I’m sure many of you have seen Seemorebuds “15lbs in 80 days” if not I highly suggest buying the DVD and watching it. In the video they use a hybrid aero system called the Aquamist I and I am sold on using this system to grow. It seems once you get everything dialed in (nutrients, ph) that this system is very maintenance free. In the video they only changed the nutrient solution once between veg/flower stages. They used the add back method and had little to no ph fluctuation.
Anyhow, the only draw back to the system is the $500 price tag and as a DIY’er the system seems very easy to replicate if one could get the right sized reservoir. I called Aquamist and asked if they would sell me the reservoir separately and got lots of attitude from the person on the other end. Why? I have no idea; I was polite and asked a simple question. I’m asking all Aquamist users for some help with this one, are there any identifying markings on the reservoir such as a manufacturer name, part number…anything? This is my last hurdle in trying to duplicate this system, I know they use 3 Antelco sprayers and the plumbing is simply PVC hooked up to a 250gph magnetic drive pump. You help would be greatly appreciated. Seemorebuds?

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Bump!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I was thinking the same thing, those are sweet ass systems, but the price tag has be Ebb and flowing still just call the company and say you put a big crack in your rez when you were storing the system and need a replacement... they should provide replacement parts right?

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Email sent... will post reply tomorrow.

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what are you building your top out of?

Sorry for not updating, but I've been busy with family in town. So, I did receive a response stating that the tubs are indeed custom made and they usually do not sell them separately. The cost is $150+ shipping per tub which is expensive, but that's the cost you pay.

what are you building your top out of? Probably 1/4" plastic sheets.

I will start a thread once I get everything in order and put together...it may take a while.

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I'm surprised you got a reply. I'm looking at buying 4 used aquamists from a friend. He only has the 16 site tops, and I wrote Aquamist weeks ago to find out how much new tops are. Still no reply.

I don't think they like to sell parts due to fear that we might DIY a comparable unit for hundreds less.

Find out who the CEO is there. Write (paper letter) letting him know of the piss poor customer service.

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I'd love to know what you find out. By the way, which mister from Antelco is the right one? What do they use to cap it? It looks like a good solution to prevent roots from clogging the mister.

ttt for some answers.

Also, where would you get that 1/4" plastic/plexiglass cover that the net pots sit into? I've been to Lowes and Home Depot and all they have is clear in that thickness and had no suggestions on where I could get some.

DND, have you identified and priced out all the plumbing pieces? I'd like to have a list to take to the store with me when I'm ready to build it. I'm not too concerned about the reservoir... Lowes carries a 50gal Rubbermaid tub with similar dimensions (42"x21") to that system that only costs $18.