Hydroponic recirculating solar powered system

[joeswork1]

i like how the system delivers water to each site evenly. saves the time of working our line pressure issues,cloggs and makes the best use of one small pump.

plants dont need as much water without sun to evaporate it.

[oliverjamescarr]

It is quite complicated with all the pipes, you could have done a simular set up using just a few. Also what else have you done with this system? Did it actually work? Because you are kinds starving the plants at night when there is no power to pump the water to them...

[newcaptivate]

Seems a little over-complicated with the tubing to each pot, which got me thinking about alternative ways to distribute the water, and in a more dispersed way into the individual locations, so props for that. I also liked that you shared the way you make your own nutrient solution via "compost tea." Thanks for sharing!

[wallysfurshed]

Great video!Do you have a parts list you could share?

[viokand]

very brilliant

[ImFineYurSick]

awesome! thanks for the vid - your dog is very wise . . .

[kaz2664]

awesome just awesome.

[plantlife102]

Very nice setup! It really looked like it's very easy to build. I just want to know if you also built a thin covering for the whole system as protection for the rain and pests since it was built for outdoor. I am thinking of a somewhat a mini greenhouse.

[adwdragon]

where did you buy the solar panel?

[AmeriCIA]

It looks like one of the pond fountain kits available allover the web and at most major DIY stores like Lowes and Home Depot.

Instead of using it as a pond fountain he just made it force water through tubes to the plants.

BTW nice job.

[pgm98387]

Thanks! *********

[borat443]

this is awesome im going to build a aquaponics setup to feed my fam and then can sell the extras great economical, and efficient setup I cant wait to get started.

[makeumyne]

This is a great video thanks!

I don't suppose you know the wattage or the litres/minute for the solar pump that you used? Ebay has a lot of solar pumps, but at 150L/min, they seem maybe too weak to do the job, but they seem to get expensive quite quickly above that.

[CPGagie]

I like the vermeculite mix, as that will retain moisture during the night, or on cloudy days. However, I was thinking that by using a restricting valve at each outlet so its more of a drip than a flow, then the header tank could have an overflow outlet returning to the resevoir (so the pump didnt run dry), but the header tank could be much bigger. So in theory it would never run dry. If the outlet was drip, drip, drip, rather than a constant flow. What you think? Nice bit with the worms. :)

[CPGagie]

Excellent video ! I'm inspired. I'm in Cairns so plenty of nice sunshine for the pump :) A couple of things I'm going do differently, and put forward as a suggestion. Dont know if you'd agree or not? I'll try having the header tank and the resevoir to the return end of the system, rather than having it in the middle and tubing going through the plants. Is there a reason you did it like that?

[FenderGibsonWashburn]

Sorry to hear it was damaged in a stom. It's still a very clever system. I imagine it will inspire some to build their own system. Thanks for posting this video.

[Paulette1031]

Yep, they came from Bunnings, I'm in Queensland. The solar pump was purchased from China but I can't find the name of the company. Found it by googling. Hope this help

[admd2143]

thanks for the feedback , love your work ! im in perth and the soil here is non exsisting so hydroponics is the only way to go , you system is ideal cause its self efficient , would you mind sharing your idea on the nutrients ? don

[TablisiRochi]

@Paulette1031

Hi where can I find a decent pump to run an aquaponic system? my tanks are 3'x 5' The ones I have seen are just not cost effective? thanks

210.354.5187

[chrisblackmore82]

@Paulette1031

How much approx did this project cost you in total ?

In particular the solar panel + pump

[admd2143]

hey dude , those tressels look like come from bunnings , are you in oz ? where did you buy the submersible solar pump ? cheers mate

[HoboCabbage]

that bucket splitter thing is GENIUS, and its all solar powered.. really really awesome. I'm subscribing.

[1fanstockmister]

5 stars that was so cool thank you

[yoduh8681]

copefarms every house in america has at least some pvc in it so it cant be releasing anythig that toxic

[ajasela]

they're vinyl fence post available at most hardware stores

[SpinnerHydro]

Great video, but I have never seen those PVC troughs anywhere.

[pe9429]

if your from the uk jewsons sell them

[miguelito7182]

you know how to make a good video instruction sir

[capitaindouleur]

Nice!!

[angurisloud]

What is the rectalinear (white) tube material that the holes for the pots are drilled in? Is it a downspout leader? It doesn't look like what we have where I live if it is...

[Paulette1031]

It's PVC pipe from the plumbing store.

[jenn1ifer]

how much was the solar panel? how much watts does it give and for how long? and is it water proof for rain?

[tornadomec]

were did you get the solar pump?? how much does it cost?? can you use a time with it? or can i install a adapter to the electric line ?? how many pvc pipe can i use with that solar pump??

HOPE TO HERE FROM YOU SOON!!!!!

