Thanks Theophania! Today we use a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
People like you deserve huge huge suporters of growth and development in 21st century.i have learned a lot from your channel and i will help more people in my village.God bless you bro.
Gunnar Shaffer, thank you for making this great tutorial and keeping it up! Since you have a company that now sells these it shows you are very honest. I have been growing tomatoes, peppers, strawberries and lettuce for many years using hydroponics and have been very successful at it. I have always wanted to build a vertical tower using 2 inch net pots but it was a challenge until now. This will save me a lot of space and I will be able to grow even more than I did before. I also plan on trying this method using a 55 gallon food grade drum. I would hook it up to a high pressure aeroponics unit I plan on building. I've had many people ask me about how they can start up a hydroponics unit. I will give them your website information.
@@Chillerll If you plan on using a 55 gallon food grade barrel you would need to set it up with a high pressure aeroponics spray system. You'll need 60-80 PSI in order to get enough micro misting spray to reach the roots of the plants you want to grow. This type spray system can be pretty expensive. Gunnar's pipe system can be run using a low pressure water pump which is much easier to run and the cost is much lower compared to high pressure aeroponics. If you've never grown hydroponically before start with a low pressure system like Gunnar's. When you get good at it you can then look at trying high pressure aeroponics as you will already have experience growing hydroponically.
Hi, Thank you for the kind comment! Today we use a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
Hi Brad, Thanks for the nice comment. Which country are you from? That was 6 years ago now so we actually formed a company in the meantime and ship all over the world. We'd be happy to count you in as a future customer, here is the link to our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
Hi Gaston, Thanksfor watching from Argentina! We ship internationally and use a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
Thank you so much for this video, I always wanted to do aquaponics but never could because of the high cost of towers in my area. Will definitely try this.
***** How can I do this? (First comment, did you finish?) At first you will have to watch and see how the water is dropping through the tower but I had no problem except with a cup or 2 in all 9 towers. Once the roots grow they create an entire column of roots in the center.
Yes I finished 1 tower, have been trying different methods but water isnt getting near the bottom netcups via the small drip holes in the bottom of 2 liter bottle. I only got 16 slots rather than 22, because I made a base out of part of the pipe. thinking of dropping tubing down the inside of pipe and puncturing holes in it to let it sprinkle water on all netcup levels. What do you think of that idea?
***** Yes totally. For lettuce it is great actually because the competition from the plants being offset by 5 inches forces them to reach for the sun. This is also why competition in free markets is necessary to create growth. YES for tomatoes you may only want a few holes. :) The good thing is that it is totally flexible.
@@GunnarShaffer Thanks Gunnar. I'll check out that link you provided. But before I do, I like the towers that are wider; do you know a source for 12" or more PVC pipe? Or, do you really feel this standard width is more than enough? Thanks again
+Gunnar Shaffer hey ,if anyone else wants to learn about backyard aquaponics system try Tarbetti Amazing Aquaponics Tutor (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my brother in law got great results with it.
Thanks +nacra60na for watching my videos. Make sure to check out my website now that I have created a company selling my vertical towers. www.agrowponics.com Since you watched my videos before and commented use the code for $10 off my towers AGROW10 :)
I LIKE your site !!! Looks GREAT. Very well layed out and the colors are perfect. I am think one of these towers would look good on my porch. I will be in touch. Thanks
Thanks for taking a look at our website and providing some feedback. Remember to use the discount code AGROW10 when you checkout. www.agrowponics.com/shop
Just ordered a tube! Thanks! Will make my own in the future if this works well... very glad you sell these was not looking forward to all the work. Happy to pay your price.
Great video!! Thank you! Good advice I've read in the comments. Perhaps a quick remake of this, mentioning the heat gun, dangers of the gas from heating up the pvc pipe and the size of your wood tool. For me....what grade sandpaper?? Keep it short sweet & to the point like you did in this video. Too many aqua/hydro/aeroponics people seem to LOVE to monologue!!
This is exactly why I published it! I really like to see people sharing ideas for free and learning together as a world. Keep us updated if you create a system and send pictures of your towers or recommended improvments.
