Grow your own lettuce in a vertical hydroponic system

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This hydroponic system has 7 row and each row can accommodate 7 plants. I plant variety of lettuce, bok choy, Kale, etc. and in most cases I get a fully mature plant from seed in 5-7 weeks.
Here is the material list for a 4-row system:
4 2X4x8
1 x 4" Round Air Stone for Hydroponics/Aquaponics/Aquaculture by Cz Garden Supply
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U...
1 X Hydrofarm AAPA70L 60-Watt 70-LPM Active Aqua Commercial Air Pump with 8 Outlets
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002...
1 X PP80016: 800 GPH Submersible Pump, High Lift, Waterfalls, Vertical Hydroponics/Aquaponics, 60W, 16' Cord
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006...
1 x Centrex Plastics, LLC Commander 27-Gallon Tote with Standard Snap Lid
Cheapest at Costco but available at homedepot and lowes
2 90 1" Slip-NTP Female
1 1" x 10' pvc
2 1/2" x 10' pvc
1 3/4" x 10' pvc
4 T pvc 1" slip X 1" slip X 3/4" slip
4 90 3/4" SLip - NTP Female
4 Adapter with 3/4" Male Thread and 3/4-Inch PVC Pipe Glue Connection
1 Plumb Pak 6-in Rubber Washer Item #: 31446 | Model #: PP25546
4 PVC Ball Valve, Inline, T-Handle, NTP female (black, errigation, Approx 2.50 at Lowes)
4 nylon 3/8" barb Coupling 1/2" Male NPT
8 x Oatey 4" Dia PVC Test Plug Fitting
Item #: 23521 | Model #: 334033 at Lowes
10' ID 3/8" tubing
Rock wool - 1.5" Starter Plug, Sheet of 98 or 1" Starter Plug, Sheet of 200
www.amazon.com/Grodan--OK-Star...
8 Cambridge Resources 4" Dia Plastic Adjustable Pipe Hanger
Item #: 298089 | Model #: 298089 at lowes
1 General Hydroponics CALiMAGic for Gardening, 1-Gallon
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T...
1 HM Digital COM-80 Electrical Conductivity (EC) and Total Dissolved Solids Hydro Tester, 0-5000 ppm TDS Range, 1 ppm Resolution, +/- 2% Readout Accuracy
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008...
1 Etekcity High Accuracy Pocket Size Handheld pH Meter Pen Tester, Yellow
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F...
1 General Hydroponics Flora Duo B for Gardening, 1-Gallon
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004...
1 General Hydroponics Flora Duo A for Gardening, 1-Gallon
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004...
1 General Hydroponics PH 4.01 Calibration Solution for Gardening, 8-Ounce
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001...
1 General Hydroponics Ph 7.0 Calibration Solution - 8 Ounces, 1 bottle
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001...
1 General Hydroponics GH1514 Ph Control Kit
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000...
30 Gal Distilled Water
20 Basket 40 cents
4 4" thin wall PVC

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@fadedprodigy8620 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, and here I thought I was going too over board with my garden, I'm no longer going to listen to my parents, I'm going to do what makes me happy.

@heavydsilva1773 6 жыл бұрын

Please continue this video. I want to see after 6 weeks. Your vid is informative and easy to follow. Im looking at reolicatjng your system with my own tweeks on it.

@jake-vu5pt 7 жыл бұрын

wow this takes it to a whole new level

@juliotomascoronadomartinez3390 4 жыл бұрын

Sir, this is simply amazing, the logistics, the use of the raspberry pi, the pc stick to control remotely, I have few words to describe the level of fascination towards your system, speechless.

@frozenfowler 8 жыл бұрын

Love your control box!! I wish I had the know how to build one, all my systems have been by hand monitoring.Thanks for the video.

@adambgunter 7 жыл бұрын

awesome I am searching for a setup for my balcony. You gave me a bunch of ideas.

@KBBAKTHA 6 жыл бұрын

WOW. Wonderful setup, high-tech and nice narration. Probably I would try this system, without all the electronics and sensors, as I am quite novice in that area. Thanks for sharing.

@rapbasket94 7 жыл бұрын

very good video, I'm starting with the hydroponic crop and your video give me good ideas

@Jokersgeocaching 2 жыл бұрын

Just came across this video and got some really good ideas from you. Thank you !!!

