dude you are smart. seriously. Props A+ all that.

Dang that looks so very hightech. All its missing is some computers and stuff.

I don't own a plumbing supply house...I own a plumbing contracting business and don't stock any of these type of parts. I may consider building in the future but have no plans to do so now.

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Oxygen is more readily available in cooler water. The ideal water temps seem to be between 66 and 71. I have (2) 600's and (1) 400 for light and this adds a lot of heat to the water. The chiller just keeps the water temps cool.

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if you build it .. , they will come. slap a big a 'GO HYDRO' on the side of that bitch and get it patened... ill take three..nice work im stoked to see it in action

and the chiller, that going the exra mile.. good work hydro +rep

You can buy 360 degree nozzles at most any online hydro shop if you can't find them at your Lowes.

I'll post some pics of the grow as soon as it gets going.

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Hydro is easier than it seems BUT it requires a lot of attention. If you want to do it right it takes a little investment too. You need a GOOD PPM/EC meter as well as a good PH meter. I check and adjust my PH and nutrient levels 2 times a day and change the nute solution once a week.

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Thanks for the +rep G33. I have been doing hydro for years but this will be the first grow using the PVC system. Prior to that it was the Rubbermaid tub system. I tried once before and found my mistakes in the design. I used the 4" PVC Trex decking 4x4 covers (which ended up being too small for the root system) and the 1" drain hole I drilled in the bottom of the tubes for the water to drain back to the rez was too small. Within 1 week the roots had clogged the drain hole and the water started overflowing the netpots. My solution was to remove the endcaps and build a gutter system where the water ran back to the rez as a temporary measure. Then I started having issues with algae since I couldn't cover the gutters completely. Thats why THIS system has a 6x6x4 tee. The 4" side drains back to the resevoir directly underneath the 6" pipe. All penetrations are sealed light tight to prevent algae too. My only issue with this system is pump failure. In the Rubbermaid tubs I use to use, if the pump failed the roots soaked in the water until I could get a replacement pump installed. If the pump fails when I'm away in this system I'm screwed.....no water to soak in since it all drains back to the rez. The only modification to this system will be a second pump paralleled which should resolve my concern.

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Could you put a few more pics on here. I dont know much about this type of growing. Im just trying to see all the piping and understand what they all do. Thanks

Thanks Budsbuds.

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