Stagger stack them if possible (each half over the other) otherwise just watch for water channeling.
Dr Joe
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Dr Joe
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AGREE ^^^^
You'll also want to have some method of keeping them down. You'll find quickly that fresh scrubbies float and will just pour out the top of the container.
You'll also want to have some method of keeping them down. You'll find quickly that fresh scrubbies float and will just pour out the top of the container.
wizzin;1851446; said:AGREE ^^^^
You'll also want to have some method of keeping them down. You'll find quickly that fresh scrubbies float and will just pour out the top of the container.
I am using the lid as the drip tray so I shouldnt have the run away scrubbie problem
Here is the final look...
underneath what is left of the lid is a piece of milk crate to help with better flow and there is about 2.5"s of room for the quilt stuffing.
Oh and I stagger staked the pot scrubbies...
underneath what is left of the lid is a piece of milk crate to help with better flow and there is about 2.5"s of room for the quilt stuffing.
Oh and I stagger staked the pot scrubbies...
The last variable(s) in your equation will rear its ugly head (potentially) when you actually flow water through your set-up.
The last variable being: do you have enough holes in the top of your set-up to accomodate the rated flow of what-ever pum you decide to use?
You may find that
A: your pump will become starved for water.......need more holes.
B: your pump moves too little water and only 1/3 - 2/3 of the current holes receive water.
C: your plumbing may need to be altered in order to prevent water from the tank splashing about and wrecking everthing nearby. You may want to consider some sort of shroud to prevent this.
I have been reading your thread from the start and really do like what you have developed so far.
Respectfully,
FireMedic.
The last variable being: do you have enough holes in the top of your set-up to accomodate the rated flow of what-ever pum you decide to use?
You may find that
A: your pump will become starved for water.......need more holes.
B: your pump moves too little water and only 1/3 - 2/3 of the current holes receive water.
C: your plumbing may need to be altered in order to prevent water from the tank splashing about and wrecking everthing nearby. You may want to consider some sort of shroud to prevent this.
I have been reading your thread from the start and really do like what you have developed so far.
Respectfully,
FireMedic.
FireMedic;1865019; said:
well before I had the lid as normal then I tested it with a piece of 1" hose and it handled the flow no problem but there was splashing so I cut the lid to how it is now and I plan to put the "filter floss" on top to help prevent splashing.
also at the end of the over flows I am going to have 45* elbows into the drip tray and then if need be I will just cover the top with poly sheeting...
oh and all the holes are 1/4".
I am going with a Quiet One 4000 pump
