DIY Rain Gutter Hydroponics System

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  • Опубліковано 20 кві 2024
  • I've dreamed about building a hydroponics setup like this for many years and it finally happened. This is how I built the best hydroponics rig out of PVC pipes and vinyl gutter spout. I had to custom make the end caps because the available ones were bad.
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  • @larryting
    @larryting 2 місяці тому +4

    This is SOOOOOOOO nice looking!!!!! Can you post a step by step??

  • @denisej.9936
    @denisej.9936 2 місяці тому +2

    I would like to see this experiment repeated directly into soil: leafless nodes versus leafed nodes ( without pre-rooting in water first). Thank you for this video! ❤

  • @christine6316
    @christine6316 2 місяці тому +4

    Love your shirt 🌺 this project is AWESOME! Very well thought out design. Video is very informative! I can't wait to see your harvest!🥬

  • @treemanog112
    @treemanog112 2 місяці тому +3

    funny thing that you posted this bc I just built my own version of it last week haha! I am the assistant greenhouse manager for Penn state and they throw out sooo many extra parts that I wanted to make a whole setup with leftover waste just like this to inspire people to grow plants in a cheap and cool way. the thing i built is a old hotel caddy with a flood and drain table suspended by ratchet straps from the top metal frame so that you can level the bed regardless of the surface its resting on. my goal is to grow strawberries for anyone who comes into my office using waste fertilizer gathered from fertilizer samples that would otherwise be poured down the drain. Awesome rig and great use of 3d printer. When students ask about cool hydroponics systems I'll refer them to these videos!

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  2 місяці тому

      will you be making a video about it? sounds like a sick setup and id love to see!

    • @treemanog112
      @treemanog112 2 місяці тому +1

      @@TechplantChannel I really want to but Im not sure what/if im allowed to post on youtube with my job. I can send you some videos on it if you have an instagram or something though. Just got it started up

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  2 місяці тому +1

      @@treemanog112 I have instagram techplant.official

    • @treemanog112
      @treemanog112 2 місяці тому

      @@TechplantChannel awesome! Just sent you a DM

    • @joannelasage2053
      @joannelasage2053 2 місяці тому

      Awesome build! Thanks for sharing. That spider shelf unit is perfect for your hydroponics.

  • @kepler180
    @kepler180 2 місяці тому +4

    can you make outdoor gardening videos? I know you live in Wisconsin so I’m talking about when the weather gets better

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  2 місяці тому +2

      ive been filming outdoor stuff. right now im in the midst of a winter garlic planting guide ( waiting to harvest ) i have an onion one going too. I will tryand get some other stuff going as well

  • @EMH_Richard
    @EMH_Richard 2 місяці тому +2

    Matt's about to share those X-Files 😮
    This looks really good!

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  2 місяці тому +2

      thank you! Im hoping to build up a pretty valuable patreon with lots of files

  • @christine6316
    @christine6316 2 місяці тому

    You must have awesome parents risking a flood for your experiment!!!😂😂😂😂

  • @iggyblack
    @iggyblack 2 місяці тому +2

    Very interesting, wish I had the extra space for something like this, will do it in the future!

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  2 місяці тому

      I might make a mini one that just handles like 4 plants

  • @suhs4381
    @suhs4381 2 місяці тому

    Amazing video. Love you can move the shelf around too

  • @nitropenguinz
    @nitropenguinz 2 місяці тому +1

    I really like the direction of the channel and the plans for patreon, not really a lot of recommendations I can give I'm just hyped for the future!

  • @LaiN900
    @LaiN900 2 місяці тому +1

    looks great matty!

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  2 місяці тому +1

      thank you for the kind words, this video is flopping so this make me feel better

  • @NotOnlyNull
    @NotOnlyNull 2 місяці тому

    I really love the application. The manufacturers of the 2 in. x 3 in. x 10 ft. White Vinyl Downspout reccomend against using their products in hydroponics. NSF-61* rating is required for safe use. *Food grade or other potable water ratings could work, too 😊

  • @theisgunvald4219
    @theisgunvald4219 2 місяці тому +2

    Would love to see you do some printable stuff with Hoocho.
    Nice setup. Looks pretty sturdy

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  2 місяці тому +2

      He is actually the one I'm modeling the patreon off of it seems to work well for him. It will take a while for me to build it up but I have loads of un released moss poles and other cool stuff

    • @theisgunvald4219
      @theisgunvald4219 2 місяці тому

      @@TechplantChannel can’t wait to see what you’ve got in store! But yeah seeing you and hoocho doing something together would be super cool, you are both not afraid to try out new stuff, which means innovation and that is so exciting!

  • @MyLocksMyPlants
    @MyLocksMyPlants 2 місяці тому

    this is dope!!!!!

