I've been using a Dutch Bucket system for growing "other plants" for about 2 years - with 35-lb. cat litter pails as the buckets. The flat walls reduce any chance of leaks from the drains. Results have been tremendous!
Go to you local grocery store very early and chat with someone in the bakery or even deli may be getting ready to recycle them. Even for just holding water i always liked square buckets over round.
I'm not a "gardener", I just like watching videos about hydroponics and similar stuff. You have done such a great job making this video, I can tell it took some time, effort, and care. While I'll probably never do this design, YOU made me want to. Keep up this great content, I know I'll watch your videos 👍
Thanks a TON! You helped me build my first Dutch bucket with the very easy to follow tutorial, parts list, and advice! You make a good tutorial - please keep making them!
I love the Straight to the point, No nonsense method of teaching. Thank You so much! I Now have a plan and I will be off to Lowes and the feed store to get my parts tomorrow!
My wife wants me to build a Dutch Bucket system for her. Happy wife happy life as they say. Did my research online and this is the best easiest system to model that I found. I would appreciate the blueprint also. Thank you
This is an excellent video! You did a great job of showing each step in detail, including what it looks on the inside, which so many others don't do. Thank you!
10 years ago without pumps in the weed world this pearlite bucket method was called the "Hempy Bucket" method. It works very well and your pumps aren't needing to be running all the time, we never used pumps and watered by hand, only have to top off every other day or so and ph don't matter in the pearlite, it's glorious.
Great video. Most bucket systems use square buckets which are costly. Glad to see the grommets work on round buckets the same. Building a system soon as supplies come in. Thanks.
Thank you so much! It was important to me to make a build showing that you can use simple components like round buckets. The grommets work very well on round buckets. I wish you all the best in your future grows and builds!!!
Paint strainer bags... thanks, that is a great tip!!! I always folded and taped in these fabrics from the garden store, your tip will safe me struggle and money.
Awesome video! I’ve been avoiding making a Dutch bucket system just because I didn’t know what I wanted to do with the stand. Yourmaterial list got me motivated to make it in a day! Thanks!!!
Buddy… absolute STUD of a video. Listen to me.. A freakin +++++ dude. There’s literally no area you did not cover! From A to Z. Then at the end of the video you gave your summarization of what the system is and how it works. Dude, you could be a teacher my God. This needs to go down in the Holy Grail of DIY videos. Then the parts list and description.. “Thank you” doesn’t suffice. 😐
Grow tomatos in dutch buckets every year, I use goat panels for the tomato plants to climb on. Awesome video, I wish more people would grow this way saves a ton of water because of the re-circulation. I use the same tote for a water reservoir (27 gallon) so I'm already familiar with the nutrient mix for it. PH up and PH down to keep the PH in range and super system for nitrates mixed with a bit of epsom. I get more tomatoes than we can use out of 4 buckets.
I’ve been using Pea gravel in an ebb and flow system since the early 80s. It’s so much simpler. It takes up so much less space works so much better I just don’t understand why people went away from something that was so simple and worked so well.
I would love a PDF version, sadly I find almost everything DIY and otherwise now is basically "watch my video" only when in reality it's a lot more convenient to read a PDF to follow instructions and plans, I still watch the videos but for reference PDF is king, no Wi-Fi needed. TLDR: videos are a fantastic visual aid, but having a hard copy manual really is more handy. No pun intended lol edit: I forgot to mention, I really appreciate the fact you included chapters in the video and comprehensive part lists!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I will work on putting the PDF together next week. I've been super busy with other things this season, but I promise I will make that a priority!
This has been a fantastic video. I've been nervous just to start. Your calm demeanor and knowledge sold me, I need to stop watching and start doing. That pdf sounds amazing. Subscribed!
ha i built these like 6 years ago when growing in az. the added humidity from using coco and perlite helped my room, in az its dry as f. cool to see people using the same idea i did
Great video, very concise! Thank you so much, I plan to build my first system in the Spring of 2024 and I'm really looking forward to it. Thanks for your help!!
Love this video and this guy. Great quick cinematography through the build, solid building/engineering tips, great debrief at the end, and definitely the hoodie flannel. 🤙
Don't want to hurry you, but I'm looking forward for new videos! I finally started with your cheat sheet and it is doing rallye fine! Tanks for your inspiration!
