How to Build a Dutch Bucket Hydroponic System

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Dutch bucket hydroponics explained! Today we learn how to build a Dutch Bucket hydroponic system. Dutch bucket hydroponics is one of the most productive hydroponic systems and I'm excited for the future grows this system will enable.
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@brucetolentino6338 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching the effects of the beer as the video proceeds ...

@8ank3r Жыл бұрын

Great job, can't wait to see the results with this system. The indoor PVC pipe system I made based on your videos produced a great lettuce harvest. I will try dutch buckets for my tomatoes now.

@Nozoki 3 жыл бұрын

Heading into fall up here in the States, so I'm going to enjoy watching your dutch bucket system videos as I wait to build mine next spring.

@shimaganmartin597 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the uploads bro. And great effort!

@magnumjgjg 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Can't wait to see your review

@duncanslater8476 3 жыл бұрын

More great work Hoochos. Love it and can't wait to have a go at building something similar :) obvs with beers involved.

@joevile5328 3 жыл бұрын

Superb video as always. LOVE the Marshall draught beer pump 😂 👌🏻 👌🏻 👌🏻

@donkrapf 3 жыл бұрын

There's a lot of good advice here. I never heard of Panda Film before but I wish I had. I just finished painting 12 more buckets. I'm looking forward to giving it a try. I'll add a few thoughts. The drain does not have to be sloped. It will work just fine level. My buckets and drain both lie directly on my deck. Use silicone calk to "glue" the cap and elbow in place. That leaves them removable for cleaning. Some brands of perlite are very dusty. I had to switch brands of perlite to fill some of my buckets and there was so much sludge that it blocked the drains. Now I dump the perlite into a tub to wash it first.

@azzgraham9266 3 жыл бұрын

finally a yobo gardener.... sick of hearing yanks and poms... plus 10 bogan points for the beers... subscribing to this bloody legend!!

@SlfarrowXYZ 3 жыл бұрын

Kickass! Thank you Hoocho!

@driqbal316 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome info. Thanks for sharing!

@Switchbak 3 жыл бұрын

One of your best. Thank you.

@HogdaddyGlenn 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and I feel I am learning more and more about hydroponics. Love the way you do your videos and the beer thing was cool. I found myself wanting a beer...lol.

@paulnorberg3869 3 жыл бұрын

After everyone’s comments about the beer, I had to push pause and go finish my work, so I could have a beer and watch this with y’all. All right I’m back, who needs a freshie? Need a chalkboard by the tapper so ya can keep count.

@stevef.m.2188 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hoocho

@chrisraftis6794 Жыл бұрын

Mate..... you're a such a good bloke aye! Thanks for the vids, you have changed my life =]

@dgb5820 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video

@tripledstickers 2 жыл бұрын

Who's counting, lol, good job. Been watching a lot of your videos this evening.

@nickhenley8040 3 жыл бұрын

I'm digging the beer fridge dude!

@foxiiiiik Жыл бұрын

On Hoochos !

@UnknownUser-pf9rk 3 жыл бұрын

You seem like such a fun guy and I really wanna have a beer with you! 🤣 Thinking about getting into hydroponics once I've got enough space so your videos are really interesting!

@kareneverling5860 3 жыл бұрын

It's odd but I got thirsty for a 🍺 on this one. 😉🤣 Love this system too! Nice work.

@maxbrooks1 2 жыл бұрын

Next time get steel strapping, the zip ties won't last in the sun and the steel strapping is cheap. Sometimes called hurricane or cyclone strapping used in house frames and by plumbers for hanging pipe under houses. Love the videos dude. Keep it up

@EcstaticTemporality Жыл бұрын

I concur...my zip ties degrade extremely fast w/ the UV in the southern states.

@dowsters3457 3 жыл бұрын

We are buying a Dutch Colonial home this spring, so this is perfect.

@SmallSpoonBrigade 3 жыл бұрын

You'd better be using it for tulips.

@bentweed2830 3 жыл бұрын

Legend love the beer counter 🍺

@Hoocho 3 жыл бұрын

Ben Tweed 🍺

@Andrei-xd1yg 3 жыл бұрын

Really great stuff man, big fun here! What I miss though is really the water flow for the buckets, or the volume of the pump (l/min or per hour). Just put mine up but I do not get the flood and drain motion. Maybe somebody else can help out?

@Charles-bd5qi 2 жыл бұрын

Great setup video mate. Any comparisons to this vs soil with Toms?

