How To GROW Lettuce Indoors ALL YEAR With A DIY Hydroponic System

In this hydroponics video, Robert will walk you through his process of creating an indoor hydroponic system to grow lettuce and other vegetables all year.

Hydroponic Dimension PDF & Other Files:
Visit the following link for the hydroponic rail system dimensions and for the 3D printer files for the maintenance caps: https://greentechtown.gumroad.com/l/x...

Links To Parts:
► ArmorGuard 4 in. x 4 in. x 40 in. White Composite Post Sleeve (2x): Home Depot
► ArmorGuard Post Sleeve Cap (4x): Home Depot
► Silicone Sealant: https://amzn.to/3wIAk07
► Sanding Drum (Optional): https://amzn.to/3sRcdv0
► 120 Grit Sandpaper: https://amzn.to/3lAW0Gt
► Drill Bit Set: https://amzn.to/3sOQmok
► Jig Saw (comes with a blade): https://amzn.to/3MGFJvA
► Jig Saw Blade: https://amzn.to/3MGFJvA

Holes Saws:
► Hole Saw Set (Includes 1", 1-3/8", 1-1/2" hole saws): https://amzn.to/3Gc7JEU
► 1-1/4" Hole Saw: https://amzn.to/3Gc6hT0

Bulkhead Fitting:
► Hydro Flow Bulkhead Fitting: https://monstergardens.com/hydro-flow...
► 3/4" Bulkhead Fitting (alternative source): https://www.indoorgardens.com/product...

PVC Parts:
(Most of these parts you can buy from a home improvement store, but here are some online links)
► 3/4" PVC Pipe: Home Depot / Lowes
► 3/4" PVC Slip Union: https://amzn.to/3wIqKug (or try Home Depot / Lowes)
► 3/4" PVC MPT x S Male Adapter (2x): Home Depot
► 1/2" PVC Ball Valve: Home Depot / Lowes
► 1/2" Nylon Barb Fitting (2x): Lowes / Home Depot
► PVC All In One Cement: https://amzn.to/3LCzrfs
► PVC Pipe Cutter: https://amzn.to/37dlndt
► Teflon Tape: https://amzn.to/3NYoSFM

Rail Fittings:
► Hydro Flow Bulkhead Fitting (2x): https://monstergardens.com/hydro-flow...
► 3/4" Bulkhead Fitting (2x) (alternative source): https://www.indoorgardens.com/product...
►1/2" Grow Flow Elbow: https://amzn.to/38a49hV
►3/4" Grow Flow Elbow: https://amzn.to/39MrS8g

Grow Rack:
►6-Tier Metal Wire Shelving Unit: Home Depot
► 4" Industrial Casters (For Shelving Unit - Optional): Home Depot
► 6 Mil Mylar Diamond Film: https://amzn.to/3xe34yF
► 48" Dry Wall T-Square (Optional): Harbor Freight / Home Depot
► Velcro Squares: https://amzn.to/3wEFImg
► LED Grow Lights: https://amzn.to/3LFLB6T
► 8 Outlet Mechanical Timer: https://amzn.to/3Gbgb7i

Reservoir Components:
► 260GPH Submersible Pump: https://amzn.to/3MJQ9ug
► 1/2" Black Vinyl Tubing: https://amzn.to/3sTdzp8
► 3/4" Black Vinyl Tubing: https://amzn.to/3PAsUop
► 18 Gallon Tote (get an 18 gallon or larger tote): Home Depot / Lowes
► Air Pump: https://amzn.to/3lGETTu
► 4" Air Stones (4x): https://amzn.to/3wEiuN1
► Airline Tubing (includes Tee fittings): https://amzn.to/3Gj6RhN

Hydroponic Components:
► 1-1/2" Net Cups: https://amzn.to/3wChn0i
► Hole Plugs: https://amzn.to/3MSQk6w
► Plant Starter Cubes: https://amzn.to/3lHsyhT

Hydroponic Nutrients:
► Dyna-Gro Liquid Plant Food: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
► MasterBlend Nutrients (alternative to Dyna-Grow and cheaper): https://amzn.to/3wECRKc
► pH Control Kit: https://amzn.to/3yUDqB9
► TDS-Meter (used to check the status of nutrients): https://amzn.to/3LGr4Pu

Other Components:
► Bar Clamps: https://amzn.to/3MJU8ac
► Ruler: https://amzn.to/3LEhD3h
► Straight Jaw Pliers: https://amzn.to/3MIO9mf
► Caulk Gun (for applying silicone sealant): https://amzn.to/3jfj0tn
► Monoprice 3D Printer (Optional): https://amzn.to/3PCwGxB

Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:36 Post Sleeves Preparation
1:34 Drilling Net Cup Holes
3:06 Making Maint. Holes
3:41 Drilling Fitting Holes
4:56 PVC Connections
6:09 Installing Rail Fittings
6:55 Installing Post Caps
7:51 Preparing Grow Rack
8:56 Installing LED Lights
10:05 Installing PVC Fittings
11:01 Preparing Water Connections
12:45 Installing Ball Valve
13:33 Testing System
13:52 Installing System
14:11 Oxygenation
15:29 Printing Maint. Caps
16:01 Installing Caps
16:18 Adding Nutrients
16:41 Planting Seeds
17:01 Lessons Learned
17:10 Lettuce Growth
17:33 Final Thoughts

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