Vertical aeroponic system idea

CoughingAnon

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Hi guys, I was hoping an aero-pro would be able to help me.
I drew up these rough plans for a vertical aero system.
Of course, there would be a 360 mister on each side of every net pot. I am aware that each sprayer will need a tube running to it. This is a VERY rough sketch right here.
And what I'm thinking is that the moisture will simply drip down to the bottom of the tubing, through the tube on the bottom, and back into the reservoir. Is this a sound hypothesis?
I was thinking of putting several of these tubes around two air-cooled 600 watt HPS bulbs spaced evenly through the grow.

Will the plants be able to support themselves? And how will the roots grow in the position? I'd imagine that they'd grow straight down. Will that cause any problems?

Any ideas/input?
 

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JackRush

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Since your shoting from the back wouldn't it be better to have sprinklers in the back that shot forward instead of 360 degrees. I'm just guessing here cause I have no aero experience. And also , I think u should have your plants at a slight angle upwards. I saw a 6" in diamenter with a 4 " " takeoff" y-fitting like this at homedepot http://www.pexsupply.com/product_dtl.asp?pID=5038&brand=Bow&cID=493 .

The problem is that at over 12 $ a pop your systeme gets expensive. Doing it on your own would be much cheaper but how the hell can u cut round tube to fit with one another at an angle !! If you know please let me know.
 

CoughingAnon

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Since your shoting from the back wouldn't it be better to have sprinklers in the back that shot forward instead of 360 degrees. I'm just guessing here cause I have no aero experience. And also , I think u should have your plants at a slight angle upwards. I saw a 6" in diamenter with a 4 " " takeoff" y-fitting like this at homedepot http://www.pexsupply.com/product_dtl.asp?pID=5038&brand=Bow&cID=493 .

The problem is that at over 12 $ a pop your systeme gets expensive. Doing it on your own would be much cheaper but how the hell can u cut round tube to fit with one another at an angle !! If you know please let me know.
My friend was planning on simply drilling holes and then putting netpots in the holes and neoprene collars over those.
The plants would be sitting parallel to the ground. That's why I'm worried about the effects of gravity. Should they be at an angle?
 

JackRush

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I think the ideal way would be at an Y angle but I think some people do it at a 90 degree angle ( not sure though ). Also if you are at a 90 degree angle there are more chances of water leaking after a while , especially from the water dripping down from above. If you were at a slightly higher angle the water couldn't go upwards the y-connection.

Try to find a way to cut your tubes so the fit nicely together in more of a Y shape and let me know so I can do it !!! :) lol
 
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