New Member Introduction

[Rodney Ellison]

Hi all,

 

I am happy to be with you all. I am building an indoor simplified DWC using 55 gallon barrels to start. I hope to find others that have done the same and discover some ways to save money in the building and also learn from you.

Currently, I am starting to build the stands for the grow beds and fish tank. I was going to use wood but wondered if anyone has used PVC to build the stands and how were your results if you did?

Rodney

 

[TCLynx]

PVC is probably not strong enough to hold up full barrels of water.

[Rodney Ellison]

Hi,

 

Thank you, I am going for the wood frame that is used in the barrelponics manual. It will allow me to be flexible in the future in case I get wild and crazy and create an ebb and flow system (I don't think I will tho'). The 2x6's and 2x8's are a litttle expensive but it will be worth it in the long run.

Rodney

[TCLynx]

ebb and flow is good for filtration