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DIY DEEP WATER CULTURE (DWC) HYDROPONIC SYSTEM
WHAT YOU NEED*
- Aquarium Air Pump
- Aquarium Air Tubing
- Aquarium Air Stones
- Net pots (Sizes vary)
- Hydroton
- 5 gallon bucket or storage tub
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TOOLS:
- Drill
- Tape measure
- Key hole saw/ hole saw
Phase 1: Plan System
Single Pump
- (1) 5 gallon bucket with wide lip 6” net pot
Double Pump
- (2) 5 gallon bucket with wide lip 6” net pots
- or
- (1) Large Tub with 4 (4”) or 6 (3”) net pots
Quad Pump
- (4) 5 gallon bucket with wide lip 6” net pots
- or
- (2) Large Tubs with 4 (4”) or 6 (3”) net pots
- or
- (2) Large Tubs + (2) 5 gallon buckets
Phase 2: Build System
- Pre-soak graphite air stones in water for 30 minutes
- Drill hole for air line into chamber
- Run air lines into chambers and put on air stones
- Trace outline and cut out holes for net cups in lid
Phase 3: Fill and Test System
- Arrange system in grow area
- Trim air lines and connect to pump
- Add water to correct levels and test airflow
- Put in net cups and fill with hydroton