I'm invisioning myself covered in glue and chicken wire with a shit load of scraps from the dump around me , calling a grow shop for a table ... Lol... I wish I was handy .., all I can do is use tape
Flood tables for tents
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I'm invisioning myself covered in glue and chicken wire with a shit load of scraps from the dump around me , calling a grow shop for a table ... Lol... I wish I was handy .., all I can do is use tape
Lyfespan
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dans there are 2 sizes of trays inside dimensions, which overall the trays will be bigger in size, being that the inside will measure to the 36,or48". and the outside dimension trays, that of course will measure a little smaller
I am talking about the Botanicare fiberglass flood trays that are used as flood trays . the other style are to flimsy to use as flood trays , they will not hold enough water to flood as they're only 4" deep & to flimsy to hold any weight on any type of stand .
heres the link to Botanicares trays
the 36 x 36 is 40" to the outside edge & the 48" trays are 53" to the outsuide edge & will not fit in a 4 x 8 tent of any make or model !
http://www.greners.com/i/hydroponic...ood-tables/botanicare-white-flood-tables.html
these are the black trays that would fit inside a tent , but not deep enough or strong enough to use as flood tables !!!
http://www.botanicare.com/Botanicare-4x4-LT-Tray-Black-P166.aspx
Now .... lyfespan , if you know of another brand flood table that different than the ones i've shown & will fit inside a tent properlly .... by all means show me !
heres the link to Botanicares trays
the 36 x 36 is 40" to the outside edge & the 48" trays are 53" to the outsuide edge & will not fit in a 4 x 8 tent of any make or model !
http://www.greners.com/i/hydroponic...ood-tables/botanicare-white-flood-tables.html
these are the black trays that would fit inside a tent , but not deep enough or strong enough to use as flood tables !!!
http://www.botanicare.com/Botanicare-4x4-LT-Tray-Black-P166.aspx
Now .... lyfespan , if you know of another brand flood table that different than the ones i've shown & will fit inside a tent properlly .... by all means show me !
Lyfespan
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yes those are the trays im referring too as well, they come in 2 different available sizes
Dimensions listed are interior dimensions (INT). Some models have seperate exterior dimensions (EXT).
INT: 22" x 36" x 7"
INT: 24" x 24" x 7"
INT: 24" x 48" x 7", EXT: 25.75" X 43.5" X 7.5"
INT: 36" x 36" x 7", EXT: 41" x 41" x 7"
INT: 36" x 72" x 7", EXT: 41" x 77" x 7"
INT: 48" x 48" x 7", EXT: 53" x 53" x 7"
INT: 48" x 96" x 7", EXT: 53" x 101" x 7"
the inside dimension trays will fit in most tents aside from a few chineese made ones that have metric sizings are seem to be just a bit smaller than 4x8 on the inside of the tents
and yes the low tide trays only come in one dimension and are not as sturdy be any means
yes those are the trays im referring too as well, they come in 2 different available sizes
Dimensions listed are interior dimensions (INT). Some models have seperate exterior dimensions (EXT).
INT: 22" x 36" x 7"
INT: 24" x 24" x 7"
INT: 24" x 48" x 7", EXT: 25.75" X 43.5" X 7.5"
INT: 36" x 36" x 7", EXT: 41" x 41" x 7"
INT: 36" x 72" x 7", EXT: 41" x 77" x 7"
INT: 48" x 48" x 7", EXT: 53" x 53" x 7"
INT: 48" x 96" x 7", EXT: 53" x 101" x 7"
the inside dimension trays will fit in most tents aside from a few chineese made ones that have metric sizings are seem to be just a bit smaller than 4x8 on the inside of the tents
and yes the low tide trays only come in one dimension and are not as sturdy be any means
they are not 2 different trays ! they are the same tray & they're giving you the inside dimensions (Int) & the outside dimensions (ext )
a 48 x 48 tray , will not fit in a 4 x 4 tent because the outside dimensions of the tray is 53 " ..... theres a 5" lip all around the edge of the tray !
there is no inside dimension tray ...... i need some of what your smokin dude !!!
Lyfespan
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they are not 2 different trays ! they are the same tray & they're giving you the inside dimensions (Int) & the outside dimensions (ext )
a 48 x 48 tray , will not fit in a 4 x 4 tent because the outside dimensions of the tray is 53 " ..... theres a 5" lip all around the edge of the tray !
there is no inside dimension tray ...... i need some of what your smokin dude !!!
i have both types of trays here dans, yes in fact there are 2, count them 2 types of botanicare trays
just look at the site when ordering you can order either tray
http://www.ehydroponics.com/botanicare-grow-trays-hydroponics.html
trying to help you out man space is everything when growing
Outside Dimensions: 48" x 48" x 6"
Inside Dimensions: 46" x 46" x 5.5"
Gallons Capacity: 50
im smoking some of this million dollar baby, shes awesome and forum member built
I appologise !!!! this is the first time i've seen the outside dimension trays !
ya learn something new every day lol
these are heavy duty enough to use for flood & drain ??? not flimsy like the low tide black trays ? they look very similar !
