New system design that I want to try out - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T23:40:51Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/new-system-design-that-i-want-to-try-out?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A263054&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks Chris I will take a lo…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-12-14:4778851:Comment:2654432011-12-14T18:43:49.513Zweshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/wes
<p>Thanks Chris I will take a look.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Chris Smith said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/new-system-design-that-i-want-to-try-out?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A265248&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment265316"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I have many pics posted on my page. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>wes said:…</cite></p>
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<p>Thanks Chris I will take a look.<br/> <br/> <cite>Chris Smith said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/new-system-design-that-i-want-to-try-out?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A265248&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment265316"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I have many pics posted on my page. <br/> <br/> <cite>wes said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/new-system-design-that-i-want-to-try-out?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=4778851%3ATopic%3A262904&page=3#4778851Comment265427"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Thanks Chris that clears it up, wow didnt know you had this already in place way cool. Any chance of seeing a photo or sketch?<br/> <br/> <cite>Chris Smith said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/new-system-design-that-i-want-to-try-out?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=4778851%3ATopic%3A262904&page=2#4778851Comment265222"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I was referring to the first sketch in the discussion. I had not read all the posts as I was just about to head off for work.<br/> <br/> <cite>wes said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/new-system-design-that-i-want-to-try-out?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A264938&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment264938"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Chris, Wes here which sketch are you refering too??</p>
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</blockquote> Wow very impressive indeed, t…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-12-14:4778851:Comment:2655422011-12-14T18:43:19.217Zweshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/wes
<p>Wow very impressive indeed, thanks for the update and wow way to go.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Vlad Jovanovic said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/new-system-design-that-i-want-to-try-out?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A265248&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment265248"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Yep, the IBC totes are my bio-filters (or media beds as you can also call 'em). </p>
<p>Yes you are correct, the indexing valve needs to stop for…</p>
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<p>Wow very impressive indeed, thanks for the update and wow way to go.<br/> <br/> <cite>Vlad Jovanovic said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/new-system-design-that-i-want-to-try-out?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A265248&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment265248"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Yep, the IBC totes are my bio-filters (or media beds as you can also call 'em). </p>
<p>Yes you are correct, the indexing valve needs to stop for about a minute in order to advance to the next "irrigation zone".</p>
<p>Each pair of beds is treated as a single zone (so 4 zones). Here is how I start and stop the water flow...</p>
<p>Pictured in the upper right hand corner is the repeat cycle timer that I purchased from Aquatic Eco Systems. It will start and stop the pump and hence the indexing valve...</p>
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</blockquote> That's right Chris, there are…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-12-14:4778851:Comment:2652522011-12-14T17:02:58.087ZVlad Jovanovichttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/VladJovanovic
<p>That's right Chris, there are 2 pumps, one in the sump and one in the fish tank. The indexing valve needs a flow of 6 gallons per minute (but I think 10 is what is being recommended). I'm not sure I understand what psi <em>advance </em>is. Unless you mean that the valve needs a certain psi to advance to the next 'zone'. (Which it does).</p>
<p>That's right Chris, there are 2 pumps, one in the sump and one in the fish tank. The indexing valve needs a flow of 6 gallons per minute (but I think 10 is what is being recommended). I'm not sure I understand what psi <em>advance </em>is. Unless you mean that the valve needs a certain psi to advance to the next 'zone'. (Which it does).</p> I'm trying to understand this…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-12-14:4778851:Comment:2652492011-12-14T15:38:11.690ZChris Smithhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ChrisSmith
<p>I'm trying to understand this diagram. You are pumping from a sump to a fish tank. Your indexing valve is off your FT so do you have a second pump for the indexing valve? I thought indexing valves need some psi advance.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Vlad Jovanovic said:…</cite></p>
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<p>I'm trying to understand this diagram. You are pumping from a sump to a fish tank. Your indexing valve is off your FT so do you have a second pump for the indexing valve? I thought indexing valves need some psi advance.<br/> <br/> <cite>Vlad Jovanovic said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/new-system-design-that-i-want-to-try-out?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=4778851%3ATopic%3A262904&page=3#4778851Comment265245"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Wes,</p>
<p>If this helps you any, here is a diagram of the system I am currently in the middle of building. There is a pump in the fish tank, and a pump in the sump. Sump is buried in the ground. (Add-ons like NFT from sump and verticals above the fish tank are not shown for simplicity's sake).</p>
<p>There are 96 sq.feet of "deep" IBC grow beds (14" to 17" deep) and 568 square feet of Friendlies style rafts. My stocking density will be low. You really need to research this part yourself depending on what you hope to get out of your system. I have <strong><em>no</em></strong> interest in the fish side, other than them being the fertilizer. So, I think I can get away with this grow-bed to raft ratio...</p>
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</blockquote> I have many pics posted on my…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-12-14:4778851:Comment:2653162011-12-14T15:31:38.256ZChris Smithhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ChrisSmith
<p>I have many pics posted on my page. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>wes said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/new-system-design-that-i-want-to-try-out?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=4778851%3ATopic%3A262904&page=3#4778851Comment265427"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Thanks Chris that clears it up, wow didnt know you had this already in place way cool. Any chance of seeing a photo or sketch?<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Chris Smith said:…</cite></p>
