Introduction to Aeroponics

This is an idea I came up with that I hope will out-perform other aero systems in two ways... It uses high pressure to deliver a fine mist, and it provides ample space for roots to grow. Maybe a bit overkill, but we'll see what kind of results it renders.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Aeroponics
• high
• pressure
• mist
• hydroponics
• atomizing
• pump
• pvc
• tower

[jsnnurse06]

Hey man i run the same ballast and light combo and reflector in a 4x4 grow tent and am having problems with heat into the 90 degree range does the inline ducting help quite a bit?

[mikeyo1O1]

@jsnnurse06 The ducting with a fan will not just help, it will solve your problem. I found a small 8" fan at the goodwill for 99 cents. I made a chickenshit reducer out of cardboard so the 6" ducting would fit up. It's been working great. I live in a cool region though. I may have to get a proper fan in the summer. Are you running C02? If not, I can't tell you how important it is to be bringing fresh air into the tent.

[grower912]

Congratulations for building such an amazing system! I am actually very impressed because looking at it seems like it was manufactured by an aeroponic company. The design is awesome. Those huge and tall buckets are really not ordinary in this setup but they can surely serve the best purpose. Do you have any updates on the kind of results you got from this system? Please let us know. Thanks.

[mikeyo1O1]

@grower912 I appreciate the input, thanks! I put alot of thought into it. I guess I got pretty lucky in that it has exceeded my expectations and is operationally sound. No leaks, no clogged misters, nothing to complain about so far. I've posted a follow up vid called aeroponic flower towers, and plan to post more as things progress. Thanks!

[mikeyo1O1]

I run it 15 on, 15 off for veg. Same for flower, but when lights are out, I only hit it 15 on, 2hrs off. Roots aren't untaking water during lights off. Or at least I'm told. When I get the cash/time, I plan on adding an accumulator tank that will optimize misting times. 15 sec on, 3 min off. Or something like that. Glad you like it. I'd be interested in your project when ya get it going.

[gasguy]

Love the system! I can tell you have some skills. Seems very well engineered.

Don't you worry about the PVC pipe? That stuff isn't safe man! Please don't sell any fruits or veggies or medicine from it. I don't want to end up with them. Not knocking you at all. I really love the system. Just be careful with your health.

[210482fmj]

im not sure the expense of a high pressure system is worth it and you may not even see the results over low pressure systems.

[mannified]

what you need is 75-100 psi with a sprayer dispursment of 50 microns. That is exactly what the roots absorb best.

[MeowMixDelivery]

2 words. bad ass.

[petflora]

Hey Mikey, I would like to see a grow journal using this basic set up, obviously with a single mist head and D2W. This would be a good A/B versus using an accumulator

[jsnnurse06]

@mikeyo1O1 Hey man i run the same ballast and light combo and reflector in a 4x4 grow tent and am having problems with heat into the 90 degree range does the inline ducting help quite a bit?