Obi Wan, ol' great one,
Went back and read your post #73 again about where the liquid is stored. I also did a little test on my grow, and actually wrote something down for a change.
I got 4 liters of water from my 5 gal water jug out in the shed. Took it in the house and measured out 4 liters again just to be accurate.Poured that in the watering can. Went to finish watching Need for Speed and came back to water at 8:11 pm , Aug 13. Did a quick with a flashlight at 10:30 pm to see how much came out. There was just a very small amount that came out, so I stuck something in the drain hole to see if was clogged. No more water came out. Gave the bucket a tip test the next morning, Aug 14 and water did come out.
Before flip on Aug 2, I had been adding 2 liters water or nute solution, and would always see some drainage. Gave another tip test this morning at 9:00 am, the 15th, at lights on, and not a drop came out. Moved the bucket so I could really crank it over and still not a drop came out. I don't know where the heck 4 liters of water went in that short period of time, but it ain't in the bucket or the drip pan. Will feed again tonight with another 4 liters and see how long it takes for that to disappear. Bottom of drain is at 2.5 inches. I think Gov told me he did 2.25, but I thought I should give a little more with 5er.
I'll try not to muck up your journal anymore with my junk, just thought it would be good to know when you reach this point.