Earl
Well-Known Member
This was my first attemp at an aeroponic type grow.
I had some old 18gl rubbermaid tubs
that I thought could be used one more time.
I had to have a drain in the rez
or this two tub method would be unwieldy.
I ordered this hole saw kit on ebay($30)
and I have used it for several projects.
So I settled on using kitchen sink basket strainers for the drain in the tub.
The first thing I had to do was to build a platform so the drain plumbing would fit under the rez tub.
Next I picked up some parts from homedepot
Along with this kit, you need a 1.25" to 1.50" bell reducer.
Then use a garden hose bib to connect to your drain pump.
To install the drain in the tub use the hole saw to make an appropriate soze hole and place the putty around the basket like this.
When you tighten the retainer ring the putty will squish out like this and you will have a water tight seal.
under the platform
This is the pump I have.
It is very quiet and super reliable
Made for fish life support and saltwater.
I got one on ebay for $50
You can get a new one for $80
Here is a pic of a smaller pump so you can see the hook up.
You can use any size tub.
I had these two 18gl tubs laying around so I decided to use them.
I'll show you a lower profile system later
with three gl rubbermaid tubs and a 10gl rez.
Here is what the sytem looks like when it is done.
I know it's not pretty
but it worked and kept the DO very high
which prevented pythium
even though I had 80º rez temps.
The two mature plants.
One plant
This grow used AN three part MGB nutes
with Conniseour during bloom.
All nute loads were 50%
Tap water was used for most of the grow.
There was some mag lock
and mites.
The rez held 8gls of nute solution. 4gls/plant.
A timer ran the spray pump for 30 on and 30 off.
These plants were started under CFLs
and then moved under a 400w hps,
and then another 600w hps was added
during the bloom phase.
96 grams dried and cured.
I hope this inspires you to try aero.
The main benefit is increased DO in the root zone.
Spraying the roots allows you to tolerate higher rez temps
without having to buy a chiller, or become diseased with pythium,
since the roots are hanging in air 30 minutes of every hour.
Feel free to ask any questions.
I had some old 18gl rubbermaid tubs
that I thought could be used one more time.
I had to have a drain in the rez
or this two tub method would be unwieldy.
I ordered this hole saw kit on ebay($30)
and I have used it for several projects.
So I settled on using kitchen sink basket strainers for the drain in the tub.
The first thing I had to do was to build a platform so the drain plumbing would fit under the rez tub.
Next I picked up some parts from homedepot
Along with this kit, you need a 1.25" to 1.50" bell reducer.
Then use a garden hose bib to connect to your drain pump.
To install the drain in the tub use the hole saw to make an appropriate soze hole and place the putty around the basket like this.
When you tighten the retainer ring the putty will squish out like this and you will have a water tight seal.
under the platform
This is the pump I have.
It is very quiet and super reliable
Made for fish life support and saltwater.
I got one on ebay for $50
You can get a new one for $80
Here is a pic of a smaller pump so you can see the hook up.
You can use any size tub.
I had these two 18gl tubs laying around so I decided to use them.
I'll show you a lower profile system later
with three gl rubbermaid tubs and a 10gl rez.
Here is what the sytem looks like when it is done.
I know it's not pretty
but it worked and kept the DO very high
which prevented pythium
even though I had 80º rez temps.
The two mature plants.
One plant
This grow used AN three part MGB nutes
with Conniseour during bloom.
All nute loads were 50%
Tap water was used for most of the grow.
There was some mag lock
and mites.
The rez held 8gls of nute solution. 4gls/plant.
A timer ran the spray pump for 30 on and 30 off.
These plants were started under CFLs
and then moved under a 400w hps,
and then another 600w hps was added
during the bloom phase.
96 grams dried and cured.
I hope this inspires you to try aero.
The main benefit is increased DO in the root zone.
Spraying the roots allows you to tolerate higher rez temps
without having to buy a chiller, or become diseased with pythium,
since the roots are hanging in air 30 minutes of every hour.
Feel free to ask any questions.
