I just finished a set up similar to the that Crissytal just posted with a water reservoir. 2 years ago i had my collection in undrained containers and I always seemed to keep it on the dry side. So i came across a few posts/links here that referenced this type of set up with the "dip stick" pipe to the bottom to check to see the water level. The media is spag and perlite to keep it nice and open.
I just used 2.5" PVC for the entire line. The bottom section has many 1/4" holes drilled around the pipe and is wrapped in that plastic screen you can get for window repair. This will hopefully keep the media from entering back into the pipes. Watering will be a snap. I spray painted the top portion of the pvc that shows black to blend in a bit.
I replanted all my guys and just have to add the lfs to the top to reduce the splash back. After that.. just wait for the cold front to pass through and outside they go. I will post final picks once i am done.
I just used 2.5" PVC for the entire line. The bottom section has many 1/4" holes drilled around the pipe and is wrapped in that plastic screen you can get for window repair. This will hopefully keep the media from entering back into the pipes. Watering will be a snap. I spray painted the top portion of the pvc that shows black to blend in a bit.
I replanted all my guys and just have to add the lfs to the top to reduce the splash back. After that.. just wait for the cold front to pass through and outside they go. I will post final picks once i am done.