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Mr Damage
 Post subject: Re: On the cheap
PostPosted: Aug 18th, '12, 15:12 
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Haha, well done, jwhittak98.
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PostPosted: Aug 18th, '12, 20:30 
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Are frequently (or maybe even constantly?) used washing machine pumps able to work for long? If they break, can they release nasty stuff (lubricant...) in the water?
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PostPosted: Aug 18th, '12, 21:16 
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No lubricant in washing machine pumps, although I would question the safety issues and the reliability of using modern ones :)
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PostPosted: Aug 18th, '12, 21:18 
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I think washing machine motors are not made to run constantly. I use them on a timer in a flood and drain system . No I don't think there is any nasty things in there
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PostPosted: Aug 20th, '12, 16:57 
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:cheers: UP AND RUNNING :cheers:
my system is now cycling :headbang:
I have added pee and pumping on a timer to achieve a flood and drain system.
I have two grow beds set up with gravel in one (neeed more media)
two more grow beds to set up...
I cut a hole in the tank lid and droped a 200mm pot in the hole and drained the GB's into it,
filled it with media and mint 8) don't want mint in GB

70% finished
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PostPosted: Aug 20th, '12, 18:04 
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Well done. And mate, spade bits are for wood, hole saws for plastic :)
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PostPosted: Aug 21st, '12, 03:11 
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:headbang: But it worked :headbang:
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PostPosted: Aug 21st, '12, 18:09 
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Has anyone tried a step drill i think mine has a 21mm step best $30 i have spent on a drill
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PostPosted: Aug 21st, '12, 23:42 
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I have. It worked great for smaller holes. Most of the holes we have to drill are too big for most step bits.
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Brian Fanner
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PostPosted: Aug 22nd, '12, 04:33 
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I drilled loads of holes in barrels with spade bits. You just need to pulse and apply light pressure with a fast speed whilst slowly moving the drill in a circular rocking motion :). The spade bit needs to have the pointy bits on the tips or outer blades, the bigger they are the better... not the type that has just flat cutting blades. Those don't work...
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PostPosted: Aug 22nd, '12, 06:16 
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On the issue of dishwasher/washing machine pumps, I highly recommend them. I've been using a variety of them (pulled out of machines dumped by the side of the road) for about 15 years now. There's a never ending supply of free ones out there and they generally last 18-24 months.
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PostPosted: Aug 23rd, '12, 20:01 
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I made a mess in the kitchen. the wife was surprised when she arrived home :upset:


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 Post subject: Re: On the cheap
PostPosted: Aug 23rd, '12, 20:05 
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the planning and building stage


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jwhittak98
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PostPosted: Aug 23rd, '12, 20:09 
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I will take some more pics later, as I have to work. (12 hour shifts)
have made some progress since these pics
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