If you were to make your own Large trays would you do anything special?

[LabRat]

I quickly checked one of the hydroponics suppliers sites, and saw some kool darkroom (repurposed) stuff...

Those (flood) trays also have stand kits, so one could run a petcock underneath to drain the tray into a bottle, so no need to lift it...

The large flood tables could be used as a portable darkroom sink to hold other trays... (And stood upright for storage if used dry)

The trays are self structured to hold the weight of liquids + plants, so strong...

The chiller kit could be used as a water bath cooler...

etc...

Just hope no one thinks you are a "budding" Walter White....

Steve K

[Old-N-Feeble]

Steve... have a link to that hydroponics website?

[LabRat]

Hey O&F...

I just googled "hydroponic trays" and looked at the first one that came up... I'm hitting the sack now, but I'll poke around later, and post a link...

Steve K

[MrFujicaman]

Just go over to Home Depot and get the trays they sell to go under washing machines in case of a leak.

[Bruce Schultz]

Trays for water heaters would also work.

[Fr. Mark]

Check out a restaurant supply store. Might even get lids.

[Mark Sawyer]

I'd just buy used 20x24 darkroom trays, which usually go very inexpensively, and if a petcock or drain is needed, install it. (I think a siphon to a 5-gallon paint bucket would be a better alternative.)

[Tin Can]

I'd just buy used 20x24 darkroom trays, which usually go very inexpensively, and if a petcock or drain is needed, install it. (I think a siphon to a 5-gallon paint bucket would be a better alternative.)

I found a set 4 very nice used 20x24 trays and I like them. Even I, can handle them when pouring chemistry back and they fit inside the sink.

I also like the idea of 2x4's used as dams with plastic sheeting, for bigger or panoramic.

Good tips here.

[Liquid Artist]

I will probably go to a hydroponics store soon and check them out.
But for now I will just do the 2x4 trick.
Setting my darkroom set up in a small town does offer some challenges.

[denverjims]

May not work for 20x24 (unless it's for a Bengal tiger) but have found cat litter pans very reasonable up to 16x20 for ~$3.50. Work well.