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Comment by DJ Wambach on March 3, 2014 at 6:34pm

Looking to speed up the cycle. Has anyone used this product?

Comment by Leo White Bear on March 3, 2014 at 11:10am

DJ-

  Click on the bear and that will get you to my page.  There you will find pics of my IBC system and get an idea of what I did for the water inlet manifold.  This set up works well for me but there are many other configurations as there are aquaponic enthusiests.  If it works for you then it's the best that works for now, maybe you'll want to change it and maybe not.  Just remember that you are not a grower of fish or veggies but a culturer of bacteria.  The fish and veggies are a benefit of aquaponics.  The main thing is, have fun.

Comment by DJ Wambach on March 3, 2014 at 8:29am

Yes Leo it is nice to live in Southern UT! We do not get the extreme cold and snow or the extreme heat like Yuma, AZ. 

Got some work done on the system over the weekend and built a bulk head with PVC fitting from HD and got just a tiny leak. However i noticed that the water level is within 1/2 inch from the top of the tank so the drain may become my "emergency overflow" and I put in another one a little lower. I will be looking through photos to see where you all put FT drains. 

I also was one step ahead of myself and had about 3 inches of rock in GB before I noticed we had not built the guard. Made a mad dash to HD and got 2 buckets for 1/2 the price of the only  2 ft 6 inch pvc  they had in stock. Once back at the house I found some buckets left over from another project I got free from a restaurant. 

Comment by Leo White Bear on February 27, 2014 at 2:53pm

DJ-

I agree with Jim F.  I purchase from Home Depot the male and female electrical conduit fittings in 1" size along with the o-rings for my set-ups and with tightening them habd tight, I have found no leaks what-so-ever in over 3-years of use.  For a few bucks, you can't go wrong. 

  Must be nice to have such balmy weather, we also have balmy weather here in Wisconsin, it got all the way up to -4 today WooHoo break out the tee shirts and shorts, we're having a heat wave.

Comment by Arthur King, Jr. on February 27, 2014 at 9:49am

I have had success with male and female threaded pipe fitting of matching size.  I take left over pond line and cut gaskets to just fit over the male threads and the place it on the outside  with the male fitting going into the tank.  As tight as I can get by hand has worked so far.

Comment by Jeff S on February 27, 2014 at 8:17am

BTW they are available in many sizes. I've seen them in hydroponic stores but more expensive.

Comment by Jeff S on February 27, 2014 at 8:10am

I have discovered that the Uniseal works great. I have used it only on side tank outlets so far but wouldn't hesitate to use them on the bottom of a tank, especially if it were over my FT or sump to catch any small drips that might occur. I see they offer them at the site DJ recommended.  http://www.theaquaponicstore.com/1-Plumbing-Parts-s/150.htm

Comment by Jim Fisk on February 27, 2014 at 7:42am

DJ, please join Ebay if you are looking to save $ on such items. I purchased half a dozen delivered for about 4.00 each and they are perfect although I have yet to need one. I got them in case a customer screws up the 1 1/4" siphon hole but to date have not needed one. One must compare prices on everything these days and Ebay rules most of the time as there is always someone dumping something for so many reasons. Not always, but most of the time. Truth be known however, having made about 300 siphons now, I have yet to use a "bulkhead fitting" All you need is a male plumbing threader adapter, a female ELECTRICAL TA, and an "O"ring. About 2.00 for all three in 1".

Yea, TC it has been cold here but not at all bad compared to most of the Midwest. We seem to always be on the warm side of the "Polar Vortex" I am pleased to say. Having said that we have gone from 60F at night last week to 14F this week. But then our balmy Summers at 70F are so sweet. And we can raise Trout

Comment by DJ Wambach on February 27, 2014 at 6:55am

http://www.theaquaponicstore.com/1-Plumbing-Parts-s/150.htm

A little planning would have saved me much money! 

I had some time a couple of weekends ago and started building my grow beds. I went to the home store and ended up buying bulk head fittings for about $20 each. the web site above has a unit close to the one I have for $7-10 each plus shipping.  Still would have saved much money and time.

Comment by TCLynx on February 18, 2014 at 6:33pm

If the globe is warming up too much in one place, it has to be colder elsewhere!!!!  Your it this winter I guess Jim.

I'm happy our sandy soil makes digging easy but then our climate makes putting tanks in the ground a bit more dangerous.  Make sure you plan drainage and such to avoid having a partly empty tank float out of a hole!!!!  That sucks.

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