Thanks for the reply bro. Is there a size you would recommend?
You're close to being able to just use the large pipes as returns to the reservoir and if you build a manifold from 3/4" PVC to 1/2" black vinyl hose, you can waterfall into each bucket and completely eliminate the need for an air pump at all.
Not to my knowledge.
Cool, I'm about to really look into this. But if I understand correctly, I can basically eliminate that "T" I have at the end of my set up that returns the water back to my control bucket. Then reverse the flow of water so it comes from the control bucket and out of the manifold spilling into each bucket?
I originally used a 3900lph(65lpm) pump on my 8 bucket system. Did a good job but I agree with Airwalker on converting to a waterfall system. Eliminates the additional heat from compressing air and simplifies your system. My 4-17gal tote UC system doesn't even use a control rez, just pulls from the end of the stream and returns to the beginning with a pair of waterfalls. Simple and effective.
Yup. Either buy new buckets for the end so it's just one hole cut or find a cap for the pipe at the end. Manifold from the main control res to each bucket and as they fill, gravity will pull the water through your large pipes back to the control.
That's exactly right
If this is going in a tent, I suggest extending all piping between res and first buckets so you can keep it outside.
Awesome bro! Thanks for all the advice!
What do you mean "end of the stream"?
Nice. Those blue and grey ones aren't the same as these though. These leave the build looking clean.
I recognize that system design. I'm in the process of building mine,,but with 12, 12gal totes. Heisen has taught me a lot.
