Airwalker16
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My rez is an 8 gallon EZ Store container, yes.
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Is your only fault with them is the placement of the ridges? These just seemed like they were some of the more better reviewed buckets / containers to use.
Airwalker16
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Personally I think you should give used the 17gal HDX because they stay lower to the ground so you have more height in your tent. If you'd used the 8 gallon ez stores, might have been better, but the 13 is the exact same dimensions as the 8, just taller. They're really tall.... Also, hopefully you get lids with them...
Airwalker16
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I helped lockem build his system and he used the AP Kirk 5.3 gallon buckets I reconnected which are sweet. But you guys wanted 17gals.
See how dope it looks?:
Okay, then maybe I'll stick with the 17Gal HDX for this first grow and see how they work out
Airwalker16
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That's a 4x4 tent by the way.
Got a link to those buckets? They are just as expensive as the other buckets. The totes are beyond cheaper haha. I'm going to look and see if I can find some quality - decently priced buckets to use.
Airwalker16
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Airwalker16
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Looks like these literally won't fit 4 in a 4x4.
Just use the 12 gals instead.
Just use the 12 gals instead.
HDX 9 Gal. Tough Storage Tote in Black with Yellow Lid 999-9G-HDX - The Home Depot
This heavy-duty HDX 9-Gallon Tough Tote is designed to handle all your storage needs. The recessed lid enables you to stack multiple units effortlessly, while the tapered design facilitates easy nesting
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Do I want something that sits higher though? Or does that not particularly matter?Looks like these literally won't fit 4 in a 4x4.
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Just use the 12 gals instead.
HDX 9 Gal. Tough Storage Tote in Black with Yellow Lid 999-9G-HDX - The Home Depot
This heavy-duty HDX 9-Gallon Tough Tote is designed to handle all your storage needs. The recessed lid enables you to stack multiple units effortlessly, while the tapered design facilitates easy nestingwww.homedepot.com
Airwalker16
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They're just barely shorter.
Airwalker16
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Lower is better for a tent in all reality. Besides, both the 12 & 17gal totes are 12.5" tall.
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Honestly, if I were to build my system again, I would use the 8 or 13 gal EZ stores. They're super sturdy, flat, and the hinged lids have a nice spot to plumb your waterfalls in through the top.
The deciding factor for me was the fact that my water is VERY hard from the tap... like 700ppm, so I'm forced to use RO.
Airwalker16
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Those 5.3s are just as sturdy as an 8 gal ez store
For sure, the 5.3's are great!
I believe the EZ stores might be slightly thicker plastic? I could be wrong.
Airwalker16
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This is what kool-aid man mea t by gaskets at Lowe's. not a bad idea. the red rubber sheets are $2 for 6 sq inch.
Airwalker16
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I can promise you the ez store lids suck. Mines been broke at the seam for years. The lids you have are far superior.
KoolaidMan
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Thanks for that! I'll have to check that out then
Airwalker16
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Is this single site for housing a mom or somethin?
