What do I need to switch to rdwc

[kush401]

Hey riu I'm using 5gal Lowes buckets and running a dwc with 6 plants. I'm having problems with the pH staying stable and now no rdwc is better. I know I need another 5gal bucket for the res can some of you guys help the system get switched to a rdwc please!

 

[kush401]

My buckets have to airstones each and temp stays 70s but was thinkin I can put a frozen bottle in res

 

[kush401]

I just want to know how to connect them n what parts I need

 

[Penny wise]

The hydro shop should have the stuff to connect, I used

My system is different but I use a water pump from res to further bucket to keep water moving

 

[Slimjimham]

Yeah 1" bulkheads is what you want with 1 inch inside diameter hose to connect em... if you are only running 1 bucket get a real small water pump... I have a 250 gph pump for 4 eight gallon buckets with a res... so your looking for like a way smaller pump

 

[kush401]

Yeah 1" bulkheads is what you want with 1 inch inside diameter hose to connect em... if you are only running 1 bucket get a real small water pump... I have a 250 gph pump for 4 eight gallon buckets with a res... so your looking for like a way smaller pump

Once there All connected at the bottom were does the pump go n is it pulling water or pushing through buckets 6 Lowes

 

[Slimjimham]

I'll post a pic of my veg setup later so you can see...

 

[BiGbOiGrOw]

I'll post a pic of my veg setup later so you can see...

an by chance you have them pics of ur set up yet would love to see them

 

[Slimjimham]

This is the flower system, the veg system is a bit different. Busy now so I'll post that pic later.

 

[kush401]

What does the middle pipe do with the pump

 

[Flagg420]

the pump simply isnt 'submerged' you instead connect it via hose to the inlet from the res bucket. (Have you considered a larger rubbermaid tote rather than another 5g bucket for the res? seems youll top off that res constantly) Peek at a few of the How-To and DIY posts for RDWC builds in this forum, theres some nice ones, and they point out the 'dont forget this! I did, and it sucks!' type shit, lol.