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Come with me, and you'll be in a world of hydroponic wonder.
Take a look, and you'll see DIYs that spark imagination.
Hydroponic gardening is one of the most rewarding adventures I've ever embarked on, and I want to share that journey with you.
Take a look, and you'll see DIYs that spark imagination.
Hydroponic gardening is one of the most rewarding adventures I've ever embarked on, and I want to share that journey with you.
How to Build a Dutch Bucket Hydroponic System - Dutch Bucket Hydroponics
Dutch bucket hydroponics is a great way to grow large and long-term plants. In this video, I'll show you step-by-step how to build a dutch bucket system.
This system can be used both indoors and outdoors. If you plan to use the system outdoors, it works best in a greenhouse or in an area where rain can’t easily contaminate the system.
If you'd like to know how dutch bucket systems work, scroll down for a brief explanation.
NOTE: In the video, I refer to using 1/2" rubber grommets. I should have said 3/4" inner diameter rubber grommets commonly used for 1/2" PVC pipe. The link below to the grommets are the correct size for this build. If you're buying grommets from another source, you'll want to use 3/4" inner diameter rubber grommets.
🌎 Happy Hydro Farm Website 🌍
hydrohowto.com
📖 VIDEO CHAPTERS 📖
00:34 Measurements & Dimensions
01:01 How to Build a Dutch Bucket Stand
01:49 Pipe Clamps
02:08 Dutch Bucket Drain Assembly
03:06 How to Straighten Irrigation Tubing
03:34 How to Install the Feed Line
03:44 How to Make Dutch Buckets
04:38 Painting the Reservoir Lid
04:57 Fitting Feed & Drain Lines to the Reservoir
05:30 Pump Selection
05:49 How to Make Drip Lines
06:04 Adding Drip Lines
06:35 Installing the Aerator
07:02 System Test
07:35 Adding Media
08:08 Adding Bucket Lids
08:34 How Dutch Bucket Hydroponics Works
10:12 Bucket Colors
📃 MATERIAL LISTS 📃
I've broken down the material list into separate sections to make it easier to find specific things. This is simply a list of what I used, feel free to change/adjust to fit your needs!
*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you.*
🪑 STAND MATERIALS 🪑
2"x4"x8' Pine Board - Qty: 3
2" Wood Screw - Qty: 36
3" Wood Screw - Qty: 4 (optional)
🌊 DRAIN MATERIALS 🌊
1-1/2" Rigid One Hole Conduit Strap - Qty: 2
5' Section 1-1/2" PVC Pipe - Qty: 1
1-1/2" PVC Cap - Qty: 1
1-1/2" PVC Elbow - Qty: 1
🥙 FEED LINE MATERIALS 🥙
1/2" EMT One Hole Conduit Strap - Qty: 2
7' Section 1/2" Irrigation Tubing - Qty: 1
1/4" Irrigation Drip Tubing - Qty: 1 Small Roll
1/4" Irrigation Valve - Qty: 6
1/4" Irrigation Barb Fitting - Qty: 6
1/4" Adjustable Drip Nozzles - Qty: 6 (optional)
1/2" Irrigation End Cap - Qty: 1
1/2" x 1/2" Barbed Hose Adapter - Qty: 1
🌱 DUTCH BUCKET MATERIALS 🌱
5 Gal Bucket - Qty: 3
3/4" ID Rubber Grommet - Qty: 3 - amzn.to/33IQFHz (aff)
3/4" x 3/4" Barbed Elbow - Qty: 3
5' Section 3/4" PEX - Qty: 1
💨 Pumps & Accessories 💨
Active Aqua 250GPH Pump - Qty: 1 - amzn.to/3GzafVh (aff)
Active Aqua 15 l/min Aerator - Qty: 1 - amzn.to/33p5Jdw (aff)
Air Stones - amzn.to/3tuyZKn (aff)
Air Line Tubing - amzn.to/3FAFvSl (aff)
🛠 TOOLS USED 🛠
Miter Saw - amzn.to/327g7pI (aff)
Drill - amzn.to/3A63SX5 (aff)
Hole Saw Kit - amzn.to/33gZxV3 (aff)
Drill Bit Set - amzn.to/33FhD2w (aff)
Deburring Tool - amzn.to/324NpWl (aff)
PVC Pipe Shears - Kobalt Brand from Lowes is my favorite, or amzn.to/33h7Yja (aff)
Tubing Shears - amzn.to/3Fy275Z (aff)
Heat Gun - amzn.to/3IdqUy6 (aff)
Irrigation Tubing Hole Punch - Mister Landscaper All-in-One at Lowes
❓ How Dutch Bucket Hydroponics Works ❓
A Dutch bucket system is a simple recirculating drip irrigation system. A reservoir holds nutrient solution. Inside that reservoir is a pump that’s connected to an irrigation line. When the pump cycles it pushes nutrient solution up into drip or irrigation tubing that flows into the buckets.
The Dutch buckets have a drain positioned about 2” above the bottom of the bucket. When the water level reaches the drain, it flows into a drain pipe and recirculates back into the reservoir. That 2” drain position in the bucket maintains a small reserve of water in every bucket at all times.
