How to Build a Home Made Hydroponics System
first NFT Hydroponics system mаԁе frοm standard household раrtѕ. Pаrtѕ List Squareline Rain Gutter (4 meters £7.65 Wickes) 6x еחԁ caps £1.65 ea (£9.90 Wickes) 3x gutter running outlet £4.30ea (£12.90 Wickes) 1 x small pond pump (11w) – approx £10 – £15 2 meters pond pump tubing £2 several lengths οf timber fοr framework (Approx £10 worth) Large plastic container (resovior) £5.99 Buyology Gutter leaf guard (4m) £7.99 Max total cost (UK) £65 … Hοw tο Build Home Mаԁе NFT Hydroponics …
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what do you intend to grow and what is your expected yield?
Using 3 inch PVC tubing and 3 inch net pots filled with hydroton will solve your light problem, furthermore adding to the visual appeal of the system
thanks for the tip
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Hey Rick nice job. If you want any advice on hydroponic plant growing check out all the guys that grow weed. They have been doing for a long time and have refined it to a science to get the most money. Knowledge is power no matter where it comes from.
What would it cost to use blocks of rock wool in the troughs?
Hi – several updates already posted
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Can we see an update to this, Rick? Interesting stuff.
to make the hydropinics thingys “thats a technical term!” lol
fill the whole troth with hygroton or vermiculite it will help in hydration and block light. you can still use your rock wool blocks and you wont need the leaf guards/plastic at all. . it could get expensive though,that’s allot of aria to fill
Thans so much for the advice. I’ve actually gone for an air pump with 2 four inch bubblers.
Update video hopefully coming soon.
Great stuff, thanks for the tips
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Maybe some weedblock to block the light (either the woven fabric or plastic). . .
Also, you might consider cutting your resevoir lid in half so that the left half can stay down without disrupting your setup, and simply lift the right half.
To guide the water into a freefall in your verticle pipes you can glue bits of pvd fins or guides so the water trickles away from the walls to drop down. . .
hope it helps, nice work!
bubbles???
or a water pump causing lots of surface turbulence in your res
like coral dealers
they know you dont need bubbles, just surface movement where gas exchange can take place
quieter and simpler and as or more effective
for your channel tops you can go to a plastic supply place and order a 1/16th of an inch or so 4′ x 8 ‘ sheet of plastic and have it sheered to the correct width so that the 8′ x ?” slices will snap right into the top of your channels.
then just cut out holes where you like for your plant sites.
its cheap, they will last a LONG time, and they are neat and easy to clean
Heavy duty black bin bag plastic will keep light away from the roots.
If you melt some candle wax in a pan over gentle heat then dip the top surface of your rockwool blok this will reduce evportion and stop the green algae.
It worked for me.
Thanks for the advice – I’ve actually ordered a twin outlet pump with 2 x 6″ airstones – so hopefully that should do the trick. PH test strips on the way.
Great advice on the powder vs liquid – I actually ordered the liquid this time around, but will bear this in mind when re-ordering.
Thanks for the tips! -I’ve still got to get some black polythene – will try to get that done today
The more air you get into the res the better so the longer your air stones the better, you can get a dual outlet air pump and use two long stones, make sure you get a PH meter or test strips and PH up and down, if your planning to buy nutrients and chemicals online to save on shipping order the powder version they’re usually cheaper to ship as there is no water weight.
Thanks for the tip
You will be going into the reservoir regularly. See if you can install an elbow- you may need to cut a hole in the side of the lid or upper wall of the cooler
I agree with the airstone comments, so good for you that you’re getting one!
You also want to go with blackout material for the trays. We see color because light is reflected from objects, but some light is absorbed. In plants, they appear green because the chlorophyll in them absorbs all usable light except green to make food. The semi-transparent poly allows alot of other wavelengths through, giving alge a buffet of usable light.
Nice build. I look forward to seeing your results!
Thanks for the tips – I’ve just ordered an air pump off eBay
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Hi, im semi pro in hydro but its always nice to see a new face,
Get correx board ( the plastic board for sale signs are made off ) u can by black or white sheets from your local hydro store, use it for the gully covers,
Defo add a air stone to that res,
An buy some spreader matt ( sheet for the bottom of the trays ) thr roots grow through it and itl hold water and nutrients for better root health and growth,
Any more questions just message me!
My channel:
Mercerless88
this is our future!!! thanks for posting!!! can’t wait to see your plants/vegies etc. !!!
it grows plants really quickly by airating the roots and trickle feeding them all the nutrients they need for optimum growth. At least that’s the theory!