How I Built My DWC System - Recirculating Deep Water Culture - Hydroponic Peppers & Tomatoes EASY

[@BobGrows]

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[@topkushgta416toronto6]

Nice set up man. You could filter the water with mesh before it goes back into the reservoir and it shouldn't clog on ya. Nice job tho looks awesome..

[@sharinmoore5691]

Is there a link for Fire house buckets

[@BobGrows]

Unfortunately no, they need to be bought in the restaurants

[@ralphbower1138]

@@sharinmoore5691 just call your local Fire House Subs, if you have one.

[@WarzieBlue]

Do you happen to recall what size drill bit you used for your barbs? Ours are all over the place and I haven’t found one that works well yet. 😓

[@Butman.]

I like that barbecue burn mark on the side of the house. 🔥

[@Charlotte_TSilva]

To me, this is the best recirculating water-pump system and easy to install. Thank you. Abundant blessings to you.

[@Southstar1211]

I setup my own system following this design. It's working better than I ever could have imagined. I've got grape and beefsteak tomatoes, cayenne and bell peppers, and soon to be cucumbers. I did add the spaces in between for herbs. It works beautifully, but I do need to keep up with pruning the roots on my herbs so the rail doesn't clog.

[@BobGrows]

Awesome!! Thank you we love the feedback

[@AdhdBrady]

You should make a video showing your setup!

[@afreezaphorogiancossack2194]

This is one of the best setups I've seen so far. I like this.

[@mkakesh1042]

This is a great set up. Add some peroxide every so often to the water to balance the plant easier. It will stop any root rot and actually strengthen the plant. Have a Nice Day.

[@mrjakeabc]

How much?

[@mkakesh1042]

@@mrjakeabc 10 % peroxide to 90 water any more will burn the plant

[@thattrenton]

you could greatly increase yield just by upgrading your pump, increases oxygen and nutrient delivery. Covering your holes in your reservoir would stop sediment from clogging ur jets and algae growth -from sun getting into reservoir, alot of work just to go cheap on ur pump, a system is only as good as its weakest component.

[@mangofever4681]

You should try turning a 90 down at your 3 inch hole and extend it to 1/2 inch off the bottom. That way there will be a large moist air gap and the roots will grow down into the 3 inch reservoir. However, the drip need to enter the net cup. Also I notice that the roots will float at the water level, so the 90 down to the bottom will prevent the roots from clogging your drain. Its like an aeroponic, kratky hybrid. There is a lot of moisture in the air gap, you will notice that the inside of the bucket is always wet.

[@monicajohnson3408]

Not ugly at all!! The red coordinates with the white! And the way it's set up is very neat and clean looking!! Professional built!! I would love to have this system once I move to a larger space!!

[@prabodh11]

Nice setup. Watching all the way from India and trying to learn the setup. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@StoneSoupVideos]

Excellent layout and spacing abilities and am going to set this up w 4" pipe to avoid clogging. I need to do two sides, (12 buckets total) so I've got some flow experimentation to do, but one of the BEST features of this setup is being able to remove the entire bucket from the system without any hassle, Really well done and appreciate you sharing w us.

[@unknownpersonofnointerest2743]

I like the system you’re trying out. I personally will use 4 inch pvc so I further reduce the clogging issue. I’m gonna do this on my deck. I’ll just put my reservoir under the deck. Nice video! Hope it serves you well

[@paulanloague2499]

LOVE THIS!!! For using Firehouse Subs buckets. I never buy buckets from anywhere else. However, they are $3 a bucket now. (2 years after this video), still a better buy, and your money goes to a Fire Fighter Charity. (Double Thumbs Up for your Karma)

[@JonnyDoe1776]

I love the FIREHOUSE SUBS buckets! Money well spent!!

[@michaelschnittker7388]

Today 29 Sept 2020 I bought five of the buckets for at my local Firehouse Sub for $3 each here in Northern Virginia. They weren't sure if it goes to charity but I think it does. Incredible high quality bucket. Will use for storage and hydroponics. Great tip!

[@johnbolongo9978]

I like how the ease of access and drainage .....nicely done.

[@JRock-yr5rw]

You could install a knockout pot to catch sediment and alleviate clogging. You can kind of think of it as a P trap with a drain valve at the bottom for easy dumping of sediment buildup that accumulates at the bottom of the P trap.

