Help with build

I have 8 gallon round buckets and I want to make some kind of (R)DWC that I can go away for at least 3-4 days. I am not sure if it's already proven system, but this comes to my mind: connecting bottoms of 8 gal buckets together with 50 mm fittings and PVC tubes. One the same size "control bucket" with float valve on top. And then 55 gal drum with nutrients behind control bucket elevated so it will passive fill the control bucket. I guess this could work without flooding? Float valve in control bucket will autofill all other grow buckets when empty, or?
Then just one stone per bucket and that's it. No other pumps, only air pump for stones.

50 mm fittings for buckets, or I need something else?



Also, I have 5x10 tent, how many buckets do you think can handle? I am thinking of 2 or 3 rows of 4 with some normal veg time around 30-40 days top.

First question where do you get 8 gallon buckets and what are the dimensions ?
Light info as well?

Herb & Suds said:

First question where do you get 8 gallon buckets and what are the dimensions ?
Light info as well?

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Those are not relevant question for my troubles. Also, I have covered the light, so not a problem.

Yes.

How long you can leave depends on how automated your room environment is, how long your nutrients of choice will stay within an acceptable PH range and any other needs like training and pest control etc.

KonopCh said:

Those are not relevant question for my troubles. Also, I have covered the light, so not a problem.

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Oh ok
I wanted to get some myself
But you do you
Your answer shows me you think people better answer you with out any questions
Good luck

Herb & Suds said:

Oh ok
I wanted to get some myself
But you do you
Your answer shows me you think people better answer you with out any questions
Good luck

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I thought the same thing lol I would love 8 gal buckets

https://shop.pahydroponics.com/5-pack-with-lids-8-gallon-ez-stor-container-buckets-w-lid/

Check these out. Also have 3 inch bulkheads for a good price. Never have to worry about root issues...

Right, homie comes in mentioning something cool while asking for help then wants to be rude when asked about the cool thing. Good luck homie I don’t help rude people.

Lenin1917 said:

Right, homie comes in mentioning something cool while asking for help then wants to be rude when asked about the cool thing. Good luck homie I don’t help rude people.

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You don't need to, "homie".

KonopCh said:

You don't need to, "homie".

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So that's a no on the bucket info right...I'm asking for a friend lol

KonopCh said:

You don't need to, "homie".

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Hey I heard from a friend you were the guy to talk to about the 8 gal buckets. Would love to get my hands on some

In case anyone was still wondering hydrobuilder and pa hydroponics have the 8gallon buckets. If op checks out pahydro’s YouTube channel they have his answer with a video how to guide too.

Airstones in buckets with roots + drain bulkhead + feed bulkhead + water pump. From there you can add a secondary reso.

FYI I have left DWC buckets for a week without any trouble - the water line gets low when they are big, but the plant does OK. The secondary helps reduce management.

Pro tip: sand all the barbed fittings so that water doesn't drip out from the ridge artifact left over from the plastic molding process.

who got the hook on them 8g buckets???

What about 55 gal drum which supply control bucket via valve? It's possible? How to do it?