Oh I will! I'm about to move into a tiny house on an Oregon Organic farm. They have a huge green house where I'll be setting up my system, I plan to use fish and other aquatic protein sources. I'll be doing 'How I did it' videos too. I believe the same way you do brother, freedom is about unity and through unity we can attain freedom. Greed is the biggest form of cancer on our planet! Anyway thx for the reply, I'll upload video when my system is done.
Hi Wil you are welcome but today we use a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
Hi Koke, thanks for watching my videos, did you make and pictures or videos of your system. If so give us an update. :) Make sure to watch the other videos to understand how the whole system integrated. Make sure to check out my website where I am selling my vertical towers. www.agrowponics.com Since you watched my videos before and commented use this code for $10 off my towers: AGROW10
Hi Carl, thanks for watching my videos, make sure to watch the other videos to understand how the whole system integrated. Make sure to check out my website now that I have created a company selling my vertical towers. www.agrowponics.com Since you watched my videos before and commented use the code for $10 off my towers AGROW10 :)
This appears as a very good idea. However, I did this exact design after watching this video. the idea is great but there were some problems in its function. The sides of most of the cups leaked due to water splashing out of the corners of the cuts. Also I found it challenging to how to mount the pipe and stabilize it in a hydroponics system. I think with some good ideas and some modifications this could be successful. Thanks for the idea. Any mods to solve these problems would be great to hear.
Hi Jean, thanks for watching my videos, make sure to watch the other videos to understand how the whole system integrated. How did you system come along have you created any yet? Make sure to check out my website now that I have created a company selling my vertical towers. www.agrowponics.com Since you watched my videos before and commented use the code for $10 off my towers AGROW10 :)
Yes in a previous comment I said that I do have a ventilator and solder suction fan I use for the fumes. YES absolutely do not do this without ventilation! :)
For new viewers, you may use 1½ inch pipe to make the holes..cut the end 45° so it slide easier..then adjust the angle of the hole accordingly..thank you
Very cool information man and thanks for sharing this info as this is something I would like to learn. You should put out a 1 day class or 2 day class etc.
Gunnar, thank you for your informative video. I have a couple of questions: 1) Is there any additional media in the 4" vertical pipe except for the media in the net pots? For example, a sheet of Matala filter media along the back wall to provide additional filtering and water distribution. 2) I can't tell how far the net pots go into the lumen of the 4" pipe, but I would be concerned that the water might just fall straight through from the supply at the top and miss some or most of the pots and, for example, run along the back wall of the pipe to the bottom. How do you distribute the water so that it engages the net pots and their media throughout the system? Drip? Spray? etc. . . .
1. Only the Hydroton/Rockwool in the net pots. A Matala filter was not necessary. The water runs in the middle just fine. don't forget to watch my other video of the completed system. 2. The water does not fall straight through. It drips from one net cup to the next and when there are roots the form one column in the middle and we experienced no leakage.
Not for the roots persay but for the spacing of plants for leaf growth. 6in for lettuce and 12-18 for basil or herbs. Hope that helps, Merry Christmas.
We do not use the famous wooden dowl anymore, that is in our tool museum! :) Today we ship all over the US and World, by making the best towers using a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
I like the clean building concept! with a 5" spacing what is your target crop? I realize you can leave some empty for larger plants. that will give you 44 sights on a five foot tower. what is your reservoir? Great video! keep on innovating!
1mtstewart I have other videos you can see for that. Yes you can always make the holes wherever so that you can grow different plants.This was mainly for lettuce. :) Thanks!
How water will be kept intact in it.suppose if we water from top it will flow out. Explain by live model in which plants are grown and watering is done.
