Hydro West AquaBuckets 5 Gallon 6 Site DWC Hydroponic System with Mixing Cell and 120 Mesh Filter

I own 3 of these now. The setup is quick and easy, although I highly recommend getting some aquarium or pure silicone and covering the white pvc that handles the water flow, at all joints and around the end caps to be sure. I've done this on all system and haven't had a leak yet. Also another issue is if you are using nutrients that make the water look muddy (organic) make sure to clean the filter every 3 to 4 weeks in the system or the water pump will get bogged down. Also the air pump could be stronger. I only use 4 buckets at a time so I used the extra 2 air stones to double up 2 buckets and sure enough those plants grew I'd say 2-3 times as fast as the ones with single air stones. I'm still testing it to make sure it wasn't a fluke and will be buying extra air pumps if the double stones are consistent, maybe even trying a third stone. Also the roots can grow into the water lines if you place the end of them in the hydroton, which can cause it to choke thus stopping the water distribution. So try and keep them on top of the hydroton. Also none of my systems came with hydroton so make sure to buy your own.

comes with all the gromets and small parts installed no cutting , drilling or breaking small pieces just assemble and go. I thought it recirculated the water thru the pvc keeping fresh non stagnant water running 24/7 but it drains by way of gravity instead. Comes with a good air pump decent air stones but a tiny $10-$15 small 151 gph water pump (may be 191 gph I forget since I’m not using it). No water level indicator like some have but the recirculating gravity drain lol may be why it doesn’t have them as price is too high for a cheap water pump and a 5 ft pvc part for drainage. An 8 bucket bubble brothers or aqu grow setup is $100 less and I assume it didn’t cost that much more for a little water pump and some pvc parts etc... will update once I’ve ran it for an entire grow

When I received the product three of basket were broken and now the lid does not fit! The instructions are crap and I mean crap. You get a grainy picture of the product that you really can not tell what you are looking at. I Wanted to place this in my grow tent and had to make a hole in tent and tried sliding PVC piping threw the hole then attach bucket. I could not tighten main white PVC pipe to bucket. You have nothing to hold the inside cap with, except you hand, it is smooth so no traction and then it too starts to turn. The outside of PVC pipe has a nut attached to PVC pipe so whole thing turns when you try and hold the smooth cap. And it leaks like a sieve and I can not get it to stop leaking. I had to take it all apart and try again and ended up breaking one the black plastic v shaped connectors to bucket. I am hating this thing right now, hating it's guts! The seller need better instructions manual this thing is really pitiful! If I ever get it running with out leaking I will let you know.

Shipping took a little longer than expected, but customer service quickly resolved the issue. After setting the system up (which was sort of difficult but not impossible), we let it sit for about a month while our seedlings grew in another tank. Unfortunately, after plugging the water pump in, several tubes began to leak at the seals near the primary bucket, and we have been patching spots with silicone caulk ever since. It seems like every time we recirculate the water, some inevitably ends up on the floor. Was really hoping for a better experience, but live and learn I suppose.

I'm really new to hydroponics so I wanted something that I could setup easily and understand the mechanics of a dwc. Honestly I though this was a pretty easy setup, really didn't have any problems and everything I needed was in the box which makes me one happy girl. Easy fixes, just had to tighten here and there for leaks and I was off and running. I'm happy and loving this system and my plants look awesome. Thanks

Came packed nice, no markings. Quality stuff, BUT! the " Illustrated Instructions" Crap! not even a nice try. Also, no help on YouTube, Hope the customer service/Tech line works.

Aside from a couple of leaks, it seems to be working as advertised.

I wish I could buy these in bulk. What a wonderful product. I wish they sold bigger ones.