A PVC hydroponic garden — for a balcony, walkway, or fence
www.learninghydro.org A redesigned fitting appears in this video. The flood drain cycle ( ebb / flo ) requires this fitting. To see how to make this input / output fitting, go to: www.youtube.com The fitting and hydroponic rocks make a PVC pipe into a self-contained hydroponic garden. In this video, I convert a section of PVC pipe into a linear hydroponic garden for a balcony, walkway, or fence. Fill the large diameter pipe with hydroponic rocks, then water with a drip system or pumped flow. Chipped brick or rock wool can also be used. The interior of the pipe creates a closed space for roots. The upper curve of the pipe protects the roots from light and air. The length of a single pipe can be twenty feet. A scrap drain pipe can reduce the cost of the project to less than 0 including the pump. Go to the website hydrosuppliers.com for the hydroponic components, the local plumbing shop for the PVC and fittings.
24 Responses to A PVC hydroponic garden — for a balcony, walkway, or fence
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Righteous! It’s all here — and on that other video for the in-out.
siamack javid
December 10, 2012 at 4:13 am
PVC drain pipes leach vinyl chloride, a known carcinogen. All PVC will leach other chemicals as it degrades over time and some also leaches BPA.
ShawnHydedotcom
December 10, 2012 at 5:09 am
A new series of PVC tube videos coming. With emphasis on the modification of the input-output sockets. Also, the exact method of making a divider inside the tube to make a drain/filtration chamber.
learninghydro
December 10, 2012 at 6:01 am
excellent vid
TigerEatsPenguin
December 10, 2012 at 6:50 am
@Inthemix I am planning an indoor hydro setup this fall. The outdoor conventional veg garden is doing well, and I want to go hydro at the end of summer so I can have fresh veggies year round!
mrmrlee
December 10, 2012 at 7:32 am
thank you for all your help, i’m super happy with my hydroponics experiment. when i get the chance, i will post it on youtube so you could see it. for the time being, i need to install a drain plug so i could be able to change the water often. i’m thinking of adding a drip system also, i don’t know we’ll see…
intheMixup
December 10, 2012 at 8:19 am
that’s exactly what i did, i’m almost done with my hydroponics experiment. as soon as i get it done, i’ll post it on youtube. do you have any hydroponics project that you are currently working on?
intheMixup
December 10, 2012 at 9:02 am
I would just drill holes in the pipe with a hole saw and use nettie pots filled with growing medium, easier and makes for a stronger pipe too!
mrmrlee
December 10, 2012 at 9:57 am
i got my hydroponics experiment up and running but i got a few leaks. i need to know what’s the name of that material you use for the washer….
intheMixup
December 10, 2012 at 10:14 am
i got all the materials except for the washer. what’s the specific name for the material the washer is made out of…
intheMixup
December 10, 2012 at 10:26 am
what would happen if you were to trim the roots everytime they grow out of control? by the way, thank you for all the information you have gave me so far. we need more people like you in this world. keep up the good work, your projects keep away from troublesome and drugs. thank you.= )
intheMixup
December 10, 2012 at 10:49 am
Spelling error. If you want a perfect seal and accept the higher PRICE, ask for ….
learninghydro
December 10, 2012 at 11:13 am
There are different caps that can be used.
Caps are not available at Home Depot, Lowes, Orchard.
Go to a contractor supply center. If you want a perfect seal and accept the higher pipe, ask for a neoprene end cap with a stainless steel clamp. Take a screen-capture image, show the clerk the cap.
Another cap is called a ‘test plug.’ Do not cement the plug in place. Use ShoeGoo tube vinyl. That vinyl paste can be scraped away in the future. $5 a tube.
I try to keep this all cheap.
learninghydro
December 10, 2012 at 11:33 am
For this tube, I used a 1 inch adapter, with the socket machined away.
Actually, insufficient. Even though the fitting managed the draining, I decided the next tube will employ an 1 1/4 inch male adapter. This will offer advantages if paired with a flood and drain system.
I have already pre-planned the changes, but I am involved with other projects. The video will appear soon.
learninghydro
December 10, 2012 at 11:57 am
hey pops! what’s the size on the male adapter?
intheMixup
December 10, 2012 at 12:55 pm
what’s the specific name for the end cap? 5:33
intheMixup
December 10, 2012 at 1:48 pm
YOU DID IT RIGHT! NICE WORK!
dotalessons
December 10, 2012 at 2:31 pm
good video but speak like a human not a robot.
TheFightaz
December 10, 2012 at 3:06 pm
great job.. but why are u speaking like a moron. U make me to kill my self so fucking bad
seser3
December 10, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Try ground up coconut shells as a support for the plants! You will be surprised. I make my own fertilizer by dissolving crushed seaweed sheets in a plastic container. The results will amaze you, plus it is all organic. Speed and yield are nice but TASTE prevails in my book
krautbeer100
December 10, 2012 at 3:54 pm
this is a new species of man. He has been carefully bred to be 75% sloth 25% human
Josh Wood
December 10, 2012 at 4:02 pm
I used round holes in rubber maid containers, using plastic cups and a air pump/air stone with great success. the medium i used was simply aquarium gravel.
aquarium gravel is cheap and works fine.
MrDavem76
December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm
明日、主人に頼んで造って貰います。素晴らしな事を教えて頂き、心から感謝しています。有難う御座います。
Kyouko Okazaki
December 10, 2012 at 5:28 pm
Dude holy shit you talk slow, and you’re sloppy with that market haha
but good video though thanks
chunnkygoat
December 10, 2012 at 5:34 pm