Fantastic idea that I'd like to copy. Do all plants all the way to the bottom get water? Since seen from the inside the holders for the net cups stick out I suspect that the water runs to the left and right of the hole rather than into the net cup? 🤔
That is a great question that we get asked often. We only make towers with 4in PVC, 3in is too small to curve and heat mold. Where as anything bigger than 4 leaves to much of an empty space in the middle of the tower. The water delivery is near perfect as you drop the water in the center. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
Hi Aied, Thanks for the kind comment! Today we use a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
Hi Alessandro, we ship all across the world. Today we manufacture using a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
Hi Gunnar Shaffer, It is really inspiring , Have you try growing Gerbera flower in this vertical tower , can you please share you thoughts about that which will be great help for me as i am thinking to adopt this vertical towers for my Commercial Gerbera or Capsicum farming
thank you for the idea, very greeat i loved it. God bless on your studies. Im also an engineering student looking for aquaponics ideas :)) you also look good :)
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@Peyton Jasiah thanks so much for your reply. I found the site thru google and im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
Hi Trip, Make sure to watch the other videos to understand how the whole system integrated. Make sure to check out my website where I am selling my vertical towers. www.agrowponics.com Since you watched my videos before and commented use this code for $10 off my towers: AGROW10
Hola Jorge, gracias for watching my videos, make sure to watch the other videos to understand how the whole system integrated. Make sure to check out my website where I am selling my vertical towers. www.agrowponics.com Since you watched my videos before and commented use this code for $10 off my towers: AGROW10
5.5inches We use a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
@@GunnarShaffer Thanks for the reply. what will be the distance from the top for the 3 row? As for this one you use 1st row 4", 2nd row 6.6", what will be the 3rd row? or all the measurement change as I'll use 5.5" spacing?
So since there is an edge bending back into the tube wouldn't the water run around the cut and avoid the pots? Or in the best case just water them a little?
Hey thanks for The awesome video, we've built one but the water drips out of the holes and down the outside of the pipe. How do you recommend we fix this? Thanks, Don and Edgar
Its easier to use open rubber grommets and 135 degree plumbing elbows, no sealant required and no leaks. Using netpots in a 4" dia vertical tower takes up valuable root space.
Yes OF COURSE! :) But in order to make the video and speak you cannot use a mask, I always wear a chemical mask when in our factory as well as all workers! We use a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
Hi Jack, yes we switched to a heat gun now, thanks for watching my videos, make sure to watch the other videos to understand how the whole system integrated. Make sure to check out my website where I am selling my vertical towers. www.agrowponics.com Since you watched my videos before and commented use this code for $10 off my towers: AGROW10
Hello Gunnar, nice video. I made myself a tower following your video. it's fun to do, although mine doesn't look as good as yours. I'm having some issues with llittle leaks, water driping fron the side of the holes. Do you have any advice how to deal with that?
Yes OF COURSE! :) But in order to make the video and speak you cannot use a mask, I always wear a chemical mask when in our factory as well as all workers! We use a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
Good to see you are wearing safety glasses while using the hacksaw. Not enough people take safety seriously. Have you considered wearing gloves and a smock also?
Im interested in your wooden wedge you use to form the plastic to fit netcups. Could you send me a closeup picture of the wedge and give me an idea what you used to form it?
Actually I already made my wedge, didnt turn out like yours, but I think it still might work. How long are your slits in the pipe b4 heating for the netcups to fit in, slightly wider than a netcup or same width? Im gathering my supplies, im making a stand and drainage pipe that the tower sits in.
I only sawed until the blade way all the way in the pipe so about 1.5-2 inches. Send me pictures of whatever you create would be nice to see and keep sharing.
I'll try to do that. Just spent the day yesterday creating a stand for the tower. Now gunna make the tower itself. I am keeping the hub on, to have a low tech bottle feed watering system at top. 2 liter bottle. I dont have fish, just doing hydroponics, not aquaponics. Gotta figure out how to protect bottle from sun, I was thinking of painting it white like my windowfarm reservoirs. But not sure if thats enough. The bottle idea is temporary till I can rig up more controlled system.
Thanks for sharing the idea. I followed you guideline and made my own vertical hydroponic pipes. However, do you have problem of water spill out and flow though outside the pipe? How can you it? Thanks.
Great concept , I like the idea of the vertical garden. I'm working on something similar at the moment. Have you found a better way to put the net pots in the pvc vertically? I don't like the idea of using a torch and I'm trying to make it as neat as possible. Keep up the great work by the way!
hello Gunnar thankyou this really helped me. On the bottom do you put a cover with a smaal exit I have 5 towers ready just need to now about the bottom
I appreciate the kind words! Today we use a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
of all the videos i have watched on how to construct the tower. this video is straight to the point and simple , clean and well done. thank you .
