Aeroponic space shuttle

[Earl]

The tubes in the rez on the right
are 1/4 inch lower
than the tubes mounted in rez on the left.

This allows the pumps to be all in the high side rez
and that keeps it free of roots that follow the flow.

This is the low side rez.

Some root still try to grow back into the pump side rez

But most of the roots end up in the low side rez.

Some of the parts


The spray pump.

This is a smaller pump so you can see some of the deatail.


A Jamaican Baby in the aero tube before the insulation,

Jamaican all grown up and ready to chop.



Afghan in the aero tube with insulation over the tubes to help the chiller.

The chiller


The chiller return line acts like a waterfall,





Each side holds 10 gls
for a total of 20gls.

I only grow four plants at a time, so the rez volume is 5gls/plant.
I am able to achieve very stable nute solutions.

I use RO water,
and I have a 40gl RO rez connected to a float valve
that maintains a constant water level in the nute rez.


The cross flow tubes at the bottom of both rez' ,
allow the solution to return to the pump side.

[hpi]

wowwwwww.

That's making me drool!!!

God damnit I wish I can do something like that!

Congrats to you man!!

Do you have blue prints on how all that is set up ?? Id love to know.

Those lines look like the one on one of my airbrushes.

[doob3r]

nice growing rig man

[The_Joker]

that a awesome setup you have there, how much in all do you think it set you back $$.

[myles117]

thats amazing! i wish i could buy that in a kit and take it home today.

[Earl]

You don't need to buy a kit.

It is easy to make yourself.

It took a few days to gather all the parts from ebay, homedepot, walmart, and my local plumbing supply house.

Just start buying parts
and then you can put them all together.

Everything you need to get is pictured,
and if you aren't sure, feel free to ask,
and I'll help you find what you need.

I won't design one for you,
but I'll help you find the sprayers and the pumps.

Copy it, modify it, whatever,..... just do it.

Can't you get to a walmart? homedepot? plumbing supply house?

everything you need is in a walmart near you
and you can order the rest from the net.

[doob3r]

hey earl, where did you snag those misting heads? were u able to get them in the sprinkler section of a hardware store? how do you go about draining those 20 gallons for a rez change, i assume its just pumped/drained out and fresh pumped back in.

[AZUL]

one more question Earl,
Im having a hard time finding a constant ph meter like you have set up i assume i would have to go to a science supply. but i haven't had any luck finding anything but pen meters online. Is there a name for that specific kind?

*** nevermind i found yours kinda pricey though****
http://www.betterthannature.com/cata.../products_id/4

[Earl]

Is there a hydro store near you? They should carry the spray jets.

Do a google search for, 360 spray jets

http://www.dripdepot.com/1247.html

http://www.dripdepot.com/1247.html?g...iDwOz9AyCFlqYp

[doob3r]

Originally Posted by Earl

Is there a hydro store near you? They should carry the spray jets.

Do a google search for, 360 spray jets

http://www.dripdepot.com/1247.html

http://www.dripdepot.com/1247.html?g...iDwOz9AyCFlqYp

yeah, just didnt know if i could avoid the 2 hour drive, but i need nutes and a new meter so what the hell.

[Earl]

I use 3.5 inch net pots
coco coir propagatioin plugs

in hydroton

[Earl]

Originally Posted by doob3r

hey earl, where did you snag those misting heads? were u able to get them in the sprinkler section of a hardware store? how do you go about draining those 20 gallons for a rez change, i assume its just pumped/drained out and fresh pumped back in.

Here is how I drain out the rez in 5 minutes.

You can use this method in any type of rez.

The first thing you need is a set of hole saws from ebay $30


It is important that the hole be very round,
and fits the drain snug,
to prevent leaks.

We are going to put a kitchen sink drain in the center of the tub
and hook it up to a pump with a water hose
that will allow us to drain into a bathtub, or any drain in our house.


Go to Lowes or walmart and pick up a basket drain like this. The strainer is cheaper at walmart but they probly won't have the drainkit.

You will need some other parts while you are there.
Pick up some plumbers putty.

And A drain kit like this


Make a rope with the putty and place it around the basket like this.


When you tighten up the retainer ring on the bottom,
the putty will squish out like this and you can clean it up.


Next we need a platform to allow room for the plumbing.
This is 1/2 plywood on scrap 2x4 legs 9 inches high.
You could make it a inch or two shorter.

Again you need the hole saw.
This time use the biggest one
so the retainer ring will fit inside.

Here is another platform I have. You also need to pick up the 1.25 to 1.5 bell reducer, and the 1.5 bushing insert with female threads to fit the brass faucet.

Here is the other part from HD. $70

And you need a garden water hose,
get and extra 1/2 inch female water hose end.

For hooking up more than one rez you can maifold the drain.


So here is the parts list:
Flotech pump.
Garden hose.
1/2" garden hose replacement end, female.
3/4" inch brass faucet garden hose bib.
1 1/2" glue in bushing with 3/4" female thread.
1 1/2" X 1 1/4" glue bell reducer
1 1/4" kitchen drain kit
kitchen basket drain.
PVC cleaner and glue,
and plumbers putty.

You can use a bar sink drain basket
instead of the Kitchen sink basket.

The bar sink drain is great for smaller tubs
where there are size issues,
and is usually cheaper.


They use the same 1 1/4 drain kit.

[bitterscooter]

thats just great!! now I'am going to have to start a hydro set up, just when I thought I was done!! thanks for making it look so easy Earl!!

approx how much you have invested (just a ball park??)

cheers
Scooter

[Earl]

With the chiller, meters, pumps, plumbing and all, about $1300.

[hpi]

Originally Posted by Earl

With the chiller, meters, pumps, plumbing and all, about $1300.

That's a good price considering that kickass setup you have going.

Did you do this all yourself or did you use instructions off the net?if you did whats that site