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Come with me, and you'll be in a world of hydroponic wonder.
Take a look, and you'll see DIYs that spark imagination.
Hydroponic gardening is one of the most rewarding adventures I've ever embarked on, and I want to share that journey with you.
Take a look, and you'll see DIYs that spark imagination.
Hydroponic gardening is one of the most rewarding adventures I've ever embarked on, and I want to share that journey with you.
How to Build a Dutch Bucket Hydroponic System - Dutch Bucket Hydroponics
Dutch bucket hydroponics is a great way to grow large and long-term plants. In this video, I'll show you step-by-step how to build a dutch bucket system.
This system can be used both indoors and outdoors. If you plan to use the system outdoors, it works best in a greenhouse or in an area where rain can’t easily contaminate the system.
If you'd like to know how dutch bucket systems work, scroll down for a brief explanation.
NOTE: In the video, I refer to using 1/2" rubber grommets. I should have said 3/4" inner diameter rubber grommets commonly used for 1/2" PVC pipe. The link below to the grommets are the correct size for this build. If you're buying grommets from another source, you'll want to use 3/4" inner diameter rubber grommets.
🌎 Happy Hydro Farm Website 🌍
happyhydrofarm.com
📖 VIDEO CHAPTERS 📖
00:34 Measurements & Dimensions
01:01 How to Build a Dutch Bucket Stand
01:49 Pipe Clamps
02:08 Dutch Bucket Drain Assembly
03:06 How to Straighten Irrigation Tubing
03:34 How to Install the Feed Line
03:44 How to Make Dutch Buckets
04:38 Painting the Reservoir Lid
04:57 Fitting Feed & Drain Lines to the Reservoir
05:30 Pump Selection
05:49 How to Make Drip Lines
06:04 Adding Drip Lines
06:35 Installing the Aerator
07:02 System Test
07:35 Adding Media
08:08 Adding Bucket Lids
08:34 How Dutch Bucket Hydroponics Works
10:12 Bucket Colors
📃 MATERIAL LISTS 📃
I've broken down the material list into separate sections to make it easier to find specific things. This is simply a list of what I used, feel free to change/adjust to fit your needs!
*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you.*
🪑 STAND MATERIALS 🪑
2"x4"x8' Pine Board - Qty: 3
2" Wood Screw - Qty: 36
3" Wood Screw - Qty: 4 (optional)
🌊 DRAIN MATERIALS 🌊
1-1/2" Rigid One Hole Conduit Strap - Qty: 2
5' Section 1-1/2" PVC Pipe - Qty: 1
1-1/2" PVC Cap - Qty: 1
1-1/2" PVC Elbow - Qty: 1
🥙 FEED LINE MATERIALS 🥙
1/2" EMT One Hole Conduit Strap - Qty: 2
7' Section 1/2" Irrigation Tubing - Qty: 1
1/4" Irrigation Drip Tubing - Qty: 1 Small Roll
1/4" Irrigation Valve - Qty: 6
1/4" Irrigation Barb Fitting - Qty: 6
1/4" Adjustable Drip Nozzles - Qty: 6 (optional)
1/2" Irrigation End Cap - Qty: 1
1/2" x 1/2" Barbed Hose Adapter - Qty: 1
🌱 DUTCH BUCKET MATERIALS 🌱
5 Gal Bucket - Qty: 3
3/4" ID Rubber Grommet - Qty: 3 - amzn.to/33IQFHz (aff)
3/4" x 3/4" Barbed Elbow - Qty: 3
5' Section 3/4" PEX - Qty: 1
💨 Pumps & Accessories 💨
Active Aqua 250GPH Pump - Qty: 1 - amzn.to/3GzafVh (aff)
Active Aqua 15 l/min Aerator - Qty: 1 - amzn.to/33p5Jdw (aff)
Air Stones - amzn.to/3tuyZKn (aff)
Air Line Tubing - amzn.to/3FAFvSl (aff)
🛠 TOOLS USED 🛠
Miter Saw - amzn.to/327g7pI (aff)
Drill - amzn.to/3A63SX5 (aff)
Hole Saw Kit - amzn.to/33gZxV3 (aff)
Drill Bit Set - amzn.to/33FhD2w (aff)
Deburring Tool - amzn.to/324NpWl (aff)
PVC Pipe Shears - Kobalt Brand from Lowes is my favorite, or amzn.to/33h7Yja (aff)
Tubing Shears - amzn.to/3Fy275Z (aff)
Heat Gun - amzn.to/3IdqUy6 (aff)
Irrigation Tubing Hole Punch - Mister Landscaper All-in-One at Lowes
❓ How Dutch Bucket Hydroponics Works ❓
A Dutch bucket system is a simple recirculating drip irrigation system. A reservoir holds nutrient solution. Inside that reservoir is a pump that’s connected to an irrigation line. When the pump cycles it pushes nutrient solution up into drip or irrigation tubing that flows into the buckets.