  • @daisywrabbit
    @daisywrabbit 2 місяці тому +1

    very nice.
    i would grow basil. i love pesto.

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  2 місяці тому

      Nice suggestion I will get some started! Thank you!

  • @lindaedwards4632
    @lindaedwards4632 2 місяці тому +1

    Great project 👍😀🇨🇦

  • @faridfarzad3978
    @faridfarzad3978 2 місяці тому +1

    Really good video. Could you tell us what's going on with the great photo race? There hasn't been any updates . Thank you.

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  2 місяці тому

      I will talk with everything plants! I have a lot of footage!

  • @BeardedBotanist
    @BeardedBotanist 2 місяці тому +1

    Curious which 3d printer have you had luck with?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  2 місяці тому

      im using a CR-10v3? and some ender 3 v2s. I did build a voron but im having issues with layer shifting I think the motors need more amps or they just are cheap. cuz ive ajusted alll the other stuff many times

  • @jasonmiller9864
    @jasonmiller9864 Місяць тому +1

    Any chance you could do one for a 3x4 downspout? I could really use one this weekend, I have a 3d printer, will pay for the time/effort/STL

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Місяць тому

      Do you need it by this weekend? One that size will be very filament hungry. I can try and get one whipped up I gotta find some first tho

    • @jasonmiller9864
      @jasonmiller9864 Місяць тому

      @@TechplantChannel I ended up finding someone else's design and modifying it myself. I do like your design though, keep up the good work!

  • @davidrose7437
    @davidrose7437 2 дні тому

    Are you selling the 3d Files?

  • @JJ-ec9lp
    @JJ-ec9lp 2 місяці тому +1

    Do you feel feel safe growing plants in non-food grade plastics? And, do you have any research that confirms the safety of the 3D printed parts, gutters, and pvc? (Since I assume they aren’t all the same type of plastic?)

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  2 місяці тому +3

      I think about this a lot actually. as far as eating food from the 3d printed parts im not as worried because its PLA, Im sure its still toxic but from what Ive read about 3d printed parts its more of the air issues while its melting the plastic. prints are typically not food safe when it comes to like making a cup or bowl to drink from because they have tons of small cavities bacteria can chill in. but im not directly eating from it so im not to concerned.
      I have done some reading around PVC and vinyl and i don't think its good for you. I will have to revisit it but I thought a bulk of the bad issues come from the sun cooking it so im hoping indoors where its like 50f it doesnt off gas or leach.
      this is a good comment and i should revisit it

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  2 місяці тому +1

      ive done some digging, the info is very iffy and hard to come by but the gutters are made of PVC.
      www.homedepot.com/p/Amerimax-Home-Products-3-in-x-4-in-x-10-ft-White-Vinyl-Downspout-M0793/202091124?emt_ppq_vfpd
      the maker answered some sorta relevant questions. so no BPA and they didnt mention them being unsafe for guiding water to the veggie garden.
      also from reading, there are markings on PVC pipe that tell you if its safe ( schedule 40/nsf-61/nsf-pw ) also you should make sure your solvents are also marked like this.
      im also seeing you should not heat it to bend it.
      so i think its safeish.
      thanks for bringing this up and if you ever find any info about this let me know. appreciate this concern so much and it helped me sorta re evaluate!

    • @thess518
      @thess518 2 місяці тому +2

      @@TechplantChannelIn am not one that gets overly concerned with “toxic plastics”. We put a lot of things in our bodies that are probably just as bad if not worse. If you feel this is a potential issue of concern. You could finish the plant in glass or another inert material and change the water daily and dilute the “toxins” from the plant. Just a thought.

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  2 місяці тому

      @@thess518 yeah Im not overly concerned but I do like having an awareness a bit just to weigh my options, I like your end idea tho its good

  • @Chloroplastspectrum
    @Chloroplastspectrum 2 місяці тому +1

    Matt that shirt is begging to be paired with darker bottoms. It's fun, but never with light wash!

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  2 місяці тому

      I appreciate this advice, I will do this next time. Is it in general light bright shirts should go with dark pants?

    • @Chloroplastspectrum
      @Chloroplastspectrum 2 місяці тому

      @@TechplantChannel I wish there were a universal rule, but not necessarily. In this case, it’s more so about the shirt being high contrast and colorful than light in general.

  • @teartamother1892
    @teartamother1892 2 місяці тому +2

    Really cool video but your wife wants her shirt back lol

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 2 місяці тому +1

    Interesting video. But don’t complain about the condition of your plants cause it’s all of your doing. Get yourself working on the aquarium room.

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  2 місяці тому +3

      Very true lol, it is my own doing, I actually have the aquarium rack all setup and I just filmed a new aquarium redo and it turned out nice. I'll he posting soon!