dbkick
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oh it's much quicker than even a good sized submersible.
NEW to DWC. How to drain the reservoir
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Vumar
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Actually pumps are less than ideal. I just used a pump for a RDWC and it doesn't get all the water and it leaves debris. I'll be purchasing that wet vac DB!
Can't beat that shit... I hate debris.
hydroMD
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Actually pumps are less than ideal. I just used a pump for a RDWC and it doesn't get all the water and it leaves debris. I'll be purchasing that wet vac DB!
Why do you have debris in your system?
Sounds like a little more circulation would be beneficial. I use a line with a lot of organics, lot of sediment, works great. Eco plus pumps have suction cupsso they can be stuck in place on the wall of a res. Takes water down to 1/8" inch witht the flip of a switch. Not sure how that is less than ideal.
doubletake
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I use 18 gallon totes and just wait to res change until the plants drink most of the water that way I'm only lifting like 5 gallons.
Let the plant drink like half the water and it shouldn't be that heavy.
Let the plant drink like half the water and it shouldn't be that heavy.
Vumar
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Some of my Great White Shark settled to the bottom because its primarily an inert clay powder with bacteria amongst other microbes. This clay or what I believe to feel like clay is just the small accumulation. So because it was powder it naturally sank to the bottom and settled down into mini piles.
dbkick
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Sounds like a good place for a buckethead!
dbkick
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check out this one though! 16 gallon and on wheels and with a drain. nice price too.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-16-gal-5-Peak-HP-Wet-Dry-Vacuum-WD1636/204351678
And for big jobs look at this thing, very handy.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Pump-VP2000/100496507
http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-16-gal-5-Peak-HP-Wet-Dry-Vacuum-WD1636/204351678
And for big jobs look at this thing, very handy.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Pump-VP2000/100496507
Vumar
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Sure does!
GlockGuy50
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+1 on the bucket head. That's what I use on my dwc. I originally plumbed a t with a valve off of my pump but the bucket head is faster.
hydroMD
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If you fill panty hose with desired amount and let it soak like a tea bag it might help you out with sediment build up.
If your open to advice I would highly recommend using great white during early phases when you can lift the plant easily and sprinkle on the roots directly. After they have a good established root mass, try switching to Orca. Same company. Newer product, much less expensive, and its a liquid formula with zero sediment.
I personally feel great white is overpriced compared to other inoculation products out, while having limited edge on competition if any.
If you have a compost pile, look into fungus teas as well. You can make your own with little to no effort. If you have any forest land where you live go find some established conniferous areas and take a few gallons of the soil underneath old growth. Take it home and mix it in you compost. You just jump started your inoculstion by 100 years of natural endo myccorhyzae... BAM
I would also argue that when using inoculation in dwc, it is more beneficial leaving some old solution in the setup. Keeps a few more microbes and bacteria present.
hydroMD
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Nice. This is dope no doubt. Im lazy and like Chang in water with the flick of a switch
Having that 16 gal around would be real handy for when your in a hurry or for water spills!
If you buy the 5 gal buckethead you can always get the pot dollies at garden supply stores. Gorilla glue to a bucket and you have a mini shop vac
ohnothimagin
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I purchased the liquid transfer pump from Amazon.
Thanks to all!
Thanks to all!
Kami Samurai
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Anyone have a recommended water transfer pump for a dwc setup to be used pretty regularly.
I used this one for a while but it broke. I need it to last at least a year so I can replace them if needed when I replace bulbs, airstones, and other gear annually.
https://www.amazon.com/SumpMarine-1...sprefix=water+transfer+&sr=8-5&ref=mp_s_a_1_5
Broke in about 6 months. I like the style I could just run one end hose to my bathtub and use the other end to put into the bucket with a screen over it with a hose clamp to keep from damaging roots.
I used this one for a while but it broke. I need it to last at least a year so I can replace them if needed when I replace bulbs, airstones, and other gear annually.
https://www.amazon.com/SumpMarine-1...sprefix=water+transfer+&sr=8-5&ref=mp_s_a_1_5
Broke in about 6 months. I like the style I could just run one end hose to my bathtub and use the other end to put into the bucket with a screen over it with a hose clamp to keep from damaging roots.
Kami Samurai
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https://www.amazon.com/SHURFLO-4008...refix=water+transfer+&sr=8-16&ref=mp_s_a_1_16
Found this one. 1 year warranty
Found this one. 1 year warranty
OldMedUser
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Drill pump. 10 - $15 and moves water fast. Need a hand drill tho.
Uses garden hose fittings and I just covered the end of the inlet tube with mosquito netting held on with a SS hose clamp to keep the roots out. Good trick for the shop vac users too. Wrap the end of the crevice tool with screen and a wrap or two of electrical tape to hold it on. Lets grit thru but won't suck up masses of roots.
Uses garden hose fittings and I just covered the end of the inlet tube with mosquito netting held on with a SS hose clamp to keep the roots out. Good trick for the shop vac users too. Wrap the end of the crevice tool with screen and a wrap or two of electrical tape to hold it on. Lets grit thru but won't suck up masses of roots.