@masf1977 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome job, great system! Thanks a lot for sharing.

@Aliante4 2 жыл бұрын

this is great! I will study your videos, this is what I have in mind. I appreciate you making it easy for us to know what works

@aquahydroman7623 5 жыл бұрын

Great set up, want to test vertical hydroponics shortly.

@wrennegrant7836 6 жыл бұрын

I really like your style awesome Job😎

@judd_s5643 4 жыл бұрын

I’m very impressed with your mechanical design. I am going to build a system and borrow your pressure plugs and flattened pipes. I’m not a fan of having those holes above the drain (to install water level change) so I will sort something out. Thanks for posting this video.

@tomhendry1 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Love the sensors and controller box. But watch the ph probes. I owned an electroplating shop for 27 years and always had to change them frequently. They build up lots of crud on the glass electrode and they give false readings.

@bullgatesSR 4 жыл бұрын

Well described and detailed video. Thank you for the time. Hope it's working well for you.

@dmrasey7687 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect set up.

@is-ig4zh 8 жыл бұрын

Wow I love this. Good job man!

@originalarnie6230 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent job man!

@MustangFastback 3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I want to set up. Thanks!

@RandomMcLain 8 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best hydroponic garden I saw, full of smart and simple features that make this system great to maintain and control. I'm trying to build my first one, of course much smaller than yours to start, I'm a web developer and I love your control box! Of course I will take all your tips and ideas to buld mine. Thanks a lot for sharing.

@londongrayson4360 2 жыл бұрын

instablaster

@LGZEE 7 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah man! That system is awesome! Great job explaining to the people that are new. I've been growing food for years, but this year I'm going with some hydro and this is what I'm talking about. Sensors and shit haha, nice. Great work brother.

@bahh6170 4 жыл бұрын

I like listening to folk that are just smart, great video; and I did hit the the subscribe button

@D3master4 7 жыл бұрын

Barbod, I first want to say what you have built is truly extraordinary. It takes up a pretty small footprint, allows for easy access to everything, and all the information stored in a database that can be accessed for all information analysis. Thank you so much for sharing your endeavor with us. One of the things I wanted to point out that can easily be corrected in your set up is the algae. Algae needs light to grow so the hydroponic builders I've been studying (along with my own practices) have minimized the amount of light entering all access points on their system. Putting a cover on your reservoir, and only opening holes for the drain, the probes, and the pumps and then securing those entry points with grommets or something similar would decrease the amount of light entering your system immensely. In addition, each one of the holes for the net pots are allowing a significant amount of light into your system. One solution to remedy this is to add hydroton (which is reusable) to the bottom of your net pots to accommodate the rockwool cubes and fill in the space to block out light . Another solution would be to buy larger rockwool cubes that actually take up a larger amount of the net pot to block out the light. I really hope this helps. A system as efficient as what you have created should not be so susceptible to something so simple to control as algae. Have fun growing!!! I'm having fun. Another thing to consider is the opacity of the pvc tubing you are using. Depending on the amount of opacity, it could be allowing enough light to also grow algae.

@barbodvarjavandi9228 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, Thanks for your kind comments. I have since added another section with Ever-bearing Strawberries. It berries seem to love it I will be putting a update video soon. Thanks again

@jasonshaw4788 3 жыл бұрын

As this is an older video, I'm sure someone has already made the suggestion I'd make..get some hydroton (expanded clay pebbles) Use it in the net pots (on the sides and top of your Rockwood cubes) Its a great benefit in a few ways, it gives an almost "soil like" structure surrounding your cubes, while also creating a healthier root zone with no algea growth and more lateral rooting. (if the cubes are exposed to light all roots. Will grow only downward..covering will expand your rooting area (it makes a difference!) ..Awesome build, helped me work out a few kinks on a new idea..I like your feeder line taps, and think I may replicate how you tied them in..very nice Thank you

@jeromesassani9537 3 жыл бұрын

Very resourceful of you.

@maabbadi 7 жыл бұрын

Love it , good work

@NetEenWaarheid 3 жыл бұрын

You are a clever man, well done 👍

@lotusclan_au 5 жыл бұрын

Wow man amazing setup!