Thanks Theophania! Today we use a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
People like you deserve huge huge suporters of growth and development in 21st century.i have learned a lot from your channel and i will help more people in my village.God bless you bro.
Gunnar Shaffer, thank you for making this great tutorial and keeping it up! Since you have a company that now sells these it shows you are very honest.
I have been growing tomatoes, peppers, strawberries and lettuce for many years using hydroponics and have been very successful at it. I have always wanted to build a vertical tower using 2 inch net pots but it was a challenge until now. This will save me a lot of space and I will be able to grow even more than I did before. I also plan on trying this method using a 55 gallon food grade drum. I would hook it up to a high pressure aeroponics unit I plan on building.
I've had many people ask me about how they can start up a hydroponics unit. I will give them your website information.
Using a barrel is actually a really good idea. I might do that instead of a pipe.
@@Chillerll If you plan on using a 55 gallon food grade barrel you would need to set it up with a high pressure aeroponics spray system. You'll need 60-80 PSI in order to get enough micro misting spray to reach the roots of the plants you want to grow. This type spray system can be pretty expensive. Gunnar's pipe system can be run using a low pressure water pump which is much easier to run and the cost is much lower compared to high pressure aeroponics. If you've never grown hydroponically before start with a low pressure system like Gunnar's. When you get good at it you can then look at trying high pressure aeroponics as you will already have experience growing hydroponically.
The best video I’ve seen for making towers thank you for such a detailed video.
Hi, Thank you for the kind comment! Today we use a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
Been sharing this with everyone on my face book after i built mine following your design. Thank you for this. Loving it. Thank you very much sir!
Hi Nino. Thanks, Go like our facebook page! Send us a picture, gunnar@agrowponics.com @Agrowponics
Very specific details. No wasted words. Awesome presentation!
Hi Brad, Thanks for the nice comment. Which country are you from? That was 6 years ago now so we actually formed a company in the meantime and ship all over the world. We'd be happy to count you in as a future customer, here is the link to our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
Thanks for sharing! Saw this design popping up in other videos and was wondering how it was done. Easy to follow :)
Amazing how simple you have done it!!! Greetings from Argentina!
Gastón Dall' Oglio want to visit your country, what is the best place to go?
Hi Gaston, Thanksfor watching from Argentina! We ship internationally and use a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
You have a great talent there and you speak so clearly and the explanation was wonderful. Keep up the great work. God bless you.
Thank you so much for this video, I always wanted to do aquaponics but never could because of the high cost of towers in my area. Will definitely try this.
Thanks for sharing Gunnar, i used a heatgun rather than blowtorch to avoid burning or yellowing of the material.
Gary McKinnon that’s the best. We sell towers and kits now. Check us out www.agrowponics.com/shop
Nice suggestion ! Low cost and efficiency ! Thanks for sharing ! Like it !
Take a look at our products online and you can see. www.agrowponics.com/shop
Nowadays, as the world grows, it is an excellent idea because in this way land is saved that can be useful for other important things.
your towers are the best looking one out there !! great job, I will be building a few very soon !! thanks for all the info
We create high quality towers and ship them all over the world, TOO LAZY? Buy a tower from us: www.agrowponics.com/shop
@@GunnarShaffer Great website it's my 1st time visiting !! thanks
Yes, I am doing this as part of my senior project at John Brown University. I will be making more videos this week! Thanks for letting me know!
Hey, hope ya dont mind, I added you to my hydroponics circle, if ya would like, you can add me. Then you can see my progress with the tower.
Gunnar Shaffer hey Gunnar, was curious how you made sure all netcups got covered with water in the tower?
***** How can I do this? (First comment, did you finish?) At first you will have to watch and see how the water is dropping through the tower but I had no problem except with a cup or 2 in all 9 towers. Once the roots grow they create an entire column of roots in the center.
Yes I finished 1 tower, have been trying different methods but water isnt getting near the bottom netcups via the small drip holes in the bottom of 2 liter bottle. I only got 16 slots rather than 22, because I made a base out of part of the pipe.
thinking of dropping tubing down the inside of pipe and puncturing holes in it to let it sprinkle water on all netcup levels. What do you think of that idea?
