[budsnblunts]

Hey all I'm a little stuck on making these holes in the piping I use as a ring. It's 4mm black tubing. I have the t pipes. I just don't know how big and how many holes I should make around the ring piece of hose... Thought I might check to see if any of yous have already gone through this problem or similar. If it helps I,n just going to be trying to gravity feed these until I get my head around the concept and find a water pump. They will only be feeding four plants at the time to. Cheers

[Redbuddz]

Hey BudsNBlunts. I have not done what you're talking about but I do have some input for you. you certainly want holes around the entire circle so that the water is spread evenly. trial and error is going to be the way for you. Start with a few small holes and then judge your flow and amount. then simply increase the number of holes or the size or both.
Good Luck
Redbuddz

[Gry]

The holes in mine are the same size as the tip of my soldering iron. I went with about an inch apart. Did it years ago and still recall the smell. Best done outside on a windy day.

[budsnblunts]

Cool cheers for the input fullas. I'll go through and make a bunch and try them out..

[DARKSIDER]

Use 4mm t.pieces cut the 4.5mm pipe 5 times and youre good to go I use them on my Wilma systems. I also use these instead of the maxi jet pump.. these kick out 3600 litres per hour and with a filter attached I'm more than happy and they are much more quiet than the maxijets ..

[Dropped Cat]

Originally Posted by DARKSIDER

Use 4mm t.pieces cut the 4mm pipe 5 times and youre good to go I use them on my Wilma systems..

That is very good, simple and easily repeated!

[DARKSIDER]

Originally Posted by Dropped Cat

That is very good, simple and easily repeated!

Just checked the pipe I use. and its actually 4.5mm. instead of 4mm. as previously stated but you get the idea..

[DiverDave]

I cant seem to find a way to post a 'how to' build.
So since this thread is a year old , I hope it answers a lot of questions for people.

And my latest project : Sight Glass & More

DD

[DiverDave]

Sight Glass Install:

Parts: mostly from Home Depo

5 gal bucket(s) , I will finish w/ 5 buckets/lids :
1 for pump/res./return-over flow or mixing from Top feed tank.
1 for Top Feed Tank / lid not holes.
1 for drain to waste or Tank ph/ppm/ec checks
to catch the dripps with lid off.
1 for pre mixing to fill res ahead of time.
1 will be for vacuum tank catcher(no saftys unless you watch the
sight glass as you use it w/ shop vac. all for removing liquids

inside of tent
Like for soil, an undr bucket runoff catcher.

Clear 3/8 I.D. X 1/2 O.D. Hose sold in 10 ft. length.
2 - 90 deg. 1/2 inch barb to 1/2 inch barb sold in (5 pac)k.
2 - 3/8 I.D. gromment sold in mixed set gommets 1/4 - 3/4 (8 pack).
1 - tube of silicon sealent/adhesive to be put into grove on grommets
during final assembly I'll call it 'Super Seal'.

Tools:

drill

drill bits: 3/16 ~ 7/16 bit for pilot holes.
1/2inch bit.
Assembly:
Gather 5 gal. buckets , measure 1 gal at a time to mark each gallon & half

gal , mark each.
maybe use thin masking tape as ref. , mark with perm marker to buckets.

Locate gal. marks for possitioning of your 'Sight Glass'
Find bottum of inside of bucket , place 3/8 inch grommet on outside
of bucket with some space above the bottom. Mark It!
Then place 2nd grommet above the top mark 3.5 gal or next ridge on align

with bottom mark.Mark IT!

Drill these 2 holes w/ 3/16 inch then 1/2 inch and finish
with reaming 9/16 inch and clean-up edges.

Test fit of each grommet and notice outside and inside seat face for fit.
Wet barb on the 90 deg 1/2 inch and feed it into grommet while holding
the inside of grommet to keep secure , its tight but it will seal.
Do the bottom one as well.

Point each barb @ one another inline w/ gal marks.
with this we can measure the 3/8 inch clear tubbing.
each end has to reach about half way over each barbend.
Cut It!

Pull the barbs out and attched hose. Watch for how hose hangs.
We want it to look like laying straight as possible when put back in.

Now 'Super Seal' grommets and seat them. Let stand/dry for a bit.

If the barbs are secure to hose and align with grommet holes
you can carefully insurting them while making sure
the walls of the grommets are aligned & secure.

You now have a 'Sight Glass' on your bucket.
Hope this helps.

DD

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[DiverDave]

Bottom Bucket Reservoir:

Follow 'Sight Glass Install:' Do It!

This Reservoir bucket is done except for the Lid:

Tools Needed:

Drill & 1 1/8 inch circle bit.
maybe even use a chunk of 2X4 under the lid for drilling slowly.

Assembly:

Locate your spots for the 2 or 3 holes:
1 hole for pump power.
1 hole for pump output hose.
1 hole for return of Top Feeder's Bucket - 'Over Flow'

Mark It!
Drill It!

Done!

Extra Equipment for This Bucket:

1 - Timer (I like the Centry digital 2 socket timer)
it has battery backup too!

1 - Water Pump: 120vac type.
next build it will be 12vdc w/ 12vdc timer.

1 - Aquarium Air pump , hose & Bubbler stone (I use check values too).

2 - 10 ft. lengths of clear 3/4 inch O.D X 1/2 inch I.D.

Optional :
5 gal. paint strainer bags , one for pump and other for bucket.

Assemble:
Pump to hose and zip tie paint strainer bag around pump end w/ hose
sticking out and run through hole in Lid.
Put the other net bag around bucket and set pump inside.
Feed the power cord thru a hole.
Assemble air bubbler , check valve / hose. Feed thru hole.

The extra 3/4 inch clear hose is for the 'Top Feeder Tank' Over Fill.

DD