just saying hi - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T10:56:06Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/just-saying-hi-1?groupUrl=arizona-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A490735&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=no@James - The pictures help. I…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-07-05:4778851:Comment:4907352013-07-05T22:11:27.813ZRobert Rowehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RobertCRoweBob
<p>@James - The pictures help. I 'm not familiar<br></br> with SLO.</p>
<p>I feel a need to circulate water from the FT to the sump 24 & 7. I do this with a screened overflow line. I pump from the sump to the FT 24 & 7. I pump from the FT to the media beds 1/4 of each hour. The primary reason I pump from the FT is maximize the flow picking up more fish waste.The pump takes the FT output through a swirl filter to the grow beds and then to the sump. No need putting fish waste in the sump. I…</p>
<p>@James - The pictures help. I 'm not familiar<br/> with SLO.</p>
<p>I feel a need to circulate water from the FT to the sump 24 & 7. I do this with a screened overflow line. I pump from the sump to the FT 24 & 7. I pump from the FT to the media beds 1/4 of each hour. The primary reason I pump from the FT is maximize the flow picking up more fish waste.The pump takes the FT output through a swirl filter to the grow beds and then to the sump. No need putting fish waste in the sump. I have not started processing the fish waste yet but the plan is to take it through a dedicated media bed loaded with worms after which the output will go to the media beds.</p>
<p>At the present time my FT feeds 3 raft beds which also swirl filter. The output overflows to 3 media beds which Bell Siphon to the sump. I am not a raft bed fan except for lettuce. I will probably convert 2 of my raft beds to media as soon as I can locate some Hydroton.</p>
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<p><br/> <cite>James Alexander said:</cite></p>
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</blockquote> tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-07-05:4778851:Comment:4909112013-07-05T20:30:26.277ZJames Alexanderhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JamesAlexander
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772247455?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772247455?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></img></a> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772247490?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772247490?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></img></a></p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772247455?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772247455?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772247490?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772247490?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a></p> does this help im still not g…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-07-05:4778851:Comment:4909052013-07-05T20:26:33.498ZJames Alexanderhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JamesAlexander
<p>does this help im still not getting it how did u get the pic to go onto the post</p>
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<p>does this help im still not getting it how did u get the pic to go onto the post</p>
<p></p> Hi James,
I think Bob was a…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-07-05:4778851:Comment:4908062013-07-05T19:34:38.283ZJim Troyerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimTroyer
<p>Hi James, </p>
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<p>I think Bob was asking more for a side view of your system so we can understand the elevation changes between tanks, grow beds, sumps and filter if any.</p>
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<p>If you could be a little more detail oriented with regards to how high the pipes will be in each tank etc. show the dimensions of the tank heights and pipes</p>
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<p>Since you area newbie to computers I thought it would be nice to help you with a paint lesson. Paint is a free program that you…</p>
<p>Hi James, </p>
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<p>I think Bob was asking more for a side view of your system so we can understand the elevation changes between tanks, grow beds, sumps and filter if any.</p>
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<p>If you could be a little more detail oriented with regards to how high the pipes will be in each tank etc. show the dimensions of the tank heights and pipes</p>
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<p>Since you area newbie to computers I thought it would be nice to help you with a paint lesson. Paint is a free program that you should be able to find under the accessories tab. here is a quick drawing of a basic system drawn in paint. I pointed to the icons I used to make this drawing. Play with it some, it is a handy tool. Click on the image to open to full size. </p>
<p>Good luck James!</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772246770?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772246770?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a></p> is this a better drawing?tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-07-05:4778851:Comment:4907252013-07-05T19:21:46.591ZJames Alexanderhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JamesAlexander
<p>is this a better drawing?</p>
<p>is this a better drawing?</p> I'm sorry im just not a tech…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-07-05:4778851:Comment:4907182013-07-05T18:23:32.001ZJames Alexanderhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JamesAlexander
<p>I'm sorry im just not a tech type of person i posted these once and if they are not coming up im still learning the computer stuff. im not very good at designing either.</p>
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<p>I'm sorry im just not a tech type of person i posted these once and if they are not coming up im still learning the computer stuff. im not very good at designing either.</p>
<p>james</p> Great point Bob regarding pum…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-07-05:4778851:Comment:4907172013-07-05T18:16:23.983ZJim Troyerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimTroyer
<p>Great point Bob regarding pumping away from the bottom of the tank. </p>
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<p>There is nothing quite like that sinking feeling when you look out and realize the plants on top of fish pond aren't there! I learned my lesson thankfully without losing fish. </p>
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<p>I have settled on 1.5" pipe and 4 inch returns. I keep everything as straight as possible. I don't get plugged pipes any more.</p>
<p>Great point Bob regarding pumping away from the bottom of the tank. </p>
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<p>There is nothing quite like that sinking feeling when you look out and realize the plants on top of fish pond aren't there! I learned my lesson thankfully without losing fish. </p>