Coarse media like perlite works well with this standing reserve of water since it won’t wick up large amounts of moisture. This reserve of water in each bucket also acts as a nice failsafe to keep plants healthy in case of a pump failure.
This system can be used both indoors and outdoors. If you plan to use the system outdoors, it works best in a greenhouse or in an area where rain can’t easily contaminate the system.
If you'd like to know how dutch bucket systems work, scroll down for a brief explanation.
NOTE: In the video, I refer to using 1/2" rubber grommets. I should have said 3/4" inner diameter rubber grommets commonly used for 1/2" PVC pipe. The link below to the grommets are the correct size for this build. If you're buying grommets from another source, you'll want to use 3/4" inner diameter rubber grommets.
🌎 Happy Hydro Farm Website 🌍
hydrohowto.com
📖 VIDEO CHAPTERS 📖
00:34 Measurements & Dimensions
01:01 How to Build a Dutch Bucket Stand
01:49 Pipe Clamps
02:08 Dutch Bucket Drain Assembly
03:06 How to Straighten Irrigation Tubing
03:34 How to Install the Feed Line
03:44 How to Make Dutch Buckets
04:38 Painting the Reservoir Lid
04:57 Fitting Feed & Drain Lines to the Reservoir
05:30 Pump Selection
05:49 How to Make Drip Lines
06:04 Adding Drip Lines
06:35 Installing the Aerator
07:02 System Test
07:35 Adding Media
08:08 Adding Bucket Lids
08:34 How Dutch Bucket Hydroponics Works
10:12 Bucket Colors
📃 MATERIAL LISTS 📃
I've broken down the material list into separate sections to make it easier to find specific things. This is simply a list of what I used, feel free to change/adjust to fit your needs!
*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you.*
🪑 STAND MATERIALS 🪑
2"x4"x8' Pine Board - Qty: 3
2" Wood Screw - Qty: 36
3" Wood Screw - Qty: 4 (optional)
🌊 DRAIN MATERIALS 🌊
1-1/2" Rigid One Hole Conduit Strap - Qty: 2
5' Section 1-1/2" PVC Pipe - Qty: 1
1-1/2" PVC Cap - Qty: 1
1-1/2" PVC Elbow - Qty: 1
🥙 FEED LINE MATERIALS 🥙
1/2" EMT One Hole Conduit Strap - Qty: 2
7' Section 1/2" Irrigation Tubing - Qty: 1
1/4" Irrigation Drip Tubing - Qty: 1 Small Roll
1/4" Irrigation Valve - Qty: 6
1/4" Irrigation Barb Fitting - Qty: 6
1/4" Adjustable Drip Nozzles - Qty: 6 (optional)
1/2" Irrigation End Cap - Qty: 1
1/2" x 1/2" Barbed Hose Adapter - Qty: 1
🌱 DUTCH BUCKET MATERIALS 🌱
5 Gal Bucket - Qty: 3
3/4" ID Rubber Grommet - Qty: 3 - amzn.to/33IQFHz (aff)
3/4" x 3/4" Barbed Elbow - Qty: 3
5' Section 3/4" PEX - Qty: 1
💨 Pumps & Accessories 💨
Active Aqua 250GPH Pump - Qty: 1 - amzn.to/3GzafVh (aff)
Active Aqua 15 l/min Aerator - Qty: 1 - amzn.to/33p5Jdw (aff)
Air Stones - amzn.to/3tuyZKn (aff)
Air Line Tubing - amzn.to/3FAFvSl (aff)
🛠 TOOLS USED 🛠
Miter Saw - amzn.to/327g7pI (aff)
Drill - amzn.to/3A63SX5 (aff)
Hole Saw Kit - amzn.to/33gZxV3 (aff)
Drill Bit Set - amzn.to/33FhD2w (aff)
Deburring Tool - amzn.to/324NpWl (aff)
PVC Pipe Shears - Kobalt Brand from Lowes is my favorite, or amzn.to/33h7Yja (aff)
Tubing Shears - amzn.to/3Fy275Z (aff)
Heat Gun - amzn.to/3IdqUy6 (aff)
Irrigation Tubing Hole Punch - Mister Landscaper All-in-One at Lowes
❓ How Dutch Bucket Hydroponics Works ❓
A Dutch bucket system is a simple recirculating drip irrigation system. A reservoir holds nutrient solution. Inside that reservoir is a pump that’s connected to an irrigation line. When the pump cycles it pushes nutrient solution up into drip or irrigation tubing that flows into the buckets.
The Dutch buckets have a drain positioned about 2” above the bottom of the bucket. When the water level reaches the drain, it flows into a drain pipe and recirculates back into the reservoir. That 2” drain position in the bucket maintains a small reserve of water in every bucket at all times.
Coarse media like perlite works well with this standing reserve of water since it won’t wick up large amounts of moisture. This reserve of water in each bucket also acts as a nice failsafe to keep plants healthy in case of a pump failure.
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how much estimated would all this be
never mind im dumb
Great video!! I was dreading having to truck in so much rock!!!