Good job, You said something I think is on point. (I did it for u the viewer.) Man that's a great quality to have when making dying vids for ppl. Ur awesome
I had some spare 5 gal buckets around, so i got an idea close to this, but your guide is going to make it a breeze! Thank you! Additionally, your website seems to have an SSL/Certificate error and wont show, so it would be great if others can see the work you've done there!
Great video! Really enjoying all of the content on the channel as well. I was bouncing between hydroponic systems and I think I’ve settled on the Dutch bucket setup. Growing zucchini/squash year round would be awesome, they can only get so far into an az summer before they inevitably kick the bucket.
Great, detailed info. I'm looking to upgrade my fittings and connectors and this really helped. Great idea with the dowel to straighten the tubing, that always aggravated the $*$ out of me!
Hi thanks for your very informative videos. I have one question; could you please tell me the size/demention of the O rings you used. I cannot find them anywhere at lowes or Home Depot. I guess I will have to resort to amazon . Thanks for your help.
That's playa shit man, I really appreciate ur video! Thank u for taking time out of ur day to make simple, yet detailed instructions, spoken clearly, your shots angled excellent AND offer online resources for those interested in having the same system or a DIYer for "FREE"
@@HydroHowTo I did that last winter that went really well, except I didn’t have a in-line fan at the time, used 3 fans and it done the job, but it could have been better. I don’t know about doing a Dutch bucket indoor lol, I don’t have the room, I was thinking of doing it in the garage when I change half the roof to clear roofing, I reckon it would work great in there, but outdoor system, is awesome in the pure sunlight. They grow quick.
Lowes blue bucks and even home depot orange buckets worked fine as far as algae growth. Yes some light is visible through them but must not be enough. I personally prefer the Lowes blue, it'd darker then the orange and unless you have a water chiller the blue actually helps reflect more light then black which absorbs thr most as we all know resulting a warmer rootzone/water that can and will promote algae growth, root diseased and pathogens. But if you must, just buy any bucket and paint the outside white.
Thanks for demystifying the dutch bucket system. A pdf file would be appreciated. I've seen a number of videos where buckets from something called, "Fire Subs", they are red (which nobody seems to care about) and apparently cheaper than the big box places.
Incredibly helpful! Was hoping to find a pdf on your website for this build. If it’s something you are still offering, it would be very appreciated. Thank you!
I’ve started cherry tomato plants inside in Kratky using 2” net cups. Can I transfer the plants to Dutch Buckets without losing or shocking the plants? In Dutch Buckets are the roots always wet? No room for air roots? Do your pumps run 24x7 or a certain amount of time on per hour? Thank You!
Thank you for all the measurements. It was driving me crazy for a bit. I was over analyzing it. Anyway any suggestions to keeping your reservoir cooler? Yes the black tote and painted lid help. However I'm in Arizona and it's hot. It's a pain to add ice buckets 2-3 times a day. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
You may try some type of thermal barrier around the buckets/res. Something like Mylar that will reflect sun away from the buckets, with a gap between the bucket and barrier for airflow. Maybe checkout some passive cooling systems and see what you can adapt to your system.
I'm very interested with your set up I currently run DWC Four bucket set up and I have been interested in the flood and drain method...but I love your set up and would love to build one but maybe two ....thank you for your video it was awesome and very helpful and educational. I will let you know when I get done building mine...if you don't mind I'll send you pictures as well
Thank you for all the educational videos. I have started my first Krafty hydroponic system have 6 containers, mostly greens and some dwarf tomatoes. The romaine and other greens tend to grow leggy, not as full as our outdoor garden. Do I need to add more LED lights and/or increase time from 13 hours to say 15+? Have 2 rows of LED lights on each shelf. Plants have good color, pH and nutrient levels are properly maintained. Appreciate any suggestions. Thank you. David
I just subscribed to your channel for the "MATERIAL LISTS " that almost every DIY video i watch never has . Thumbs up for the details.
I'm a DWC guy setting up my first small dutch bucket system and found this video to be incredibly instructive.
Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful!