The Dutch buckets have a drain positioned about 2” above the bottom of the bucket. When the water level reaches the drain, it flows into a drain pipe and recirculates back into the reservoir. That 2” drain position in the bucket maintains a small reserve of water in every bucket at all times.
Coarse media like perlite works well with this standing reserve of water since it won’t wick up large amounts of moisture. This reserve of water in each bucket also acts as a nice failsafe to keep plants healthy in case of a pump failure.
This system can be used both indoors and outdoors. If you plan to use the system outdoors, it works best in a greenhouse or in an area where rain can’t easily contaminate the system.
If you'd like to know how dutch bucket systems work, scroll down for a brief explanation.
NOTE: In the video, I refer to using 1/2" rubber grommets. I should have said 3/4" inner diameter rubber grommets commonly used for 1/2" PVC pipe. The link below to the grommets are the correct size for this build. If you're buying grommets from another source, you'll want to use 3/4" inner diameter rubber grommets.
🌎 Happy Hydro Farm Website 🌍
happyhydrofarm.com
📖 VIDEO CHAPTERS 📖
00:34 Measurements & Dimensions
01:01 How to Build a Dutch Bucket Stand
01:49 Pipe Clamps
02:08 Dutch Bucket Drain Assembly
03:06 How to Straighten Irrigation Tubing
03:34 How to Install the Feed Line
03:44 How to Make Dutch Buckets
04:38 Painting the Reservoir Lid
04:57 Fitting Feed & Drain Lines to the Reservoir
05:30 Pump Selection
05:49 How to Make Drip Lines
06:04 Adding Drip Lines
06:35 Installing the Aerator
07:02 System Test
07:35 Adding Media
08:08 Adding Bucket Lids
08:34 How Dutch Bucket Hydroponics Works
10:12 Bucket Colors
📃 MATERIAL LISTS 📃
I've broken down the material list into separate sections to make it easier to find specific things. This is simply a list of what I used, feel free to change/adjust to fit your needs!
*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you.*
🪑 STAND MATERIALS 🪑
2"x4"x8' Pine Board - Qty: 3
2" Wood Screw - Qty: 36
3" Wood Screw - Qty: 4 (optional)
🌊 DRAIN MATERIALS 🌊
1-1/2" Rigid One Hole Conduit Strap - Qty: 2
5' Section 1-1/2" PVC Pipe - Qty: 1
1-1/2" PVC Cap - Qty: 1
1-1/2" PVC Elbow - Qty: 1
🥙 FEED LINE MATERIALS 🥙
1/2" EMT One Hole Conduit Strap - Qty: 2
7' Section 1/2" Irrigation Tubing - Qty: 1
1/4" Irrigation Drip Tubing - Qty: 1 Small Roll
1/4" Irrigation Valve - Qty: 6
1/4" Irrigation Barb Fitting - Qty: 6
1/4" Adjustable Drip Nozzles - Qty: 6 (optional)
1/2" Irrigation End Cap - Qty: 1
1/2" x 1/2" Barbed Hose Adapter - Qty: 1
🌱 DUTCH BUCKET MATERIALS 🌱
5 Gal Bucket - Qty: 3
3/4" ID Rubber Grommet - Qty: 3 - amzn.to/33IQFHz (aff)
3/4" x 3/4" Barbed Elbow - Qty: 3
5' Section 3/4" PEX - Qty: 1
💨 Pumps & Accessories 💨
Active Aqua 250GPH Pump - Qty: 1 - amzn.to/3GzafVh (aff)
Active Aqua 15 l/min Aerator - Qty: 1 - amzn.to/33p5Jdw (aff)
Air Stones - amzn.to/3tuyZKn (aff)
Air Line Tubing - amzn.to/3FAFvSl (aff)
🛠 TOOLS USED 🛠
Miter Saw - amzn.to/327g7pI (aff)
Drill - amzn.to/3A63SX5 (aff)
Hole Saw Kit - amzn.to/33gZxV3 (aff)
Drill Bit Set - amzn.to/33FhD2w (aff)
Deburring Tool - amzn.to/324NpWl (aff)
PVC Pipe Shears - Kobalt Brand from Lowes is my favorite, or amzn.to/33h7Yja (aff)
Tubing Shears - amzn.to/3Fy275Z (aff)
Heat Gun - amzn.to/3IdqUy6 (aff)
Irrigation Tubing Hole Punch - Mister Landscaper All-in-One at Lowes
❓ How Dutch Bucket Hydroponics Works ❓
