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pecker88 · September 21, 2015

I have the same setup, except I used a 5 gal. reservoir.
Float bucket doesn't have to be as large. I used this mini float valve, it works great:
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/ite...er=23174#23174

Take your time setting the float valve so that you get the water level right. If it's too high it will swamp the bucket, too low (below your net pot) and the plants will thirst. Using a reservoir & float bucket you really dont' need an overflow hole.

September 21, 2015	#8
pecker88 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 192	I have the same setup, except I used a 5 gal. reservoir. Float bucket doesn't have to be as large. I used this mini float valve, it works great: http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/ite...er=23174#23174 Take your time setting the float valve so that you get the water level right. If it's too high it will swamp the bucket, too low (below your net pot) and the plants will thirst. Using a reservoir & float bucket you really dont' need an overflow hole.