Great info man...On a mission now. You are one of very few that get into the non-circulating side of multiple-grows with success, and a way to alleviate having to check many different water levels, and try to mix and balance nutes from container to container...Thanks for the info.
@@MattGarver Quick note...I have created three big float valve systems, thanks to your info. They've saved me a ton of time and effort. I just finished an awesome sandwich with some Beefsteaks I grew with it. I'm also growing cucumbers successfully, along with Zucchini and more to come...Now that I've had some experience with it, I'm very happy. Some challenges, but overall, wow. I'll shoot over a video in the next few days to prob the Hydroponics for beginners FB group, or the Kratky group. Will 100% give you a shout out man. HUGE game changer. I can't even express how much time you've saved for me with this system...
@@Exfog Thanks, I appreciate hearing that my ideas have helped other gardeners! Sounds like you are quickly mastering this system, and I suspect you will be building more systems for years to come. Looking forward to seeing your garden.
Thank you 🙏🏾 I found you via the link you put on Facebook for me 😄 I have been looking for an explanation of the float valve system … yours makes sense
Mr. Garver I have learned much from your work here and the WordPress site. Thank you. Also all of Dr. BA Kratky's papers and videos. I have done a few trials in my 400' GH with success, and am designing a full scale conversion. One question I have not caught Kratky or anyone answer, what besides disposal, are the options for any fluid left in a container after terminating a crop? obviously one could use outdoors, but what is your process?
Thank you for such kind words. Most of my work has been proof of concept and trials with large plants using the fill and forget method. Because of the amount of leftover nutrient, I switched over to using float valve and reservoir gravity feed systems as time went along. That has helped out. With the size operation of a greenhouse, I would reach out to the greenhouse hydroponic community to solicit their wisdom. Hopefully you will get the answers that you need asking on those forums.
@@MattGarver thank you for the thoughtful reply. And yes, I had already planned the beds to be float controlled, but that could still leave 5-8 gallons in a 27 gallon system? My intention now is dilution and using in the outdoor gardens. I will check EC carefully in the spent fluids and if there is a way to recycle to the hydro systems I will post. I am in an arid region, and have built a many thousands gallons rainwater catchment, and wish to run the G/H on this rainwater. Hence the interest in Kratky. Thanks again.
Outstanding tutorial Sir. My only question is, if I'm running multiple 5 gallon buckets for tomatoes and peppers that require similar EC nutrients, how does the float valve differentiate between a plant that drinks more than another and maintain adequate levels across all the buckets? Thanks and Semper Fi, Ken
If you do more buckets, there are a couple ideas. 1. At the end of a longer run, use a shutoff drain to pull off old nutrients periodically. 2. Create multiple runs from your reservoir, each with a separate controller bucket.
Awesome tutorial. Do you have any suggestions for a float valve to use in a smaller kratky system on the order of half a gallon where space is limited for the equipment illustrated in your video?
Systems can be scaled down. Are you saying that your reservoir is around half-gallon in size? Or, is that the size of your grow containers? Amazon.com sells smaller float valves for other applications like water top off in an aquarium that can be used. A couple small plastic containers can be stacked with water in the top one and a float valve in the lower one. Water would go to several small grow containers if using the tubing and grommets in the video and could feed multiple small containers.
@@Thomasxtr Help to know more. For small containers you need to probably empty every 1 week or 1 month, since they concentrate pH issues and salt from nutrient issues. Glass Mason jars are popular but bad choices. If containers that are plastic, the splitters and grommets for the tubing in the video will allow running nutrients from a reservoir. In small spaces, look in a kitchen department for containers for small containers. Try to use a container that is just large enough to insert a float valve. Use the largest reservoir that fits your space and then run your tubing from the container from your float valve to the grow containers. If you are using glass containers, you may need to look at siphon tubes to refill unless comfortable with drilling glass.
Great catch, and thank you! I moved the things around on the end of the video. Also, I put a parts list in the description of the video that includes amazon.com links to parts used.
So just so it's clear, non-circulating hydroponics can use half strength nutrient solution compared to circulation systems and achieve the same results?
Good question, and true. I've grown beautiful and massive plants with half strength nutrients. They typically drink more than eat. Dyna-Gro bottles even state using half strength on passive hydroponics.
@@MattGarver so let's say: lettuce, spinach, cilantro, parsley, oregano, basil. What NPK would you recommend? I'm planning on using masterblend but I'm open to anything
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Great info man...On a mission now. You are one of very few that get into the non-circulating side of multiple-grows with success, and a way to alleviate having to check many different water levels, and try to mix and balance nutes from container to container...Thanks for the info.
You are welcome! Hate to sound lazy, but I really like systems that take care of themselves.
@@MattGarver Quick note...I have created three big float valve systems, thanks to your info. They've saved me a ton of time and effort. I just finished an awesome sandwich with some Beefsteaks I grew with it. I'm also growing cucumbers successfully, along with Zucchini and more to come...Now that I've had some experience with it, I'm very happy. Some challenges, but overall, wow. I'll shoot over a video in the next few days to prob the Hydroponics for beginners FB group, or the Kratky group. Will 100% give you a shout out man. HUGE game changer. I can't even express how much time you've saved for me with this system...