***** Yes totally. For lettuce it is great actually because the competition from the plants being offset by 5 inches forces them to reach for the sun. This is also why competition in free markets is necessary to create growth. YES for tomatoes you may only want a few holes. :) The good thing is that it is totally flexible.
Excellent! I was beginning to wonder how, and now I know . So helpful.
Nick You can also purchase from our website much better towers that you could make at home now. Www.agrowponics.com/shop
@@GunnarShaffer Thanks Gunnar. I'll check out that link you provided. But before I do, I like the towers that are wider; do you know a source for 12" or more PVC pipe? Or, do you really feel this standard width is more than enough? Thanks again
A heat gun- way more efficient and takes about 1/4 the time.
We are using heat guns now to make them since 2 years now.
b4ds33d2 man thank you this shit taking forever with hella burn marks
I wish I would have know that last month. ua-cam.com/video/wlJEMPyjFKQ/v-deo.html
+Gunnar Shaffer
hey ,if anyone else wants to learn about backyard aquaponics system try Tarbetti Amazing Aquaponics Tutor (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my brother in law got great results with it.
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Absolutely brilliant!!! I am an engineer and super impressed with your design and your kindness (for sharing this idea with everyone)
Great video......this is just the information I needed to build my own. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work.
Thanks +nacra60na for watching my videos. Make sure to check out my website now that I have created a company selling my vertical towers. www.agrowponics.com Since you watched my videos before and commented use the code for $10 off my towers AGROW10 :)
I LIKE your site !!! Looks GREAT. Very well layed out and the colors are perfect. I am think one of these towers would look good on my porch. I will be in touch. Thanks
Thanks for taking a look at our website and providing some feedback. Remember to use the discount code AGROW10 when you checkout. www.agrowponics.com/shop
Just ordered a tube! Thanks! Will make my own in the future if this works well... very glad you sell these was not looking forward to all the work. Happy to pay your price.
Hi Craig thanks for the order! I hope you have had a productive few months! Give us some feedback if you have anything to share.
Great video!! Thank you! Good advice I've read in the comments. Perhaps a quick remake of this, mentioning the heat gun, dangers of the gas from heating up the pvc pipe and the size of your wood tool. For me....what grade sandpaper?? Keep it short sweet & to the point like you did in this video. Too many aqua/hydro/aeroponics people seem to LOVE to monologue!!
simple, beautiful and brilliant, thank you
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Sanding is very important!
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@Who am I The edges can be sharp
Brilliant, thank you so much .
Nice job! May give it a try. Thank you for the video.
wow I love people, thanks for sharing this Gunnar Shaffer this is exactly what I was looking for!
This is exactly why I published it! I really like to see people sharing ideas for free and learning together as a world. Keep us updated if you create a system and send pictures of your towers or recommended improvments.
Oh I will! I'm about to move into a tiny house on an Oregon Organic farm. They have a huge green house where I'll be setting up my system, I plan to use fish and other aquatic protein sources. I'll be doing 'How I did it' videos too. I believe the same way you do brother, freedom is about unity and through unity we can attain freedom. Greed is the biggest form of cancer on our planet! Anyway thx for the reply, I'll upload video when my system is done.
Wow sounds like a big move. Have a good time. Let me know about your updates.
Hey man, great job and great vid. Thanks for having taken the time to do it!
+Jeff Chance Thanks for watching...
ThANK YOU FOR SHOWING US HOW YOU MADE THEM
Hi Wil you are welcome but today we use a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
Good idea and neatly executed ...
nice tower, am so doing this for my lettuce, thanks for the video
Hi Koke, thanks for watching my videos, did you make and pictures or videos of your system. If so give us an update. :) Make sure to watch the other videos to understand how the whole system integrated. Make sure to check out my website where I am selling my vertical towers. www.agrowponics.com Since you watched my videos before and commented use this code for $10 off my towers: AGROW10
Very detailed. Great Videos
TOO LAZY? Buy a tower from us: www.agrowponics.com/shop
Awesome dude!! Love the design it looks so pretty, I want to do this for my system!! I won't forget to credit you!
Nice Job very well presented and explained. Thank You!
