DWC Bucket Setup

[cultiv8t0r]

hey guys. check this out. its to scale.





so #1 is clearly simpler...but it will be very difficult to fit into my narrow rectangular space.

any significant problems with using #2? (besides a couple t connectors). it'd be so much easier to accomplish.

this is going to also have 1/2" recirculation return lines as well as the 3/4" lines shown in the pic.

thanks!

 

[cultiv8t0r]

bump for thoughts....any problem with have the line go 'through' one of the buckets? (...i.e. one has two connections.)

 

[Buzzsmirk!]

i would stick w/ setup #1
#2 looks like u will have inconsistancies in flow rate between the buckets and res.
BUZZ!

 

[DeadlyFoez]

Yes, use method one.

But you also have a problem with what you described. You should use larger piping for return lines since the liquid at that point is not pressure driven only gravity. The feed lines have the pump which have more gpm flow rate then gravity driven lines of the same size.

I would go with 3/4" feed and 1" return to be safe. Floods can cause serious problems especially if you have downstairs neighbors.

 

[Guest]

1/2" drains?

Bigger is always better..as floods are very bad

Go with 1.5" drains. or even bigger. Roots love the drains.
Are you doing Bio-Buckets or just recirculating dwc with airstones?

Check out of shot of my swc recirculating system.

 

[cultiv8t0r]

Thanks guys. Yeah, I meant to say 1/2 feed line. I'm not unclear on the concept, I just was kushed up and fumbling my terms.