RDWC Top Feed Drip Hydroponics Systems, Recirculating Deep Water Culture Hydroponic Bucket System, 5 Gallon Hydroponics Growing System Kit with Water Pump, Air Pump(4 Bucket + Reservoir + Drip Kit)

Works perfectlyAssembly was simple

So far I've used this system to grow strawberries and raspberries and kale and this system is great. The pump did stop working only after I cycled it on and off to keep the stems from rotting and causing diseases. But the system can be used outdoors which is where I'm using it and it's doing great.

I bought the 4+1 set from the same place. Absolutely loved it...this one is horrible I set it up the exact same way but cannot get water to my last 3 buckets. I have upgraded the pump 3 times to make sure I now have an 800gph pump pushing and as you can see it barely trickles at the end. I followed the directions letter for letter (I assure you I'm not ignorant) I have placed and removed air blasted and replaced every line to no avail. There is something off with this entire system. Avoid the headache and frustration I've been dealing with and just get a different set. So disappointed I spent this much money only to lose more to replace it somehow.

The buckets, hoses, fittings all went together great. No leaks. The air stones are way too small in my opinion and the air pump is a little weak. Upgrade the pump and stones and it's a great system.

The assembly was harder than expected due to tubing installation. I can say that it does not leak like others have claimed. I’m about 2 months in and noticed the air pump is failing. It nearly moves enough air to make bubbles. Hoping the vendor reads this. The pump should last longer than 2 months.

I was a bit apprehensive about buying this product for 1 big reason (reported leaks) and a small one (poor instructions). I found if you take your time and review both sides of the instruction sheet (which has a total of 3 steps) and you look over both diagrams, figuring out how to connect it is not difficult. Just take your time and develop a mental plan for assembly.Regarding leaks - I have had zero leaks and I don't anticipate I will see any. Again, if you follow the advice ,use hot water to soften the tubes to attach them to the valves, etc. you should not have any problems either.

I really like this set up so far…I built a platform so I could move the set up easy and clean behind it. The overall set up wasn’t hard, just took some time and patients. Don’t rush, and this kit will turn out very nice. I am at the point of letting my water gas off and did a system check, everything worked as expected. I would recommend rinsing the clay pebbles…none of the videos suggested that, that are on the reviews. Other than that…I’m impressed.

water pump stopped working 1 week after setting up causing the water to go back into the rez and leak substantially fast out of the hole where the pump cord goes through on the back of the bucket. not sure what to do as i spent 3+ hours cleaning water out of the tent which stressed my plants out. will be looking for a new pump as i see in other reviews customer service is horrible.