A Dutch bucket system is a simple recirculating drip irrigation system. A reservoir holds nutrient solution. Inside that reservoir is a pump that’s connected to an irrigation line. When the pump cycles it pushes nutrient solution up into drip or irrigation tubing that flows into the buckets.
The Dutch buckets have a drain positioned about 2” above the bottom of the bucket. When the water level reaches the drain, it flows into a drain pipe and recirculates back into the reservoir. That 2” drain position in the bucket maintains a small reserve of water in every bucket at all times.
Coarse media like perlite works well with this standing reserve of water since it won’t wick up large amounts of moisture. This reserve of water in each bucket also acts as a nice failsafe to keep plants healthy in case of a pump failure.
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This was really good. It came up as a recommendation for me after I was struggling to get things right in my system. Glad to know I’m taking the right steps now.
@@MarkWhiteartist thanks for watching! Hope the info helps!
Thats not 30$
Did I miss the part about breeding mosquitos?
Please share the build ❤❤❤❤
The lowes buckets gotta go. Bad mojo for your plants.
Excellent presentation, thank you!
Would love to have the PDF
I'm just starting out building a hydroponic system so any help I can get I appreciate please send the plans to me
Great video!! I had watched other people trying to explain this exact timer and they were confusing….. your video is concise and very easy to follow. Thank you so much 😊 You did an excellent job explaining everything!!!
@@wendy5644 I’m glad it helped!
Update, your Website is sending error codes.
@@mauricestewart9018 thanks for letting me lnow
Hi, thank you for the vid, I have everything I need to start. but My Perlin in my country is extremely expensive, now Inside my buckets I want to add a basket to the top of the lids, which will reduce my Perlin need. or even the coco need. will I get the same effect ? If you have a discord, maybe I can post you a picture of what I want to do. Your advise will be extremely appreciated.
This is the most helpful video I’ve found as well
Thanks for watching!
So how do you know when it’s empty?
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Cool man
Awesome video with all the info i was looking for. I tried going to the website for the cheat sheet but i just kept getting a error 😢
The website address changed to hydrohowto.com I need to update links
Thank you
Thank you for watching!
Late to the party by 2 years but this style really intrigues me to incorporate it into my next grow in my tent. Thank you Sir!!!
@@landonthompson5604 thanks for the kind words!
Best explanation, Thanks
Great video, simple but super thorough. Much appreciated!
yes please may i have a copy
Anybody got a link directly to the pdf? I've been looking all over this site, but can't seem to find it
Looks like your website is down
@@joshuahavens4059 the address changed to hydrohowto.com
@@HydroHowTo all right on I'm checking that out! I went on the way back machine to try to find that PDF
Are you saying you can grow tomatoes in just nutrients and air bubbles in a bucket
Along with water? Yes
Wonderful video, extremely well made & easy to follow, and thanks for repping us bald men. 2 questions: 1. For what size vegetable plants is this size planter suitable / unsuitable? 2. Do you recommend fertilizing into the reservoir with water soluble fertilizer, or into the soil? Thank you!
Seems like a unnatural way to water compared to mother natures way
Belgian Buckets are Black and back in fashion.