@derekmartin8498 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. You do a great job explaining how these hydro systems work. I am using the same 20l containers you are using in this video. What would you recommend to cover the top of the bucket to prevent rain water entering through the top and diluting the nutrient solution? Is there a plastic lid alternative that fits over, Or is there no need to worry about it?

@nevCraftedCreations 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video very rich with info which I would like to use in creating my own version of a dutch bucket system in South Africa

@michaeltopolino8017 3 жыл бұрын

Cool video bro, fun watching tipsy hoochos. By the way the facial hair looks a lot better 🤣🤣🤣

@Hoocho 3 жыл бұрын

michael topolino 🤙🏻😂

@dannybeard8390 2 жыл бұрын

great build.wonder if you ever fitted float valve.its just that when you start your pump your water level will drop and float valve will start replacing that water and by the time the system balances itself out you could end up with a bit of a flood.

@misterhide1979 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! I'm Davide from Italy! I really appreciate your videos! They are very informative and ingenious! Very good! I would like to ask you what kind of fertilizer you use! Also, how much do you set the PH and EC in uS / cm²? Thanks in advance for your valuable reply!

@Switchbak 3 жыл бұрын

What did you use to poke the holes for the flex tube barbs?

@JGsbackyardlettuceKagulay1 3 жыл бұрын

Very amazing bro.

@williamgralton7468 3 жыл бұрын

I did much the same. Instead of 19mm drain tubes I used 13mm. I eventually stopped using it. The roots from the plants grew down the drain tubes and blocked them.

@seandsouza203 3 жыл бұрын

Can you eliminate the medium when it comes to the Dutch bucket like how you did for the NFT's with the pucks ?

@smithzhaven8805 Жыл бұрын

great instructions... good income

@splashpit 3 жыл бұрын

If you had a two tear table could you drain the top bucket into the bucket on the lower shelf before it goes into the drain to the reservoir?

@sarahb789 Жыл бұрын

I am looking to setup a deep water culture system with top-off reservoir. How often do you perform full water changes? How often do you fully drain and clean the buckets?

@Hedgehodge- 3 жыл бұрын

I like that the (assuming res float slightly below the return pipe) return pipe is where it is to create a constant waterfall effect that may aerate it some ?

@samcurrant3390 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate great video! Does wind effect your system?

@zarinth 2 жыл бұрын

I love Pale Ale, didn't know they had passion fruit one til now.

@peterlister3873 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mate, love your videos, love the humour, love the beer, put my money where my mouth is, went the patreon route, yep didn’t take the more money than sense. Option but figured if everyone that watched and enjoyed your vids went the 3 dollar option you’d do ok, keep up the good work. Used to live in Amberley when in the RAAF, would drop in and have a beer if I was still there. peter

@Hoocho 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that a bunch mate! Every bit helps move towards my dream of being able to make content full time rather than it consuming all my holidays and weekend (not that I mind, it’s my passion haha)

@seanmilhuisen1730 3 жыл бұрын

Hey bro do the drains that go back into the return pipe need to be sealed around the gaps to stop algae growth or it doesn’t matter.

@JetMech1972 3 жыл бұрын

So "Mini NFT"...could you put a few net pots in your return pipe?

@TRUjohn 13 күн бұрын

Love your channel mate, where in Australia are you?

@mattb7895 2 жыл бұрын

Hoocho what nute mix should I use for green beans? Total newb here!

@GlynisDance 2 жыл бұрын

Hope this isn't a stupid question, but does it leak where the small pipes are joined to the large black pipe?

@iwihjanedu6153 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! It would be really nice if you can enumerate all the items you have used in the description box cause sometimes its a bit hard to hear the words. Thank you and great vid!!!

@qlder2020 3 жыл бұрын

great video well explained do you sell the containers cant find any none online im in waterford seeking some happy to pay .ive subscribed and a big thumbs up.

@silverpantsblue.1780 Жыл бұрын

great idea. tip for the zip ties on future projects.. get the ones with eyelets for screws and the integrity wont be challenged.

@jayadevantr2480 9 ай бұрын

Does painting the buckets first with black and then white works? and leaving bottom does not paint with black and just white.. Please guide

@mangofever4681 10 ай бұрын

Hello, have you tried using coco chips instead of perlite?

@Freedomone153 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you get the black film from?

@bigdaadio.K2WW Жыл бұрын

I didnt read all the comments, but how does your float valve not overflow when the pump is running and the liquid hasnt returned back to the reservoir??? Thanks for the videos!!

