DIY RDWC

[Airwalker16]

Thanks.. make sense really as if put on the inside it could still leak through the thread.. did you use silicon?

No way. That's what the gaskets are for!!!

 

[neckpod]

Ok so i finished my new system and i must say i'm really happy with it.. i went with a 9000ltr and hour pump which is a beast of thing feeding 4 sites..

2inch returns and no air pumps in sight, plants have pushed roots out much faster than they did with my bought iws system..

Just wanna say thanks to all that gave there advise.

 

[SCJedi]

Here is a decent video and parts list:

5 EZ Store Containers/Buckets (8 gallon) (703990)
5 EZ Store Lids for 8 or 13 gallon containers (703994)
4 8" Gro Pro Heavy Duty Net Pots (724435)
1 Active Aqua Commercial Air pump (8 outlets 60watt 70 Liter per minute (AAPA70L)
1 Active Aqua Submersible water pump (1000 gph) (AAPW1000)
10 2" UC Spin Tight bulkheads (Current Culture)
2 CCH2O Bulkhead filters (Current Culture)
4 Eco Plus water wind micro bubble air diffuser ring 8" (728219)
4' Active Aqua 1" black tubing 20' Active Aqua 3/8" clear tubing (HGTB38-25)
1 Active Aqua 1" T Connector (AAT100)
2 Active Aqua 1" Elbow Connector (AAEL100)

Hardware Store Parts: 6 feet of 2" schedule 40 PVC
6 inches of 1" schedule 40 PVC
1 2"x1" schedule 40 T fitting
1 1" PVC ball valve socket
4 2" PVC 90 degree elbows
3 3/8" barbed nylon T connectors
1 1" PVC adapter to 1" barbed
1 can Harvey MP-6 multi purpose cement for ABS/PVC/CPVC
16 small zip ties
Tools: Sawzall
Drill
Deburr tool
1/2" drill bit 2 3/4" hole saw (two and three quarters)
metal sawzall blade
sanding block
1/4" drill bit
silver sharpie marker
measuring tape
hose/tubing cutter
step drill bit

 

[Airwalker16]

It's simple. This is what you need.

12-2" uniseals.
2- ABS 2" bulkheads.
8- 1/2" grommets.
8- 1/2" elbows.
10-15' 3/4" pvc.
2- 3/4" crosses.
2- 3/4" Tee.
1- 3/4" threaded tee.
4- 3/4" male adapters.
1- 3/4" threaded elbow.(both sides)
8- threaded 3/4-1/2 bushings.
8- 1/2" male thread to barb fittings.
A small (1")piece of 3/4" threaded pipe for connecting threaded elbow to threaded barbed 90 through the lid.
1- 3/4" Female thread 90* to Barb to connect 3/4" black vinyl tube(1'-2') to pump.
Some PVC Glue.
Roll of Teflon thread prep.

A 1600GPH water pump that has a 3/4" outlet.
8- 5 gallon buckets/ lids you cut holes in to the size net pot you wanna use.
2- 2" ABS 90*.
2- 2" ABS Tee.
10'+ of 2" ABS pipe.
3-5' of 1/2" black vinyl tubing.
1- 8gal EZ store container from Walmart.com.
3" hole saw for bulk heads and uniseals.
And a 2 piece step bit set from harbor freight.

That's literally all you need.

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[StinkyNugget]

Going to be $500+. This will take you maybe 2 hours to build if you have everything in front of you. It's very simple to do.
Also, they do not make anything like this system. It's completely custom.

Closest thing is a Current Culture H2O Under Current system which are close to $1,000.

Pa hydroponics fallponics. Waaaaaaay smaller pumps. Shit u can buy theirs pre fab for under 500

 

[Airwalker16]

Pa hydroponics fallponics. Waaaaaaay smaller pumps. Shit u can buy theirs pre fab for under 500

A links always nice.

 

[StinkyNugget]

A links always nice.

