help with new growbeds - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T11:12:12Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/help-with-new-growbeds?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A596383&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Wade...
Well, It has take…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-02-10:4778851:Comment:5963832015-02-10T10:12:03.684ZAlan Barnetthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlanBarnett899
<p>Hi Wade...</p>
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<p>Well, It has taken a little longer to get the system going. I live in Northern California... My area experience about a week of freezing temperatures most winters. I may add some insulation on the outside of the plywood in the future. I dug some footings for my blocks. I needed a way to ensure that they are level. It wasn't too hard and now I have footings for two growbeds. I also leveled out a spot for my IBC fish tanks. I have room for two and may add two…</p>
<p>Hi Wade...</p>
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<p>Well, It has taken a little longer to get the system going. I live in Northern California... My area experience about a week of freezing temperatures most winters. I may add some insulation on the outside of the plywood in the future. I dug some footings for my blocks. I needed a way to ensure that they are level. It wasn't too hard and now I have footings for two growbeds. I also leveled out a spot for my IBC fish tanks. I have room for two and may add two more in the future. I have to do the math to make sure that I have enough grow space to filter the water. </p>
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<p>Your system looks like it's doing great. t'll keep you posted on my progress. </p>
<p></p> Hello Alan.
Any update on the…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-02-10:4778851:Comment:5962972015-02-10T01:34:13.024ZWadehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Wade122
<p>Hello Alan.</p>
<p>Any update on the system?</p>
<p>Hello Alan.</p>
<p>Any update on the system?</p> Good point. The system is go…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-12:4778851:Comment:5928082015-01-12T04:11:05.734ZAlan Barnetthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlanBarnett899
<p>Good point. The system is going to be outdoor. The growbeds will be 3.5 ft x 7 ft. I am going to build 4 to start; eventually there will be 12 growbeds. I have enough clay balls for 2 or 3 beds. the empty beds will just b deep water culture for lettuce and other greens. Next weekend I will start building the first 4 beds</p>
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<p>Good point. The system is going to be outdoor. The growbeds will be 3.5 ft x 7 ft. I am going to build 4 to start; eventually there will be 12 growbeds. I have enough clay balls for 2 or 3 beds. the empty beds will just b deep water culture for lettuce and other greens. Next weekend I will start building the first 4 beds</p>
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<p></p> Are you building an outdoor o…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-10:4778851:Comment:5925042015-01-10T15:13:33.661ZWadehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Wade122
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Are you building an outdoor or indoor system?</font></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">If the grow beds will be outdoors then pressure treated plywood should offer more protection against termites and the elements. For indoor systems with no danger of termites etc., non-pressure treated plywood or wood could be used.</font></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Are you building an outdoor or indoor system?</font></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">If the grow beds will be outdoors then pressure treated plywood should offer more protection against termites and the elements. For indoor systems with no danger of termites etc., non-pressure treated plywood or wood could be used.</font></p>
<p></p> Thank you for your comments.…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-10:4778851:Comment:5922932015-01-10T04:29:32.508ZAlan Barnetthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlanBarnett899
<p>Thank you for your comments. I will use 3/4 plywood. I was more questioning whether I should use pressure treated or regular plywood. I did some more research on sealants. There is a company that makes livestock safe sealants. I didn't want just a regular household sealants that can leach into the water. </p>
<p>Thank you for your comments. I will use 3/4 plywood. I was more questioning whether I should use pressure treated or regular plywood. I did some more research on sealants. There is a company that makes livestock safe sealants. I didn't want just a regular household sealants that can leach into the water. </p> The grow bed has to be strong…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-10:4778851:Comment:5923792015-01-10T00:49:43.293ZWadehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Wade122
<p><font face="Calibri"><font size="3">The grow bed has to be strong to withstand the weight/pressure of the grow media and water. I would say 3/4” or 5/8” plywood should suffice.</font> <font size="3"> </font><font size="3">If you live in a colder climate, I would recommend you line the inner part of the grow bed with foam insulation before you install the duraskrim.</font></font></p>
<p><font face="Calibri"><font size="3">On the question of the silicone, I see pet stores selling 100% clear…</font></font></p>
<p><font face="Calibri"><font size="3">The grow bed has to be strong to withstand the weight/pressure of the grow media and water. I would say 3/4” or 5/8” plywood should suffice.</font> <font size="3"> </font><font size="3">If you live in a colder climate, I would recommend you line the inner part of the grow bed with foam insulation before you install the duraskrim.</font></font></p>
<p><font face="Calibri"><font size="3">On the question of the silicone, I see pet stores selling 100% clear silicone for use on aquariums. You can get a bigger tube of 100% silicone from a hardware store at a cheaper cost.</font> <font size="3"> </font></font></p>
<p><font face="Calibri" size="3">I am a newbie also with a six month old system.</font></p>
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