How to Build the Best RDWC Waterfall Fallponic Hydroponic Grow System!!
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The PA Hydroponics 4 Plant Fallponic system is designed to fit in a 4x4 Gorilla Grow Tent with the reservoir outside of the tent and 3" PVC returns for clog free growing! Water flows from the outside reservoir thru 3/4 inch tubing and pours into top of the grow chambers with an inline 400 Gallon per hour pump. Each plant site will get about 100 gallons of nutrient solution per hour which should keep it stirred up for even PH balancing and mixing. Having the water reservoir outside the tent allows more room for growing big plants and eliminates the headache of fumbling around the inside while adding nutrients or draining the system.
Gary created this video specifically for the Do It Yourself crowd and for those who may not have access to our finished products. Due to the cost of shipping, currency exchange and customs, PA Hydroponics is not able to ship to other countries at this moment. To our friends and followers in Canada, South America, Europe, Africa and everywhere around the world this video is for you!! We also added a complete parts list below and hope you are able to take this idea and adapt it to your individual needs. As always thank you for sharing, subscribing and commenting on our videos and be sure to check us out on Facebook and Instagram!
This is a long video so check these minute markers to skip around:
Beginning: Gary explains the system and gives great advise.
7:20- Tools you need.
8:55- Gary places, measures, marks and drills the system.
27:33- Gary measures and cuts pvc pipe
29:33- Gary goes into the greenhouse to glue
38:38- Time to measure, mark and cut basket lids.
43:57- Gary begins to cut tubbing and assemble the system.
59:30- He shows the complete system.
59:48- Water level indicator
1:00:15- Air pumps
1:01:50- Sums things up and ending.
Tool List:
Drill
3 3/4 inch hole saw
1 1/4 inch hole saw
7 7/8 hole cutting tool
1/4 inch drill bit
Deburring tool
Tape measure
Silver Sharpie/Marker
Oatley All Purpose Cement (ABS/PVC compatible)
Safety Glasses
4 Plant Fallaponics Parts List
10 - 3” Bulkheads
4 - 9” Sections of 3” PVC
1 - 3” Section of 3” PVC
4 - 90* Elbow- Street
5 - Buckets
5 - Bucket Lids
4 - 8” HD Net Baskets
4 - Medium Air Stones
4 - 10’ Sections of ¼” tubing
1 - 4 Outlet Air Pump
1 - 400 gph Water Pump
1 - Water Level Indicator Kit
8 gal = 12" of 1/2" blue tube
13 gal = 18" of 1/2" blue tube
5 - ¾” Drain Bulkheads
3 - ¾” Tee’s
3 - ¾” Elbows
1 - 265 gph Drain Pump
1 - 10’ Section of ½” tubing
3/4 Inch Tubing Sections
4 - 3” Sections to Waterfall
2 - 11” Sections to Fall “Tee”
1 - 15 ½” Section to Floor (13gal)
or 9 ½” Section to Floor (8gal)
1 - 17” Section Towards Pump
1 - 35” Section Out of Tent
1 - 8 ½” Section Down to Pump
1 - 3” Section to Reservoir
25 Liter Bag of Clay Rocks
Gary is the owner of both PA Hydroponics & All Good Garden Supply as well as one of the in house experts in hydroponics and indoor/outdoor gardening. He explains things so that newbies and professionals alike will get value from his videos.
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Gary, I’m 75 and I’ve been a backyard gardener all my life. I know your time is limited but I’ve only been a subscriber for maybe a month. Needless to say I’ve been around the block gardening. Years ago I simply was a ground gardener, then I learned about container gardener. However at 75 you begin to feel it and container gardening was easier and really productive and I loved it and still do. I’ve always wanted to grow some things year round but didn’t have a clue how to do it. Okay, with TH-cam I began learning and you’ve commented on this, and I conservatively have watched hundreds, having done that I began to start eliminating people that just wanted to hear themselves talk to several that actually knew what they were doing. Of those there was one site that began to separate themselves from the rest and you sir are that site. I’ve purchased the HLT lights and several other things from your store. I don’t have a question and I have only written comments rarely, but thanks to you I’ll be gardening indoors this winter and I’m excited and can’t wait to see the results. I’m going to start with your 13 gallon 5 bucket system. I know I’m just one among many to tell you this but I hope you’re able to read it and for myself, thanks for making those videos helping us older folks continue our passion year round. Your store will be my first go to place for my hydroponic needs.
