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Zman
 Post subject: Re: 1.5 Barrel System
PostPosted: Jun 2nd, '11, 07:46 
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Darn been sick for the last few days still havent managed to get a pump.

I think for this system i will just give it to the parents. It will be powered by gold fish/koi and maybe a yabbie or 2 to eat the left overs.

Im estimating that with the window and the top support i have been left with about 140L with roughly 40L to flood the top gb im looking at about 100L in the FT.

I think the gold fish should be safe from the yabbies :mrgreen:

Anyone know how many gold fish i need in 100L water to power 100L GB?
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Mr Damage
 Post subject: Re: 1.5 Barrel System
PostPosted: Jun 2nd, '11, 09:09 
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Hey Zman,

I reckon 3 decent sized goldies would be sufficient, maybe 8-10cm Shubunkins.

I started my first system with 6 x 8-10cm Shubunkins, it was 270 litres feeding a 1.2m² GB, and the plants powered.

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 Post subject: Re: 1.5 Barrel System
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Just throwing this out there...
To stop the sides of the drum from bowing could you silicone a bit of Ali C channel facing down along the full length of both sides, so the drum sides sit inside the channel?
I bought 2m of it for $6 not long ago for a project, so cost is low, there wouldnt be any maintenance issues and would keep the growbed clear.
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earthbound
 Post subject: Re: 1.5 Barrel System
PostPosted: Jun 2nd, '11, 09:22 
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We just got a heap of drums, I'm gunna have to give one of these a go.... :thumbright:
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 Post subject: Re: 1.5 Barrel System
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We just got a heap of drums, I'm gunna have to give one of these a go.... :thumbright:


I will shoot you my bank details for the royalties :D
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Na, no need Zman, I left the money on the fridge.... :)
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Mr Damage
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and if you just wanna give me your email address Zman... I'll flick you my bank details eh! :D
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 Post subject: Re: 1.5 Barrel System
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Na, no need Zman, I left the money on the fridge.... :)


I will take some free stuff as well :laughing3:

One thing EB can you try to exact measurements for the cuts for ones sake.

It took me over a hour slowly sawing little bits off :cry:
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I guess one of the problems is that barrels are different sizes depending on manufacturer. We have about 15 barrels and I reckon there are probably 4 different sizes/styles amongst them.
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