Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Hydroponics components and instructional videos

Below are a couple of instructional videos on hydroponic systems showing assembly of the various components.  So far, it appears the combination of plastic water reservoirs, pots, plumbing, water pumps, drip tubes, timers, and clay aggregate growing medium are quite effective.  

Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHAIzeqd9k0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlRLBpYYoKU&feature=related

Pump:
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=mag+drive+2+pump&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=7221915484849848321&sa=X&ei=Y4WCTufLDNPfsQKQ6PWZDw&ved=0CGcQ8gIwAw

Timer:
http://www.alliedelec.com/search/productdetail.aspx?SKU=6843621

Reservoir Drain Kit:
http://www.eastwesthydro.com/water/hydroponic-components/general-hydroponics/40-gal-panda-reservoir-lid?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=product-feed

Clay aggregate growing material:  inexpensive, reusable, inert:

http://hydroton.net/

http://hydroton.net/hydroton-clay-pebbles-perfect-for-hydroponics/

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