I've been using a Dutch Bucket system for growing "other plants" for about 2 years - with 35-lb. cat litter pails as the buckets. The flat walls reduce any chance of leaks from the drains. Results have been tremendous!
Those buckets are AWESOME! I love 'em. I have a hard time finding them these days.
@@HydroHowTo I get mine at Walmart. I don't even like the cat litter much anymore, lol!
LOL! I’ll be on the lookout now!
Go to you local grocery store very early and chat with someone in the bakery or even deli may be getting ready to recycle them. Even for just holding water i always liked square buckets over round.
I live in Alaska. At our trash transfer stations, they sell empties cat litter pails for 50 cents
I'm not a "gardener", I just like watching videos about hydroponics and similar stuff. You have done such a great job making this video, I can tell it took some time, effort, and care. While I'll probably never do this design, YOU made me want to. Keep up this great content, I know I'll watch your videos 👍
Thanks for the kind words!
Thanks a TON! You helped me build my first Dutch bucket with the very easy to follow tutorial, parts list, and advice! You make a good tutorial - please keep making them!
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm happy to know that it helped you get started!!!
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!
I love the Straight to the point, No nonsense method of teaching. Thank You so much! I Now have a plan and I will be off to Lowes and the feed store to get my parts tomorrow!
Right on! Let me know if you have any questions, always happy to help!
That tip to straighten the tube with a dowel. Genius!
Haha thanks!
My wife wants me to build a Dutch Bucket system for her. Happy wife happy life as they say. Did my research online and this is the best easiest system to model that I found. I would appreciate the blueprint also. Thank you
Thanks for the kind words! It's a really simple build. I'll work on the blueprints. I've been tied up with other things.
This is an excellent video! You did a great job of showing each step in detail, including what it looks on the inside, which so many others don't do. Thank you!
Thanks so much for the kind words!
10 years ago without pumps in the weed world this pearlite bucket method was called the "Hempy Bucket" method. It works very well and your pumps aren't needing to be running all the time, we never used pumps and watered by hand, only have to top off every other day or so and ph don't matter in the pearlite, it's glorious.
Yep! It’s one of my favorite methods! Thanks for watching!
Yep. I’ve ran mine mixed with aquarium gravel in the perlite..
🤘👌💨💚🌱☕👍
@@timpage5021 that’s smart
Ph dont matter hahahaha fukn muppett
Great video. Most bucket systems use square buckets which are costly. Glad to see the grommets work on round buckets the same. Building a system soon as supplies come in. Thanks.
Thank you so much! It was important to me to make a build showing that you can use simple components like round buckets. The grommets work very well on round buckets. I wish you all the best in your future grows and builds!!!
Paint strainer bags... thanks, that is a great tip!!! I always folded and taped in these fabrics from the garden store, your tip will safe me struggle and money.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!!
Awesome video! I’ve been avoiding making a Dutch bucket system just because I didn’t know what I wanted to do with the stand. Yourmaterial list got me motivated to make it in a day! Thanks!!!
Awesome!
This is the best video I have seen - You are a great teacher !!! thank you for such detailed instructions.
Glad it was helpful!
Absolutely AWESOME. Thank you very much for your time. Straight to the point and detailed instructions. I am going to build this shortly.
Thank you for the super kind words! If you run into any issues, let me know!
Thank you for making this easy to understand. I need this info for my tiny house build. I want a garden.
Buddy… absolute STUD of a video. Listen to me.. A freakin +++++ dude. There’s literally no area you did not cover! From A to Z. Then at the end of the video you gave your summarization of what the system is and how it works. Dude, you could be a teacher my God. This needs to go down in the Holy Grail of DIY videos. Then the parts list and description.. “Thank you” doesn’t suffice. 😐
Much appreciated! As long as it’s helpful I’m happy!
Great video. You don’t need air stones for these systems. The water returning back splashes and puts air back into the water.
Grow tomatos in dutch buckets every year, I use goat panels for the tomato plants to climb on. Awesome video, I wish more people would grow this way saves a ton of water because of the re-circulation. I use the same tote for a water reservoir (27 gallon) so I'm already familiar with the nutrient mix for it. PH up and PH down to keep the PH in range and super system for nitrates mixed with a bit of epsom. I get more tomatoes than we can use out of 4 buckets.