Hey man, I'm 60 and in the same boat buddy, keep rowing !
This guy is so humble and knowledgeable. I'm just starting to do research into hydroponic and looks like I'll be making a 3hour trip to his shop
Id buy a used car from this guy......lol
Legit... I built my FIRST shit off this guys stuff... it's awesome... I'm Canadian... I think I might pair up or something and do this in Canada.. I just don't know what the market would be for them... Build them to spec/order..
Can you send to ca! Serious buyer! Whole system!
I totally will be visiting his shop one day… in fact, I’d pass up his WV shop and hit PA just to chat him up. Great asset to the community. This guy deserves all the respect.
They have a website.
Hey, its my buddy Gary! Whats up Gary! Gary sold me a grow room when he first went into business. That particular room got busted ( a good number of successful years into my career ). I had to go do a decent amount of time . Years. Anyway , as soon as I was paroled, I went to see Gary. Farming, after all, is an honest living, and I just so happen to be a farmer. It had been years since id entered PAHydroponics, but Gary knew me immediately and showed genuine concern and empathy for what I had been through. If I recall, he replaced the room I had been busted with for his cost. He didn't make a dime. I'm talking thousand of dollars in equipment. Awesome local business that has everything . You wont believe everything he has there. And a great guy as well.
Blast from the past!
Awesome
Terrible that sucks you been that
thats a horrible story but legendery Gary friom PA saved the day
This is a masterclass on how to produce a perfect tutorial video for building any sort of complex DIY project. The camera angles, close-up shots, and Gary's craftsmanship and attention detail are nothing short of remarkable! This is SO MUCH BETTER than other videos I've seen on the same subject. Also, Gary's narration doesn't just focus on the "How-to," but also on the "Why." That kind of advice is born of experience - from building hundreds of these systems and no doubt making plenty of mistakes along the way. We are getting the benefit of that experience, free of charge, and I just want to say Thank You! Keep up the great work, Gary! This is the first PA Hydroponics video I've seen, and I've just subscribed. 👏💯🏆
Thanks a bunch for this review! Enjoy:) Gary
Personally I love longer videos, it means I don't need to waste 10 minutes finding another interesting 5 minute video. Rather just smoke and settle in for an hour. lol Also I really appreciate the muted sound when the drill is in use. Thank you!!! =D
Me to. I like to watch a over explain one then not enough. He kills it. Great videos.
This is the ASMR of hydroponics
This is the most thorough walk through I’ve seen.. I’m a soil guy but watched the whole video just on the pure educational value
The fact that you guys reduced the volume for drilling shows how great y'all are.
It's nice to learn from a humble teacher who does this for the love of gardening, not just profit. Thank you brother for your time and care.
So many "guides" online are confusing and don't show the whole thing, so RDWC has been intimidating to get started. This was a gem, thanks so much for going over all of this.
Aye what up brother, thanks for the educational videos. I recently paralyzed, lookin for some new hobbies I'm new to growing and lookin for the least expensive system..... to get me started in the cannabis community....... positive vibes
This man is a absolute hero and I'm definitely buying a system from you!
Man I’ve finally got my kids raised and out happy healthy with insurance.. lol. .. So now I’m ready to grow again .. the times have changed in 25 yrs.. your video’s are amazing.. I’m looking forward to buying a lot of things from there.. I’m so excited about starting a new hobby .. please keep the videos coming. So many choices. But this is the one. !! 👍🏻
It kids are not the reason u gave up ....u are
@@lucasmaclean6498 WHAT? I did the same thing.
ScottieRocks 33. I'm with you, back in the game after 30 years. So different now.
Yo i found a weed plantage while pitbike riding had never seen something like that i saw that there was alot of work and care into these plants so i didnt call the cops and just let it be. I got it al on camera. Uploaded last week
Being in Canada i could not visit the shop but i built this system to a TEE and grew in it with huge success ,I had zero issues at all it ran flawless start to finish, Thank you for giving us the Spec's. Amazing!!
