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ForcedInduction

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GypsyBush said:
I would line it with plastic...

I personally would not use metal... any metal...

There are so many plastic tubs that can be used as trays...

but that is just my opinion... wrong material...

I vote for the Botanicare white trays...

but you can even make your own...

I say go with plastic...
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what will the problem be with aluminum? i cleaned the shit out of it with steel wool and then wiped it down with rubbing alcohol.

the problem with getting another tray is i can't find anything thats the right size. this aluminum one is perfect. and i don't really want to make a table lol
 
GypsyBush

GypsyBush

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Line it with plastic...

It's just a suggestion...

The pro's say no metal parts in hydro...

It's got something to do with something...

I listen and have good results... that's all I know on that one...

Just get some pond liner from home depot and you have no thing to worry about...:lol:
 
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ForcedInduction

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ouch 20 bucks no way, could i use some thick plastic sheeting? i mean like how do i seal the plastic so water doesn't leak behind the plastic at the fitting?
 
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GypsyBush

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tom__420 said:
You will need some aquarium silicone or any waterproof silicone to seal it up real nice
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I am not a big fan of that...

I say drill the right size hole and use a gasket...

ForcedInduction said:
ok, i guess i will figure it out when my stuff comes tomorrow. i kind of want to just try using the aluminum with no liner or anything.
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Try it dude..

the worse that can happen is you not like it and change it...

But I say slap the thickest plastic (food grade preferred) you can find and use the rubber washers...
 
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ForcedInduction

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ok i will try and line it with plastic first and if turns out to be a pain in the ass i will just go for it with nothing. whats the worst that can happen, the aluminum will kill my plants? lol
 
GypsyBush

GypsyBush

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I am not saying IT WILL...

But I bet more people would use metal if it was ok...

pretty much everyone uses plastic... and it's for a reason...
 
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GypsyBush

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DUDE...:lol:

it's just a hole...:lol:

it can be too small...

too big..

or just right...:lol:

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use the proper tool and MAKE IT just right...:razz:
 
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