Bet that'll need some active cooling. Don't hook it up to your chiller, that's just a waste of money. Instead, rig your return line to put into the reservoir from above, preferably spread out like a waterfall. For the res itself, use something that will transfer heat easily, such as a metal trash can. Keep it outside the grow room and in the shade if possible.
Done did the hooked into the chiller circuit, big mistake.
Kewl. I just hate seeing perfectly good heat go to waste, lol
Whys your water as low as 55 degrees? DAMN
For cooling room air. My nutrients stay at 65 to 68.
You need a temperature differential for heat transfer to happen. Your AC wouldn't do shit if it exhausted air that was already 77 degrees. It has to put out cold air so there's some thermal mass with which to lower room air temps. Same with water.
Sorry to hear this.
I found that if the barb was fairly sharp it would seal well. The CAP crap was rounded from overuse of the molds and wouldn't hold without at least a plastic clamp. We're not talking a lot of water pressure here, just a fraction of a psi...
Fucking schedules/plans, I can't seem to get my shit together :/
I found that being sure to clean the inside surface around the drilled hole helps the rubber grommet seat better and has eliminated leaks from the bulkhead. The only troublesome leaks for me are those where the hose connects.
Yes, though it's expensive overkill. The lil plastic ones are cheaper and hold fine.