My high pressure aeroponic towers (35 site with 58 gallons of root space) use 2 nozzles for leafy greens and 3 nozzles for dwarf toms. The water a hydroponic tower delivers in one irrigation cycle would run a hpa tower for a day :)
Just use a 55gal hdpe drum (food grade) with a loop of hose attached to the underside of the lid with holes drilled in it. You can comfortably fit 35 plants per drum and drums can be stacked. Use an external reservoir, ideally sunk into the ground. Most pond pumps give you the option of using them inline (dry) or submerged. Inline makes them easier to get to. For a large setup, a sump pump will be cheaper than individual pumps.
I have heard that "Non-food-grade" plastics might contain dyes, recycled materials, or additives that make the bucket more fit for different jobs, like concrete needs to be soft walls but reinforced top etc. And these pass no specific test to say that they don't leach chemicals, as there is no value in testing for that in a bucket not meant for that. However I have heard a lot of chatter about how the food grade plastic is mainly using the tested process, not testing in each company's bucket and that factors such as UV damage over time is not factored into their safety. But I don't know what to believe. I use HDPE 02 or pp05 food grade with UV stabilisation and cross my fingers. All the greens we buy from the store are pumped with microplastic anyway, so I don't think we can do any worse than the big companies, if we try to take some mediocre precautions like choosing the right UV protected plastic, or covering the buckets with something to limit UV damage.
I love this. Definetely going to build something similar. Tip: when drilling into plastic, go in reverse and use the heat generated from the friction to melt through and create your hole. --I dont have a heat gun currently😅
Scratches and rough surfaces can harbor bactaria and permit spoilage. as long as the inside surface is clean and perfectly smooth, it's food grade HDPE. If a bucket that is labled as food grade becomes scratched or develops a rough surface on the inside, it is no longer food safe.
Just found your video, thank you so much for explaining it so well. I was wondering how much heat is generated from the sm submergible pump? Also you have some great comments left here that I will incorporate.
While I don't know the answer to your question (but I read HDPE plastic can be made of multiple plastics, and the construction/sale environment of the plastic bucket could be contaminating them), you could use a 5 gallon bucket food grade bag/liner. Also is that water pump food grade rated? I heard grease can be in non-food grade pumps, and mystery plastic potentially.
If you need to measure something round and only have a metal tape measure,wrap a piece of string around the bucket, then measure the length of the string.
Do not use a spade or paddle bit. It is the most dangerous bit to use because it can grab and you might be the receiver of the bit! Use a hole saw, powered in REVERSE! It wont hang up and it does give a cleaner cut without the heat gun.
I agree. I've been cutting them in reverse for years. It seems counter-intuitive but it will keep you from hurting yourself because it won't grab unexpectedly. The center bit I run in forward, once the pilot bit goes through, I switch to reverse.
That was a great video very helpful and how to build one thank you. I suppose now I need to educate myself. On what type of good chemicals to put in the water? And how do I grow my plant from seed and put it appropri? Play inside the pool noodle... Things I need to learn yet unless you have any suggestions or videos
Thank you very much for a full tutorial, it'll be the exact model for our research so this'll come in handy. 😊😊 Btw, if I may ask, how often do u plan to refill/change the water cuz I've read that the concentration changes over time. (2) When and for how long do you turn on the pump? Sorry for many questions, thanksss though.😅💛
Hello. Thank you for the video. I am recently interested in the hydrophonic system. My question is that with holes around the lid on the bottom, won't that let light in and create algae?
How does water get to the bucket lids to drain through the small holes you drilled in the lid? Don't small holes need to be drilled into the bottom of the buckets? Or does enough liquid get through around the center tube of one bucket on to the lid below? Thanks and it's a great idea overall.
Okay, what are the 1/2- (20) Packs PVC Male Adapter for? I didn’t see that in your video. I thought that you just used the 6 ft solid 1/2 in tube that you drilled.