@lucraymond2198 3 жыл бұрын

Love the sensors!! good job. do you have additional details about the monitoring system?

@fazlurkazim4629 7 жыл бұрын

please brother, how can i get one of those monitor that connects to my laptop? thanks for sharing such good info.

@muhammadhabibi364 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool.. Thanks for your shared.

@davidlewis7 4 жыл бұрын

Hello. Great set up. Could you explain how you attached the elbow in the bottom of PVC tube for the water return? What hole size and fastening process did you use. Thanks!

@Gl1tchDeclined 4 жыл бұрын

Average soil gardener: “people are making gardening way too complicated with their hydroponic systems” Barbod: “Hold my beer”

@archilikvinikadze8975 4 жыл бұрын

yeaa he's so easy :D

@nirmitgupta1 4 жыл бұрын

Great automation, super stuff! It would be great if you could share a video on this- should be helpful and encouraging :) Keep up the good work!

@manishvlogpb 5 жыл бұрын

great work... engeenering mind...

@gonzaloleon7448 7 жыл бұрын

Sehr gut durchdacht.

@barbodvarjavandi9228 7 жыл бұрын

Danke für den ermutigenden Kommentar.

@johnwestmore3180 6 жыл бұрын

great video lots of good idea thank you!

@SEOViet 7 жыл бұрын

Hey, can you publish your Arduino and Raspberry Codes?

@paulbriody638 3 жыл бұрын

brilliant system excellent

@villanuevaruth21 3 жыл бұрын

From start to finish and lots of Idea, from temperature, ph, ppm, EC till to the wind blowing, ( dont know what is the used for) but its good idea, then to cleaning process, best ever video, thanks and God bless.

@grantmyers7593 7 жыл бұрын

I think Hydroton in your net pots will reduce the amount of light getting to your nutrient solution, since you stated you have a lid. Very nice setup. Only negative I see is you are limited to what you can grow in the solution to whatever that one nutrient solution provides. I had a system with 4 horizontal pvc pipes into one solution and experimented with different type plants and decided to separate my pipes and use 4 different reservoir / pump systems so I can grow different produce. for example, tomatoes had calcium deficiencies, my peppers didn't get very big at all and cucumbers looked sickly. but other plants were great. This way I can grow a better variety.

@veger2001 6 жыл бұрын

I agree with Grant Myers, this system is great for types of plant that use the same nutrition. example: you can put Hot peppers and tomatoes together as they both need lots of calcium magnesium ( cal-mag). I would have another system like this for lettuce and a like.. and so on... Nice system I like your sensor system ..pretty cool :) Other thing is water flow, your flow should be on a timer.. some plants can live in water others need to dry out for about 45 min or so.. so 15min on and 45 off.. this depends on the plant which brings me back to my other point :)

@shaileshshetty640 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there , that's sucha beautiful setup and ur explanation just tops it up. Are we meant to run the water thru the system 24/7?

@ulhasgupta8377 4 жыл бұрын

Can you please make a video on the sensors and monitoring system that you put up in place.. this will help a lot of guys struggling with expensive systems also, I think you should also automate the doser system

@RusticByNature 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, you should do more.

@lindajohns2242 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. Love your system. I created an A frame system, though my water level stays high. Will that damage or impede growth? Will the plants grow regardless of level?

@solohash 3 жыл бұрын

4 years later still the best dyi design. Good planning makes things easier in the long run.

@barbodvarjavandi9228 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind comment.

@solohash 3 жыл бұрын

@@barbodvarjavandi9228 your welcome, and the credit is all yours! Happy green thumbs to you...

@commercialbroilerchicken3399 2 жыл бұрын

thank You so much, that's ver helpful.

@bowensupoor7628 8 жыл бұрын

I think OFFERANDO AQUAPONICS is best step by step guide for begginers

@etnom76 4 жыл бұрын

Great video

@bijendersinghshekhawat6842 3 жыл бұрын

Thanx for information

@johnz9990 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for share

@michaelmartin4598 4 жыл бұрын

Can you tell us more about the monitoring system you created? The Raspberry PII and the Arduino with the ibm unit. Maybe a video on how you made it, etc.