[NOSMOJEFF]

using worm tea?

[amwewa66]

Great video, Lots of help and just what I needed. I am most interested in your solar system and I am wondering how many hydro system can you runoff of your solar panel?

[penguinistas]

excellent video. I have heard that the plants in hydroponic systems can die within a matter of hours if the pump fails...it that true? And where did you get the solar panel?

[darealdjnutz]

If the roots dry out of course the plant is going to die.

[joeybognar]

that verm mix holds moisture well below the surface so they would survive a day or two

[pdxRoberge]

Nice work! (almost) exactly how I would do it! ;)

[c0alminer]

Excellent Job, Thank you. Would you be able to let us know what the make and model the solar powered pump is, and where you purchased it please?

[Moze9]

Great idea and everything, This video was really helpful and educative. Thanks

[dwrudd]

nice video. thanks for taking the time to share your work.

I also would love to get more information on your vermiposting nutrient solution. I'm having a hard time finding information on the web about making your own nutrient solution with vermipost or compost.

[statian4u]

Just when I thought I saw it all.

I would like to know how you make your nutrient solution?

[bajabus]

where did you find a solar powered water pump that can lift water that high. Most wont lift water above 15cm much less 1.5mts. Great Job.

[ortlikasealion]

Great! Just got to the point. Really enjoyed the way you made this vid

[chilichilli]

awesome....

[pnskumar1976]

very excellent work

[Curve50880]

Great setup! I would like to know the make and model of that solar pump also.

[chasemon42]

that was beautiful hope to see more of your videos, innovations.

[resoraff]

I think this is great. Where did you get the solar panel, the make & model # and the pumps make & model # that works off of the solar panel. Is the solar panel charging a battery, and the battery then runs the pump? How does that work? You did a wonderful job! Thanks RR

[sethfeddersen]

Killin vid much appreciation

[magprob]

Very Nice! :)

[SomeFatGuy666]

you need it more out into the light,

[abraxnos]

great thinking

[nectarineblue]

this is a genius idea. One that I'm going to have to highly consider.. No I got to get the worm bin going.. What all are you growing out there? and too bad it couldn't be done indoors and the cells large enough to power 1000 watt hud.. :D

[macabreillusion]

What happens at night when the there is no sun to power the system and the there is no water to keep the roots moist? They usually dry up and the plant dies.

[danbuck333]

why would the roots dry up if theres no sun

no sun no heat

[Shaungabrielle]

I actually build and sell aeroponic systems. I love the video. It's nice to see people growing their own produce. Love the setup.

[azriel590]

is that worm compost water all the plants get for nutrients? What ratio of compost/water per gallon?

[Densmusic]

it is great to see how someone else puts things together.

Cheers Denise

[kevkaotic]

great video! I'm doing a similar project in my back yard. GET READY FOLKS. GREAT DEPRESSION PT. II is coming. Time to take care of ourselves again instead of relying on the Nazis...I mean US Government.

[Bigjohnnywad]

Would this work to grow weed in?

[OdysseyArts]

Best system seen on YouTube yet. Just great.

[alex121733]

How much do you think the total cost would be???

[huntingdragons]

I would like to know where you got the square tubing.

[UKBB]

Check Home Depot in the gutter aisle.

[NoirMusic]

Can you really do hydroponics without chemicals? I've never seen that...

[Piantini]

I think when you mention chemicals you actually mean "nutrients". Remember that soil contains all the properties needed to grow stuff so if you make compost tea it will be rich in nutrients and a balance Ph for the vegetables and fruit plants.

[NoirMusic]

No I meant chemicals. Nutrients are great but most hydroponics I have heard of use salt based fertilizers which need to be flushed from the system from time to time. This flush creates what I personally would call chemical waste. Therefore a system that doesn't need to use chemicals is awesome. I just have never heard of it!

[cheaphardwarez]

Its called aquaponics! Organic even! see backyardaquaponics dot com for info, its full of people building systems in their, well, backyard.

[copefarms]

actually its hydroponics.

Aquaponics would be using fish and plants.

hydroponics is just plants and water.

[copefarms]

and hydroponics may not be organic especially if he is using PVC pipe. It releases toxic VOC's which is not good.

Aquaponics uses fish and water and plants.

Hydroponics uses water and plants.

His system is Hydroponic not aquaponic.

[lustacapulco]

how do you know about toxic VOC's?

[poppabear42330]

The "waste" can be used to water house plant or other dirt borne plants so its not as bad as you make it sound. I use my used hydro water to water the lawn where it does not grow well and can tell a difference in the thickness of the greass.

[NOSMOJEFF]

This was great it needs no voice

[realsaltyfella]

Great work lets see some more.

[ConductiveDan]

great! really good little setup. would have been great to perhaps had a voice over telling me whats what- but otherwise great!