Hi Carl, thanks for watching my videos, make sure to watch the other videos to understand how the whole system integrated. Make sure to check out my website now that I have created a company selling my vertical towers. www.agrowponics.com Since you watched my videos before and commented use the code for $10 off my towers AGROW10 :)
Thank you, I have been looking for a method to do a vertical tower inexpensively. Thx!
Great technique!
This appears as a very good idea. However, I did this exact design after watching this video. the idea is great but there were some problems in its function. The sides of most of the cups leaked due to water splashing out of the corners of the cuts. Also I found it challenging to how to mount the pipe and stabilize it in a hydroponics system. I think with some good ideas and some modifications this could be successful. Thanks for the idea. Any mods to solve these problems would be great to hear.
this is freaking great!!! thank you, I am getting to starting on this on Friday!
Hi Jean, thanks for watching my videos, make sure to watch the other videos to understand how the whole system integrated. How did you system come along have you created any yet? Make sure to check out my website now that I have created a company selling my vertical towers. www.agrowponics.com Since you watched my videos before and commented use the code for $10 off my towers AGROW10 :)
You do realize that heating PVC releases chlorine gas? You should do this either outside or in a facility with good ventilation.
Yes in a previous comment I said that I do have a ventilator and solder suction fan I use for the fumes. YES absolutely do not do this without ventilation! :)
It releases chlorine gas? How? Isn't PVC polyvinylcarbonate?
Does heating vinyl do the same thing?
@@thomasashe2681 PVC is polyvinyl chloride
For new viewers, you may use 1½ inch pipe to make the holes..cut the end 45° so it slide easier..then adjust the angle of the hole accordingly..thank you
Yeah it mostly depends on the net cup that you are going to be inserting. We sell them on our website... Buy a tower from us: www.agrowponics.com/shop
thank you for sharing....your grow towers are beautiful...
man, you are a genius!!!! Thank you for the tip!!!!!
Your welcome!
Great video by the way!
Please show a full video of everything from start to finish
Great video ! I might try this some time later.
We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
Think you could explain how you hooked up lines to feed water and if there is a wick line inside. Maybe a video explaining? Thank you for sharing this
Robert Madden No wick line, it is not a necessity. Watch my other videos to see how it hooks up.
Sorry, I didn't see your other video. Thank you
No problem
Hey, that was awesome thanks for your time and expertise. Appreciate it.
+Ding dong Your more than welcome.
These Look Great! Can you show us how you hook the tower to your, or a water source? Thanks for sharing!
We have now uploaded a video for that! :)
Very cool information man and thanks for sharing this info as this is something I would like to learn. You should put out a 1 day class or 2 day class etc.
I will make some future videos if I see some of the same questions. If you have something specific I try to answer all questions posted on my videos.
Thanks from SriLanka !
wow....Thank you.
very helpful!
We sell them on our website... Buy a tower from us: www.agrowponics.com/shop
I have the same blazer!!! from that time! love it!
Thank you for quality video
Gunnar, thank you for your informative video. I have a couple of questions:
1) Is there any additional media in the 4" vertical pipe except for the media in the net pots? For example, a sheet of Matala filter media along the back wall to provide additional filtering and water distribution.
2) I can't tell how far the net pots go into the lumen of the 4" pipe, but I would be concerned that the water might just fall straight through from the supply at the top and miss some or most of the pots and, for example, run along the back wall of the pipe to the bottom. How do you distribute the water so that it engages the net pots and their media throughout the system? Drip? Spray? etc. . . .
1. Only the Hydroton/Rockwool in the net pots. A Matala filter was not necessary. The water runs in the middle just fine. don't forget to watch my other video of the completed system.
2. The water does not fall straight through. It drips from one net cup to the next and when there are roots the form one column in the middle and we experienced no leakage.
If you do burn it is that bad? Aside from aesthetics?
yes
Is there a maximum, like too many plants too close to each other for roots to grow?
Not for the roots persay but for the spacing of plants for leaf growth. 6in for lettuce and 12-18 for basil or herbs. Hope that helps, Merry Christmas.
Can you show us or link a video on how to make the wooden dowl?
We do not use the famous wooden dowl anymore, that is in our tool museum! :) Today we ship all over the US and World, by making the best towers using a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
Hi thanks for your good work,my question is how you feed water both sides in the tower please?