 

[StinkyNugget]

These guys are absolutely awesome. They sell the systems and still put vids up explaining in great detail how to make them yourself. Anyone know the cheapest place to find black ez store containers. Possibly with lids and net pots. Otherwise ill collect and sanitize old cat litter containers and buy net pots and cut the lids. Also look at the pumps they use. Waaaaaaaay smaller and cheaper with tons of thought going into why they choose them.

 

[Airwalker16]

These guys are absolutely awesome. They sell the systems and still put vids up explaining in great detail how to make them yourself. Anyone know the cheapest place to find black ez store containers. Possibly with lids and net pots. Otherwise ill collect and sanitize old cat litter containers and buy net pots and cut the lids. Also look at the pumps they use. Waaaaaaaay smaller and cheaper with tons of thought going into why they choose them.

Amaz0n or w4lmart .com

 

[Airwalker16]

Amaz0n or w4lmart .com

And do you have a LINK to the page selling the system?

 

[Airwalker16]

These guys are absolutely awesome. They sell the systems and still put vids up explaining in great detail how to make them yourself. Anyone know the cheapest place to find black ez store containers. Possibly with lids and net pots. Otherwise ill collect and sanitize old cat litter containers and buy net pots and cut the lids. Also look at the pumps they use. Waaaaaaaay smaller and cheaper with tons of thought going into why they choose them.

Decent system. I'd rather just build mine though. That elbow for the porthole is a little wack.

 

[StinkyNugget]

PAhydroponics.com

 

[StinkyNugget]

Whats the cheapest you are finding the ez stores?? Cause they are 20 bucks plus each everywhere.

 

[NastyNug]

It's simple. This is what you need.

12-2" uniseals.
2- ABS 2" bulkheads.
8- 1/2" grommets.
8- 1/2" elbows.
10-15' 3/4" pvc.
2- 3/4" crosses.
2- 3/4" Tee.
1- 3/4" threaded tee.
4- 3/4" male adapters.
1- 3/4" threaded elbow.(both sides)
8- threaded 3/4-1/2 bushings.
8- 1/2" male thread to barb fittings.
A small (1")piece of 3/4" threaded pipe for connecting threaded elbow to threaded barbed 90 through the lid.
1- 3/4" Female thread 90* to Barb to connect 3/4" black vinyl tube(1'-2') to pump.
Some PVC Glue.
Roll of Teflon thread prep.

A 1600GPH water pump that has a 3/4" outlet.
8- 5 gallon buckets/ lids you cut holes in to the size net pot you wanna use.
2- 2" ABS 90*.
2- 2" ABS Tee.
10'+ of 2" ABS pipe.
3-5' of 1/2" black vinyl tubing.
1- 8gal EZ store container from Walmart.com.
3" hole saw for bulk heads and uniseals.
And a 2 piece step bit set from harbor freight.

That's literally all you need.

Or throw some dirt and a seed in a pot.

 

[myke]

I thought the water fall replaced the air stone?Is that pump just way to small in that viideo?Why the big drains ,seems exspensive.

 

[Airwalker16]

Or throw some dirt and a seed in a pot.

Or don't if you don't wanna use soil... Why you wasting space on a thread about DIY RDWC with that nonsense?

 

[NastyNug]

B/c there is so much equipment in a RDWC that in comparison, 1 seed and dirt filled pot would be a lot simpler. And when you’re first starting out, less is more... that’s why.

 

[loucephur]

Or don't if you don't wanna use soil... Why you wasting space on a thread about DIY RDWC with that nonsense?

Been seeing a ton of your posts including this two year old thread which I just read through. Nice to see you still actively posting! Wish i could run your waterfall setup!

 

[Airwalker16]

Been seeing a ton of your posts including this two year old thread which I just read through. Nice to see you still actively posting! Wish i could run your waterfall setup!

Why don't you?

 

[5BY5LEC]

B/c there is so much equipment in a RDWC that in comparison, 1 seed and dirt filled pot would be a lot simpler. And when you’re first starting out, less is more... that’s why.

LOL here we go again.
Actually grow something hydro and then come back and talk.