that line is the same height as your buckets full.
If you can lay it on its side it might work ok, Gravity is a bitch and always wins. The water level will be equal dammit.
fireburner23
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Do you have any suggestions that are wider and deeper and have a large quantity of water? I am looking for something in the 50-60 gallon range.
What about this? Would this work? http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/RUBBERMAID-Stock-Tank-1MDB7?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-Material%20Handling-_-Storage-_-1MDB7&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=1MDB7http://************/4pw448b
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fireburner23
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What do you guys think about a pump like this for the RDWC, http://www.drillspot.com/products/1326567/Centrifugal_Pump_4YKP5_Centrifugal_Pump
I used a 44gal Brute trash can on two cinder blocks. This fed my controller bucket which was on a float valve. I could mix 40gal of nutes and leave the plants for a week.
But with out a float valve and controller bucket you'd have to elevate the plants or bury the 55gal as to prevent overflow.
Nothing for nothing but that doesn't look much different than the NON-SUBMERSIBLE 650gal per hour pump available form harbor freight for under $50.
The pump looks fine but way too pricey.
massive overkill on the pump
a recirculating dwc was designed to provide convenience with ease of water change outs and water cooling. the rez doesn't need to have a huge capacity. If plumbed properly you could do without a rez altogether.
a recirculating dwc was designed to provide convenience with ease of water change outs and water cooling. the rez doesn't need to have a huge capacity. If plumbed properly you could do without a rez altogether.
fireburner23
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Nothing for nothing but that doesn't look much different than the NON-SUBMERSIBLE 650gal per hour pump available form harbor freight for under $50.
The pump looks fine but way too pricey.
That is what I wanted to hear. I'll need to find something cheaper, like the one you suggested.
Look for the Eco 633gph under $40 and still kicking along 2nd round with it too.
fireburner23
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I should probably change the tittie.
However.....that sounds like a great freaking idea for an outdoor grow
However.....that sounds like a great freaking idea for an outdoor grow
I should probably change the tittie.
However.....that sounds like a great freaking idea for an outdoor grow
Like that idea....Rez with chiller indoors 55 gallons barrels out by the pool..
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