Chrome Hydraulics!
I covered light leaks on the pvc. I also just put in a batch of clones. They look a little rough, the cooler temps slowed them down quite a bit, but they pulled through. The roots look good so they'll snap out of it.
thanks for posting your build. Im thinking of doing something similar. so you are top drip feeding, and jet spray under lid. what are other 2 pvc pipes for? big one on bottom drain back to reservoir and other is an over flow set up if u have a clog?
is big pvc pipe on bottom overkill? could you get by with next size down pipe?
I'm sure it is overkill, but I had expansion in mind. In the future I might go with more flow and no air stones. If I ever do I have the 1 1/2" in place. The pipe is nickle and dime stuff. Don't put in small drains to save $10. Same with the feed 1/2" is overkill, but down the road I might want it.
Yes.
The blue bucket is the one that controls the water level for the rest. It basically overflows into the reservoir. It's pretty simple, really. A pump and gravity.