What where your yield results
I loved that he did this so much, that I bought some stuff from him.
I ordered the DIY kit lastnight and it shipped already today and will be here in 4 days to AZ. Very fast shipping, Thank you!
This is my first year doing hydroponics. Your videos are terrific and are a huge help for a novice hydroponic grower. Thank you!
I’m gonna start growing and just wanted to let you know your an amazing human being
You are an incredibly sensitive person, who inspires joy joy feelings, in all those around you.
Reach
I touched myself to these comments
Not a great system, an amazing system! I built my first bubbleponics system when i was 15 and have loved it ever since. i love what you are doing. i know a ton of people appreciate it. Keep up the good work!!
Gary, thank you for posting this video. I was saddened when you removed the first version of this video you had. I am very happy that you've decided to spread the love and knowledge! Because of this, I will order parts from you. Thanks. You are the man!
Thanks so much man! Taking the last video down was out of my control, but I'm really glad you love the new one :) -G
@@PAHydroponics why was it taken down
@@PAHydroponics your great really had someone from the Urban city really listen to you and find it interesting👍👍 great influencer what’s best indoor grow setup in a small smack like a 4 by 4 or 4,8 something like that !
Did hydroponics in the 90s old school.
Just coming around to it again in 2022,
Love your channel and wisdom.
It’s expensive but so much fun far better than dirt 😊
I’m from Ontario, Canada. I love this system and am currently building this system (bit by bit). Thank you ! Noble good sir, for sharing your knowledge!
Love, peace, and chicken grease ! ✌🏻
I'm subscribing for 2 reasons, 1: to make you feel good and 2: you have some of the best and knowledgeable filled content I've seen in the subject matter. Thank you.
My buckets have slopes on the sides so I attached the bulkhead at an angle then used a heat gun to soften the plastic and bend the pipe to position. Worked perfectly.
I've done commercial irrigation for 20 years ..heres a trick for straight poly pipe.put a stiff wood or metal inside the pipe and torch it or leave it in the hot sun it works mint for short runs even with 1.5" nice video thanks bud
Honestly helps everybody else I'm proud of you for doing that need more people like you
Long… no sir this is called a Real detailed video. I’ve been thinking about using hydro methods not that I’ve seen your video im convinced. Thank you 🙏
God bless you for your humble sharing of knowledge even though you apparently build these for a living. May your business prosper more abundantly, and thank you for an in depth guide on a very specific kind of setup, the exact one I was searching for
Dude I've been saving this enormous hole saw for like 6 years now. I understand it's purpose now.
Could you make a video on how to fill, drain, clean. Basically run the system once it’s built 😬. Please...bc your the man!!
This guy definitely gives me a how to be and how to treat others , humbles me to the core.
Gary i Love your content, thanks for yours " little secrets" I m very grateful for videos.
Many thanks from POLAND
I love your attitude. While so many want it all for themselves you are just giving. Thanks. you are people we need.
Hey Gary, I was in ALL Good the other day and talked with you for a while. You helped me out that day. It's my 1st grow, and you talked me through a few things. I'm sure it gets old when everyone is coming in asking a bunch of questions. This is an awesome video, and I'm hoping to build this system your showing as soon as I finish my soil grow. Keep up the great work.
Thanks! Take care. G
Thanks for choosing posterity over potential profit. 🙏
A lot of suffering will be relieved by sharing your knowledge.
Good job with the videos! Like how you take the time to do it right and slow enough for us to see. Thanks for passing your knowledge 🤙🏼
I have watched videos on TH-cam for many years on many topics i have never subscribed to anyone’s video. This guy is so cool i had no choice but to take the time to subscribe.
Gary Two Thumbs up to you!!! Love your videos
@@MrTommytide I'm having a hard time taking your comment legitimately when it's posted in the wrong reply
Its really generous. You sharing your wisdom is a priceless gift . I'm new to hydroponics and I appreciate you. I am trying to build my own system and your knowledge definitely helps. Thanks brother. Keep growing .
