Rocketrods ibc blue barrel project

Rocketrod

Hi Ben yes decided to use blue barrels for sumps I have decided to use four sumps bit of overkill but might be more stable temp wise I think it will get pretty hot in hot house will put some duckweed in one and experiment with some yabbies and yes Ben meal worms a multiplying now I don't see any of hem turning into beetles yet

Rocketrod

Has any one had problems using pea gravel in there gbs

Rocketrod

got a bit more done on weekend still got a lot to do

Rocketrod

here is a closer look at lids

Rocketrod

not using pea gravel any more went to Cheidys aquaponics on Saturday And picked up some hydroton it was on special for $30 bucks a bag

Mr. Python

Hey Rod,
Can you give us more info on what looks like plastic welding? :?:

How those yellow strips appear to be bonded to the bit of bucket with the grid sandwiched in between :think:

It looks really awesome and very neat.

Rocketrod

G day Mr Python the yellow strips are pe off cuts and just welded strips on top of mesh

Mr. Python

Did a bit of youtubing on the plastic welding thing. Not a good thing for a tool junky
I've been using a soldering iron for years for small repairs cannibal style.
Will have to see if I can source some equipment locally

Rocketrod

Hey Mr Python u can buy a 1600 watt plastic welder on e bay that will do the job for the hobbiest about $170

Rocketrod

finally connected four sumps up tried the slit method and mould method both worked well was hard to connect all together especially the last two

arbe

Nice neat work there Rocketrod.

Rocketrod

Thanks for your comments Arbe and thanks for your advise will be working on the plumbing in weekend can't wait :thumbleft:

jayendra

Horay!!!
I wish you all the best in the future - your build quality and enthusiasm is awesome Rod!~

Rocketrod

thanks for the comment Jay couldn't of done these things without your help and others along the way

Rocketrod

got a bit more done on my chift pist setup

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