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Author:  funku [ Jun 23rd, '07, 09:25 ]
Post subject:  Hydroponic system using 2L bottles
Came accross this hydroponic system that uses 2L bottles. The screw caps are glued into 25mm pvc pipe with 1/2 bottles on top. The list is :-

http://www.hydroponicsonline.com

These bottles could be extended to make this into a vertical or tower system.
Just need a support structure for the towers.

There is a standpipe to keep the level constant for all the bottles. The return has an airhole to stop the siphon effect. Whatif, this single standpipe was used with a flood & drain, then a single siphon could drain all the growbeds at once. Everything would need to be level. Could remove the need for a sump tank.
Interesting.

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Author:  Daniel [ Jun 23rd, '07, 09:31 ]
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could be good for a small aquarium setup

Oh and welcome
Author:  RupertofOZ [ Jun 23rd, '07, 09:43 ]
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Some good ideas in there Ron... could convert them into incorporating AP really easily as well.

I see at one stage you were going to incorporate a koi pond and waterfall... did you go ahead?

Welcome....
Author:  funku [ Jun 23rd, '07, 18:57 ]
Post subject:  Re: Hydroponic system using 2L bottles
Daniel & RupertOfOZ many thanks.
Been lurking for a long time. Just dreaming, gathering onfo from the masters. On day, I hope real experience will mean I can contribute in meaniful way. Many thanks keeping the spirit and desire to strive going.
Author:  Hex [ Jun 23rd, '07, 19:10 ]
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Hi Ron,
Nice idea for recycling bottles :wink:
Not sure if you have them over there but 4 or 6 pint milk containers are useful too.
The elongated hole for the handle is ideal for threading them onto a length of timber. Make the support frame like a louvre panel and you`ve got a vertical wall of upside down angled milk containers.
You do have to watch the roots don`t block the drain holes though.

A few more ideas here :lol:
http://www.recycling.moonfruit.com/
Author:  Dave Donley [ Jun 23rd, '07, 23:09 ]
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Welcome from the shadows funku!

You'd pay a fortune in PVC fittings for the 11 bottle one...
Author:  funku [ Jun 25th, '07, 10:12 ]
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Hex, nice link inventive
dave the pvc would be expensive. if scaled large enough replacing the bottles with growbeds, then a single siphon would run the drain side of things.

I saw another vertical system that used plastic funnels to seat the vertical pvc pipe and returns. I thought I would use bottles rather than a tray. The screw cap would fit to poly and make it easier to remove, clean, inspect, transport.
Author:  twintragics [ Jun 25th, '07, 11:26 ]
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Rupe knows where to find some scale size wheelie bins if u need a sump, hehe.
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