I subscribed just for the simple fact that this guy is the most genuine/caring person you’ll cross paths with on here. The knowledge/info is just a bonus !
I just ordered your 4 bucket system and am looking forward to setting it up. I have occasionally run into trouble with Ebb and flow and the waterfall system with clogging. The added speed and ability to control your nuts is the core advantage of Hydroponic growing but the room for error is slim. The large piping removes some of the pitfalls of clogging so I can focus on automation better. From your video, I love your design.
Wow! What a wonderful tutorial! You're a great teacher. I've learned so much from you in this video. I will definitely be a customer. Thank you so much.
Yo this guy is awesome I deal with him personally from his York springs location I live about 45 minutes from that location and have been shopping his store for about 5 year's now and Gary is very knowledgeable of his business matter of fact I will be going back up to see him in a couple of weeks for soil but Gary is the man
Thank you sir :) See you soon !
Thanks for the video. Longer videos have more info and you don't have to search for the rest of the information elsewhere. Awesome job! Will check out your store.
Gary, you are doing a public service. I wish there were blueprints but watching this video was great too. Thankyou for what you do, from Canada! For my space I needed 10 buckets, so Im attempting to use valves to even the waterfall.
Awesome video Gary!! came into the All Good store in Maryland and even during these troubling times Gary even took time out of his day and in a matter of 10 minutes had every single thing I need for this four pot RDWC system and I'm in the process of building now thank you for all your helpful videos Gary keep it up brother!!!!!!
You are a very nice and humble guy!!!! thanks from Argentina
Your video is one of the best I have seen for a step by step bucket system.
Thanks! More to come :) G
I have one of these systems, and expanded from a 4 bucket to a 6-bucket system. Totally worth it to give him the busness and buy his kits.
Don’t usually comment on videos but thank u for lower the drill volume most ppl don’t and it’s annoying when ur doing late night projects
this was my first gary video. i bought the stirponic buckets after i watched all the others.
28:26 "If you can't figure that out, this is probably too much for you to be dealing with anyway." 😂😂😂👍👍👍 It was at that moment, I knew this was the guy to trust.
I love how the box in the greenhouse says Garys 9 inches of BIG WHITE PIPE. LOL. This guy if great. Makes it easy to understand the project flow and materials and everything.
Gary I have a 8 inch hole saw,I got 1 inch up to 10 inch, got them at a flea market,this design is simple but brilliant, I've never did a indoor grow or ever thought about till now ,I think I will now ,thanks a lot Gary ,
Thanks, for the great video! Well done!
I did want to mention, though, that the airstones are not necessary, given the other ways the nutrients and the roots are being aerated. The problem with airstones, apart from being something that you have to replace, is that they tend to get clogged with salts from the nutrient solution - which is why they need to be replaced. When I grew using DWC, I switched to aquarium power heads with an aeration feature, which was just an air tube attached to the outlet side of the power head. One end connected to the outlet and the other was held above the water line. Then, the action of water being pumped through the power head would create a vacuum that drew air into the water stream, thereby making bubbles, like the airstones did. That ended my need to replace airstones. Of course, I grow with an ebb and flow system, now, running the pump for fifteen minutes every hour. So, the roots are exposed to fresh air for 45 minutes each hour and the nutrients are circulated and aerated for 15 minutes each hour. This seems to work great, for me.
Great videos! Thanks for all your work setting those up. You make hydroponic and related understandable and fun!! I am building your (4) 13 gallon setup in my 4x4 Gorilla. I cannot wait for current grow to be over to try this system!! Stay healthy!
Really legit video. Taught me how to actually do this correctly. Thanks brother
Hi Gary , from the other side of the pond.
I've looked at every system on you tube.
You get the gold medal.
Yours is easily the best. Perdect size buckets and fittings.
And your perfection in getting the holes exact.
Very entertaining and interesting video.
If i was in the US i would definately be a customer.
Just wanted to say thanks. I’m building this myself but I should have just bought it off of you. I’ve watched this like 5 times now. You’re a G.
Just got my 8 gallon 4 bucket system today. I'm a first time grower, long time smoker. Wish me luck. Thanks for the inspiration!! Happy Holidays!!