@randallrodriguez-torres8631 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool

@amymoriyama6616 3 жыл бұрын

Goes all out on the monitoring, cheaps out on the PVC and water reservoir setup lol. With some refinement, this setup could be an amazing setup. I plan to work on building a modular hydroponic indoor setup for vegetable and greens growing that is efficient, mostly automated (I would love full automation but want to keep costs down per module), and cheap. PVC is probably going to be the way to go. What I am debating on is whether to make the entire system 12V DC based or 110V AC based. There are a lot of 12V DC water pump options that are also cheap. All the control stuff can either be run off 12V DC or be run with an inverter or converter. As for the DC source, used server power supplies can provide massive amounts of clean 12V DC for pretty cheap. I might go with the 12V DC option for many reasons even if it complicates some things.

@glenwilliams5623 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Barbod, Great setup. I recently built a similar system using nothing but youtube (videos like yours) for guidance. I think limiting the amount of light into the water will reduce the algae. Try using hydroton or some other media in the netpots. I'm interested in remote sensors and control via Arduino. Can attach link for Arduino instructions? Or if time permits create a how to video? Thanks

@proudILOCANO2022 3 жыл бұрын

you're very smart and clever. i have learned a lot in your video. newly subscribe. keep making videos and thanks for sharing your talent sir!

@juliodias6041 5 жыл бұрын

Can you give us an update on your system and how your controls are doing?

@michelluccote 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to know which sensors your are using. Especially the EC one. I’m looking for some affordable sensors to make a similar setup.

@taleandclawrock2606 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome set up, very impressive tech. Re algae, as well as restricting liht as one option to restrict its growth, you could also grow edible aquatic plants, such as Kang Kong, watercress, aquatic mints, Water Parsley, etc. Or aqurium plants you could sell to help pay off your system.

@keanuaugust5736 2 жыл бұрын

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@keanuaugust5736 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

@keanuaugust5736 2 жыл бұрын

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@BJ-uncensored 2 жыл бұрын

Barbod, great video. I'm still waiting for part two! You should post your arduino code, too!

@villanuevaruth21 4 жыл бұрын

I saw this Idea to good man mhpgardener ( the water leveling ). I just want to mention. By the way, you have so much Idea that never seen anywhere. God bless for sharing and thank you.

@villanuevaruth21 4 жыл бұрын

I have just planted a vegetables also this rockwool seems does not work for me though. I used sponge it works well for me.

@barbodvarjavandi9228 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment.

@barbodvarjavandi9228 7 жыл бұрын

Update. I recently added another 7x5 section to plant Strawberries. They are ever-bearing variety and so far (Dec 15th in California) I am still getting VERY sweat berries.

@nateknudson8500 5 жыл бұрын

Are the plant roots constantly submerged? How deep does the water get in the pipe and how do you regulate it?

@Rosalinda626 4 жыл бұрын

Barbod Varjavandi. I am so impress with all your doing to best suit your needs. Would love something similar not as complex. But for sure great great beautiful. Love your way.

@mounirhachem8733 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. I just stumbled upon your video. I am actually super interested by your raspberry pi set up. Would you mind sharing the set up?

@barbodvarjavandi9228 4 жыл бұрын

@@mounirhachem8733 I developed the electronic and software over the time and I do not have a step by step instruction. The setup uses, Arduino, Raspberry Pi and a small Stick PC with bunch of sensors. I you'd like we can get on a call and give you an overview.

@mounirhachem8733 4 жыл бұрын

Hello. Sorry for the delay in response. It would be great to talk and go over the set up. I will post a phone number tomorrow most probably that you can use to reach me initially. Thanks.

@karlhawkins739 8 жыл бұрын

;0I am thinking you may be a perfectionist :)

@sangharshkanwal8350 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, after looking for so many videos on Hydroponic systems i guess this the exactly one i needed. If you can share more info on - 1. List of items used and approx cost involved for this setup . 2. Plant Nutrition that would be great help. Thanks for sharing.

@barbodvarjavandi9228 8 жыл бұрын

All the information you need are in the description. I use highly filtered water to make sure that I have as little as impurities/particles in the water.

@sangharshkanwal8350 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That will help

@johanvidtfeldt3630 8 жыл бұрын

Great system. I really like this one. One question. What is the distance between the pipes? Which plant height do you have to consider when building this type of system?