@gavtrotter9487 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone know if there could be any negative consequences adding coco peat to the permiculite? Hydro shop here in WA is this video method good for Queensland with humidity but so dry in Perth WA we need to add some coco peat to help the roots. Bout to add it and thought I’d ask here

@chmieluzg Жыл бұрын

How long and how often should tomatoes be watered when growing in perlite? I bet once a day for an hour with kingrollers 2 liters per hour? Will it be ok?

@michaelstillman5717 3 жыл бұрын

Whats better grown in NFT vs. Dutch??

@Mracelocates 8 ай бұрын

Marker 11:55 install a long screw at the bottom portion of the narrow side of the board facing out the pipe should rest on the screws and the elbow should descend into the receiving hole. Also you could use the zip ties to loop over the outlet pipe and support the pipe with the elbows.

@RobinHoogenbosch 3 жыл бұрын

hi. love your videos. where did you get the sump container from please. Bunnings?

@Hoocho 3 жыл бұрын

Robin Hoogenbosch yeah mate just off the shelf at Bunnings

@TheKuptis 10 ай бұрын

1:38 20 port? Is that equal to a 5 gallon bucket container? I looked online and it keeps wanting to give me pint instead of port.

@crawford323 Жыл бұрын

What is Panda film? Contact paper? Shelf liner?

@RyanDurbin10 3 жыл бұрын

Buys a kegerator, fills it with light beer HAHAHAHA great videos. thanks

@slysoilearth 8 ай бұрын

I must take a beer while doing mine...but please is this the same system used In commercial too?

@HannahWalters 3 жыл бұрын

MINI NFT FOR HERBS!!!!! Or anything!!!!! Keen as!

@cbarea51 3 жыл бұрын

You should use zip ties that have a hole on the end. They are designed for securing them with a screw.

@Hedgehodge- 3 жыл бұрын

did anyone ask your total cost , without buckets since free for you? and without that excess perlite ? obviously including endcap and the pump ;)

@AlbeeSoaring 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to use perlite or can you use a coco perlite mix, or those clay balls? What ki.d of options do you have for media?

@theethicalhacker7271 2 жыл бұрын

I believe you can use anything as long as it doesn't trace into the system and the roots can set properly.

@oliviercalvo6377 3 жыл бұрын

Hello continuous watering or what the ideal watering frequency. Thank you for your reply

@Hoocho 3 жыл бұрын

15 mins 3 times a day, 6am 11am 4pm

@mikedisher30 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, question how strong is your pump feeding the pots?

@shitboy_ 2 жыл бұрын

So where is he at? Australia?

@2-trueman918 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, can you talk about Pumps please, Watts -Size- and Which ones to use. Keep up the good work.

@Hoocho 3 жыл бұрын

It’s on the list!

@davelakin8711 2 жыл бұрын

“A bit like a mini nft”… make the drain tube a 4” pvc pipe and between each of the bucket drains you could plant NFT strawberry or lettuce, etc? I’d love to see that video.

@patricka179 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, any updates about whether there was any algae build up through the bottoms of the buckets?

@timgordanier5828 Ай бұрын

Hydrogen peroxide gets rid of algea

@bakerperkins9152 3 жыл бұрын

Finally a use for me empty FWK containers!

@TheEmloc 3 жыл бұрын

Hoocho, whats the ryobi to AEG adapter thing you were using on the Jigsaw?

@Hoocho 3 жыл бұрын

Memloc hard to explain but the Ryobi multitool has a head that can be removed and you can switch it with the aeg changeable head system. It’s something you learn when you work in hardware stores that sell both products.

@TheEmloc 3 жыл бұрын

@@Hoocho Nice will have to check it out.

@christine2755 2 жыл бұрын

Why did you put 2 tubes into each bucket?

@leesmith4703 3 жыл бұрын

Ull love our falling angle larger in the uk home made 12.5 percent

@clivefrancis3546 3 жыл бұрын

I drilled a hole in the side at the top and fed the feed pipe through to ensure it wouldn’t fall out and empty the reservoir

@Hoocho 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic idea. I might just do that!

@rw-xf4cb 3 жыл бұрын

For my failed Kratky system I used 20L white buckets and spray painted the outside black then resprayed them white with the cheapest nastiest paint I could find (fumes were almost toxic). The heat still did a number on them and got stuff all out of the system.

@Hoocho 3 жыл бұрын

robert walker kratky is different, the buckets would heat the nutrient solution directly. These buckets are not completely full of nutrients. Which give a wider margin for error.