Hi Gary. I lowered my water level in my system to try to get 1" below net pot. With the 3" pipe hump running through the tent to my resevior, I sucked my res dry so I lost my recirculation of water. Any recommendations?
I almost want to modify my tent so I can straight pipe it. Lol
That's what's up ,shared knowledge is the wealth of a community.
I love all your setups Gary :) you sound great very clear. IMO you should get a whole kit for hole sawing if you try to buy seperately you will spend a lot more money. 6" hole saws run like 70.00 from lowes or HD you can get a whole kit from like harbor freight for 80 i think. Just something to keep in mind :)
I wish I lived in the US just to have access to your store. It's so cool that you're sharing all the knowledge. At least I can try to imitate it.
I love the comment about cutting PVC: "If you can't figure that out, this is probably too much for you to be dealing with anyway." That made me laugh big time.
Hydroponics in application can be challenging. Not for the faint of heart. We wish you all the success.
Timestamp: 28:25
1ST TIME DOING HYDRO,THANKS TO YOU SIR 🙏🙏🙏✌✌✌
Don't skip on the deburring tool. Getting those holes smooth will save you from possible leaks.
Looks like a solid system. And he builds and sells them for a few dollars too what a hero 👏
Hey Gary, still love your videos! I bought the 2 bucket 5 gallon system from ya when you were making them outa the buckets. Worked very good, now i am ready for this set up. Really like it and keep up the good work!
Much love from one of those pesky Canadians...This is great timing I was just about to build this system and so those measurements were fantastic!! Cheers!
That's what's up brother, sharing is caring ,caring is kindness.When you care and share your kindness along with that beautiful knowledge well,that's just fkn beautiful man .✌
From Canada here, saw this video and recreated this system with things purchased locally and from amazon but unfortunately I couldn't find square face buckets. Harvested 3 massive plants (pulled 1 male ). Thanks for the inspiration! Loved the build ✌️
Good to hear friend.
The buckets are made in Canada and unfortunately, we have heard from several of our friends up north that they are very hard to find. Be sure to let us know back here if you come across some. There are others still looking I am sure.
@@PAHydroponics my best bet was a friend who owns a restaurant, asked him if I could grab 5 empty square Mayo pails that they repurpose for their needs but unfortunately with COVID slowing everything to a crawl he didn't have any to spare. Ended up using 5 gallon home Depot pails and uniseals to do the trick and it worked really well all things considered.
This video is so refreshing, there are so many NDAs and guarded secrets in this industry. The only reason for them is greed, it's that simple.
It's so great to see somebody with such powerful information provided for free, especially when they know they can easily grift a bunch of people out of money for the info
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
We like providing the service and most gardeners like our products.
No reason we can't both win!
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thank you for a brilliant video. you are so methodical, accurate and professional it is truly a pleasure to watch.
Glad I could be a customer, just got your 6 inch Jetfan filter setup, can't wait to set it up. Thanks Gary.
Thank for taking the time to share your knowledge my freind A big sincere thank you from Missouri. I’ll be in touch to order my stuff once I figure out exactly what I’m going to us. Ty. Sin Jason
Appreciate you sharing your information with me ..I'm going to give it a try! 😎 I've been with soil for about 5 Years now and the only thing that keeps popping into my mind each year is the high pricing on the soil..so I'm going to give dwc a try. Thank you
Awesome! I will say tho that you will go thru more nutes in hydro so keep that in mind, also you can knock off 1 or 2 weeks of veg time with hydro so that ads up. Thanks for watching:) G
Rdwc look it up
I've been growing for a long time but brother I want to thank you for your amazing design. I will be trying !
Gary thank you, this is the most problem free system, I love it, the only thing I did different was i eliminated the upside down trap and cut the side of the tent, made it much easier to drain the system, i’ve got a 5 x 10 tent, I’m gonna put another system on the other side thanks again
Man what a great how to video. Love the way you used fixed jigs. My experience is good bulkheads and don't cheap out...and putting the gasket on the correct side. Great job and info for the community!
