Parts for RDWC waterfall build

Axion42

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From res is a 3/4 barbed bulkhead to pump, from pump is 3/4 manifold to crosses downsized to 1/2 going to each waterfall. Done deal, plenty of flow and water levels never change due to the 3inch return lines, even when filled with roots. My bucket lids can open 1/3 of the way so I can pull roots out of return lines easily incase I need to.
 

JealousLeaf

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I just built this system with the help of Airwalker. Came out really clean and it's very simple man I think you're overthinking it a little bit. Of course you dont have to do 3inch bulkheads like I did but I didn't want any trouble of roots blocking return lines.
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Wow,call my bucket-sexual if you want...but that's pretty fuckin' sexy bro.

That looks like what Space Marines would use to grow.

What kind of buckets are those,do you have an Amazon link?
 

Axion42

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Got the buckets and pump from Amazon, ecoplus 594gph inline. Bulkheads I spent a pretty penny on the current culture brand, and the rest from Lowes.
 

Axion42

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Sweet thanks man,yeah it's all a lot to takein.

I like how you have the pump out of the rez,that's to keep theheat down in the water?
That's the idea yah. If you look closely I put a union and shutoff valves before and after the pump so it can be changed out mid run just incase it dies on me or what not.
 

JealousLeaf

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That's the idea yah. If you look closely I put a union and shutoff valves before and after the pump so it can be changed out mid run just incase it dies on me or what not.
I was wondering what those are, good idea! Are those in Amazon?
 

Axion42

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That you can get from Lowes or home depot cheaper.

This is what I got from hydro shop Habitech 2-Pack in-Line Barbed Ball Valve 21mm for 3/4 Inch Tubing - Regulate and Shut-Off/On Water Flow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C5FVSQB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tCUICbE3J0BKR
 

JealousLeaf

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The same one you linked, 3/4 x 3/4 slip
Lol oh duh! Thanks bro! It's starting to come together in my head now. I'm really liking your setup bro,I think I'm going to shamelessly steal it lol.

I Love the look,the giant returns, the external pump (so less heat in solution),the square buckets so the bulkheads have a nice fit. I'm loving it dude.

Where the feed line enters for the waterfalls,is that just rubber grommets?
 

Axion42

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Lol oh duh! Thanks bro! It's starting to come together in my head now. I'm really liking your setup bro,I think I'm going to shamelessly steal it lol.

I Love the look,the giant returns, the external pump (so less heat in solution),the square buckets so the blackheads have a nice fit. I'm loving it dude.

Where the feed line enters for the waterfalls,is that just rubber grommets?
No prob that's why I posted it, not really my idea by any means there are tons of guides on the web, I just wanted it to be clean and symmetrical. And yea I got those 1/2 grommets from hydro shop, fits the 1/2 barbed elbow perfectly, doesnt really need to be water tight either the water level will never be that high.
 

Axion42

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Make sure before you start cutting and gluing bulkheads that it's all going to fit in your tent/area. My setup goes in my 4x8 tent
 

JealousLeaf

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No prob that's why I posted it, not really my idea by any means there are tons of guides on the web, I just wanted it to be clean and symmetrical. And yea I got those 1/2 grommets from hydro shop, fits the 1/2 barbed elbow perfectly, doesnt really need to be water tight either the water level will never be that high.
Do you know off the top of your head what the foot-print of the rez and first 2 buckets is?
 
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