I like the clean building concept! with a 5" spacing what is your target crop? I realize you can leave some empty for larger plants. that will give you 44 sights on a five foot tower. what is your reservoir?
Great video! keep on innovating!
1mtstewart I have other videos you can see for that. Yes you can always make the holes wherever so that you can grow different plants.This was mainly for lettuce. :) Thanks!
How water will be kept intact in it.suppose if we water from top it will flow out. Explain by live model in which plants are grown and watering is done.
Fantastic idea that I'd like to copy. Do all plants all the way to the bottom get water? Since seen from the inside the holders for the net cups stick out I suspect that the water runs to the left and right of the hole rather than into the net cup? 🤔
That is a great question that we get asked often. We only make towers with 4in PVC, 3in is too small to curve and heat mold. Where as anything bigger than 4 leaves to much of an empty space in the middle of the tower. The water delivery is near perfect as you drop the water in the center.
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Great business idea brother.
Thank u bro i learn form u new things today 👍
Hi Aied, Thanks for the kind comment! Today we use a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
Great tutorial. Thanks.
hola como te va ? me gusto mucho el video, de que medida es el caño de pvc que utilizaste?? gracias
Hi Alessandro, we ship all across the world. Today we manufacture using a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
Hi Gunnar Shaffer,
It is really inspiring ,
Have you try growing Gerbera flower in this vertical tower , can you please share you thoughts about that which will be great help for me as i am thinking to adopt this vertical towers for my Commercial Gerbera or Capsicum farming
+SUDHAKAR AARLA It should work. I have never tried it but I don`t see why not...
thank you , now i know how to make it :)
excellent design.
+Brian Mendenhall Thanks!
Can you take a close up video of when you make the holes? Hard to see details from distance.
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thank you for the idea, very greeat i loved it. God bless on your studies. Im also an engineering student looking for aquaponics ideas :)) you also look good :)
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Loved your video
THANK YOU I LOVE THIS VIDEO
+TripWorkmx Red Thanks for watching. We will be selling towers soon!
Hi Trip, Make sure to watch the other videos to understand how the whole system integrated. Make sure to check out my website where I am selling my vertical towers. www.agrowponics.com Since you watched my videos before and commented use this code for $10 off my towers: AGROW10
interesante no se me habia ocurrido felicitaciones por el aporte... congratulations
Hola Jorge, gracias for watching my videos, make sure to watch the other videos to understand how the whole system integrated. Make sure to check out my website where I am selling my vertical towers. www.agrowponics.com Since you watched my videos before and commented use this code for $10 off my towers: AGROW10
This video is very nice and informative THANK YOU SIR!!
anjalivs anju Thanks for watching :)
Hi Gunnar,
Great stuff bro. About how deep those cuts for the net cups should be, I wouldn't be using a hacksaw
Sir, thanks for that technique.
Its great, easy and neat. I would like to know what is the spacing if i does 3 row for the tower.
Thanks
5.5inches We use a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
@@GunnarShaffer Thanks for the reply. what will be the distance from the top for the 3 row? As for this one you use 1st row 4", 2nd row 6.6", what will be the 3rd row? or all the measurement change as I'll use 5.5" spacing?
@@jasongroupindustries 4->6.6-> (6.6-4)=2.6+6.6=9.2in
@@GunnarShaffer thanks for your help
In my country, i can have 6" pipe. If i use it, does the measurements are the same or there are ajustments??
Sir, I salute you!
jullipalli For what?
Gunnar Shaffer
thank you soo much for this awesome idea brother..one question what types of fruits or vegetables can I plant in these holes
Many many! TRY different things. There is really no limit except for something like corn or tomatoes.+Bhimsen Bissoo
HI
I have been used a system like yours but I like yours how many 2in holes can you get on the hole tubes
Hi there, great looking project. Do you fill the tower with growing media/filter; such as hydroton or a Matala filter strips?
The hydroton and rockwool is only in the black net cups.
So since there is an edge bending back into the tube wouldn't the water run around the cut and avoid the pots? Or in the best case just water them a little?
Hey thanks for The awesome video, we've built one but the water drips out of the holes and down the outside of the pipe. How do you recommend we fix this?
