Real Buckets

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   AutogrowerJeff 2024-03-21

   This was fantastic for me, as I am closer to understanding how this all works. I’m hoping for more videos….Normally I mix my soil (not coco) and Grow Dots together in a large tub and fill my 3 gallon cloth pots. I’m guessing the system will allow soil, but if not, please educate me, and I will switch to Coco….but lastly, I’m now wondering how the occasional recharge feeding that I do when hand watering, fits into this system. Very pleased that Scotty and his growmies have created this space for all of of us.

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      one_eyed_cat 2024-03-23

      you will do a once a week top watering of Recharge with these systems, and you can use Soil in them, but the coco wicks well and still allows air into the media.

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         greengrogg 2024-07-13

         So what does the net pot look like at the end of the grow? Do you add perlite in your coco?

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   Orlando 2024-03-21

   just got my buckets today is there a way to use one bucket plus the reservoir?

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      one_eyed_cat 2024-03-23

      yes, just use the elbow fitting for the other bucket on the res instead of the tee.

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   Orlando 2024-04-25

   how much coco do the real grow buckets hold?

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      Jmystro 2024-10-04

      It’s a 3 gallon pot.

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   Laid_Back_Dad 2024-04-27

   Man just finished my first real bucket grow and man wow. 18oz of 4 autos. I am getting g ready to throw 4 Screaming Blueberry x Cherry Paloma. Can’t wait.

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   shannon 2024-06-06

   Just setting up real buckets 2.0. Followed the video, and it shows to set the float valve at 5 ½” from centerline to bucket. This is not enough to hit the discharge hose. I lifted the float away from the bucket bottom and set at 5 ½” and now it hits the discharge hose, but the water level in the window is only ½” up from the bottom of the window. Here is my question: what level in the clear window should the water level be?

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      Castermmt 2024-09-17

      “what level in the clear window should the water level be?” Did you ever get it figured out?

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         Jmystro 2024-10-04

         If the float valve is correctly set, the water level should be at the top of the clear window.

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   brad69 2024-10-02

   Do you ship to Australia??

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   MTCannasseur 2024-10-07

   Do I calmag the reservoir, or do I need to top water for that? Also what do I do if my PH is 6.4 out of my RO but 8 sitting in the reservoir and 5 in the runoff? I made a post about my troubles but no replys

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      Jmystro 2024-10-30

      Only supplement calcium or magnesium when either is deficient or when using RO. If needed, add to reservoir or water in from top. Minerals buffer pH. RO water with no minerals has no pH buffer. I wouldn’t use RO unless my tap or well was too hard. Calcium and magnesium will help buffer pH. Do your best to keep the reservoir pH around 6 and they’ll do fine.

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   mickhopkirk 2024-10-24

   Where or when can you purchase real buckets 🪣 in the uk
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   Johnny509 2024-11-20

   How tall are the Real Buckets?

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      Jmystro 2024-11-25

      About 15.5 inches.

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    googely-eyed-grow 2024-12-09

    I’m having issue with the hose linking in my 2×4. I have the two bucket system. I’m thinking about upping the diameter of the hose. Would this change the valve placement (5 1/2 inches) since more water can get through? Also I’m not going to use grow dots on this run, should I top water(feed) or put it directly into the reservoir?

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    jmoor 2025-01-09

    What size hose do grow buckets use? I would like to keep the reservoir buckets outside my grow tent.

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       Jmystro 2025-01-09

       half inch. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZDR8ZJX/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?pd_rd_i=B0CZDQG1LR&pd_rd_w=5Rzy9&content-id=amzn1.sym.386c274b-4bfe-4421-9052-a1a56db557ab&pf_rd_p=386c274b-4bfe-4421-9052-a1a56db557ab&pf_rd_r=J5Y5205QTPV3TNPHN5C0&pd_rd_wg=MreD4&pd_rd_r=d154e427-b187-4b46-9ef8-764d7566af52&s=lawn-garden&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&th=1

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          jmoor 2025-01-09

          Thanks.

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          shadow_in_the_garden 2025-01-19

          thank you

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    shadow_in_the_garden 2025-01-19

    Howdy Howdy,
    I need to buy some more of the black hose for my grow bucket system. Can anyone tell me what size it is? I was going to get some from Hydrofarm.com
    Thanks for your help.

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       Jmystro 2025-01-20

       half inch. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZDR8ZJX/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?pd_rd_i=B0CZDQG1LR&pd_rd_w=5Rzy9&content-id=amzn1.sym.386c274b-4bfe-4421-9052-a1a56db557ab&pf_rd_p=386c274b-4bfe-4421-9052-a1a56db557ab&pf_rd_r=J5Y5205QTPV3TNPHN5C0&pd_rd_wg=MreD4&pd_rd_r=d154e427-b187-4b46-9ef8-764d7566af52&s=lawn-garden&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&th=1