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<p>I have settled on 1.5" pipe and 4 inch returns. I keep everything as straight as possible. I don't get plugged pipes any more.</p> James I would advise against…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-07-05:4778851:Comment:4904982013-07-05T15:47:08.285ZRobert Rowehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RobertCRoweBob
<p>James I would advise against using the 3/4 valves and pipe, If I were to start over I would use 1 1/4" feeder lines from the pump to the media beds reducing to 1" at the flow control valves. I am using 1" all the way on the feeder side and 2" on the return side. My pumps have 1 1/4" outlets.</p>
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<p>What is the FT output circuit? I pump from the FT to the media beds via a swirl filter with a 15 on 45 off cycle. Don't pump from the bottom of the tank, pump from about 1/2 way up so you…</p>
<p>James I would advise against using the 3/4 valves and pipe, If I were to start over I would use 1 1/4" feeder lines from the pump to the media beds reducing to 1" at the flow control valves. I am using 1" all the way on the feeder side and 2" on the return side. My pumps have 1 1/4" outlets.</p>
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<p>What is the FT output circuit? I pump from the FT to the media beds via a swirl filter with a 15 on 45 off cycle. Don't pump from the bottom of the tank, pump from about 1/2 way up so you won't chance pumping the tank dry and will still get most of the fish waste.</p>
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<p>Like I said before a schematic diagram would let everybody see where you are heading and keep you out of the weeds.</p>
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<p><br/> <br/> <cite>James Alexander said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/just-saying-hi-1?groupUrl=arizona-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A490566&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment490566"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>i am very computer illiterate so please bear with me.</p>
<p>the design is the grow beds and the fish tanks are arranged in a u shaped pattern. the grow beds drain into sump by use of bell syphons. the 2 sumps are connected together by (2) 2in pipe to keep level even. i have a pump in 1 of the sumps pumping water up 1" pipe to height of 30" for the first stage of this project. at 30" height it travels through 32 feet of 1" pipe in shape of a u. i have (8) 3/4 in valves that attach to the pipe through a reducing t. the valves adjust volume of water going into grow beds as well as fish tank. I have 1 pump as well as aerators in fish tank for circulation. in future i have 3 fish tanks for separate fish and breeding tank. the fish tanks are connected together with (2) 3in pipe to circulate water and keep levels same. both tanks have a 2in pipe to empty into sump tanks.</p>
<p>in future im adding a radial filter and 50 hanging towers along the south side of my house. the towers will be spaced a foot apart to start. right now i am raising a very ugly weed garden in the 30" by 54 foot patch of ground.<a rel="nofollow" style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/></a></p>
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<p><br/>thanks</p>
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</blockquote> i am very computer illiterate…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-07-05:4778851:Comment:4905662013-07-05T03:55:17.137ZJames Alexanderhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JamesAlexander
<p>i am very computer illiterate so please bear with me.</p>
<p>the design is the grow beds and the fish tanks are arranged in a u shaped pattern. the grow beds drain into sump by use of bell syphons. the 2 sumps are connected together by (2) 2in pipe to keep level even. i have a pump in 1 of the sumps pumping water up 1" pipe to height of 30" for the first stage of this project. at 30" height it travels through 32 feet of 1" pipe in shape of a u. i have (8) 3/4 in valves that attach to the…</p>
<p>i am very computer illiterate so please bear with me.</p>
<p>the design is the grow beds and the fish tanks are arranged in a u shaped pattern. the grow beds drain into sump by use of bell syphons. the 2 sumps are connected together by (2) 2in pipe to keep level even. i have a pump in 1 of the sumps pumping water up 1" pipe to height of 30" for the first stage of this project. at 30" height it travels through 32 feet of 1" pipe in shape of a u. i have (8) 3/4 in valves that attach to the pipe through a reducing t. the valves adjust volume of water going into grow beds as well as fish tank. I have 1 pump as well as aerators in fish tank for circulation. in future i have 3 fish tanks for separate fish and breeding tank. the fish tanks are connected together with (2) 3in pipe to circulate water and keep levels same. both tanks have a 2in pipe to empty into sump tanks.</p>
<p>in future im adding a radial filter and 50 hanging towers along the south side of my house. the towers will be spaced a foot apart to start. right now i am raising a very ugly weed garden in the 30" by 54 foot patch of ground.<a rel="nofollow" style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/></a></p>
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<p><br/>thanks</p>
<p>james</p> Robert Rowe said:
@James -…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-07-05:4778851:Comment:4906172013-07-05T03:05:09.155ZJames Alexanderhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JamesAlexander
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Robert Rowe said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/just-saying-hi-1?groupUrl=arizona-aquaponics&#4778851Comment490542"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>@James - short list - I recommend a schematic diagram of your system showing elevations, controls, pumps etc. then others can spot the weak points(joints or unplanned syphons).</p>
<p>Be sure to select your pump well and purchase at least 1 extra for…</p>
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<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Robert Rowe said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/just-saying-hi-1?groupUrl=arizona-aquaponics&#4778851Comment490542"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>@James - short list - I recommend a schematic diagram of your system showing elevations, controls, pumps etc. then others can spot the weak points(joints or unplanned syphons).</p>
<p>Be sure to select your pump well and purchase at least 1 extra for emergencies(which are sure to happen).</p>
<p>Use quick connects for your pump outlets, so you can switch quickly.</p>
<p>Consider an alarm system to announce no-flow, interupted flow, low water level etc.</p>
<p>Good luck</p>
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<p>Your are right what was i thinking.</p>
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