@bennystanaz 3 жыл бұрын

Just started setting up mine just about the same. Going to use clay balls... how is the use of the new nutrients? How much of the cal are you using? Still using the 1g a litre for the daiamond series??

@Hoocho 3 жыл бұрын

Haven’t started yet, just running through the rest of my manutec. Had a heap on order unfortunately.

@bennystanaz 3 жыл бұрын

On another note have basically copied the seed to system and the nft rails. Love the videos. Keep them coming

@Hoocho 3 жыл бұрын

bennystanaz cheers mate! Throw some pics up on the reddit if you get a chance. Interested to see your system!

@robindevellen7038 Жыл бұрын

You should look at Alaskan Grow bucket. No electricity.

@MsSAinyourFace 3 жыл бұрын

Two questions! 1: Why are you only using perlite on this one and not the perlite/vermiculite mix? 2: since you have the mini reservoirs in the bottom, does one assume that the paint strainer bags will reach and sit all the way to the bottom of the barrel? Then - aren't you afraid of water becoming stagnant? Keen to see the grow! Add chillies!!

@Hoocho 3 жыл бұрын

Lallie here! Need mostly drainage for this one. The roots will leave the strainer bags and the nutrients will drip through and replenish the res.

@Steve_makes_stuff 3 жыл бұрын

Dumb question Mitch, what are those buckets you use called?

@Hoocho 3 жыл бұрын

20 litre drums

@DarrenHoehne 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy your bulk perlite? Great vid as always bro.

@Hoocho 3 жыл бұрын

Darren Hoehne fernland agencies, nursery supply store

@DarrenHoehne 3 жыл бұрын

Hoocho You’re a little further north than me... lol. Cheers though bro.

@russellphipps911 3 жыл бұрын

One more beer and it wil be butch duckets

@Hedgehodge- 3 жыл бұрын

i think ill buy these buckets , ill spend more on beer than the buckets doing this

@Steve_makes_stuff 3 жыл бұрын

so is perlite the best for this type of system? wouldn't use cococoir in same bags? damn your beer systems makes me miss a good bevy went off it in 06!! nice build Hoocho

@Hoocho 3 жыл бұрын

Steve there are a heap of mediums you can use. Though it seems perlite is the choice. Don’t let that deter you from experimenting!

@Steve_makes_stuff 3 жыл бұрын

@@Hoocho cool thanks mate, the new "Hoochinator" propagator tub the tomatoes lettuce and cucumbers are exploding have to get off my butt to get other systems up and running!

@Hoocho 3 жыл бұрын

Steve that’s a good problem to have!

@gavtrotter9487 3 жыл бұрын

Hoocho can u add coco peat to the perlite???

@adriantecson1894 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, did you just use a drill after 2 beers? Haha. Aylavet.

@Tobias-eu5eg 3 жыл бұрын

🥰💯❤from🇸🇪Sweden

@tonytubini6399 Жыл бұрын

Hiya Hoocho, I've enjoyed your videos but I can't help noticing that your surrounded by some very fire volatile vegetation, depending on where you live in our beautiful country it may or may not be a problem, I'm in my 70's and for most of my life I was fire fighting both at the grunt level and Incident Controller so I know a little about fires, if your not positive yourself on whether you are at risk either talk to your local Fire Brigade or if you prefer you can contact me. I also brew my own BUT what is passionfruit larger 🤯 I'd hate to miss out on a good brew idea.

@danielcinerari1361 3 жыл бұрын

Please tell me more about this ryobi/aeg jigsaw... I'm baffled

@Hoocho 3 жыл бұрын

Daniel Cinerari ryobi multitool comes apart to fit the AEG multiple head tool

@danielcinerari1361 3 жыл бұрын

@@Hoocho well there you go... learn something new everyday. Ps my dad thinks we are doppelgangers

@Hoocho 3 жыл бұрын

Daniel Cinerari Say hi to dad for me!

@golfshoe9321 2 жыл бұрын

You do realize that yellow top on your reservoir will leak light - it needs to be covered.

@ivansanders9569 3 жыл бұрын

I find that cable ties do not last long in the sun (UV exposure). Start thinking of an alternative solution.

@Hoocho 3 жыл бұрын

Ivan Sanders will do haha

@michaeltopolino8017 3 жыл бұрын

Hoop line (metal strapping)

@Hoocho 3 жыл бұрын

michael topolino that’s the plan, when I picked the cable ties I already eyed off the metal ones. I only chose these because I try to make everything in the videos widely available to everyone.