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Forum: Hydroponic GardeningReplies: 17, Views: 196
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VbSparky
Dansville, NY
(Zone 6a)

February 22, 2007
12:20 PM

Post #3214575

Parts Needed:

1 .. PVC (vinyl) fence post .. Lowes , Home Depot , ect... see pic for manufacture tag. this tube is a few inches over 8 feet
remember that when cutting in half for 2 units.

4 .. End caps ( makes 2, 4 foot tubes )

1 .. water pump , 400gph or bigger.

10 feet of vinyl (air/water) line 1/2 OD , 3/8 ID or something equivelent .. see pic ..

1 .. tube of aquarium silicone

1 .. Drain Tube ( General Hydroponics ) or make your own up.
http://www.futuregarden.com/cgi-bin/shop/70-1109.html

or you can use a few PVC fittings (male thread and female thread ) and a oring.


1 .. Gromet for drain tube ( General Hydroponics )
Requires an 1 7/8 in. hole for mounting
http://www.futuregarden.com/cgi-bin/shop/70-1107.html

(NOTE: this is the cheepest i have seen them ...)
at the hydro store expect to pay 12 to 18 bucks for the set.

1 .. roll of black tape

Drill and bits 1/16" and a few more sizes up from that.
for drilling the spray line.

misc pvc fittings for hooking spray line to pump.


More to follow ..

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