lvtokerr
Active Member
I am looking to re-plumb my rwdc system. I have 16 five gallon pails rigged up to a 40 gallon tote. The last run I got lucky and didnt have any clogs using 1/2. In the begging it would clog with pesky little immature hydroton balls. For my plumbing I had a 1" hose connecting to all the 1/2. The hose would come off the res and go into the room and t off to the other hoses. I think this t set up also cause the ½ lines to be slightly kinked. I could draw a paint diagram if it will help you guys help me. I think the T caused improper flow. Some buckets would have more water in them than others. This could also have been due to the top drip sprinkler system adding more water to some buckets than the others. So now I am wonder what would be the best way to plumb buckets that are in rows of four by four. I am thinking each row should get its own direct line to the res without any ts like you see on the premade ebb and flow bucket setups. Instead of using sprinkler top feed Im going to use the old ½ for the fill and the 1 of the drain. The reason for getting rid of the top feed was they were a nightmare. The sprinkler top feed barbs would break and then water would shoot all over the place or flood. I think the hydro nutes help wear the plastic out faster and made them brittle.
Thanks RIU you guys are awesome and have the best bubble bucket forums.
Thanks RIU you guys are awesome and have the best bubble bucket forums.