The "Madman goes Aero" building thread

[latewood]

Thansk but, 1st off, I have pumps from 110gph to 600gph...
2nd you didn't read thread very well because drains are plastic...
and system is not over a bathtub, that was just for a month because of space. It does not leak.

I don't do grow threads anymore, veggies only, I have nothing to prove.

If you ever doubt that any of my DIY systems work...Well, I have this to say If you know what you are doing then you can grow anything you want in any kind of hydro system. I can! peace

[misk]

wow lol

i sat down for a good 6-8 hours designing a new system for my grow room and it turned out pretty much exactly the same as this lol

i will be starting the build in around a month and will keep u posted.

i was thinking of running a drip to my pots, airstones under each and sprinklers pointing at the roots, is this overkill? will the sprinklers alone be enough?

and i was thinking of using smaller diamiter piping, would this system still run effectivly?

anyway, cheers for providing such a wikad thread, keep up the good work

[BlackBliss]

Hey late, Nice grow man.....i love it how you have self explanitory pictures with details man weldone.....
show us some updates sometime :thumbsup:
Stay true and high buddy,
Peace Out brother!
Bliss.

[latewood]

I am finding that using aero alone is running the risk of sprinklers clogging...It happened to me and caused hermies, but If I had had a closer eye at the time, I might've avoided a problem...As Z says. You cannot see the sprinkler not working! I think if you want to run both drip and sprinklers, it cannot hurt you a bit...I would however watch my rez temps...especially if this idea has you using 2 pumps. As far as 1/2" pvc...people have been using it for years...I like using the 3/4" in with 1/2" irrigation tubing. I haven't tried any 1/2"

Can't wait to see your system

[latewood]

Here is a little experiment I helped a friend of mine build that wanted to grow indoor tomatoes and peppers...in a spare room w/AC...Just 4 piks.

during construction.. .

I add quick connects now...this makes it so easy to move the rez and dis:thumbsup: assemble.

Nice roots eh

He lied...:smokin: 8-topper

[BlackBliss]

hehehe cool......deffinately nice roots!!
:thumbsup:
Bliss.

[krakatoa]

PVC pipe cutters will save you from having to deburr, and it's a lot easier/straighter/faster than a hacksaw, especially if you're eyeballing and trimming down lots of cuts for fit. An irrigation supply store will have a pair for around $10. Lowes has some but their metal ones are $20 or more, and no better. One plastic pair will last forever if it's only used for odd jobs.

http://www.sprinkler.com/buy/item/pipe_cutters/4554

<-- an example of the kind I mean.

[latewood]

thanks for the tip...

[mistyganjatree]

you must be the plumbing merchants best customer of late! lol
dya got water heaters in the tanks too? or just the resevoir? or niether?

[latewood]

never had a need to use any heaters...My biggest problems are humidity and heat...period.

Getting ready to buy de-humidifier, and big attic exhaust fans.

peace