FOOD GRADE HDPE IS MADE FROM VIRGIN MATERIAL WHEREAS STANDARD HDPE CAN BE MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIAL. SINCE OIL AND GAS UTILIZED HDPE, IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN AS TO WHAT PREVIOUSLY MAY HAVE BEEN STORED IN AND LEACHED INTO THE POROUS PLASTIC. POSSIBLY NOT LIMITED TO ONLY THIS
Just a tip, you can buy spray nozzles that tap into the PVC pipe and further atomize the water which the plants can absorb easier.
My high pressure aeroponic towers (35 site with 58 gallons of root space) use 2 nozzles for leafy greens and 3 nozzles for dwarf toms. The water a hydroponic tower delivers in one irrigation cycle would run a hpa tower for a day :)
Two words: fog discs. Perfect blend of air and water.
This is an excellent solution, doable and at a great price. Thank you very much for sharing.
Glad you like it! Happy gardening
@@ZenGardenOasis.I have read recently if it has any numbers from 1 to 6. It is BPA free if it has 7. It has BPA. In it
Wow. Simplicity is the art of genius. Leonardo. 💪🏼
Just use a 55gal hdpe drum (food grade) with a loop of hose attached to the underside of the lid with holes drilled in it. You can comfortably fit 35 plants per drum and drums can be stacked. Use an external reservoir, ideally sunk into the ground. Most pond pumps give you the option of using them inline (dry) or submerged. Inline makes them easier to get to. For a large setup, a sump pump will be cheaper than individual pumps.
I have heard that "Non-food-grade" plastics might contain dyes, recycled materials, or additives that make the bucket more fit for different jobs, like concrete needs to be soft walls but reinforced top etc. And these pass no specific test to say that they don't leach chemicals, as there is no value in testing for that in a bucket not meant for that. However I have heard a lot of chatter about how the food grade plastic is mainly using the tested process, not testing in each company's bucket and that factors such as UV damage over time is not factored into their safety. But I don't know what to believe. I use HDPE 02 or pp05 food grade with UV stabilisation and cross my fingers. All the greens we buy from the store are pumped with microplastic anyway, so I don't think we can do any worse than the big companies, if we try to take some mediocre precautions like choosing the right UV protected plastic, or covering the buckets with something to limit UV damage.
I love this. Definetely going to build something similar.
Tip: when drilling into plastic, go in reverse and use the heat generated from the friction to melt through and create your hole.
--I dont have a heat gun currently😅
That was my immediate thought. Came here to leave the tip and...!
a heat gun is less than $20 at Harbor Freight
You can often find it on sale for like $12
Muy bueno excelente video ahora si encontré un video q t enseña algo muy pero muy practico muchas gracias por compartir maestro saludos desde México
Scratches and rough surfaces can harbor bactaria and permit spoilage. as long as the inside surface is clean and perfectly smooth, it's food grade HDPE. If a bucket that is labled as food grade becomes scratched or develops a rough surface on the inside, it is no longer food safe.
Buckets that are labled 1,2 4 or 5 are food safe as long as the inside is not scratched.
Just found your video, thank you so much for explaining it so well. I was wondering how much heat is generated from the sm submergible pump? Also you have some great comments left here that I will incorporate.
Awesome! A fellow southpaw! 🤗
Cheers😂
While I don't know the answer to your question (but I read HDPE plastic can be made of multiple plastics, and the construction/sale environment of the plastic bucket could be contaminating them), you could use a 5 gallon bucket food grade bag/liner. Also is that water pump food grade rated? I heard grease can be in non-food grade pumps, and mystery plastic potentially.
Thanks for the info. Have a great day!
If you need to measure something round and only have a metal tape measure,wrap a piece of string around the bucket, then measure the length of the string.
1/2 is the inside diameter of the pipe. The outside diameter is 3/4
Thank you just what I needed …what do you think about a solar pump (will the plants dry out over night?)
What is used to nourish the plants?
Do not use a spade or paddle bit. It is the most dangerous bit to use because it can grab and you might be the receiver of the bit! Use a hole saw, powered in REVERSE! It wont hang up and it does give a cleaner cut without the heat gun.
