fleshstain
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i used a turbogarden ebb & flow 2' x 3' system in the past and had amazing results.... when i wanted to add another one, but didn't want to shell out another $250, i came up with this version.... it's almost the same exact size, holds the same number of plants, and a reservoir you can actually fit 25 gallons in....
if you live in the states you can get the tubs at your local home depot....
so here's the parts list and cost:
2 - 27ga tubs $12.00/ea
1 - ebb & flow fitting $8.00
1 - 265gph pump $0.00 (already had)
1 - 6" air disc $6.00
1 - air pump $0.00 (already had)
14 - 5" kords $0.00 (already had)
total cost: $38.00 plus tax
if you didn't have the pumps and pots i'd add another $20-$30....
overall, a helluva lot cheaper than the botanicare version and just as good.... if not a little bit better.... the turbogarden took 4-5 minutes to flood and 10-12 minutes per cycle.... my version actually floods in just over 1 minute and is totally drained in 4-5 minutes.... i feel the shorter cycle allows for feeding with the confidence of knowing you're not going to drown your roots....
if you live in the states you can get the tubs at your local home depot....
so here's the parts list and cost:
2 - 27ga tubs $12.00/ea
1 - ebb & flow fitting $8.00
1 - 265gph pump $0.00 (already had)
1 - 6" air disc $6.00
1 - air pump $0.00 (already had)
14 - 5" kords $0.00 (already had)
total cost: $38.00 plus tax
if you didn't have the pumps and pots i'd add another $20-$30....
overall, a helluva lot cheaper than the botanicare version and just as good.... if not a little bit better.... the turbogarden took 4-5 minutes to flood and 10-12 minutes per cycle.... my version actually floods in just over 1 minute and is totally drained in 4-5 minutes.... i feel the shorter cycle allows for feeding with the confidence of knowing you're not going to drown your roots....