Totaly blown away Down under Mate
Gary #1 in my book
I used to grow using the waterfall method. Ended up having to improvise my setup. When using a big tote vs a bucket you need something that really disturbs the water. The waterfall did only in the immediate area and the roots tended to gravitate on that end. I didn't have enough bubbles. I ended up buying a more powerful pump and running 1" pipe from the pump and step downs going down the rows of totes. with the final 1/2" pvc being poked into the totes. I drilled small pin holes (several of them) pointing straight down into the rez. This created a much more powerful waterfall effect. I had a pretty good sized setup. It consisted of close to 400 gal of water for my system. It worked fine until I got grey algae.
Always wanted to do rdwc and this setup looks like exactly what i need
I'm thinking about going to ebb and flow, flood. I'm using 3/4 inch hose now for return, and only top drip, only around 3 gallons per hr.
It was what I knew 20 years ago lol, the store still had it all, but it is outdated setup lol. But, works.
After watching these, I think flood is for me, ...
Thanks Gary!
Been watching your videos for a bit now. Appreciate all the content. Recently been upgrading my beginner dwc with totes.
I actually tried to support your work with a kit until ran into that shipping roadblock to Canada. I might 3rd party ship if I can't figure an easy local alternative.
Had to drop a comment to say thanks after your canadian comment in video. Not really commenter but wanted to let you know I appreciate all your help!
Gary you’re the man, you didn’t have to share your knowledge with us and you did out of the kindness of your heart. I will most likely build my own when the time comes because I enjoy the sense of accomplishment but will definitely be shadowing it off your design. Do you have a venmo or cash app to send you a Benjamin for your time and efforts in helping us all. I hope others do the same, either buy his set up or give him a tip at the very least. Happy growing brother🤙🏼
Just ordered this setup! Thanks Gary! You are a master.
I'm from South Africa. Really love your videos. You extremely knowledgeable and don't mind sharing your knowledge. Wishing you all the best.
Building this soon all my parts have been ordered. Incase your in Canada and can’t find the stuff to make your own check out a store called the grow depot they have 90% of what u will need.
Thank you Kevin !!! I have hung out with the owner of that place in Cali - good people. peace. Gary
No thank you Gary for not trying to make a killing off this and just wanting to help more ppl get into this hobby.
Let us know how it handles!
How much did all the parts cost you if you dont mind me asking ? I'm in canada too!
Your a master at this! Thanks so much for the step by step instructions. Not only it’s informative, but you make it exciting & can tell that you love what you do! Continued success!
thanks for muting the drilling sounds!!
KILLED IT!!
I love that you guys carry advanced nutrients. In the near future I would like to purchase one of the 4 x 4 gorilla grow tents
Just bought my 13 gallon kit from this righteous Dude! Keep up the good work!!
Just ordered parts to make my own version of this using 26 gallon strong totes. Much love from Canada!
Make sure to check for cracks first!
Thanks for the free info bro. When I'm able to buy my hydro set up, I'm definitely ordering from y'all.
Interesting statement about the superiority of bulkheads. Some people in other videos (who build similar systems) are actually swearing by the Uniseal grommets.
We love you too Gary!
A small pocket torch works great to debur plastic also
Thank you for sharing, I am new to growing and only grow for myself, so truly appriciate you sharing your wisdom
If you're still looking for one of these big hole saws, you can find them on German ebay in any size (5 mm steps) up to 300 mm. I could probably even order one and send it to you if the seller won't. Really appreciate what you're doing, all the best.
Very nice clean job. I’m a retired plumber and I never did hydro before but we had a few guys who put in big commercial hydro systems. I’m interested. Quick tip for you my friend. You should make a template for your measurements. This way you don’t have to struggle with the tape measure. Would make it much faster and easier for your holes. Peace brother
Just ordered a 4 site set up with a few extra buckets and the current culture lids! Can’t wait to get going in the system, you’re the man Gary! This system is awesome and u put all the ground work in to make it last. Designed a system with different buckets and seals based off ur design to see if I liked rdwc before ordering and it does great! Truly appreciate what u have brought to the community bro keep up the great work!
Watched an old video a year ago and I subscribed Beacuse it was super informative and this one was super informative as well👌🏼