Build A Hydroponic System With Rubbermaid Tubs
The inside rim is important as the pvc tubing will rest on it.
Build a hydroponic system with rubbermaid tubs. Build your own hydroponic nft system. 1 2 inch pvc tube 4 pieces 1 2 inch pvc tube 90 degrees angles. 1 can of black spray paint used to block the sunlight. I am putting together a large self watering container as a give away for an upcoming presentation i am doing for the joplin seed and plant exchange so i thou.
Put your potted plant into the hole at the top and turn on your air pump to get the solution moving. What you will need 1 rubbermaid 18 gallon tub used as a water reservoir. Clean out the inside of the tub then fill it with water. A drill with a 3 bit.
6 or 8 empty yoghurt pots a 24 hour timer. Why pay heaps of money for a hydroponic system when you can build your own cheaply this easy diy hydroponic nft system. Then put the lid on and insert the growing pot in the hole. Prepare your hydroponic nutrient solution according to instructions.
Fill the tub with nutrient solutions and place the lid on top. Fill the rubbermaid tub with your hydroponic nutrient solution mixed according to the instructions on the solutions container. One t junction 1 2 inch an aquarium pump a 15inch long flexible water hose 1 2 inch diameter.