DIY water farm system

[endlesscloud]

Does anyone have experience with a similar set up to general hydroponics "water farm"?

GENERAL HYDROPONICS

I want to build this set up my self, and was wondering if someone has built this kind of system already.

 

[purplehaze2]

yes ! look on the grow faq a dude does one step by step.late

 

[smalltime08]

More specifically, it can be found here. GROWFAQ

 

[endlesscloud]

Thanks Soo Much!

 

[IrishDoc]

OK Photobucket sucks. Anybody have an update to thise with current pics.

 

[herbose]

I used a Waterfarm for a couple of years, it was a total pain in the ass. The system in the link is ebb & flow. Warfarm is drip and DWC later on when the roots grow into the bucket. The new Waterfarm 8 pack runs about $300. By the time you figure out how to DIY you will have spent more than that and be pulling your hair out trying to get it to work right.
Just my opinion.

 

[IrishDoc]

The new Waterfarm 8 pack runs about $300.

Please post a link to that site with the waterfarm 8 for $300. I can't find it under 425.kiss-ass

 

[edsthreads]

My first grow was using the Waterfarm I had good results but it was a right royal pain in the ass.. wouldn't recommend them but hey ..it was my 1st grow...have been doing DWC and Autopots since.. Here is a good DIY 'Aeroponic' system that is easier to follow than a Roman road:

http://forum.greenmangardens.net/Vanilla/comments.php?DiscussionID=5&page=1#Item_0

 

[IrishDoc]

My first grow was using the Waterfarm I had good results but it was a right royal pain in the ass.. wouldn't recommend them but hey ..it was my 1st grow...have been doing DWC and Autopots since.. Here is a good DIY 'Aeroponic' system that is easier to follow than a Roman road:

http://forum.greenmangardens.net/Vanilla/comments.php?DiscussionID=5&page=1#Item_0

That is similar to the system i am using now but i want to give more space to some of my plants. The waterfarm seems like the best option without spending the tone of money and time i have tied up in my other sections of my grow room.

 

[herbose]

Please post a link to that site with the waterfarm 8 for $300. I can't find it under 425.kiss-ass

You're right, costs more now. Even the place I bought it for $250 three years ago wants $460 now.
Here's the cheapest I find, now $349.


http://www.bestgrowlights.com/product/SSI706980

 

[herbose]

Please post a link to that site with the waterfarm 8 for $300. I can't find it under 425.kiss-ass

BUT WAIT!....THERE'S MORE.....


http://www.hydrofanatics.com/water-farm-pack-p-627.html

I sold mine for for $200 at a local Hydro store. That was with my own additions, like a recirculating system.

 

[IrishDoc]

Well I decided to do a diy system using some of the pieces premade like the waterfarm plumbing kit. So I will build the system for 12 plants and let everyone know whether buying or building is cheaper.

 

[herbose]

Well I decided to do a diy system using some of the pieces premade like the waterfarm plumbing kit. So I will build the system for 12 plants and let everyone know whether buying or building is cheaper.

Buying the plumbing is a good idea, I can't imagine making that yourself and having it work right the first time. Here's a problem you will eventually run into. Calcium builds up at the lower end of the air tube and the water stops bubbling up.You have to clean it out occasionally.

 

[edsthreads]

Buying the plumbing is a good idea, I can't imagine making that yourself and having it work right the first time. Here's a problem you will eventually run into. Calcium builds up at the lower end of the air tube and the water stops bubbling up.You have to clean it out occasionally.

I second that..

 

[skate4theherb]

Please post a link to that site with the waterfarm 8 for $300. I can't find it under 425.kiss-ass

HERE IS THE SITES I HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT TO BUY MINE...
http://www.advancedindoor.com/water_farm_system.html
http://www.discount-hydro.com/productdisp.php?pid=37&navid=4