Ya, first time is always the hardest... for some at least :P
But I'm learning. This system might end up being one time use if I cannot find a way to clean it if that whole root system happens like it did to you. Would I be able to bleach it?
There is not much I can do to change it now. In September I will build a system with 3 or 6 ft pipes for my basement. I will do it so it's just one single flow, not multiples. Seems like it would be the easy way.
I won't glue it next time, I really regret doing that. Silicone might of been better?
I have 4 months to learn more about hydroponics, so I will just keep watching videos and reading stuff.
Also, yes, a water line for each pipe. Right now it's only on two pipes but I'm going to add the two more because if I lower the level too low then barely any water flows through it.
But anyway, I've learned a lot from building this. I can see what I did wrong, and what I should of done, etc..
Now all I gotta do is hope my plants will grow in it.