The 30 minute 6 plant aero build

FilthyFletch

FilthyFletch

Mr I Can Do That For Half
Again Im trying to catch up on my promises.I just posted the how to build the homemade a/c unit and now Im going to do the how to build a 30 minute 6 plant aeroponic grow setup for around $40 ( pump used will be the main money anywhere from $12 -30 or more).This is a simple setup I just went down stairs and built it and timed myself and also made 2 different options for misting to give you a choice and I finished it with 2 misting system so you ll have no problem or I'll build ya one if you wanna buy 1 .Any ways heres what it kinda will look like at the end and here we go...
 

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FilthyFletch

FilthyFletch

Mr I Can Do That For Half
Ok this tutorial will give you the basics to build any system you want to fit your need.This little 6 site setup is perfect for a small grow area like a closet.Here are the basics you will need.I will show 2 methods of setting up the mister so pick which way you like and use and adapt it...

1 20 gallon rubbermaid tub with lid darker color is best no clear roughly $4
1 10ft 1/2 inch pvc pipe $ 1.67
4 1/2 inch pvc end caps $.28 each
2 1/12 pvc "T" $.38 each
1 1/2 inch threaded pvc "T" fitting $.45 each
1 can pvc cement $2.65 each
1 piece 1/2 hose about 1 foot is more then enough $1
1 1/2 inch threaded barb with 1/2 inch hose barb on opposite end ( $1.86)
6 3 inch net pots ( about $.40 each)
either 6 360 mister micro sprayers ($.65 each) or 1 2" pop up lawn sprinkler with 1/2 inch thread ($.68)
1 submersible water pump 350 gph or bigger (varies in cost ebay good to buy from)

These items area your basics for the setup and can all be found at Home Depot or Lowes. Tools that you will need are few such as.....

1 drill
1 3 inch hole saw
scissors or razor knife
hack saw to cut pvc or other cutter
1 drill bit ( varys on misters you buy I used 7/32 for the red ones in this)
 
FilthyFletch

FilthyFletch

Mr I Can Do That For Half
First lets get the top done as its the quickest and easiest.This is where you will use your 3 inch hole saw of if you dont you will have to trace you net pot and use your razor knife but cut 1/8 inside the outline so pots dont fall in. I like to use this spaceing for my setups.I hook the left side of the tube with the lid on at the top about 3 inches down the side and then pul my tape measure and mark a dot at 4 1/2 inches , 12 1/2 inches and 20 1/2 inches.I then hook my tape from the top of the lid above each of those marks and come down 3 1/2 inches then where each mark crosses is a center point for your net pot.Repeat this on the other side of the lid so you have a total of 6 marked centers in 2 parallel rows across.Then take your hole saw and center the tip on each mark and dril all the way through the lid ending up with this ...
 

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FilthyFletch

FilthyFletch

Mr I Can Do That For Half
Next we are going to make the sprayer setup. I will show 2 ways 1 way is very quick and takes aboyt 2 minutes the other is a little more classic and takes some cutting and fittings so 1 at a time.The first way is so simple I just kind of thought about it walking around home depot blowed last week (this is a hobby for me when I got time to go).Ok so you have your pump and have a 1/2" hose barb on it (get 1/2 barb if it didnt come with one).Place your pump next to your res outside you will then need your piece of 1/2 hose.You wanna cut the hose so your sprayer head will be out of the water but about 2-3 inches lower then your net pots( you can add 2 or 3 of these if you want by using T barbs and more hose).My hose length from my large pump was about 2 inches.Now take your 1/2 inch threaed hose barb you bought and screw it into the female threads on the 2 inch lawn sprinkler head. This is a large sprikler that sprays in every direction in large amount of fine mist like the one you see watering yards.1 is enough 2 is great 3 is the limit.Take the hose and use it to connect the barb from the pump to the barb you just screwed onto the mister head and center it in the rubbermaid tub.Thats it for this misting setup. Just pop the top on make a mark on the edge where your pumps power cord is and cut a small notch so your lid closes.Insert your net pots and add your young plants in 2 inch rockwool cubes and fill with hydroton clay pebbles and plu it in.Simple huh heres som pics to show this particular setup and the lawn mister head to give a btter visual..Next will explaint the more common mister setup..
 

