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Need Drippers input … 50 of 10 gal buckets
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First thing I'd do is have at least 2 separate rezs
Run to waste or recirculating?
Friction losses in the small diameter pipe is going to be against you getting an even feed rate, use biggest pipe you can to get the feed to the feed lines....you'll probably need valves on some to even things out
When you think it's all sorted, you need to find the difference between the nearest and furthest from the pump, run the lines into big measuring jugs and run the pump for a minute, then check the difference
Run to waste or recirculating?
Friction losses in the small diameter pipe is going to be against you getting an even feed rate, use biggest pipe you can to get the feed to the feed lines....you'll probably need valves on some to even things out
When you think it's all sorted, you need to find the difference between the nearest and furthest from the pump, run the lines into big measuring jugs and run the pump for a minute, then check the difference
Speed of green
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do you know the delivery rate at each plant site you are looking for?
I use diaphragm pumps and pressure compensating drippers, very inexpensive.
you will need to be using water soluble nutrients.
I use diaphragm pumps and pressure compensating drippers, very inexpensive.
you will need to be using water soluble nutrients.
Speed of green
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i understand. you need to know roughly what you want to deliver per site that way you can work backwards and calculate what size pump you will need.
good luck!
good luck!
I used the pressure compensating blocks and dropper nozzles 28th G/H flora trio. Worked quite well...for awhile, then started to develop restrictions-blockage in line. I also run 5 g. bucket a/gravity return and know I just run the small pump unrestricted to the buckets-works just fine.
clown baby
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https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=7366&pp=10&page=15
great reference thread. also try googling Bato buckets or dutch buckets.
It's easiest to have either your buckets raised or your reservoir lowered so that your drain lines run on gravity.
good luck
great reference thread. also try googling Bato buckets or dutch buckets.
It's easiest to have either your buckets raised or your reservoir lowered so that your drain lines run on gravity.
good luck
DunHav`nFun
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Ok bro....I`ll help.....but....I need more info on your room size , how many lights you`ll use so as to figure cooling and environment , and above all.....forget the 10 gal containers....completely unnecessary with recirculating hydro....
I ran 5 gal buckets of lavarocks inside another bucket where the drain was while using air to roots as well , and 2 1/2 lb plants were consistent for a decade.....with concrete slabs cut out for as fast a feed and drain as possible , but it`s not necessary .....so....
I suggest 2 1/2 gal setups like ebb and flow buckets or DIY with proper loopfield manifold for proper fast feed and drain for optimum production in fast hydro continuous recirculating....but....
I strongly suggest you look into "PPK" setups for ease of management with next to zero chance of root rot and or anaerobic rootzone conditions that causes crop loss....anyways....
More info please....
Peace....DHF....
.....
I ran 5 gal buckets of lavarocks inside another bucket where the drain was while using air to roots as well , and 2 1/2 lb plants were consistent for a decade.....with concrete slabs cut out for as fast a feed and drain as possible , but it`s not necessary .....so....
I suggest 2 1/2 gal setups like ebb and flow buckets or DIY with proper loopfield manifold for proper fast feed and drain for optimum production in fast hydro continuous recirculating....but....
I strongly suggest you look into "PPK" setups for ease of management with next to zero chance of root rot and or anaerobic rootzone conditions that causes crop loss....anyways....
More info please....
Peace....DHF....
.....
