tamo42's NFT Aquaponics System - now 5 times larger!

http://www.theprimalprepper.com Here's my new NFT system after installing the 1" pipe. I'm still having a few issues with the back-pressure being to high.

Any suggestions?

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[BMayhew60]

Interesting. I enjoy seeing this kind of stuff and maybe one day, I'll be motivated enough to do one myself. I do want to add one tid bit for you. I hadn't seen the "swirl filters" in other systems I've seen; however, I am an engineer in the air pollution control field and this "device" is essentially a crude "mechanical separator" that we call a cyclone. Move the outlet pipes to the center and you will get better results for the separation as the idea is to move junk to the outside. Cheers!

[tamo42metube]

@BMayhew60 Yeah, that was kind of the original idea. Sadly, the flow rates aren't sufficient for any swirl action to occur.

[evcrawfish]

the problem you are having with trying to have the pickup from the fish tank is that you are using an elbow, instead of an elbow use a T fitting. the elbow puts down pressure, the T will allow for no pressure at the joint.

peace and maranatha

[ABCTilapiaFarms]

can you please tell me where i can buy the growe cups?

[evcrawfish]

@evcrawfish addressing the issue you mention at 1:40