@barbodvarjavandi9228 8 жыл бұрын

I primarily plant lettuce therefore the hight I set the pipes at are 11""

@MatterofFacts1 2 жыл бұрын

AMAZING! How important is having all the sensors? How often do you have to fill the tub?

@barbodvarjavandi9228 2 жыл бұрын

I put Arduino Sensors just for fun but you can use PH (Digital PH Meter Tester Kit www.amazon.com/PH-Meter-Accuracy-Measurement-Household/dp/B07Y614479/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=water+ph&qid=1633628054&s=industrial&sr=1-11) and water hardiness sensor such (TDS Meter Digital Water Hardness Tester www.amazon.com/Temperature-Conductivity-Hydroponics-Drinking-Aquarium/dp/B07QLZ6DT5/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=water+Conductivity&qid=1633627879&s=industrial&sr=1-3) TEs your water a couple of time a week and when you add water to make sure that PH and particulates in the water are not too high ( above 1000 unties before adding mutants , time to change the water) I add water and nutrient to the tank of water depending on the weather. Usually once as week

@kevinholbrook7174 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to see a more detailed video on this system step by step instructions and the electronics of the system on how to put it together because I like the way you set this system up and I am planning to build my own system as well too! Thanks 🙏

@barbodvarjavandi9228 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, I have since moved and dismantled the system. I will be setting up another one in the summer and will post an updated video.

@kevinholbrook7174 4 жыл бұрын

Barbod Varjavandi just let me know as soon as you can! Thanks 🙏

@bhoom2tika 4 жыл бұрын

@@barbodvarjavandi9228 hi i am from india ,what was the end result of your setup ?

@aliuddin5802 3 жыл бұрын

this looks amazing but for the water level, why cant you just use a valve to slow down the water just like the intake? that way you raise and lower the level much more easier . what am I missing?

@whiskey2446 8 жыл бұрын

THATS AWSOME I WAS JUST WONDERING HOW TO CLEAN MY SYSTEM UP YOU JUST SOLVED MY PROBLEM, WHAT SIZE OF WATER PUMP ARE YOU USING? THANKS. YOUR SYSTEM IS AWESOME I WILL HAVE TO GET A SCHEMATIC OF YOUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT WOULD BE SO HELPFULE IF I CAN THANK YOU MUCH.

@barbodvarjavandi9228 8 жыл бұрын

+UNUBIS 3049 . Thanks for watching the video. I had the system off for a month. Before restarting it last week, I used 1 Gal of 35% Hydrogen Peroxide (From a Hydroponic Store), 3 Gal of Cleaning Vinegar (6% Active) (From Walmart) and let the mix run for a day before scrubbing and power washing it. I wish I could get my hands on some Peracetic acid instead. The pump is a "Resun MD 55 Magnetic/Magnet Drive Pumps". the Maximum Head Lift (Hmax) is the key number to watch for. This one is has a 6M Hmax. As to schematic: I built and added parts as I needed. Putting a schematic together would be another project. :-)

@Jadinandrews 4 жыл бұрын

you should consider painting the pipes black and then white to make sure no light gets into the pipes. this will solve your algae problem

@santiagogutierrez4293 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Barbod. I am a student from Costa Rica and i am very impressed with your work. I am so impressed that i want to build this system at my school and grow plants. Do you think you can give more specifications about the Structure that holds the PVC system? thank you

@barbodvarjavandi9228 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Santiago, The structure is made of standard lumber. In US we use 1.5"x2.5" (Which is called 2x4) which I use for a 4 row system. It would be best for us to chat online (maybe on Skype) so that I can explain the construction in more detail. I do not know how to send a pirate message to share my SkypeID

@santiagogutierrez4293 7 жыл бұрын

Hi barbod. I sent you a message through KZfaq

@williespangenberg3372 5 жыл бұрын

how far is your holes spaced appart

@arezkimalek2967 2 жыл бұрын

I would like how much nutriments you use in your système

@elisalmon9240 4 жыл бұрын

What an excellent engineering works,but not cost efficient at all. Not everyone can afford it.

@jagaxiola 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Great job!!, Do you have an Instructable for the Arduino and Raspebry PI? Thank you!!

