Thanks for the Paint.net
You are correct as to the 5 gal buckets being downhill. They don't need to be and as saltmarsh indicated, no requirement to elevate the reservoir either as long as you have the float valve in the earthtainer.
The answer really hinges on your needs. If you need the ability to fill a reservoir completely and walk away for a weekend, your design should work nicely. Assuming you are using at least a 5 gal bucket for the reservoir.
My only concern is that your "downstream" plants are beholden to the plants in the earthtainer for water and possible fertilizer runoff. But I have NO experience with that.
Raybo, Am I overthinking the downstream issue? Any problem with peppers growing downstream from tomatoes?
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