DIY DIY Top feed Recirculation

[TheLittleBoyWhoPointed]

having a 'T' joiner pumping air coming into the hose leading from the res will make the air rise through the tube and draw the water up so a mix of air and water comes out the end of the hose...this removes the need to have a pressure sealed res.

[video=youtube;xV8vZqHd0ao]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV8vZqHd0ao[/video]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airlift_pump

http://www.instructables.com/id/Non-moving-parts-water-pump/

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-High-can-a-fishtank-air-pump-pump-water/

TLBWP

 

[KsjAuto]

having a 'T' joiner pumping air coming into the hose leading from the res will make the air rise through the tube and draw the water up so a mix of air and water comes out the end of the hose...this removes the need to have a pressure sealed res.

[video=youtube;xV8vZqHd0ao]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV8vZqHd0ao[/video]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airlift_pump

http://www.instructables.com/id/Non-moving-parts-water-pump/

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-High-can-a-fishtank-air-pump-pump-water/

TLBWP

HI Thanx for the info..
Yes it`s the same they use in waterfarm / aquafarm / PLANT!T gemini and other type of systems ho use top feeding.
I made a system years ago with this type of feeding. its noisy if u have to sleep in the same room. but it works and easy to build..
About the res, it`s not pressure sealed... the 1 liter bottle is.... (smaller pump / easier to adjust / cheaper)..
Peace

 

[TheLittleBoyWhoPointed]

sweet!

TLBWP

 

[KsjAuto]

Better pictures

Thought i would post some better pictures of this little project.

Almost all things connected
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Res to 1l bottle with one-way valve
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you know what this is
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The fun part
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One-way valve
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That is it
All the bits and pieces is from aquarium store.
I used this timer for the airpump
http://www.eio.com/p-37566-velleman-vm188-1s-60h-pulse-pause-timer.aspx
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Peace
P.S
Next DIY project
80 to 100w led using 10w chips
veg light 7200 to 9000 lumen.
20 dollar for the light

 

[Smokechoke]

Bro, your a sicko hahaha. Damn if only i knew this was possible id save money. Whats upnwith the led your making?

 

[KsjAuto]

The led is still on the Drawing board. But at this moment something like this...
3 30w panels
Panel 1 and 2: 3 3400 kelvin 10w chips..and 2 620nm red 10w chip + 1 460nm blue 10w chip.
Panel 3 : 3 6500 kelvin 10w chips..and 3 620nm red 10w chips
3 leds is on at the same time. The 3400 and 6500 for veg. And the blu and red for flower
So for veg ill have 60w 3400 kelvin and 30w 6500 kelvin
For Bloom ill have 70w red and 20w blue
The veg Will have about 9000 lumen
The flower i dont know about lumen yet.
Still on the Drawing board
Peace

 

[Smokechoke]

Thats amazing, i gues you can obtain these specific nm chips online? Your saving a ton of money probably.You may be somewhat new to afn as i am but you damn sure know what yur doin

 

[TheLittleBoyWhoPointed]

Love this DIY!

LB

 

[KsjAuto]

Thats amazing, i gues you can obtain these specific nm chips online? Your saving a ton of money probably.You may be somewhat new to afn as i am but you damn sure know what yur doin

I always like to DIY. And doing things in that Way. You have to soak up aaaaalllllllll the Info u Can wrap your head around.
And then go make stuff hope it Works.
I Think does led panels Will set me back 60 us dollar. If custums dont fuck it up again.....
Peace

 

[KsjAuto]

Small update to the system

Still work in progress
the oneway-valve had to go. it got filled up with nute dust and what not, so it needed to much attention (cleaning)
So i came up with a new solution.
2 pieces of wood hold tight on the hose. i needs to be as tight so a little water can get through. but when the airpump is on, the water will go out the other end because the hole in the hose is bigger. do this make any sense ?!!
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Peace