I agree. I've been cutting them in reverse for years. It seems counter-intuitive but it will keep you from hurting yourself because it won't grab unexpectedly. The center bit I run in forward, once the pilot bit goes through, I switch to reverse.
Just be safe and use whatever works for you.
Is this only if you are right handed? Wpuld it be opposite for a lefty?@OttoDidactic
Great video. Thank you.
I was expecting to see that the bottom bucket should have more holes to let the falling water reach the reservoir
That was a great video very helpful and how to build one thank you. I suppose now I need to educate myself. On what type of good chemicals to put in the water? And how do I grow my plant from seed and put it appropri? Play inside the pool noodle... Things I need to learn yet unless you have any suggestions or videos
Glad it was helpful!
The lift should be calculated for 1” of water column. I could be wrong but if you’re using 3/4” pipe, it should lift higher than advertised.
How often do you run the pump to water? Ie 15 minutes every hour?
Thank you very much for a full tutorial, it'll be the exact model for our research so this'll come in handy. 😊😊
Btw, if I may ask, how often do u plan to refill/change the water cuz I've read that the concentration changes over time. (2) When and for how long do you turn on the pump? Sorry for many questions, thanksss though.😅💛
Refill as needed once 50% loss of water. 12 hours on 12 off via a timer. More heat more time needed. Thanks for your comment. Have a great day…
How do you check the ph? Do you remove the buckets from the base to test the water?
Love the video. So, how do you put the seeds in? Right onto the luffa sponge? Or does it need any other soil material?
Direct sow into sponge
You can start seedlings as micro greens..I do it
put duct tape where you plan to drill and that will keep the plastic from braking and tearing.
Restaurants also get ingredients in large HDPE buckets
Hello. Thank you for the video. I am recently interested in the hydrophonic system. My question is that with holes around the lid on the bottom, won't that let light in and create algae?
Next question: How did you bring the pump cable out of the bucket? Did it come out of the top lid of the bottom bucket?
Correct the top lid. Cheers
have you considered adding a uv light for bacteria?
great video!
Thanks so much…..
How does water get to the bucket lids to drain through the small holes you drilled in the lid? Don't small holes need to be drilled into the bottom of the buckets? Or does enough liquid get through around the center tube of one bucket on to the lid below? Thanks and it's a great idea overall.
Okay, what are the 1/2- (20) Packs PVC Male Adapter for? I didn’t see that in your video. I thought that you just used the 6 ft solid 1/2 in tube that you drilled.
I need to go back and review the video…
Great video. Any 'After' footage?
I need to update. This week I’m working on a new aeroponic tub. Please keep an eye out for it…..have a great day.
Can we use net pots with coco pit in the holes for growing leafy greens
Is it worth it? Not much roughage there protruding from the buckets. I'm really trying to figure if it's worth the effort.
Early stage
So if you use the loofah, how many seeds do you put in I would love to see that section of video.
I usually start seeds in trays then transfer to the system. Have a great day…
Great but how to stabilize the tower from tipping in high winds?
Use metal rods and zip tie them if you have wind issue
“Whole slaw, let’s get some coleslaw” 😂😂😂 took me out
Thank you
How long do these buckets last in the sun
Some of the buckets I’ve had in full sun for a decade. Fading occurs but plastic is still intact.
FOOD GRADE HDPE IS MADE FROM VIRGIN MATERIAL WHEREAS STANDARD HDPE CAN BE MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIAL. SINCE OIL AND GAS UTILIZED HDPE, IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN AS TO WHAT PREVIOUSLY MAY HAVE BEEN STORED IN AND LEACHED INTO THE POROUS PLASTIC. POSSIBLY NOT LIMITED TO ONLY THIS
Thank you !
Welcome!
What bucket should a I use?
45 gallon
Use a Ram Pump / Syphon system
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I have read that number one through number six is b p a free number seven is what you do not want.
Good video and very helpful, but way too much redundancy explaining how to do it.
Glad it was helpful!
You drilled many holes in pvc conduit only for top bucket or every bucket. Thanks a lot
Thank you!!