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Simple Ebb and Flow Hydroponic System

Step 9Expanding the System

Expanding the System
Here are some ideas of how this system might be expanded. I haven't actually tried these, but I can't see why they wouldn't work. If only I had the room. : (

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The easiest way to expand it would be to just set multiple containers next to each other and use a longer reservoir.

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Another idea would be to stack them end to end. Keep in mind though that the pump can only pump water so high. The GPH also decreases the higher you go.

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You could also combine the two and go for the super mega deluxe system.
Muah-ha-ha-ha-ha.
(Ok, that might be too big. You wouldn't even be able to reach the plants in the middle.)

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I need to get a life.

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