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Wicking bed Pipes arrangement When arranging an array of wicking beds, I like a single outflow. The outflow leads water away from the plant-bed.   A screw-double-sided connector affixes the tub wall. The outflow hole (OH) is simply the perpendicular join of a T-connector. Thus the height level of the OH must be below inner drainage-pipe’s top face ,   and the OH will designate the desired water-height inside the wicking bed. For 3 or morewicking -beds in sequence, having outflow holes     between each bed, rather than just one, may prevent the flooding of the furthest   bed .   Maths:   The height of the water-level inside the wicking bed ,   is measured from the tabletop to the level. the height of the outflow hole needs to be the same height above the tabletop .   Tub The Tub must fit the table comfortably, without being too skinny.   The tubs should be sturdy but b...