Thanks, Don and Edgar
Its easier to use open rubber grommets and 135 degree plumbing elbows, no sealant required and no leaks. Using netpots in a 4" dia vertical tower takes up valuable root space.
tower looks pretty awesome. question...are all the pots getting enough water with this setup?
More than enough water! :)
hello. are you going to make a video on how you constructed and added your drip system?
You can take a look at the other videos I have posted. We used a nice piping system that Lowes/home depot sells.
Good idea!
Thanks Tim! We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
Thanks for the video! Any thoughts on how to feed the crops? Especially if there are a variety of plant types in the system?
How about trying some water? ;-)
Thanks for showing i will use this video to make my own
Very cool! thanks for sharing.
Thanks for your effort...but as previously mentioned, a heat gun, ventilation, and possibly the measurements of your wooden block...
Yes OF COURSE! :) But in order to make the video and speak you cannot use a mask, I always wear a chemical mask when in our factory as well as all workers! We use a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
Nicely done. Looks very clean. Have you tried a heat gun for this?
Hi Jack, yes we switched to a heat gun now, thanks for watching my videos, make sure to watch the other videos to understand how the whole system integrated. Make sure to check out my website where I am selling my vertical towers. www.agrowponics.com Since you watched my videos before and commented use this code for $10 off my towers: AGROW10
Great video thanks!!
Looks easy and economical compared to others. How do you make sure that all net cups receive water from top evenly?
Hello Gunnar, nice video. I made myself a tower following your video. it's fun to do, although mine doesn't look as good as yours.
I'm having some issues with llittle leaks, water driping fron the side of the holes. Do you have any advice how to deal with that?
Where can I buy those safety glasses? Stylish
It's a good idea to do that outdoors with out a mask
Yes OF COURSE! :) But in order to make the video and speak you cannot use a mask, I always wear a chemical mask when in our factory as well as all workers! We use a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop
Excellent i will try 😊😊😊
Good to see you are wearing safety glasses while using the hacksaw. Not enough people take safety seriously. Have you considered wearing gloves and a smock also?
We do and didnt just for this video so that I could talk and you could all hear me.
Im interested in your wooden wedge you use to form the plastic to fit netcups. Could you send me a closeup picture of the wedge and give me an idea what you used to form it?
Yes, what's your email?
Gmail / nmjunction
Actually I already made my wedge, didnt turn out like yours, but I think it still might work. How long are your slits in the pipe b4 heating for the netcups to fit in, slightly wider than a netcup or same width? Im gathering my supplies, im making a stand and drainage pipe that the tower sits in.
I only sawed until the blade way all the way in the pipe so about 1.5-2 inches. Send me pictures of whatever you create would be nice to see and keep sharing.
I'll try to do that. Just spent the day yesterday creating a stand for the tower. Now gunna make the tower itself. I am keeping the hub on, to have a low tech bottle feed watering system at top. 2 liter bottle. I dont have fish, just doing hydroponics, not aquaponics. Gotta figure out how to protect bottle from sun, I was thinking of painting it white like my windowfarm reservoirs. But not sure if thats enough. The bottle idea is temporary till I can rig up more controlled system.
Thanks for sharing the idea. I followed you guideline and made my own vertical hydroponic pipes.
However, do you have problem of water spill out and flow though outside the pipe? How can you it?
Thanks.
Great concept , I like the idea of the vertical garden. I'm working on something similar at the moment. Have you found a better way to put the net pots in the pvc vertically? I don't like the idea of using a torch and I'm trying to make it as neat as possible. Keep up the great work by the way!
Heat gun its easier. The heat gun I had just wouldn't melt the plastic fast enough. Even with the torch I made it extremely neat with no burn marks.
Thank you so much for sharing!
hello Gunnar thankyou this really helped me. On the bottom do you put a cover with a smaal exit I have 5 towers ready just need to now about the bottom
+Larry Hagerty How did the towers go... Do you have pictures... Sorry I just saw your question somehow. UA-cam is not good with notifications.
Dude, you're awesome!
I appreciate the kind words! Today we use a CNC machine and then a flameless heat gun to heat form the plastic in addition to complex filters. We have them for sale now on our website, www.agrowponics.com/shop