@@Exfog Thanks, I appreciate hearing that my ideas have helped other gardeners! Sounds like you are quickly mastering this system, and I suspect you will be building more systems for years to come. Looking forward to seeing your garden.
Thank you so much for everything that you have been sharing with us!!!
Darrin, I really enjoy helping others and sharing what I've learned. Comments like yours make my day! Thanks.
Nice job done showing folks how to build a simple system to get them up and running. Stay safe! Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas, enjoy the peace and love of family. Thanks for a year of corresponding, I've enjoyed every moment.
Thank you 🙏🏾 I found you via the link you put on Facebook for me 😄 I have been looking for an explanation of the float valve system … yours makes sense
It's great to hear from people like yourself that my videos are helpful. Thanks for your comment. Have fun.
Nicely done Matt! Excellent info & I'm on it 😃
Almost time to plant outdoors, and hope you have some great projects ahead of you.
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Much appreciation to see your comment! Stay well, and spicy.
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Makes me happy that this information can help you! 🌱🌱🌱
Great informative video. Thanks.
Happy to share simple solutions. Have a wonderful garden season !
Mr. Garver I have learned much from your work here and the WordPress site. Thank you. Also all of Dr. BA Kratky's papers and videos. I have done a few trials in my 400' GH with success, and am designing a full scale conversion. One question I have not caught Kratky or anyone answer, what besides disposal, are the options for any fluid left in a container after terminating a crop? obviously one could use outdoors, but what is your process?
Thank you for such kind words. Most of my work has been proof of concept and trials with large plants using the fill and forget method. Because of the amount of leftover nutrient, I switched over to using float valve and reservoir gravity feed systems as time went along. That has helped out. With the size operation of a greenhouse, I would reach out to the greenhouse hydroponic community to solicit their wisdom. Hopefully you will get the answers that you need asking on those forums.
@@MattGarver thank you for the thoughtful reply. And yes, I had already planned the beds to be float controlled, but that could still leave 5-8 gallons in a 27 gallon system? My intention now is dilution and using in the outdoor gardens. I will check EC carefully in the spent fluids and if there is a way to recycle to the hydro systems I will post. I am in an arid region, and have built a many thousands gallons rainwater catchment, and wish to run the G/H on this rainwater. Hence the interest in Kratky. Thanks again.
Great info in here, thanks for the helpful video!
Thanks for letting me know! I really hope to share information that helps people like you grow more.
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Outstanding tutorial Sir. My only question is, if I'm running multiple 5 gallon buckets for tomatoes and peppers that require similar EC nutrients, how does the float valve differentiate between a plant that drinks more than another and maintain adequate levels across all the buckets? Thanks and Semper Fi, Ken
If you do more buckets, there are a couple ideas.
1. At the end of a longer run, use a shutoff drain to pull off old nutrients periodically.
2. Create multiple runs from your reservoir, each with a separate controller bucket.
Awesome tutorial. Do you have any suggestions for a float valve to use in a smaller kratky system on the order of half a gallon where space is limited for the equipment illustrated in your video?
Systems can be scaled down. Are you saying that your reservoir is around half-gallon in size? Or, is that the size of your grow containers? Amazon.com sells smaller float valves for other applications like water top off in an aquarium that can be used. A couple small plastic containers can be stacked with water in the top one and a float valve in the lower one. Water would go to several small grow containers if using the tubing and grommets in the video and could feed multiple small containers.
@@MattGarver The container itself is half gallon or smaller…much like your mason jar size.
@@Thomasxtr Help to know more. For small containers you need to probably empty every 1 week or 1 month, since they concentrate pH issues and salt from nutrient issues. Glass Mason jars are popular but bad choices. If containers that are plastic, the splitters and grommets for the tubing in the video will allow running nutrients from a reservoir. In small spaces, look in a kitchen department for containers for small containers. Try to use a container that is just large enough to insert a float valve. Use the largest reservoir that fits your space and then run your tubing from the container from your float valve to the grow containers. If you are using glass containers, you may need to look at siphon tubes to refill unless comfortable with drilling glass.
Parts list is covered by your picture and a next video ad, so I can't read it fully. Would you please post a list here?
Great catch, and thank you! I moved the things around on the end of the video. Also, I put a parts list in the description of the video that includes amazon.com links to parts used.
very nice
Thank you
So just so it's clear, non-circulating hydroponics can use half strength nutrient solution compared to circulation systems and achieve the same results?
Good question, and true. I've grown beautiful and massive plants with half strength nutrients. They typically drink more than eat. Dyna-Gro bottles even state using half strength on passive hydroponics.
@@MattGarver so let's say: lettuce, spinach, cilantro, parsley, oregano, basil. What NPK would you recommend? I'm planning on using masterblend but I'm open to anything
@@ZaneKyber Whatever you would like to grow? I have done tomatoes, passion fruit, peppers, melons, and other things
@@MattGarver I'm really only currently interested in leafy greens like lettuce, spinach, parsley, cilantro, oregano, basil and spring onions
The small round collar is called a ferrell.
Learning all the time, thanks.
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It's always great to hear from someone like yourself. Thanks for commenting. 🌱
Yes my new friend.