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HOME FARM

HYDROPONICS

Fresh Healthy Produce at Home

EXPANDABLE SYSTEM

Water (+nutrient) circulates via an aquatic water pump inside a large capacity water storage tank, up a 1/2 inch irrigation pipe, and down PVC pipes before returning to the tank. Add the correct amount of nutrients to the water and balance the pH to within 5.8 (+or- 1). Seedlings are then planted into the PVC pipe on the tower and LED

grow lights operate on a (16hrs on

8hrs off) programmed timer to

simulate day/night. To get started,

all you need is a drain, GFI electrical

outlet.

MATERIALS

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THE TANK

27 Gallon HDX storage tote from Homedepot.

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AIR PUMP

Oxygenate your water supply for maximum nutrient uptake.

Water PUMP

Submersible water pump min 880 GPH required for 7' tower.

LED LIGHTS

LED Grow Lights, 40W, Red & Blue Light, Integrated Suspended Fixture.

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IRRIgation pipe

1/2 inch flex pipe distributes water from the pump to the top of tower.

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Irrigation PIPe

1/4 inch flex pipe distribute water from the 1/2 inch pipe to the PVC.

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Tee connector

1/2 inch push fit tee for water drainage.

Tap

1/2 inch tap for drainage and cleaning control.

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PVC cement

Heavy Duty PVC Cement for permanent system and guaranteed seal

PVC GLUE

Food safe non-toxic silicone for temporary seal PVC pipes

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Timer

Dual point 24 hour programming light timer

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Water Heater

Adjustable 60F to 80F water heater to maintain optimum water temperature.

Ph meter

Manual pH meter to monitor and control optimum pH range of 5.8

TDS meter

Monitor and manage optimal plant nutrient levels via TDS/EC.

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ph up/down

Control pH up or down to maintain optimal range for plant nutrient uptake.

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Lux meter

Control optimal light density distances.

1 ½" Wye PVC

1 1/2 in wye PVC connectors hold the 1 1/2 inch rockwall seedling.

2" Tee PVC

2 inch Tee PVC connects the tower with the horizontal drain.

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½ in PVC for water inlet, 1 ½ in tower and 2 in PVC for the frame.

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temp/humidity

Wifi enabled temperature and humidity meter for remote monitoring.

1020 Tray

1020 Trays with humidity dome for seed starting plant propagation

rockwall

1 1/2 in rockwall is pH neutral fits perfectly inside 1 1/2 Wye PVC

Heat mat

Heat mat sits under 10 x 20 trays, for rapid seed germination

Coupling PVC

3in to 2in coupling connects the drain to tower, allowing periodic tower removal.

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2" Snap on tee

2 in snap on tee (socket x snap) connects to the 2 in base frame

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½" snap on tee

½ in snap on tee (socket x snap) connects to water inlet pipe

reducing tee

2 in x 2 in pipe to reduced ½ thread to connect water inlet pipe

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½" Male adapter

½ socket to thread to connect water inlet pipe to frame

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½ to ¼ Nylon Hose Barb Insert Adapter connects water inlet to tower

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½" Ball valve

½ in white PVC compact ball valve for water inlet pipe

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½ TEE

½ in PVC Tee (socket x socket x thread) connects water inlet to frame

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Nutrients

Kammas 4/7mm irrigation valve 1/4" water valve barb for removable towers

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90° 2" elbow

2-in x 2-in PVC 90 degree elbow for the frame

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90° ½" elbow

½ in PVC 90 degree elbow for the water inlet

½" PVC CAP

1 ½ in. PVC cap for the top of the towers. requires ¼ drill hole

2" PVC CAP

2 in. PVC cap for the base. Use silicon to seal if expanding towers in the future

controller

Bluelab Pro controller to fully automate nutrient dosing and pH

Connect

Bluelab connect enables remote connectivity from your phone.

Peripod M3

Bluelab peripod M3 automates pH, nutrient dosing to your tank.

Nutrients

General Hydroponics MaxiGrow synthetic plant food for healthy plants.

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