[@BobGrows]

Good idea

[@FoxFamily4Life]

Could you please explain what that is? I'm just starting out and my brain is literally going to explode with all the research 🤯

[@ryanquinn1257]

A couple nice hacks for a system like this that I’ve built up using this as a launchpad inspiration: Adding frozen jugs to the reservoir as a ghetto water chiller And using reflectrix to shield the reservoir has kept my temps down 10degrees F

[@BobGrows]

Thank you!

[@TimCheney-l9m]

You can set reservoir on a 2in pad of foam insulation. The foam back carpet insulates as well. 65 degrees is perfect temp for oxygen retention

[@robertbakerii5469]

This is my first year with hydroponics and I have almost the exact same setup that you just made but all my buckets are dutch. I freakin love how simply you turned a Dutch bucket into DWC! I’m blown away! Next season I’ll be converting to your system for sure! Great system and be proud of it! Thanks for the idea!

[@noahriding5780]

Does the bucket system work better than just putting the plants into a big long 3" PVC pipe itself? Or maybe its better for the larger plants like tomatoes?

[@winstonsmith935]

I converted my Dutch Buckets about 3 years to a Very Similar System, I raised the water level in the Dutch Bucket by raising the internal elbow up, I can adjust the water level up or Down. My main Tank 20 Gal has an Air-stone in it to keep the water oxygenated. I run the Pump 15 Min on 45 min Off, in hot weather, 30 min on. This saves me a lot of money on Perlite for the dutch Bucket, and easy to clean out at the end of the season.

[@guillermo5066]

I like how organized u are. I think everything looks very neat and the system is very good planned. Good job. I have learned a lot from your video. Now I have too many new ideas. Thanks a lot from Costa Rica. Thumps up.

[@guyosburn8858]

Very Helpful video. Nice setup! Firehouse Buckets are a Great Value! I use them for everything!

[@barbarastefani254]

Totally love this system love the changes can’t wait to build it drawing it out hopefully I haven’t forgotten anything thank you for your videos

[@FixItAngel]

That is awesome brother

[@BobGrows]

Thank you! Keep growing!

[@barbarastefani254]

Love the way you made the changes

[@gradenguynn7823]

It is a great design .I would replace the clear hose with a black hose to keep out the sun that can cause algae .

[@apocalypticrain]

very cool system im trying to build something like this too on my patio using rainwater

[@ronniewest4606]

Love the set up, thanks for helping us hydroponic growers,

[@BobGrows]

These systems are game changers I have tons of tomatoes now

[@mrsmarcellus]

getting started on my dutch bucket system today... yay!

[@BobGrows]

Yayyy

[@davidmassengill5290]

Loved when u looked down the pipe and said nft.. Thats a good idea buddy.. Optimization

God damn Bob. Roll that black mark off the house. Hey KZbin. Its a beautiful day! I'm awesome contributing to the firehouse. They told me for free to get the grill away from the house. The hydro system is tips. Way to go.

[@BobGrows]

Thank you John I will fix it in post production next time.

[@MrMattDat]

Nice job! Simple design (and I am a big believer in keeping things simple). Great job!!

[@XBDawgX]

I am making a system inspired by you, a little different as it will be in my basement. But this will be my hot sauce base station. 6 pepper plants for constant hot sauce production!

[@moreno0917]

What form did your system take and how is it working out?

[@eggspanda2475]

thick white foam boxes are good for insulating the tote.

[@adamc9570]

Like the set-up man! Change the clear hose from your pump to opaque hose to prevent algae growth.

[@das250250]

A couple of observations, A. A better sealed water reservoir lowers contamination. B . You could add a sediment t junction that collects the sediment although the sediment should drop to floor of tree containers . C. You could add a bell syphon to each bucket which dumps the level of water down to a predetermined level .this may act as a relief to the roots to get more oxygen. When the bell syphon fills again the roots become I contact with fertile water .

[@MyTube4Utoo]

I love my DWC system, although it's a slightly different setup. I'm growing zucchini, multiple varieties of tomatoes, two different hot peppers, bush beans, cucumber, and green peppers, and everything is doing great. I'm probably gonna setup another 8 buckets soon. Easy to setup, low maintenance, and easy cleaning in between grows. What's not to like? The only potential downside I can possible see is if you're wanting to grow a lot of a single plant like maybe leafy greens, I wouldn't wanna tie my buckets up just for say lettuce, but I have other gardens for that. I also have 5 AeroGardens, and AG knockoffs that I can get a surprising amount of leafy greens and herbs out of. Good video, thanks.