Thank you so much! Please send me the list to make this.
Lets give the boys at Global Buckets a shout out. I made their bucket system 10 years ago. It's the same as this. But he gives some excellent tips.
To change water and see water levels I'd install a L-piece followed by a 35cm clear hose like on a waterfarm (ghe). Lifting the lid to change water really sucks later on when the plants are huge
Good call!
Thanks for your videos ! I´d like to download your "cheat sheet" but the website is unvailable. Any chance getting this ?
Spray paint everything black to block the light penetration. Then second coat in white to keep the heat down.
Thank YOUUUUUUUU
For sure! Thanks for watching!
i would love the design
$20??? That’s wild. They’re now $12 for this kit.
Got this exact one for $9 on amazon 2 days ago.
Ryobi is French for Toys
8:16 Tell people to don't do it like you just did. But good video & instructions.
Best explanation without useless information!
Thank you!
You are using terms I am not familiar with. You lost me
When I mixed Ph up/down in directly after adjusting nutes, a white cloud would form in the solution, which i did not pay attention to. Later, I got calcium deficiencies because the Ph concentrate was taking the calcium out of suspension in the fertilizer and it became unavailable to the plant (hence the white cloud). Best practice imho is to A) Dilute the PH Up/Down before adding it to the solution or B) calculate how much Ph up/down you use and then add it before everything else (including silicon, cal mag). TPS (what i use for fertilizer) suggests buffering RO water with 15% tap water, but I've never tried that because im not trying to fix whats not broken. Just my 2 cents.
Great guide! I'm just looking to get started with hydroponics myself and found this quite useful. Looks like your website is having some issues right now and cannot be connected to, unfortunately. Was eager to check out the getting started guide you mentioned. Thought you should know it appears to be down!
For the problem with wrong calibration values... 👇 Just click again one or two times on the "CAL" button after pressing it for 3-5 seconds. After choosing the one you need it will flash and do the calibration process. And always wait for 30 seconds to let the value being set in the solutions and then calibrate in this order: pH 4.00, then pH 9.18 and then pH 6.86. Repeat it several times until they show always (almost) the correct values in the solutions...
Where is the calculator located... what url or website?
@@relasker2532 hydrohowto.com/hydrogen-peroxide-dilution-calculator/
More of a rdwc (recirculating deep water culture only not deep lol) ebb n flow will flood until u hit your drain if it took 10 seconds to fill and hit drain reduce 10 minutes to 20 seconds every 2 hours. Water fills up pushing stale o2 out and as it drains it pulls fresh o2 back into the rootzone. Now different mediums will need more frequent floods not longer ie the stone since it has 0 -1% capacity to retain and hold water. Where something such as coco coir or rockwool hold anywhere from low as 45% WC (water content % ) upwards of 85-93 WC% . Rockwool has a small % of material and the remaining is air . Medium type along with amount of time to flood play a huge part on frequency and duration.
Why did you abandon the channel? It looks great and it seems like people continue to watch and comment on your videos to this day! Very informative stuff, I’m subscribed
@@Gundumb_guy much appreciated! Life threw some curveballs, that put the project on pause. Maybe one of these days I can I’ll be able to start up again with a little twist.
New drinking game: take a drink or shot every time he says “bucket”! 😂😂 All jokes aside, I’m saving this video to make a couple of these next year. For a lot of us these items are pretty normal and can be found in our garages and sheds! I’m pretty stoked to give this a try.
🤣 well….someone else already started that game, but there’s always room for more players!
I would think that some company would have made similar systems. Don't get me wrong, i respect the DIY aproach and i see the benefit of this system. I myself for several reasons just won't do this. So has anyone seen a brand that does this well?
I'm still a bit confused. I was never good with math , but it's telling me for my 15-gallon reservoir that I need 12 gallons of peroxide that is being needed from 6% to 5%.?
Can I already use premixed peroxide at 6%?
Your wicking cup has a taper to it so instead of tracing the top of it trace around the bottom and it will fit perfectly///// they make bung adapters = no struggling with split washers////or wrap some string around the split in the grommet and put both ends of the string through the bucket hole then press on the grommet on the inside of the bucket and pull on the string for a no hassle install