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How to make an inexpensive low-pressure aeroponics system

277,610 views October 26, 2016 15:18

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ChannelPeter Stanley

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* added 5/3/17 I made a new version of this system, youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx7XtYIVCogQDFR-aPhP… Also all follow-up videos to this first version can be found here. youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx7XtYIVCogSaplu_KPq… Thanks for watching!

I show step-by-step how to design and construct a low-pressure aeroponics (soakaponics) system using free and inexpensive parts. I built mine for growing peppers, but could be used for anything. The pepper I used for testing was a Bhut Jolokia Assam.

The cost is less than 10.00 in parts, plus the submersible pump which cost me 22.42. Add 1.35 for optional sight glass components. This helps to monitor the water/nutrient level.

Parts list/cost

PVC parts
1 x 5' sched 40 1/2" PVC pipe - 1.92
5 x 1/2" caps - .38 each = 1.52
4 x 1/2" slip elbows - .28 each = 1.12
1 x 1/2" four-way cross tee - 1.26
2 x 90 deg tee - .35 each = .70
1 x 1/2" adapter threaded/slip - .38

1 x Eco-396 submersible pump - 22.42 - goo.gl/n4cmuL
15 x Spray nozzles - .13 each = 1.95

1 x Icing container - free
1 x 3" net pot -.35 amzn.to/31AsmVQ
1 x 2" neoprene cloning collar - .35 - amzn.to/31GWUVW

Total 31.97

Optional sight glass parts
1 x 1/2" elbow - .50
1 x 1/2" grommet - .35
1 x 10" piece of 1/2" clear tubing - .50
Total 1.35

Here are some of the parts used to make this system that I purchased through.

EcoPlus 728310 Eco 396 Submersible Pump, 396GPH (You can probably get by with one not as powerful, like the 210 GPH one, and save money)
goo.gl/n4cmuL

Hydrolux 360 Degree Red Replacement Micro Sprayer (100 count)
goo.gl/heVsJh

Drillco 2000C Series Carbon Steel Hand Threading Tap 10-32
goo.gl/hPbuIY

Use this coupon code to save 10% on autopot: pepperdactyl10
autopot-usa.com?coupon=pepperdactyl10

Find hydroponic supplies at Grow Ace (affiliate link): growace.com/?rfsn=6908699.a1eb2f&utm_source…

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Peter Stanley published this 15:18 video tutorial on October 26, 2016. It has been watched 277,610 times on YouTube.

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