Jackthenife
New Member
Hey everybody!
I am a very new to this site and also new grower(very excited)
so i am currently running 3 5gallon DWC buckets (non-recirculating) on a raised shelf in a 2'x4'x7' grow tent.
i also have a 600w cooltube, 6" inline fan with carbon filter, full climate control (air temp and RH) plus everything else for a decent grow-op.
the buckets on the shelf gives me an under (floor) compartment for things like "air pump, space heater, nutes, tools, etc."
but putting my buckets on the raised shelf has made my water temps raise to about 74 degrees from them no longer sitting on the cool floor.
i know 68 degrees is the ideal water temp for DWC and RDWC and 74 is just a little to scary for me to mess around with . (dont want root rot)
so i have come up with an idea to chill my buckets with a water chiller while having no MAINE reservoir.
i am no artist, i apologize but this is a simple drawing of my idea and i would really appreciate any input on the idea and if you think it would work right before i go drilling holes in all my buckets and possible ruining them.
my questions are:
will the chiller on the floor/underneath the shelf create any kind of water pressure from buckets being higher i should be aware of?
will the bucket connecting hoses on the lower part of the buckets allow for even water displacement between the 3??
should bucket connecting hoses be at water level instead?
would this be more of a under current system now?
anybodys help, input or comments would be GREATLY appreciated.
please let me know what you think.
and for anybody who is wondering i am currently growing
1x Dutch Passion Think Different AUTO
1x Buddha Magnum AUTO
1x Royal Queen Seeds Northern Light AUTO
all 16 days from sprout.
using full "FloraNova Expert Recirculating" nutrient regimen
I am a very new to this site and also new grower(very excited)
so i am currently running 3 5gallon DWC buckets (non-recirculating) on a raised shelf in a 2'x4'x7' grow tent.
i also have a 600w cooltube, 6" inline fan with carbon filter, full climate control (air temp and RH) plus everything else for a decent grow-op.
the buckets on the shelf gives me an under (floor) compartment for things like "air pump, space heater, nutes, tools, etc."
but putting my buckets on the raised shelf has made my water temps raise to about 74 degrees from them no longer sitting on the cool floor.
i know 68 degrees is the ideal water temp for DWC and RDWC and 74 is just a little to scary for me to mess around with . (dont want root rot)
so i have come up with an idea to chill my buckets with a water chiller while having no MAINE reservoir.
i am no artist, i apologize but this is a simple drawing of my idea and i would really appreciate any input on the idea and if you think it would work right before i go drilling holes in all my buckets and possible ruining them.
my questions are:
will the chiller on the floor/underneath the shelf create any kind of water pressure from buckets being higher i should be aware of?
will the bucket connecting hoses on the lower part of the buckets allow for even water displacement between the 3??
should bucket connecting hoses be at water level instead?
would this be more of a under current system now?
anybodys help, input or comments would be GREATLY appreciated.
please let me know what you think.
and for anybody who is wondering i am currently growing
1x Dutch Passion Think Different AUTO
1x Buddha Magnum AUTO
1x Royal Queen Seeds Northern Light AUTO
all 16 days from sprout.
using full "FloraNova Expert Recirculating" nutrient regimen