That is awesome! I agree, great way to grow tomatoes.
I’ve been using Pea gravel in an ebb and flow system since the early 80s. It’s so much simpler. It takes up so much less space works so much better I just don’t understand why people went away from something that was so simple and worked so well.
I would love a PDF version, sadly I find almost everything DIY and otherwise now is basically "watch my video" only when in reality it's a lot more convenient to read a PDF to follow instructions and plans, I still watch the videos but for reference PDF is king, no Wi-Fi needed. TLDR: videos are a fantastic visual aid, but having a hard copy manual really is more handy. No pun intended lol
edit: I forgot to mention, I really appreciate the fact you included chapters in the video and comprehensive part lists!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I will work on putting the PDF together next week. I've been super busy with other things this season, but I promise I will make that a priority!
@@HydroHowTo Is the PDF up on your site? How to find it? thanks
This has been a fantastic video. I've been nervous just to start. Your calm demeanor and knowledge sold me, I need to stop watching and start doing. That pdf sounds amazing. Subscribed!
Thanks for watching and for the kind words! You can do it!!
Would love to have a PDF to clarify the design and all parts you’ve used. Great video thanks so much.
One of the best video's ive seen about diy hydroponics, please keep on doing great video's like this
Thanks for the kind words, and I'm glad you liked the video!
ha i built these like 6 years ago when growing in az. the added humidity from using coco and perlite helped my room, in az its dry as f. cool to see people using the same idea i did
even used the same strainer
make sure to wash the perlite dust in a bucket with a screen to catch it, otherwise you get a clump of the dust at the bottom that sticks to perlite
Great video, very concise! Thank you so much, I plan to build my first system in the Spring of 2024 and I'm really looking forward to it. Thanks for your help!!
Thanks for watching!
Love this video and this guy. Great quick cinematography through the build, solid building/engineering tips, great debrief at the end, and definitely the hoodie flannel. 🤙
I appreciate the kind words! Agreed on the hoodie flannel #musthave
I watched all of your videos and I hope you release more. They have been very useful
Thanks for the kind words! I have a few ideas for more
Great video, simple but super thorough. Much appreciated!
Love the tip about heating the tubing to straighten it out. Well done!
Thank you!
Don't want to hurry you, but I'm looking forward for new videos! I finally started with your cheat sheet and it is doing rallye fine! Tanks for your inspiration!
Thanks so much for the kind words Christian! New videos coming soon.
@@HydroHowTo hey whats up?hope you are dringend well?! My hydro cucumbers do 😅
I really like this video... Very good step-by-step without getting boring... Really good job! Better than most channels. I'll sub for that..
Right on, thanks for the kind words and the sun!
Watching this was so satisfying
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Great video. I actually came here to understand how the dutch bucket system works. I am now a subscriber. Thanks!!
Awesome! Thanks for the kind words, and the sub!
Definitely would watch it!! I actually used your instructions for the last system i built. Thanks and keep making great vids
Thanks for the kind words! Glad I could help ya out!
I would love to see more articles on your site. I really enjoyed the layout of your site too, you have talent dude. Keep at it.
Thanks so much! I’m planning to start adding more content to the website and the UA-cam channel very soon!
Good job, You said something I think is on point. (I did it for u the viewer.) Man that's a great quality to have when making dying vids for ppl. Ur awesome
Thanks for watching, and for the kind words!
I had some spare 5 gal buckets around, so i got an idea close to this, but your guide is going to make it a breeze! Thank you!
Additionally, your website seems to have an SSL/Certificate error and wont show, so it would be great if others can see the work you've done there!
@@joshuahusband4196 thanks for watching, and for letting me know about the error!
Great video! Really enjoying all of the content on the channel as well. I was bouncing between hydroponic systems and I think I’ve settled on the Dutch bucket setup. Growing zucchini/squash year round would be awesome, they can only get so far into an az summer before they inevitably kick the bucket.
Thanks so much for the kind words! I'm a dutch bucket fan as well.
John, I enjoyed your bucket pun.
