The New Hydroponic Twist-Cup 🌀 A Net Cup Improvement – Locks & Stays Secure When You Lift the Lid!

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☹️ Tired of your net cups falling out every time you check your hydroponic roots?

Whether you're adjusting nutrients, refilling water, maintaining pumps and bubblers, or even dealing with high winds—losing your net cup is a major headache.

I decided to solve this common hydro grower frustration by designing a better solution: A net cup with external threads!

🪴The Hydroponic Twist-Cup 🌀

In this video, I introduce my brand-new invention: The Hydroponic “Twist-Cup," "TwistCup," or "Twist Cup” (or whatever you name it!)

This small cup features external threads that allow it to screw and lock securely into your standard hydroponic bin holes.

This is not just a cup; it's a secure anchoring system for your seedlings. Seriously—try knocking these loose!

Key Benefits of the Twist-Cup:
✅ Secure Lock: Screws directly into the bin hole for a rock-solid hold.
✅ Easy Bin Maintenance: Root inspection, nutrient & water refills, pump/bubbler care, etc. Tilt your lid without cups falling out.
✅Wind Resistance: Stops cups dislodging from harsh summer winds.
✅Plant Safety: Protects delicate seedlings from falling out.
✅ Universal Fit: Common sizes can be made to fit with most standard hydroponic setups.
✅ Simple Installation: Just twist and lock!

Watch to see how this simple idea developed & how it may change the way you maintain your DWC (Deep Water Culture), Kratky setups, and other hydroponic systems!

🚀 Support the Project & Next Steps

This video features my 3D-Printed Twist-Cup Prototypes. I will continue to test, improve and modify — so look for updates in the upcoming Twist-Cup Video (Part 2)!

If you’d like to support my work, this channel, and the hydroponic movement in general --- then please consider becoming an early adopter & purchase a box of these Twist-Cup prototypes today:

👉 Get Your Custom-Crafted 3D-Printed Twist-Cups Here At:
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🔗 Link to 1.25" Twist-Cup: https://www.etsy.com/listing/44155589...

With your feedback & support, maybe one day we will be able to mass produce these via a lower-cost manufacturing technique (ie: injection molding); and thus reach many more people to really grow the home hydroponic movement that we love!

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📌 Timestamps:
00:00 Introducing The Hydro “TwistCup”
00:31 Hydro “BasicCup” (Type 1)
00:43 Inner Lip Holds Pool Noodle
01:26 Coffee Containers Not As Good
01:44 Net Cups - Disadvantages
01:57 Problem: Loose Cups Fall Out
02:33 BasicCup: Tight-Fit in ~1” Hole
02:50 Cup’s Wall-Taper Angle is Key
03:10 Upper Rim allows 1.25” Holes (Loose)
03:30 BasicCups “Slide” in bigger 1.25” Holes
04:00 My “Combi-Cup” Test - NOT Great
04:15 A Larger Type 2 BasicCup Idea
05:15 Type 2 BasicCup Variants & Testing
06:33 Larger BasicCup2 Idea Abandoned
06:43 Type 3 “TwistCup” Idea Adopted
07:35 Many Type 3 “TwistCup” Versions
08:15 Success! TwistCups (27 gal Totes)
09:05 Success! TwistCups in Larger Bins
10:35 Even Thin Threads Work Great!
11:11 A Version for Big Plants (1.25” Hole)
11:21 Fit Testing (Cardboard before Lids)
11:53 I Like Pool Noodles
12:04 Lid Hole Drilling Tips Continued
12:46 The Incredibly Versatile 27 gal Tote
13:08 Big Bins Reserved for Single, Big Plants
14:12 Carefully Consider Hole Size
14:32 Drill Bit Types & Try Reverse Drilling
14:46 White Color - May Be Best
14:56 Thinner Threads - May Be Best
15:10 Watch Part 2 & Etsy Store Feedback
15:20 Thank You & Outro Shots

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