Botanicare 4x4 Outside Dimension Black Tray
Botanicare trays are manufactured in a variety of sizes to suit a wide range of hydroponic applications and grow substrates. Our black plastic trays are 6" deep with a virgin U.V. resistant cap that wrap a core of 90% recycled plastic. Made in the USA using renewable solar energy. Made with recycled and recyclable materials. BPA free.
For these compact spots that require precisely measured components Botanicare® has developed new Outside Dimension Trays. These trays sit in the precise footprint that their name suggests and fit easily into all growing tents on the market. The Botanicare® OD trays, available only in black ABS plastic, are formed with an easy to clean diagonal drainage grid to direct water towards drainage fittings. Superior rigidity over other OD trays on the market, these new OD trays are an economical purchase for the space minded consumer.
Inside Dimensions: 46" x 46" x 5.5"
Gallons Capacity: 50
ya learn something new every day lol
these are heavy duty enough to use for flood & drain ??? not flimsy like the low tide black trays ? they look very similar !
Botanicare 4x4 Outside Dimension Black Tray
Botanicare trays are manufactured in a variety of sizes to suit a wide range of hydroponic applications and grow substrates. Our black plastic trays are 6" deep with a virgin U.V. resistant cap that wrap a core of 90% recycled plastic. Made in the USA using renewable solar energy. Made with recycled and recyclable materials. BPA free.
For these compact spots that require precisely measured components Botanicare® has developed new Outside Dimension Trays. These trays sit in the precise footprint that their name suggests and fit easily into all growing tents on the market. The Botanicare® OD trays, available only in black ABS plastic, are formed with an easy to clean diagonal drainage grid to direct water towards drainage fittings. Superior rigidity over other OD trays on the market, these new OD trays are an economical purchase for the space minded consumer.
- Black
- Ideal for Small Spaces
- Rolled tray edge
- Diagonal drainage grid
- 6” sidewall height
- Manufactured using quality ABS plastic with a 90% recycled content
Inside Dimensions: 46" x 46" x 5.5"
Gallons Capacity: 50
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Lyfespan
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dans for god sakes i love you man , but STOP looking at the dam ID trays only here heres the link from bontanicare for OD trayshttp://www.botanicare.com/Botanicare-4x4-OD-Tray-Black-P167C7.aspx
Lyfespan
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ok you found it after my post, see im an asshole, but i do try to be right super strong, i love them
ok you found it after my post, see im an asshole, but i do try to be right
super strong, i love them
not an asshole ! just a stubborn old stoner like myself this time you were right ! 
Lyfespan
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not an asshole ! just a stubborn old stoner like myself
im a research fiend, and i shop the shit out of everything till i think i have found the best, and best deal.and another thing im right on is you do need some of what im smoking
Dans, what size reservoir do u use for the 3x3 tables?
40 gallon
i did away with the hydroton & am just flooding 5" pots of coco now
here is how the 3 x 3 look in the tent as catch trays
but in my second tent i went with the 4 x 4 low tide trays , but they over lap at the center . not happy with that .
i did away with the hydroton & am just flooding 5" pots of coco now
here is how the 3 x 3 look in the tent as catch trays
but in my second tent i went with the 4 x 4 low tide trays , but they over lap at the center . not happy with that .
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Nice clean looking tents , cheers
I'm thinking maybe try a 4x4 OD in a tent and go from there ... The 4x8 might need to have something built by hand
I'm thinking maybe try a 4x4 OD in a tent and go from there ... The 4x8 might need to have something built by hand
u can use the entire 4x4 footprint of the light. just use 40x40in for the roots lol.. easy to do . shit i got 6 gg4s under 2 1000s.. lol. u could deff use smaller .. i got 2 3x3s i gotta get 4 more. so i can flood my shit instead of watering DAILY .. automated is going ot be retarded i cant keep my water temps down if i have them closer to the tents.
Lyfespan
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yeah sorry about that , but on the bright side Dans now knows which tray to get to avoid the overlapping 4x4 LTs
as to the tray question, it depends on he tent, i had to cut notches for the poles on my odd sized tent. im guessing its metric chinese
Lyfespan
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yes you have to do some wood work so the tray doesnt seesaw on the center floor pole
