How to make an inexpensive low-pressure aeroponic system - DIY - New Design - Version 2 - Full Video

This is the full video (Parts 1, 2, 3 combined) of my new design inexpensive low pressure aeroponics system - version 2. Like the first design, this one still uses PVC spray bars and misting nozzles, but it is much simpler and more efficient. It uses two 5 gallon buckets instead of the 4 gallon icing container used in the first design. You can see an update here showing how it is doing growing a large Helios Habanero plant.    • Low-pressure aeroponic system version 2 - ...  

I also remastered the audio, so it should sound a little better. If you want to see the individual parts, see links below.
Part 1 -    • How to make an inexpensive low-pressure ae...  
Part 2 -    • How to make an inexpensive low-pressure ae...  
Part 3 -    • How to make an inexpensive low-pressure ae...  

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Last year I made a video (   • How to make an inexpensive low-pressure ae...  ) of a DIY low-pressure aeroponics system design (aka spray-a-ponics or soak-a-ponics), which uses a submersible pump and PVC with spray nozzles attached. The nozzles spray nutrient solution onto the roots, then circulate back through the pump. That design worked very well, but there were a few issues I encountered.

Problems with old version:
1. Small reservoir
2. Difficult to change nutrients
3. Over-complicated design, requiring special tools

The new design addresses these issues. If you built the other version, you probably have most of the parts already.

I did not mention in the video, but for the nutrient solution, I used a three part mix of Masterblend, Magnesium Sulfate and Calcium Nitrate at a ppm of around 850.

Part 1 of this tutorial shows the parts needed and preparation. Part 2 shows the construction, and Part 3 shows the final assembly, operation and follow-up.

Parts needed for this system as shown in the video:

PVC parts
schedule 40 1/2" PVC pipe -
3 x 1" long pieces
1 x 7/8" long piece
2 x 3" long pieces
2 x 1/2" couplers
2 x 1/2" caps
2 x 1/2" slip 45 degree elbows
1 x 90 deg tee
1 x 1/2" adapter threaded/slip (screws into the pump) - get at a Lowes or Home Depot

3 x Spray nozzles and 11/64" drill bit - https://goo.gl/QX4u9j

Submersible pump
1 x EcoPlus 728310 Eco 396 Submersible Pump, 396GPH http://goo.gl/n4cmuL (I mentioned in the video that I had seen one by Apollo Horticulture for 10.00, but don't see that available at the time of this posting.)

Drill bits for internal bucket - These don't have to be exact, the 11/16" is what I used. It needs to be either exactly the diameter of the 1/2" PVC pipe or just under.
1/4"
11/16"

2 x 5 gallon buckets - https://goo.gl/qUS06c (You can get these cheaper at big box stores)

1 x 5 gallon bucket lid Approx. 2.00 in box stores
1 x 3" net pot https://goo.gl/NUZKIu
1 x 3" hole saw - https://goo.gl/TPehGL
OR
*You might want to modify this design using a 6 inch bucket lid net pot. That would offer a little more stability and save some work and money. (6 inch net pot - https://goo.gl/8nlTAS) If you use this you won't need the regular bucket lid, 3 inch net pot or 3 inch hole saw.

Supporting media
Clay pebbles/hydroton - https://goo.gl/pKFvKk
*alternately you could use coco coir chips instead - https://goo.gl/q5k8Dl

Power cord management
1 x 1 7/8" hole saw - https://goo.gl/dRz3GN
1 x 2" neoprene cloning collar - https://goo.gl/sb3bMe (This also has the spray nozzles needed, listed above, but doesn't included the 11/64" bit)

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