Thanks for watching!
Orange lids? They are yellow bucko
This is exactly why I went with the Kratky method. No pumps, no electricity, and just simplicity.
Thanks for watching!
That's problematic
Good job 👍🏼
interesting video this is very helpful.. thanks man..
Thanks for watching!
@@HydroHowTo please make more videos 🙏😀
The AM and PM are reversed on mine which is weird and its a BN link too
That’s odd, maybe a slightly different model?
Funny how they sell 6$ meters for 20
Email me please have a qt
Blessing
LMAO, while this might be loosely how to build a system, it won't grow anything more than parsley.....
You’re so silly. Thanks for watching!
@@HydroHowTo Seriously, what do you think you are going to grow with a 2 inch net pot in a 5 gallon bucket?
I would greatly appreciate your insights on the build. Thank You
Just wondering if he will reply, or was he just blowing hot air!
Reply to what?
Left out more than that,,Left out how do you know when to water again, how to no if reservoir needed water?????
How do you no when it needs water, that your resevior is empty
How do you no when to refill the water tube????
👍🏻✌🏻
Doesn't the net cup need to be bigger in flower like an 8 or 10 inch? Forgive me I'm learning
Depends on what you’re growing. Thanks for watching!
I've watched this at least 30 times lol, seems pretty Cool
I just made Thurs as you said, I'm waiting on my seeds to germinate before I can start growing them indoors
How do you know that the bottom reservoir has water in it? Beings I cannot see thru my Lowe's buckets??
Please give me a reply ok, thank you
I just tilt the bucket to see if there is water in it.
Can I get the pdf file
This thing is junk! Keeps saying Err no matter what I do.. went from steps one to step two and wouldn't stop blinking.. Tried turning it off and back on, now it just goes to "err" and stuck in 6.86. what a POS. Everything from vivo I've bought is cheap Chinese crap. When making money is crucial to business, don't rely on cheap Chinese Shīt!
If you’re trying to run a business I’d recommend a commercial or pro device rather than an entry level hobbyist device. My Apera PC60 has been great, and may be work looking into.
Your links are dead.
This is a way better idea than the auto pots they sell with the rope wickers. I'll be making these. Thanks for the video!
Let me know how they turn out!
Blue buckets are ok...there's hydroponic ebb and flo systems tht come with blue buckets...and most use blue 50 gal barrels for reservoirs
Thanks for this video. I wanted to try flora nova but after seeing how thick and dark it is, i will keep using the powder MaxiBloom and MaxiGro
Thanks for watching!
I have 2 sets of the same meter and both have 2 different readings ???? Testing at the same thing ?
Cheap meters are kind of hit and miss on quality
@HydroHowTo thank you. Just want to get my ph And ppm right for my hydroponics stuff .it's a learning curve
Can I use 3/4 for the Drain tube
Sure!
Worked! Thanks boss!
Glad it helped!
TIP!!!!!! when cutting thin plastic i found its always best to put the drill in reverse so the kick does not create a crack in the plastic
Good tip, thanks for sharing!
Hi, it was a great video, I learned a lot from it. But I would like to know how the calculation changes if, for example, CalMag, Silicate, or Pro Bloom is added when using NovaMax Bloom? How do I calculate the EC?
I want to design a Fogponic Dutch Bucket system soon. Great vid, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Just found this channel why did you stop posting content.
Life got in the way! There is a possibility that I'll be starting up again soon.
@@HydroHowTokeep posting. I found your videos to be really good and helpful. Far better than many other videos
Now I can easily grow my…tomatoes.
Word!
Man I love me some sun dried....tomatoes
why do you need to aerate the water when the roots of the plants are in the loose gravel substrate above the water where there should be enough air getting to them through the gravel?
Since this system is so small, how hard would it be to add goldfish to feed the veggies??
How would one go about adding a waterlevel read to the bucket ?
To keep the water from getting stagnant.
Does the aeration throw out the pH of the nutrient solution?
Didn't seem to cause any noticeable issue.
Can’t seem to find the material list
Hi thanks for your very informative videos. I have one question; could you please tell me the size/demention of the O rings you used. I cannot find them anywhere at lowes or Home Depot. I guess I will have to resort to amazon . Thanks for your help.
I use 3/4” rubber grommets from Amazon. There should be a link to them in the description.
I would love to have the PDF - thanks for sharing.
Website not working?
HTTPS://hydrohowto.com
I cannot find the website. is this still active.
The website changed to hydrohowto.com
What dwc brand did you get?
I just made my own.
PDF!
The website connection is not working.
Should be working now. I updated the links to hydrohowto.com
Solariver had the perfect solar air stone system..a bit pricey but built to last. I am new to this and have invested in a solar water pump. I want to do a NFT system but am trying to figure out how to keep the grow tray from draining out at night when solar not running (I am off grid) I was thinking some type of shut off valve a nutrient return ? Any suggestions would be appreciated
Oh I am a year into this and am doing a successful DWC
@@DebPainchaud a flood/drain system may work better in the case of direct solar with no power bank.
post it please