where to get DWC bucket?

markybuds

markybuds

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n0thing said:
Thanks everyone, home depot it is. Might get paint just in case I'm sure they'll point me to the right paint..

To markybuds, I understand your advice and I appreciate the offer but I just don't have the money to spend $160 on buckets otherwise id buy them. I do understand that its much easier to keep temps with them, and they have spigot for draining, basically all in one setup but $ is the issue.

also marky I plan to use 8 buckets but have them split up, 4 flowering 4 vegging..(perpetual). my first go at DWC ill have 2 plants veg (I will have 2 strains going) then when I move them to flower ill take clones and start vegging. then top the clones mid through veg, use those tops as clones. Then when I move those 2 I topped to flower ill clone them and get the ball rolling using all 8 buckets. 4 week harvests. That way I can get the feel for my 2 strains before I go all out, and get the feel for DWC.

And I didn't mean any disrespect marky, I do appreciate the advice.
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no sweat bud.. just trying to ease the growing pains.. gotta love puns ;)

almost like my set-up.. i run 2 5gal coolers for flower and 2 2gal coolers for veg.
the smaller 2gal coolers are more efficient for veg because you save on nutes and you get more oxegen out of whatever pumps you're running ;)

i also shot for staggering harvests by running my 2 systems 4 weeks apart, but under one light that could be a headache especially with 2 different strains.

in flower as your root mass grows(healthy).. it will easily chug down a gallon a day, so be prepared to have an ideal way of topping off.
things can get tricky ;)

i've adapted some nice methods on the fly. you'll see its an ever-changing and evolving science... we grow with our plants ;)

good luck :bigjoint:
 
markybuds

markybuds

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Illegal Smile said:
A little light won't hurt. I spray mine white for heat not light. You can get spray paint meant for plastic.

ps I question that coolers help with heat. It's simple physics that everything in the environment, given time, will equalize in temp, unless there is an outside energy source acting (eg a chiller).
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and i question that a little light wont hurt :bigjoint:
 
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n0thing

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markybuds said:
no sweat bud.. just trying to ease the growing pains.. gotta love puns ;)

almost like my set-up.. i run 2 5gal coolers for flower and 2 2gal coolers for veg.
the smaller 2gal coolers are more efficient for veg because you save on nutes and you get more oxegen out of whatever pumps you're running ;)

i also shot for staggering harvests by running my 2 systems 4 weeks apart, but under one light that could be a headache especially with 2 different strains.

in flower as your root mass grows(healthy).. it will easily chug down a gallon a day, so be prepared to have an ideal way of topping off.
things can get tricky ;)

i've adapted some nice methods on the fly. you'll see its an ever-changing and evolving science... we grow with our plants ;)

good luck :bigjoint:
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I was thinking about that, but using 3.5 gal buckets for veg since I already have lids that fit 5 or 3.5 gal buckets. Ill have to see if home depot carries 3.5gal buckets.

And yeah man topping off is gonna be a struggle at first but hopefully its easier since I'm using a single bucket for each plant. Ill also have an extra 5gal bucket for topping off and when I change the water and stuff. I Guess ill just have to see what I'm working with.. thanks man
 
markybuds

markybuds

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n0thing said:
I was thinking about that, but using 3.5 gal buckets for veg since I already have lids that fit 5 or 3.5 gal buckets. Ill have to see if home depot carries 3.5gal buckets.

And yeah man topping off is gonna be a struggle at first but hopefully its easier since I'm using a single bucket for each plant. Ill also have an extra 5gal bucket for topping off and when I change the water and stuff. I Guess ill just have to see what I'm working with.. thanks man
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my 2 best friends for topping off :hump:

if you drill the correct diameter hole in your lid depending on the size of your rubber drain plug topping off becomes a breeze ;)
 
BigFlats

BigFlats

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You really should be using food grade black buckets... HD and Lowes ones will do just fine, but risking light penetration (alge) and oil seepage from the non-food grade plastic is a good enough reason for me to not use them. You won't end up with toxic product using HD buckets, but.... $10/5gal bucket for the good shit = done.
 
Vumar

Vumar

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Yeah seriously. I rock bright orange HD buckets with black net pot/lid together in one. I run 6" net pot/lids and 5gal buckets. Yeah my plants never get over 4 ft... but the capacity that the bucket has for holding water is nice. I could get the same results with a 2.5 gal bucket but Id have to top off more often =(
 
Vumar

Vumar

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Ohh and Ive never had light penetration, temp issues, or any other kind of problem with my cheap buckets.
 
bagada

bagada

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dont do anything ghetto....i learned the hard way. just buy a lowes bucket or a hydro store 10 dollar one. I taped buckets and sprayed buckets. both are a waste of time. your best bet is lowes grey buckets. they are lightproof. if not then hydro store buckets....they are food grade and also stronger w/ thicker plastic
 
dbkick

dbkick

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Illegal Smile said:
A little light won't hurt. I spray mine white for heat not light. You can get spray paint meant for plastic.

ps I question that coolers help with heat. It's simple physics that everything in the environment, given time, will equalize in temp, unless there is an outside energy source acting (eg a chiller).
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Question a cooler all you want, you set them at a certain temp and they STAY there for days.
 
bagada

bagada

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wouldn't just insulating your buckets with that cheap stuff from Home Depot be just as good as a cooler....only cheaper
 
BigBuddahCheese

BigBuddahCheese

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Lowes buckets don't need any tape or anything for that matter. 3 years using some of the same $1.99 buckets have worked great just the way they came out of the store.

You guys need to stop witch hunting so much for issues, plants are more resilient then you think and these buckets work fine they way they are. If you are still scared skeptical then for sure buy $10 black buckets, buy food grade not to worry about oil seepage (lol) or waste time taping these up. For me they work just fine the way they are with black lids (.99) at Home Depot.

YES you can use that foil bubble insulation to insulate the buckets, I have done this and it does help (a little) but no replace for ice bottles or chillers.
 
missnu

missnu

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I used the dark gray Lowe's buckets when I did hydro...they are snazzy looking and while not black no light gets through a bucket that think that is dark gray...
 
Vumar

Vumar

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Ive ran a pickle bucket through a commercial dishwasher at 200 degrees three times before and it still didnt remove the stench. It better be some great soap!
 
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