Thinking Of switching to EBB and FLOW Bucket system Need some TIPS!

Warlock1369

Warlock1369

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2 gallon pots don't give alot of room for the roots. I got the Titan flo n gro. 12 site with the 6 add on. Only use 3 cuz that's what I wanted but also maxes out the res. Buckets are 4 gallons. With a 3 gallon net pot so not using all 4 gallons of bucket
 
Warlock1369

Warlock1369

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Yes same basic dezine. 1 uses 1/2 hose with round buckets. The other uses 3/4 flood lines with square buckets. Think I paid 650 for it and six sites. And got 2 bags of hydroton free. My 15 site takes 2.5 50L bags.
 
drgreentm

drgreentm

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legallyflying said:
You can buy a ready made system. But if you have a drill you can make one for less than half the cost.

There is really nothing to them, I would suggest 3/4 line. I think I spent $200 for my entire system

Here is a link to the controller bucket electronics. Really all you need

http://www.aquahub.com/store/diygbuildebb.html
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i built one of there controllers, came out good and worked flawlessly. instructions came with it and where step by step, anyone with a couple screwdrivers and drill could put it together. about 150 cheaper than a cap controller and works just as good imo.
 
drgreentm

drgreentm

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if you build one you can use any size buckets for the sites. i run the cap 2 gal sites and i think they have there limitations on yield and plant size. if i was going to buy another pre made system it would prably be the titan but i will prably just build a 5 gal system of my own.
 
Warlock1369

Warlock1369

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drgreentm said:
if you build one you can use any size buckets for the sites. i run the cap 2 gal sites and i think they have there limitations on yield and plant size. if i was going to buy another pre made system it would prably be the titan but i will prably just build a 5 gal system of my own.
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If you have the cap system it would be cheeper to pick the buckets you want and just upgrade your system. I would recamend going 3/4 hose. And when you take apart the brain bucket you might need to make your float switch wires longer. Soder them if you do.
 
drgreentm

drgreentm

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Goonz1190 said:
haha So u guys really swear on this system over the traditional just flood & drain tables?
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o ya, flood trays take up to much vertical space for larger plants imo the buckets sit on the floor. flood trays are great for sog grows buckets are better for larger plants, thats just my opinion of course:)
 
phillipchristian

phillipchristian

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You can do trees on flood tables but you need to have high ceilings. Plus you'd probably have to be in pots anyway. I'm not a big fan of growing large plants in rockwool blocks.
 
Goonz1190

Goonz1190

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Hmm i get what all yall are saying now its time for me to make up my mind wether a Flood and Drain or Flood and Grow ! LOOORDDD WHAT TO DOOO ! :shock: never knew this choice would be soo difficult haha
 
ValleGrown

ValleGrown

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WHAT UP NUKKAS!!!


I am jealous. all this talk about ebb and grow is makin me squirrly!!

May i joinT????? Hrrrmmmmm?????
 
hellraizer30

hellraizer30

Rebel From The North
Bucket are the way to go! Its easy to move them around. Plus a larger medium going to allow for a larger plant and
= more googness :)
 
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UrpleMoss

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Hope it's ok if I join in with a question or 2. I am in a very similar situation as OP. 4k-5k light, 11x11 flower room, seriously thinking of going from soil to ebb/flow buckets.

My biggest concern is having an issue with the control bucket. Does the float ever get stuck and cause a flood?
 
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