Thanks brother! Sorry, I just saw this, I don't watch many videos nowadays, too busy. This is cool because I am pivoting towards more natural hydroponics. Some of my viewers were put out when I trashed my downspouts, lol. I will point them this way. Keep up the great work.

you and Mike are the only ones I watch regarding hydroponics oh and Simply Green. Love this set ups and be implementing a system incorporating both your and Mikes design x

I really like Mike's way of making micro greens it's the most successful way I have started seeds and it's really cheap

I’m sure if you used at least a semi clear bottle for your small reservoir you would’ve noticed to refill it. I currently use part of Mikes grow gutter system & I like the float valve improvement you made. Looking forward to your new site opening. Keep up the great work & vids!

Love it, can't wait to try

Love this. I got a sun shelf for Christmas and can't wait to get to Bunnings tomorrow morning to get gutters.

I watch Mike's channel too and I tried this method works great as long as you keep pH just right and as you know keep it filled. Great work 💯

Thanks for an excellent how to video. U have inspired me.

Great video 📸😊

Thank you for sharing 😊😊

Love ya show and the idea BUT guttering can be expensive ! I found you can use recycled containers like 2_ litre ice cream containers and a net pot etc and link them together in a self water system

Good video and nice music

I’m trialing a float in a tube in the downspout ( the level of nutrient would be determined by the height of the float)

Instant like and then I start watching.

Set vid to 0.25 speed and look at the wall at 19:22 It’s just better to use plastic pipes, since iron/steel ones can be coated with zinc or something similar, which causes chemical reactions in the nutrient solution that changes the pH etc... And! how will we remove the roots that remain in the pipe to clean the system? I myself fell for this mistake due to ignorance of school chemistry 😢

Bro! This is the one! Love your shit dude. Keep yolked and hurry up and get ya shit in bunnings!

You are awesome, keep it up

You are best here

Love the vids mate i have the Wyze Cam what are the settings you use thanks......

Hey M8 Love love your channel! Im now called the High-rise Prepper! Since binge watching you! My question is can you join to resivors ( Like a truck has a petrol tank) so as the return tank refills the other tank has an overflow to replenish where the pump is flowing from?

@Hoocho

16 сағат бұрын

As long as they’re level, daisy chain away.

Ive seen hot sand be used to put arcs and stuff into plastic piping. Perhaps hot sand can be modified for this method of creating the holes. Maybe for the heat shield use various sized tin cans ?

Hey Hoocho, have you done or done a Video on chemicals and PH meters etc Basicaaly a run down on getting started with a simple gutter system from start to finish with gear from the Green "B"

Not sure if it was you or your doppleganger but i met a bloke at Burnie Bunnings that was a dead ringer for you mate. Im starting to think it was you 😂

Hot tip using a heat gun, make sure to stand it upright when its still hot. Will prolong the life of the motor.

Great video. I would love to share some ideas with you. What do you think of square foot gardening in a flood and drain media bed?

I love your videos. I have a general question on hydroponic systems. Do you continue using nutrients when harvesting, or do you use just water? I have heard yes and no. I hope you can help. Thanks

I've have a couple of these type systems on my handrail and use net cups. Seems like your design is pretty closed off, and I was curious if you are concerned about being able to clear out old roots. I made a 3d printed water level indicator to keep an eye on my kratky-style system, and it works great. Thanks for the great content!

what about the cleaning of the pipes? how do you clean the root system inside? wouldn't it rot?

This is impressive...but...with closed ends and no access to inside how would you propose to clean the inside of the gutters?

room for the roots though? Feels like the media will get super crowded. I'm currently building a similar system with 6" pots with coco/perlite sitting on the gutter and using wicking rope. Setting it up like nft, except the gutters are essentially a res. Will turn the pump on probably for 15 minutes a day. Much more efficient and resistant to power outages.

Hi great video just a question where do you get the 80 L reservoir with split opening lid they would make life easy t hanks im in se qld

Where can I buy your NEW float valve assembled already made in the USA? I like the new design , Gravity Feed is my application for gutters and larger bed applications.

How are the roots growing? The ones with the wick don’t allow any place for the roots to go.

I tried the buoy method. I put outdoor. But what happened was, the buoy got jammed, due to the mineral that got dried up. The buoy has small channel, it becomes easily clogged up.

Hi! How do I wash and clean the system for a new cycle? Or is it a one-time option?

I’ve drawn up a program for 100 x 65 3 d printed end caps but I haven’t got a printer. I’ve tried 75 x 50 down pipes but I think the volume held in this size isn’t sufficient ( nutrient heats up to much and plants use it up to quick) Any one found a supplier of 100x75 downpipes in Australia, I believe the extra volume of nutrients would be an advantage

forgiveme if this has been asked, have you tried drilling the holes before you create the divits?

I’d love to see a system to grow onion bulbs from seed since onions can grow in and eventually on top of the medium. I liked to set up gutters on shelves to use the vertical space. I need to know how to calculate how much water an auto system with the float goes through on average. I want to set this system up at my trailer. I need to figure out what size of reservoir I would need to feed the plants for at least a month in case I couldn’t get back for a while. Is there a book you can recommend. I know you have a patreon membership, but I’m a pensioner so I don’t participate in memberships - got to keep the expenses low with everything getting more expensive these days. Books are always a good investment in case I don’t have the internet.

What happens if you drill holes before you heat the plastic and make the divot?

Anyone know where to get one of those float valves?

What's your take on chemicals from the plastic leaking onto the water? I have yet to find a definitive answer

@Chaos_Senpai

6 ай бұрын

Don't try hydroponics then

@DM-sc4zy

6 ай бұрын

Its inevitable, even if you choose soil gardening the irrigation pipes are still plastic (chemical leeching).

@francof7656

6 ай бұрын

@@Chaos_Senpai I actually have a 128 hole nft system and 15 kratky buckets. Just wondering if anybody had found more literature on the matter

@francof7656

6 ай бұрын

@@DM-sc4zy Yeah, I also came to that conclusion. Also, taking into consideration the high amounts of pesticides commercial farms use, I take my homegrown veggies as the lesser evil (although some chemicals may end up in the fruits).

@bismarkvillanueva8025

6 ай бұрын

Don't do cheap hydroponics if your so ever concerned about plastic leaches chemical use glass like an aquarium

I'm pretty sure roots will find their way down into the gutter. They will break off when taking plants out and may cause issues when they start to rot. I don't see how you can keep the system clean.

Hey Hoocho, Great video. I've been following and made a gutter system similar to the one you did for the apartment setup (for your mate). I came across this stahl-100mm-air-conditioning-conduit-pipe-cover_p4331528, which you can pick up at the local B warehouse (not sure if you allow company names). I am not sure if it interests you, but I am going to see if I can make this work, as I can open it up when I do a deep clean between grows. I'm not sure if it will warp or leak water. Cheers

@jkruges

6 ай бұрын

Report back! That looks rather promising. Good find

@DM-sc4zy

6 ай бұрын

These are not designed for carrying liquids. material wise might not be suitable/safe.

I’m doing celery in a DWC about 120days in but all the pieces we tried are bitter ? Is there any way to sweeten it up ??

Hooch, Why does everyone grow in gutters in "landscape" orientation (horizontal), and not "portrait" (Skinny side pointing up?)?

@graemecunningham4280

6 ай бұрын

Stability?

what is that box with the cable at @20:07

You keep calling them gutters. They're technically downspouts

I gave you a like but I wont be trying to make these as they are crap

Is the terrible music choice an attempt to be appealing to a wider audience? I usually love your time lapses... Usually.