Loved your presentation quick and informative without a lot of filler. I’ll be a new subscriber. Thanks Dave in PA.
Thanks Dave!
Yes..I agree with you.. its about improvisation.
Great, detailed info. I'm looking to upgrade my fittings and connectors and this really helped. Great idea with the dowel to straighten the tubing, that always aggravated the $*$ out of me!
Haha I hear ya. Messy tubing is a pain.
Hi thanks for your very informative videos. I have one question; could you please tell me the size/demention of the O rings you used. I cannot find them anywhere at lowes or Home Depot. I guess I will have to resort to amazon . Thanks for your help.
I use 3/4” rubber grommets from Amazon. There should be a link to them in the description.
Great video. It was the one the best explains the system so I can understand!
Thank you for the kind words, and for watching!
That's playa shit man, I really appreciate ur video! Thank u for taking time out of ur day to make simple, yet detailed instructions, spoken clearly, your shots angled excellent AND offer online resources for those interested in having the same system or a DIYer for "FREE"
Thanks for watching, and for the kind words. Glad you got some value from it!
Very informative and easy to follow. Tremendous work sir. Thank you.
Thank you for the kind words, and thank you for watching!
This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Thanks for watching!
This is sick, today I learned something new, thanks brotha!
Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful!
Great video, love the tip on making a straight line on pvc.
Thank you so much for the kind words! haha, yep that little tip def makes life a little easier! Have a great one!
Great video. Thanks for sharing & definitely will love to have it as a PDF.
Again a great video! Keep on going. Would be great if you share your blueprints with us!
Thank you for the kind words Christian! Glad you enjoyed it, and I'll absolutely share the blueprints if there's a demand for them!
Yes please. Thanks!
Great Clip Man...A bunch of awesome info in here
Thank you for the awesome words of encouragement! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
It’s a awesome setup, and have one build with six buckets l, great for growing tomatoes and cucumbers ✌️✌️
That’s awesome! I love growing that stuff indoors in the winter.
@@HydroHowTo I did that last winter that went really well, except I didn’t have a in-line fan at the time, used 3 fans and it done the job, but it could have been better. I don’t know about doing a Dutch bucket indoor lol, I don’t have the room, I was thinking of doing it in the garage when I change half the roof to clear roofing, I reckon it would work great in there, but outdoor system, is awesome in the pure sunlight. They grow quick.
Yeah that garage setup would be awesome!
@@HydroHowTo I think so also 👌👌
Loved your detailed breakdown. Excellent job sir!
Thank you for watching!
loved your video and explanation! keep up the good work.
Thank you for the kind words, and thank you for watching!!!
I am planning on setting up a Dutch bucket system next spring. My question is how many buckets will the 27-gallon tote feed?
Great vid, mylar etc to wrap any bucket/lid is a good option to help with light penetration. I could not be so dedicated to paint stuff..
Thanks! Great idea on wrapping with mylar!
...or panda film.
Excellent presentation, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for such a detailed materials list.
Thanks for watching!
thank you for taking the time and giving this info thank you
Thank you for watching!
You make excellent videos. I hope you keep it up!
Thank you very much!
😮 this is awesome ! thank you for the knowledge
Thank you for watching!
I want to design a Fogponic Dutch Bucket system soon. Great vid, thanks!
Great video. Exactly what I was looking for
I lost it at “peas or beans” 😂
😂
Outstanding video. Thank you! Would definitely be interested in a pdf. Thank you again.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the very informative video. Step by step visual guide was very useful for me.please provide blueprint in pdf.Thank you very much.
Ur a great explanation/narriator bro
Thank you so much! Hope you enjoyed it!
Come on over to my house and build one of these for me. I'll feed you and buy the beer! 🤣
Haha sounds fun!
Lowes blue bucks and even home depot orange buckets worked fine as far as algae growth. Yes some light is visible through them but must not be enough. I personally prefer the Lowes blue, it'd darker then the orange and unless you have a water chiller the blue actually helps reflect more light then black which absorbs thr most as we all know resulting a warmer rootzone/water that can and will promote algae growth, root diseased and pathogens. But if you must, just buy any bucket and paint the outside white.
Great Video . I'm actually going to try two of these in my 4x4. Not for beans though.
