How to build Ebb n Gro Tutorial DIY

squarepush3r

squarepush3r

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FilthyFletch said:
The next item can have variations depending on how many rows of buckets you want to run and then what size hose you decide to use to feed the buckets. You will need some simple hydro drains or hull throughs. I recomend using the 3/4 inch size over the 1/2 inch size as the bigger hose will make fill and drains alot faster. The 1/2 inch kind just dont seem to get it done fast enough but can be used if just a few buckets like 6 or so. I decided I was going to use 3 rows of buckets at first but can add additional line later if I want so I used 3 of these as I will use this in a 4x8 tent setup later. 4 is the most I have seen on 1 side of the bucekt but by adding more to the left and right you can easily double that amount later. Ok so I have 3 3/4 inch drains.These I got for $1.25 on sale while back so I bought a few boxes as I use alot of drains.These can be found online at any hydro store or on ebay.

Cost = 3 x $1.25= $3.75
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could anyone source these for me? I am going to post a DIY tutorial as well, but right now my only hold up is finding these piece that can connect the bucket to a tubing.
 
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blueybong

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squarepush3r said:
could anyone source these for me? I am going to post a DIY tutorial as well, but right now my only hold up is finding these piece that can connect the bucket to a tubing.
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I went with the 1/2" dia. I drilled a 3/4" hole, using a hole saw, installed 1/2" rubber gromments, 1/2" "T" & Elbows, along with 1/2" tubing.

It all fits tight with zero leaks.


Any hydro store carries these items.

 
squarepush3r

squarepush3r

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blueybong said:
I went with the 1/2" dia. I drilled a 3/4" hole, using a hole saw, installed 1/2" rubber gromments, 1/2" "T" & Elbows, along with 1/2" tubing.

It all fits tight with zero leaks.


Any hydro store carries these items.
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i have home-depot, im not sure if you can get plastic grommets there. Do you have a source of the ones you used?
 
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blueybong

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Sorry, I don't have a source but I was told it's important to buy the grommets, fittings & tubing from the same supplier to ensure a tight, leak proof fit.

Home Depot won't have everything needed.

I suggest looking at one of the large online hydro stores and order a complete kit from one company.


 
tom__420

tom__420

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They have 1/2 inch rubber grommets at home depot
1/2 inch is 1/2 inch it doesn't matter the brand or anything
 
squarepush3r

squarepush3r

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blueybong

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All I'm saying is get your fittings("T's", Elbows, etc) & tubing from the same supplier. This is to ensure a tight, leak proof fit.



 
OregonMeds

OregonMeds

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You would think 1" is 1" etc and it is that way in plumbing but blueybong is right, many of the hydro supplies are a little off like they're a metric equivalent or something, hoses can be a little loose or a little too tight to where they're a real pain to get on and off, fittings won't quite go together without a lot of effort or leak a month later cause they're too loose etc. Maybe it's just that the stuff is made cheap as hell in china etc and they don't care to be that accurate with the sizing of things, I don't know. I've seen several people report problems like this before.
 
squarepush3r

squarepush3r

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I wil be making mine soon, but here's a hint: You do not need a complicated 'controller brain' bucket with relays/float switches etc...


You could simply set up your timers to run for say "8 minutes fill," which depending no your pump, would fill it exactly to the level you need. Also, you could add a simple 'overflow' on a bucket in case something goes wrong to replace the float switches to prevent a mess.

I am thinking with timers and pumps you could set up everything without even needing a 'brain.'
 
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