hydroponics how to build

build a flood drain system using pvc pipe and cheap parts from harbour freight

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• hydroponics
• pvc
• greenhouse
• farming

[TryforApples]

Couldn't you plum the tubes together so that they were all technically one tube. Put the pump at the beginning, it would fill the first pipe and flow into the second, then into the third. Use a cheap christmas light timer to turn the pump on and off. It'll fill the pipes, turn off, and the liquid would drain away into the reservoir

[davetidwell]

Yes, I think you could flow from one pipe to the next... I was concerned about draining the pipes as much as possible during my original constructions (O2 for the roots)... but leaving some water standing in the system seems to work for me. I cycle too often for a standard light timers.

Dave

[wabbywab]

Still not underway with this project. Been several months now. Keep having to change things around. Nothing seems to be going Like I have it pictured in my mind. Suppose I should draw a diagram. Like davetidwell, I keep trying. With any luck I'll be growing in a few weeks. Sprouting some lettuce and spinach seeds now. Geting to cold S. Calif. L.A area. May have to wait 'till spring or build a greenhouse like dave's. worried about water temp. Is'nt this a fun way to spend retirement.

[davetidwell]

If you go for a plastic cover, as others have suggested, consider spending the money to purchase UV protected plastic. Suppose to last for several years.

Dave

[TheHealingCannabis]

very nice system, how long do you run the water pump and how often?

[davetidwell]

I run the pump just long enough to fill up the tubes. The time depends on pump capacity. The outside system uses a 12vdc sump pump rated at 350 gph and it takes one minute to fill the system. I cycle the pump on every 20 minutes around the clock.

[nectarineblue]

Wow the beginning of your video reminds me of the movie the blair witch project..

[MTEXX2]

i've also heard of using "vinyl fence posts". Mating caps are available alongside.

[SIDEWINDERable]

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[darktard]

If you were just using this system alone without any other electrical usage... what would the cost of it turn out to be per month? jw. unless you dont know

[Kreamer192]

Hey man I knwo this is way to late but i am going to use your project with your permission if you don't mind because i think i can improve it by just adding 1 more tube to dispense the water in the bucket faster which should take down the water flow about an inch or so if i placce one drain in the center and the other in the mid back using the same pump with more water in the bucket

[bodypiercing1989]

hidroponics in the woods.... FAIL !!!

[arkbilly]

I'd drill holes in the top near the end caps and just drop the supply into the holes and you wouldn't need the seals. put a 4" to 3" bell reducer4 on the other end to always hold a little water in case of pump failure. I'd place my tank under the end where it would drain right into the tank.

[arkbilly]

I'd drill holes in the top near the end caps and just drop the supply into the holes and you wouldn't need the seals. put a 4" to 3" bell reducer4 on the other end to always hold a little water in case of pump failure.

[primstuff]

I hear an external pump helps keep the temp. down some. I plan on some type of aeration system also,either spray jets or compressor. Thanks for sharing!

[TheHomeGarden]

HEHAW!!!!!!! WE DOGGIE!!!!!

[bobster8z]

on your far left side of your pipes the drainage how did you make it are they conected to each other or is ith the same fork on the right side?

[knoxville504]

show us your product inside the contraption!!!!!!!!!!!