Great video, you took a lot of time and effort to show it’s done. Much appreciated.

FML!?! I wish I would have seen this video a year ago. I bought a Current Culture undercurrent system that was EXTREMELY expensive . Very nice work man.

Thank u for this video. It amazes me that people could thumb down a video like this. Just because you would build a system a different way doesn’t mean this video is bad.. I now know what to buy and I don’t even have to do the shopping!!

Thank you Building my own hydro set in a few months in my 5x10 tent. This is everything

Thanks for the list. If I build my own I'll recheck this for a few of those links.

I appreciate this video, I'm in the process of building a very similar system and this video was great to reference.

Sorted informational video, thanks 4 taking time to create & post. Using R/O water with 0 EC saves loads of hassle.

Good information on constructing the RDWC system. I've been looking for inexpensive square buckets for a while now. I know I can pick up Current Culture's buckets and bulkheads, but they are pricey. Happy growing and Grower's Luv!

I have the same tent with a 4 bucket undercurrent. Your spot on man, great work. I'll being going 8 buckets in a few weeks.

I'm really hoping this is the video I was looking for. I'm in an 8*4 and have been looking to switch over to rdwc

Bro, hats off to you! This system is killer! You didn't cut any corners here. Bravo. The only thing I would change would be the RO system. I would 86 it in favor of just a simple filtration system, but that's just my preference.

thanks for sharing,respect from Scotland

Now you need to add a waterfall system, Great video!

I arrived at a very similar process after 3 years of research and experimentation

You can cut the pipe between the two buckets that have the bulkheads on backwards and add a union. This way you’ll be able to break those buckets apart.

great video

Your a legend thanks mate ☝️

what if you keep the supply and return water loops seperate. may help with water flow.

Great video 👍 very informative. I guess now can you please explain how to maintain the system as far as how to add water and when and how to measure and add nutrients

Im basically done just need to connect the top off to the drum do I just need a 3/4in to 1/4in adapter? Also what top off would I need to shut off the filter when the drums full?

Great informational video. thanks. Question: When doing a complete water change, how do you drain the entire system? would there not be left overs in each bucket due to the pipe not being flush with the bottoms of the buckets? thinking of making the switch. thanks

What do you think about raising the reservoir in setups about 6 inches or so? Any particular reason you didn’t? Reason I ask is a) I built your EXACT setup to a T and ordered every single part that you suggested in your upgrades (ie. 1inch pond hose instead of 5/8 or 3/4, 1000 gph pump size, went with the mounting out the fourth bucket set instead of between them, installed a flow rate control just before the pump as you suggested would be wise etc.) b) the faster pump would require a faster flow of water that is gravity fed c) I would never use vivosun products as they’re cheap (although I understand why a beginner would be tempted and why you suggested it since you’re being efficient with product costs which is commendable on most of these products) but I am simply suggesting that a setup is only as good as the weakest link and thus, people should use AC Infinity or other high end products if they’re going to spend this kind of money anyways. My AC Infinity tent does not have a port directly on the ground and requires raising the reservoir by at least 6 inches, as do most higher end tents unfortunately. Only things I didn’t replicate that others might consider changing their configuration to was: 1) Respectfully (cause I’m a subscriber that appreciates your videos and insight), the way you did your solvent union made little sense because there may be a lack of understanding as to what exactly the solvent union does and is for (which should be used for being able to turn your pipes at odd degrees when you don’t know exactly what degree bend or the one you’ll be using or it may fluctuate in the system as well as serving as a quick disconnect). Better place for it is raising reservoir and putting it before the second 90 degree turn coming from the res. 2) to solve the issue as to the whole “can’t drain the system entirely because the system bulkheads are raised up an inch from the bottom of the inside of the bucket leaving some on each” (yes I know you explained that you RO until PPM’s are near zero and repeatedly flush but that seemed far too wasteful and inefficient for me which you normally consider so this is likely just simple oversight) but I raised up each 5 gallon tote with a 4 inch riser and put a drain hole on the bottom of each (1/2” barb with hose connecting nearly immediately to a shut off valve that stays off unless draining) and to empty the system of every drop (which I have to do once every 2 weeks) all you have to do is connect a pump with 1/2” hose and open the valves and it gets every single bit of water in the buckets. 3) I raised my reservoir about 7 inches and accommodated the raise with angles of the 90 degree fittings etc. 4) I used some long 90 degree drainage pvc fittings in some spots to assist in better flow around would be too tight of corners reducing the flow 5) I also spaced my buckets more efficiently (for better light dispersion and to minimize training needs) by doing 14” pipe between first and second bucket, 15” between second and third, 14” between 3rd and 4th buckets, 3” out from back of 4th bucket to the 90 degree, then it’s 7 3/4” from each 90 to the T joint on the far end where pump pulls from. I’ll edit the comment tomorrow when I’m not dead tired with exact PVC dimensions for those building this that don’t want to calculate all the cuttings individually and have a saw to do the cuts exactly perfect and very quickly. Save you all the trouble I went through. Overall though man, nice build and thank you for all your insights fellow growmie! You’ve got some seriously cool setups and some stellar looking product! Keep on keeping on brother 🤙🏻

How did you go from the inlet side of the water pump to a direct feed line? looks to be 3/4in or 1in instead of the pump being a submersible? I have the same pump but it didn't come with a ring to screw onto those threads(just has a plastic cage over the inlet port that I removed). Im looking to attach a 3/4 barb fitting to accept 3/4in pond tubing? Please help what parts did you use, or will I need? Thank you in advance anyone's input is appreciated

What setting did you use for the Homelabs dehumidifier? Continuous? Or just regular setting with auto shut off?