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FilthyFletch

FilthyFletch

Mr I Can Do That For Half
Ok now we will make the second mister option which is a little more classic and probably more popular for smaller pumps.This is where your 1/2 inch pvc pipe and fittings will be used.First cut 4 10 inch lengths of pvc pipe.Then cut 1 piece of 1/2 inch pvc pipe at 7 1/2 inchs.You will need the 4 end caps, the cement, the 2 regular 1/2 in pvc T fittings, 1the 1 threaded 1/2 inch pvc T,the 6 misters and the 1/2 inch threaded hose barb.Here is the basic layout of what this manifold will look like after having everything cut
 

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FilthyFletch

FilthyFletch

Mr I Can Do That For Half
Make sure all excess filings are out of the pipes and the burs cleaned off each end. You will take the pvc glue which has a brush in th can and swab 1 end of each of the 4 10 inch pieces 1 at a time then twisting the end cap onto the end then tap it on the ground seating it firmly.You should have 4 10 inch lengths with caps on 1 end.Next you will use 1 of the 1/2 inch regular T fitting apply the cement to the other end of each of the 4 10 inch pieces 1 at a time.You will slip the end you applied the cement to into the T fitting.Then repeat this with the other 10 inch long pieces using the second regular T fitting tapping them into place tightly with cement on them.You now have 2 lenghths with end caps on each of the ends with a T fitting in the middle of each length.Now using your hack saw cut the 7 1/2 inch pice in half which is 3.75 inches giving you 2 pieces.Next you will need the Threaded 1/2 inch pvc T fitting.Put the pvc cement on 1 end of each of the 2 pieces inserting the glued end into the threaded T fittings non threaded ends.You should now have what looks like a T with an open threaded end on the T fitting.You will now put cement on each of the ends of this new middle bar 1 side at a time.It is important that the threaded opening in the middle is pointing straight down when you glue the 2 ends into each of the 2 longer pipes you made as the thread will go directly to your pump barb.You will now have what looks like an H with the cenetr having a threaded T fitting pointing directly down...
 

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FilthyFletch

FilthyFletch

Mr I Can Do That For Half
Ok I like to use 6 mister heads I lay my H on the ground and use my tape measure to pull down from 1 end cap and mark the center of the pvc pipe at 6 1/2 inches and 15 1/2 on both of the H's legs.I then like to make a mark on the center of each of the 2 small lengths of pvc on either side of the center T fittings so there are 2 in the middle bar totaol 6.Thes middle marks are about 3 1/2 inches in from the outer T fittings.This allows misting to all the net pots and all roots.You should have something like this after you drill each marked hole and twist the mister heads in to the 6 holes...
 

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FilthyFletch

FilthyFletch

Mr I Can Do That For Half
After its dried and fully assembled you will put the H into the tub and cenetr it pushing down gently til it lodges nicely against the tub walls. Now measure from the pump barb to the mister manifold barb and cut it to length mine was about 2 inches.Use the hose to connect the pump barb to the mister manifold barb and your ready for action...
 

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FilthyFletch

FilthyFletch

Mr I Can Do That For Half
Now I like to put a layer of the clay pebbles just covering the bottom then take my rooted seedlings or clones in 2 inch rockwool cubes and placeing them in the net pots then packing them in with more clay pebbles.You can use net pot cover lids f you want but not needed.i also reccomend a duct taping around the lid edge to just help stop any small leaks.Toss this under a 4oo watt hps and watch out for super fast growth.veg clones maybe 10-12 days and then go 12.Crop or lollipop these and you can get some nice ozs in records time....Enjoy
 

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FilthyFletch

FilthyFletch

Mr I Can Do That For Half
Now you know the basics you can use it to also make a simple clone bucket or seedling starter.All you need is a bucket with a lid some 2 inc net pots a small pump 6 inches of 1/2 inch pvs , 1 1/2 inch threaded T 1 1/2 inch threaded hose barb 1 inch of 1/2 inch hose , 5 micro misters,2 1/2 inch end caps and your ready to go.Just make a bar with the pvc put the T fitting in the center of the 6 inch pvc pipe you cut in half.put the threaded barb into the threaded T.Cut the 2 inch netpot holes in the lid and add the misters inline on the pvc pipe and away you go...
 

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trailer park guy

trailer park guy

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Thanks for the great tutorial. I'vee been looking for something with this kind of detail.
Love the sprinkler set up. I bought some misters at wal mart, because that was the only thing I could find, but they didn't work to well.
Thanks again:peace:
 
FilthyFletch

FilthyFletch

Mr I Can Do That For Half
ah those in the bucket were left over slow clones I kind of neglected as I didnt need them as they were stragler so they just kinda been hangin around so I tossed them in the bucket for the picture just to give an idea.If they root and come back with no tending Ill play with them in some soil pots and try so hormone treatments with some stuff I have been thinking of using.Basically though those are not planned for growing I took my 35 I needed and just dont have the heart to just chuck this sorry stragglers lol
 
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marcus420

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thank you for sharing this as I have been looking into trying hydro/aero for my next grow. I grow in soil and am sick of the mess and the amount of space required. appears to me that my 2 400 watt lights could easily cover 2 of those setups possibly even up to 4. Anyways thanks for sharing
 
mattso101

mattso101

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I have been really interseted in making one of these but could not find any good sites. Thanks man!!
 
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