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<p>I have many pics posted on my page. <br/> <br/> <cite>wes said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/new-system-design-that-i-want-to-try-out?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=4778851%3ATopic%3A262904&page=3#4778851Comment265427"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Thanks Chris that clears it up, wow didnt know you had this already in place way cool. Any chance of seeing a photo or sketch?<br/> <br/> <cite>Chris Smith said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/new-system-design-that-i-want-to-try-out?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=4778851%3ATopic%3A262904&page=2#4778851Comment265222"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I was referring to the first sketch in the discussion. I had not read all the posts as I was just about to head off for work.<br/> <br/> <cite>wes said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/new-system-design-that-i-want-to-try-out?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A264938&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment264938"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Chris, Wes here which sketch are you refering too??</p>
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</blockquote> Yep, the IBC totes are my bio…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-12-14:4778851:Comment:2652482011-12-14T15:21:29.988ZVlad Jovanovichttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/VladJovanovic
<p>Yep, the IBC totes are my bio-filters (or media beds as you can also call 'em). </p>
<p>Yes you are correct, the indexing valve needs to stop for about a minute in order to advance to the next "irrigation zone".</p>
<p>Each pair of beds is treated as a single zone (so 4 zones). Here is how I start and stop the water flow...</p>
<p>Pictured in the upper right hand corner is the repeat cycle timer that I purchased from Aquatic Eco Systems. It will start and stop the pump and hence the indexing…</p>
<p>Yep, the IBC totes are my bio-filters (or media beds as you can also call 'em). </p>
<p>Yes you are correct, the indexing valve needs to stop for about a minute in order to advance to the next "irrigation zone".</p>
<p>Each pair of beds is treated as a single zone (so 4 zones). Here is how I start and stop the water flow...</p>
<p>Pictured in the upper right hand corner is the repeat cycle timer that I purchased from Aquatic Eco Systems. It will start and stop the pump and hence the indexing valve...</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772198866?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772198866?profile=original" width="600" class="align-center"/></a></p> Are you calling the IBC beds…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-12-14:4778851:Comment:2654352011-12-14T15:01:55.892Zweshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/wes
<p>Are you calling the IBC beds Bio fliter in this diagram?? Wow this is a great design only thing is with the indexing valve dont you have to have it stop and start to change over to each bed???? How are you going to do that? or am I missing something???</p>
<p>Are you calling the IBC beds Bio fliter in this diagram?? Wow this is a great design only thing is with the indexing valve dont you have to have it stop and start to change over to each bed???? How are you going to do that? or am I missing something???</p> Wes,
If this helps you any, h…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-12-14:4778851:Comment:2652452011-12-14T14:58:00.785ZVlad Jovanovichttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/VladJovanovic
<p>Wes,</p>
<p>If this helps you any, here is a diagram of the system I am currently in the middle of building. There is a pump in the fish tank, and a pump in the sump. Sump is buried in the ground. (Add-ons like NFT from sump and verticals above the fish tank are not shown for simplicity's sake).</p>
<p>There are 96 sq.feet of "deep" IBC grow beds (14" to 17" deep) and 568 square feet of Friendlies style rafts. My stocking density will be low. You really need to research this part yourself…</p>
<p>Wes,</p>
<p>If this helps you any, here is a diagram of the system I am currently in the middle of building. There is a pump in the fish tank, and a pump in the sump. Sump is buried in the ground. (Add-ons like NFT from sump and verticals above the fish tank are not shown for simplicity's sake).</p>
<p>There are 96 sq.feet of "deep" IBC grow beds (14" to 17" deep) and 568 square feet of Friendlies style rafts. My stocking density will be low. You really need to research this part yourself depending on what you hope to get out of your system. I have <strong><em>no</em></strong> interest in the fish side, other than them being the fertilizer. So, I think I can get away with this grow-bed to raft ratio...</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772199539?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772199539?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-center"/></a></p>
<p></p> Hey Tom any chance you could…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-12-14:4778851:Comment:2653102011-12-14T13:59:23.799Zweshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/wes
<p>Hey Tom any chance you could post a photo or sketch so I can see how you set it up?? I get most of what you said but the pumping from the sump to ft and too DWT I got lost with the DWT's???<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Tom McLemore said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/new-system-design-that-i-want-to-try-out?id=4778851%3ATopic%3A262904&page=2#4778851Comment264961"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I designed my system similar to yours. I use the sump as…</p>
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<p>Hey Tom any chance you could post a photo or sketch so I can see how you set it up?? I get most of what you said but the pumping from the sump to ft and too DWT I got lost with the DWT's???<br/> <br/> <cite>Tom McLemore said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/new-system-design-that-i-want-to-try-out?id=4778851%3ATopic%3A262904&page=2#4778851Comment264961"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I designed my system similar to yours. I use the sump as the lowest point and gravity from my FT to the media beds then to the sump. I then pump to the fish tanks and rafts that gravity to the sump. This way I can control the movement of water through the system and isolate each section for maintenance. I also have the option of shutting off return water to the fish tanks when it gets cold so I don't lose heat through the gravel beds and still recirculate water to the grow beds to keep them from getting too cold in the night. It seems to work well so far.</p>
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</blockquote> Thanks Chris that clears it u…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-12-14:4778851:Comment:2654272011-12-14T13:57:54.657Zweshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/wes
<p>Thanks Chris that clears it up, wow didnt know you had this already in place way cool. Any chance of seeing a photo or sketch?<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Chris Smith said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/new-system-design-that-i-want-to-try-out?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=4778851%3ATopic%3A262904&page=2#4778851Comment265222"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I was referring to the first sketch in the discussion. I had not read all the posts as I was…</p>
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<p>Thanks Chris that clears it up, wow didnt know you had this already in place way cool. Any chance of seeing a photo or sketch?<br/> <br/> <cite>Chris Smith said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/new-system-design-that-i-want-to-try-out?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=4778851%3ATopic%3A262904&page=2#4778851Comment265222"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I was referring to the first sketch in the discussion. I had not read all the posts as I was just about to head off for work.<br/> <br/> <cite>wes said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/new-system-design-that-i-want-to-try-out?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A264938&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment264938"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Chris, Wes here which sketch are you refering too??</p>
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