@barbodvarjavandi9228 7 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I do not

@heiono943 3 жыл бұрын

May i have a vidéo about all nutrients u use thank u for that sir 🇵🇫

@watsonvisuals5261 7 жыл бұрын

Love your setup! The Oatey test plugs are wonderful. Do you know if anyone is still selling any pH down powders? I think GH stopped selling theirs.

@barbodvarjavandi9228 7 жыл бұрын

Hi,I do not use power for PH down. I use General Hydroponics pH Down

@watsonvisuals5261 7 жыл бұрын

Barbod Varjavandi Okay, thank you.

@mjk6152 5 жыл бұрын

What height do you like to have the water at and why? That is really cool to have different heights like that.

@barbodvarjavandi9228 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mathew, I usually raise the level of the water when I put new seeds so that the bottom of the pods touch the water. Once plant have established their root system, I lower the water level.

@KJ7JHN 5 жыл бұрын

Have you switched over to pool noodle net cups yet?

@shamsmujaddidi4586 7 жыл бұрын

hi dear Barbod .great set up and nice explanation. I am in a place where this system is new and there is not places where you get hydroponic supplements .I was wondering if it would be ok to use normal soil purpose fertilizer as a neutrants solution and also green house seeds . would you please advise . Thanks and good luck.

@barbodvarjavandi9228 7 жыл бұрын

The only thing I can think of is using compost tea. www.finegardening.com/brewing-compost-tea

@TB-ht1ei 8 жыл бұрын

Looks great!!! Have you thought about adding solar panels to generate the power required for the system??

@barbodvarjavandi9228 8 жыл бұрын

+Tyrone Buckland Very much so. I have a few solar panels (enough for the electronics) and have already build a controller for it. all I need now are some affordable batteries :-). I do not have enough solar panels to to generate power for the circulating pomp and Air pomp.

@TB-ht1ei 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea! Once you get the batteries and solar hooked up, make another video so we can see the progress. :)

@gobluem 4 жыл бұрын

Building a new (similar) system myself and live near Santa Clara. I did not see any video on how you heated/flattened the tubing? (to ensure the seed pods/gates were flat on the tube surface) Great video and provided some valuable ideas/guidance.

@barbodvarjavandi9228 4 жыл бұрын

Hi JC. The video for heat/flatten the tubing is at the 13:52 minute mark. Cheers

@gobluem 4 жыл бұрын

@@barbodvarjavandi9228 Got it thx (where did you move to? Still in bay area?)

@gobluem 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy the support hooks for the tubing?

@barbodvarjavandi9228 4 жыл бұрын

@@gobluem I moved to France in 2017, healthcare and all. I have not had a chance to re-setup my hydroponic and bees hives, but until then I am doing conventional planting while we are settling.

@barbodvarjavandi9228 4 жыл бұрын

@@gobluem Homedepot www.homedepot.com/p/Oatey-4-in-DWV-J-Hook-Pipe-Hanger-33511/301505420

@dangkevin4586 8 жыл бұрын

It's seem you have problem with the Moss. You might need to have a lid for un-plant hole.

@LifeJourneyYall 8 жыл бұрын

The little grommet that you are using for the outgoing water against the 4" pipe, what is that? How did you make that connection without leaks?

@barbodvarjavandi9228 8 жыл бұрын

+Ritchie Johnson I made a hole (approx. 1”) at the bottom of the 4” pipe, then I put/threaded item 1 (inside the 4” tube) and 2 (bottom outside side the 4” pipe) together using rubber gasket to stop any leaks. item 1: Adapter with 3/4" Male Thread and 3/4-Inch PVC Pipe Glue Connection Item 2: 90 degree 3/4" Slip - NTP Female I hope this helps

@seanstanton2637 3 жыл бұрын

How do you properly tap the 1" pvc into the bottom of the 4"? Please help. Thanks!

@barbodvarjavandi9228 3 жыл бұрын

I made a hole in the 4"PVC, then I used 2 PVC adapters, one Female slip to Female threaded and one Female slip to male threaded and joined them through the hole. to stop it from leaking, I made some washers using 1/8 Silicone Rubber Sheeting.

@nhiachengvang5418 6 жыл бұрын

Where do you buy the rock wall to plant the seeds? Thanks.