Perfect! I hope the grow goes great!
Thank you sir, I learned a lot from your video.
You’re welcome, I’m glad it was helpful!
Very sick system! Kudos
Thanks for the kind words!
IM INTERESTED IN DIMENSIONS LOOKS KILLER!!!
Very cool, I really wanna try this for tomato’s 😎🌱🌱
Great video you explain everything so well!
Thanks so much!
Thanks for demystifying the dutch bucket system. A pdf file would be appreciated. I've seen a number of videos where buckets from something called, "Fire Subs", they are red (which nobody seems to care about) and apparently cheaper than the big box places.
Thanks for the kind words, and for watching! I’m not familiar with the red buckets or fire subs.
Firehouse Subs - sandwich chain in SE US (maybe further?). They sell their red buckets (which were used for pickles) cheap.
@@dustinhicks1538 ahh right on, thanks for clearing that up!
Thank u for this video it really helped me
Great technique 👌 cheap quick affective I'm gonna try also paint the buckets black first
Sounds like a good idea!
Incredibly helpful! Was hoping to find a pdf on your website for this build. If it’s something you are still offering, it would be very appreciated. Thank you!
Thanks man. This is great!
Thanks for watching!
A Downloadable PDF Instructions and material list would be awesome!👍🔥
It’s happening. I’m not a very quick “drawer” lol.
I am seriously interested in all the information you offered at the beginning of your video as to have to build and parts list
Excellet video, would love to see that PDF
Would really appreciate a downloadable PDF! Thanks for this video!
wonderful video! I would love a list and blueprints!
Thinking about a similar system but to recycle duck pond water for fertilizer. It's a work in progress...
That sounds awesome!
I’ve started cherry tomato plants inside in Kratky using 2” net cups. Can I transfer the plants to Dutch Buckets without losing or shocking the plants? In Dutch Buckets are the roots always wet? No room for air roots? Do your pumps run 24x7 or a certain amount of time on per hour? Thank You!
Thank you for all the measurements. It was driving me crazy for a bit. I was over analyzing it. Anyway any suggestions to keeping your reservoir cooler? Yes the black tote and painted lid help. However I'm in Arizona and it's hot. It's a pain to add ice buckets 2-3 times a day. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
You may try some type of thermal barrier around the buckets/res. Something like Mylar that will reflect sun away from the buckets, with a gap between the bucket and barrier for airflow. Maybe checkout some passive cooling systems and see what you can adapt to your system.
I would like to have the plans to build your system. Great video! I learned alot!
Thanks for watching!
Hello.
I just finished watching your video. Great content!
Can you please provide me the PDF of the stand build ? Thank you.
I’m finishing it up. Going to give a couple different options
@@HydroHowTo Great!
GREAT JOB. THANK YOU !!!!!
Thank you for the kind words! Thanks for watching!
Awesome! Is there a reason the res isn't under the buckets ? Looking at building a system and that would make it more compact
Thanks! The res under the buckets works great too. Thanks for watching, and for your comment!
I'm very interested with your set up I currently run DWC Four bucket set up and I have been interested in the flood and drain method...but I love your set up and would love to build one but maybe two ....thank you for your video it was awesome and very helpful and educational. I will let you know when I get done building mine...if you don't mind I'll send you pictures as well
That sounds great!
Is there anyway to get the plans for this set up
Nice video. Very informative thanks. How do I get the drawings for the stand.
Thank you great video
How long time and how many times a day on outdoor set up in sunny California?
Really depends on the heat, but I’d say 4 to 5 times per day is good.
Thank you for all the educational videos. I have started my first Krafty hydroponic system have 6 containers, mostly greens and some dwarf tomatoes. The romaine and other greens tend to grow leggy, not as full as our outdoor garden.
Do I need to add more LED lights and/or increase time from 13 hours to say 15+? Have 2 rows of LED lights on each shelf. Plants have good color, pH and nutrient levels are properly maintained. Appreciate any suggestions.
Thank you.
David
It sounds like you need to move your lights closer to the plants in the early stages.
Thank you for awesome idea's
You are so welcome!
YES YES YES PLZ PUT THE PLANS UP SO WE CSN GET THEM