Build or Buy?

What do you guys think? It looks like a great value @ $49.99 w/free shipping.

EBAY - 4 Site DWC Bubbler Kit

You could probably build(DIY) a dozen-site++ DWC for that price.

yeah i just built one for less then 30 $ (wal-mart) i got a ten gallon rubbermaid bucket and two fish tank pumps one dual that works for 5-30 gallons then a single one that does 5-20 gallons so i gor three air stones two 14 inchers and 4 incher and that does very good so far great bubble i only cut one hole for one plant but you can easily do 4 in it for veg at least but one soild the hole way though

build one. shit is simple.

Build, you'll get a real feel for this.

HappySack said:

Build, you'll get a real feel for this.

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Yea, after reading a few threads and seeing how simple it is, I'm gonna build one

so, where is yer DIY on this?

Where in the hell am I? said:

so, where is yer DIY on this?

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Ha! Yea when I saw some of the other DIYs from the original GrowFAQ and GreenKind, I decided not to re-invent the wheel. I did actually build it (for like $20) but I have not had the opportunity to try it out yet. Next year's grow will likely be a DWC hydro grow.

i just built one............less than $10 for everything but the air pumps.

why buy when one can build, given you have hole saws or a dremel, and time

paintsprayer71 said:

why buy when one can build, given you have hole saws or a dremel, and time

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Why do you need a hole saw or dremel? The net cup holes are cut out with an exacto razor knife or any sharp instrument. Its much easier than I originally expected, after all its just a tub of water with an air pump attached. I feel like a fool even asking the question after I built mine and realized how rediculously simple it is.

Any suggestions for pot size and number of aerator's for an 18 gallon tub? Im trying to transfer 5 plants from a smaller system i used just to start the seeds to this one im building now.