@barbodvarjavandi9228 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, You can get Rockwool / Stonewool Starter Cubes in most Hydroponic stores as well as Amazon.com www.amazon.com/Grodan-Rockwool-Stonewool-Cuttings-Propagation/dp/B0087SJ3U0/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1505905617&sr=8-5&keywords=rockwool Cheers

@Eitanbarazani 7 жыл бұрын

Nice system. Which part of CA are you in?

@barbodvarjavandi9228 7 жыл бұрын

Santa Clara

@gobluem 4 жыл бұрын

As I design my system framework, I was curious if you feel the water flow control line for each tube plus the water height adjustment tube attachment at the drain exit is redundant. Do you really need both? Seems the water height adjustment tube attachment at each tube's drain exit is a clever idea. Why not have the tubes drain down to the next level tube (filling back and forth) instead of all of the tubes draining directly to the recycling pump/tub.

@barbodvarjavandi9228 4 жыл бұрын

Here is the reason for why I did it that way: I do not plant all rows at the same time., for example, I start one row of lettuce per week. When I start the seedling in one row, I need the water to be higher, but as they grow, I lower the water level. The need for having a valve on each row is that I can close one row when it is not in use or when I need to clean one row after harvest. I hope this helps

@gobluem 4 жыл бұрын

@@barbodvarjavandi9228 yes, I see the operational value now. I will add it to my design, thx

@matthewfulton1532 3 жыл бұрын

What size net cups are u using

@barbodvarjavandi9228 3 жыл бұрын

I use 3 inch Net Cups Pots Wide Lip .

@jderrico06 7 жыл бұрын

Are your grow tubes level or is there a pitch you use to make sure the water runs down the pipe to the exit? If a pitch, what pitch are you using.

@barbodvarjavandi9228 7 жыл бұрын

They are level so that I can have a unified level of water throughout the tubes. I control the depth of the water using the 8 inch cut off tubes. I would say this is a NFT and DWC hybrid. here is a very good article to describe the difference between NFT and DWC systems www.fao.org/3/a-az028e.pdf

@barbodvarjavandi9228 7 жыл бұрын

P.S. the easiest way to level them properly is to have the leveled approximately at first, then fill them with water and I use the water level to adjust the leveling

@alex46215 7 жыл бұрын

where did you get those end caps?

@barbodvarjavandi9228 7 жыл бұрын

they are sold at homedepot and lowes. I changed the carriage nuts and boles that come by default to stainless steel

@jaymeow2823 7 жыл бұрын

You're kill the root .. Because the water flow in the tube is crazy!

@kansasgardener5844 5 жыл бұрын

"It looks a little complicated but it's not" lol

@barbodvarjavandi9228 7 жыл бұрын

For Arduino enthusiasts: I used the following modules/sensors www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006ERPKLM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005GRGPH4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00641R1PQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YCYUS34/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BEA68CO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@emipop21 7 жыл бұрын

Thank for sharing the sensor link!

@mrawesomebadass 3 жыл бұрын

Your roots are covered in algae keep a cover on the tank that will help with that

@JaspalSinghVasdev 5 жыл бұрын

Hi I like your sensor setup. Where can I buy the complete setup of sensors monitoring unit which I can connect remotely. I would really appreciate if you could email me the details. Thanks

@jamesalfred1129 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I would like to have to some help to build the control box

@barbodvarjavandi9228 3 жыл бұрын

No problem. How can I reach you?

@jamesalfred1129 3 жыл бұрын

@@barbodvarjavandi9228 I can be reached via. My email: dudej@hotmail.com

@Ich_slage_dich_in_dominos 4 жыл бұрын

Cover the led no algie

@Mini-uv1nu 4 жыл бұрын

hello, can i get the full specs of your deviced to monitor your hydrponic thru laptop?thanks

@barbodvarjavandi9228 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I do not have a schematic. I build it as I went along.

@Mini-uv1nu 4 жыл бұрын

i was so amazed with your smart Hydroponic, now im trying so hard to learn the connections or wirings and program of your arduino and rasbery pi.

@paulbriody638 3 жыл бұрын

hydrogen peroxide 12% food-grade only? will kill algae they use this in Fishponds as well, it does not harm the fish. you will have to work out your own measurements and how about using distilled water?. I love the video and it was straight to the point.

@barbodvarjavandi9228 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip on hydrogen peroxide. Cheers