So is the the slip in slip out bulk head reuseable,, do u have to use any PVC cement

I bought the inline pump but the barbed fitting isnt small enough for the 3/4 return line I bought ? It’s a inch fit so where do I get the fitting ?

It's crazy seeing how much the prices on everything have skyrocketed the last 2 years.

So they slip Into the fitting basically have you had any leaks? With the slip bulkhead?

Can you list the shut-off valves you think are needed?

I'm building a similar system, but I'm going to try aquarium power heads to move water instead of getting a bigger pump

So I should move the bulkheads to the front of the bucket?

This video is great , thank you my man , do I need my resorvior bigger than the rest of the bucket ? Or the same size ?

Thanks for all of the very detailed information! Very helpful. I tried to do the same thing with the parts you specified but the bulkheads leaked around the bucket. Could it be from the taper in the buckets? How did you solve this? Silicone? Leak ender 2000?

Do you need to glue the 2' pvc together? And could I easily add a waterfall with 1 inch top feeding ?

Whats the spacing between the buckets brother got the same tent.

Thank you!! I build my by your , but 10 buckets

I don't see any link for the buckets?

It may be a stupid question but how exactly do you add your nutrients into this system? Like how much nutes/per day/just mixing into the main reservoir? Thanks this video is great🙌

what attachment do you use for the 3/4 return tube into the water pump so it can return into the reservoir, been having trouble finding a piece to fit the side of the water pump to put the tubing in

How much pvc did you need for the complete set up

With the new 20 buckets system, are you still using the 5 gallon buckets? learning a bunch!

Can u add a link for the tee with the reducer where your return hose connects too.. cant find tht tee at home depot or lowes.. the tee and adapter for the hose to attach if u can please

Funny when you talk about the Garden friendly fungicide and how cheap it is. That is for 8 oz sir. X that by 4 to get 32 and its more money than Hydroguard for the same size. Same application rate as the guard to. haha

Love your vids, do you think its worth making this kinda of setup for only 4 plants? any recommendations?

Also calculate the Volume of the air-pipes to choose the right fan

Also those little fans are almost worthless. Also the original return tube to the pump was plenty big enough, you don't want too quick of a return anyways

Never showed the video you had. Amazing setup gonna base my build off of this for sure.

At 22:55 you were talking about the air vent. Could you not use the round holes on the sides I'm doing my best not to cut new Holes

Do you have any experience with uniseals instead of bulkheads? I really like your setup but adding everything up, total cost is a bit pricey. Trying to save where I can. Thanks!

One last question did you use pvc cement to join the pipes to the bulkheads? This is something alot of us are asking online

Can you post a video of the 20 bucket set up?

Good morning, what approximate production offers a system like this with that number of plants. Thank you

Do you add any type of glue or sealer on the 2” pvc pipe where it slides into the bulkhead? Or does it create a tight seal just by sliding in?

Can you also please tell us what your yield was for the 8 buckets?

Do I have to connect the r/o system to my sink ? Is there another way ?

Another question, Do I need a airstone in the nutrient bucket?

So that white pipe is for both filling ur buckets and taking water back to the resovior? Some of ur pictures had a black pipe with it some didn't kinda confused how it all works. Could u make a small vid explaining how exactly it runs?

Would the system work if i staggered the pots for monster cropping? Or do the pipes have to be even for the system to work? Thanks

Did you go with the 1 inch ponding tubing for the return on your next system? If so, on the 2" X 1" Tee for the end of the return at the end of the buckets, does the 1" part of the Tee have a thread clear exit hole? Im looking at the fittings to the Tee and how to connect it to the pond tube. On 1:54 you mention needing this part, but i am struggling with those fitting. The names of the fittings and pipes are confusing. I did get the 1 inch pond tube, but cant figure out the connection back.

Can you do a video showing us how exactly you feed and how you replace all the water and nutes Please. Thank you for this video it helped greatly.

Is there a quiet air pump youbcan recommend?

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Yesssir

3 inch bulk heads is an over kill anyway. 2 inch is more than enough. This is very informative!!!

Can I use this setup in a 5x2.5x6.5 tent?🤔

With the 2in pipes in your buckets, did your roots get the pipes clogged up? I like your system, but my buddy keeps telling me to go with 3-inch pipes. idk, thoughts?

Is the chiller reaaalllly necessary?

I used the 3-inch 76 mm hole saw to cut the hole. The hole is a like a millimeter too big. I inserted the 2 " Bulk head, but there is some play their. it doesn't fit like a glove, but kinda loose. is that ok?

do you have uk version?

Hey how did you get the pvc of side the tent cut a hole?

Pm me for Led quantum board ir and uv. Great job mate.

I swear I'm dumb. I have to look at this line 8 more times

WOW $5.98 for the 5 gallon totes at Lowe's. Twenty two months later Lowe's is now selling the 5 gallon totes for $11.48 ea. At least at the Lowe's near me.

res should be bigger with water chiller and uv light

I bought the r\o system you have but I’m confused looking for a di filter ? Can’t I use it strait out of the box ?

Total cost overall?

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How low do I put the top off with this exact system? Im almost done with it

Will well water work?

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3 yrs later the 5 gal totes are $11.

What the spacing between the buckets with pvc?

any link for the buckets ?

Watch out bro, your address can be seen at the amazon pages.

Where’s the buckets

No lie, this looks dope!! However, these plants don't need all these thousand dollars system to produce. Just grab some good genetics and a bag of fox farm soil and your good to go. A pair of Levi's will keep me warm the same as a pair of $2000 Gucci jeans.

Elon musk is that you?

naah. nice try tho.

Just a total waste of money and time. Your whole setup is a disaster. 🤯😂🔥