[@ayenice3484]

I like what you’re doing 👍🏾! The whole trial and error is the part of life I like best when working on a project. You motivated me! Thank you!

[@randomjohn]

Slick setup, I like how you thought through and made improvements. Adding spaces to your NFT ready section is brilliant

[@shaggyrumplenutz1610]

Those Firehouse buckets are great!

[@BobGrows]

Yes they are and the donation helps firehouses.

[@shaggyrumplenutz1610]

@@BobGrows it's a win win for everyone.

[@amroproperties4151]

Thanks, this is a versatile and easy system for me. From here anybody can add a sediment filter to help the water pump having clean water recirculation. Great idea.

[@BobGrows]

My sediment get sucked up into my media bed but yes a filter can easily be added!

[@rabbitbreed1]

I been watching you for years.. show the monsters in the crib🤙. Can't change your voice..lol

[@darrellinph2180]

Awesome - very well explained - thanks for sharing

[@LongWindedUsername]

This is fantastic; exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@THERE.IS.NO.DEATH.]

the nft drain would be awesome, gunna have to redo my system to give that a try, thanks for the helpful video

[@mikeb7283]

Increased aeration in RDWC is what sets apart this growing method from all others! I would highly recommend 1 air pump at least in the reservoir to transport more highly oxygenated water and when you can, 1 in each bucket.

[@BobGrows]

Air pump has been added since to each container and reservoir!

[@mikeb7283]

Also, (in case you didnt know) if you can calculate the amount of aeration in the water you will be able to systematically dial back your nutes. When your roots are in oxygen rich water at the correct temperature, your plants are able to feed more thus requiring less ppm/ec.

[@mohammedibrahimali7798]

Yes you are right

[@gingerrymer5240]

So we tried adding spaces in between but it didn’t work the way we wanted. We love this idea and are just going to try another 3” pvc tube to redo. We can’t wait to put plants in!

[@melodylyons4631]

Like it Bob Like hydroton also Been hydroponicing for many years and have seen it all.

[@biffoswilly]

The pump would probably be okay, as all you need is a trickle flow to feed the plants, maybe a bigger tote, also to stop any evaporation from the tote block up the holes in the cover and your good

[@robertmiller8210]

What a great video, so informative and interesting! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING IT!

[@RyanMikael]

Awesome. Awesome awesome you make me wish I was more understanding of engineering so I could more readily create a custom setup for myself and other people. Great stuff

[@BobGrows]

Mic TheXception This is very simple and you can start with only one container no pumps no nothing check out my other videos about Kratky. Once again thank you for watching!!

[@davidmassengill5290]

As long as its circulating or recirculating water im pretty sure the wate doesnt need to be airated as long as the roots are not totally submerged which the hight u have the drain at prevents from happening.. Good setup

[@twistedpost1066]

One of the best recirculating systems i have seen on You tube!!!

[@ayshaayala9218]

this is the best I've seen in circulation systems, the least amount of pipes, I'm trying to figure out how to do towers and fish tanks and this gives me a better idea on how to accomplish that

[@jamesroesser9300]

You just made it so much easier

[@BobGrows]

Keep it simple

[@richjageman3976]

I found out when I grew different types of peppers near each other that they can cross pollinate and you might get unexpected results. I had poblano, bell and cayenne and ended up with a few pretty hot bells.

[@semiuolajide2890]

Nice video and lots of creativity there. It will be nice if you do a follow up video, like to see the performance of the plant and also lesson learnt from this new setup

[@undergroundhydroponics6527]

I love this!! You just altered my whole blueprints for this next build of mine lmao 🤙🏻

[@brizalsgarden2646]

Really cool system. I like the simplicity.

[@nadinesawtell3267]

Styro foam insulation might work to help keep water cooler and help reduce evaporation. You could look for an old cooler or a styrofoam one

[@suzukirider12vanguilder44]

Nice job!! Looks nice and professional, plus like the detailed explanation on everything. If you have 4 five gallon buckets plus a 10 gallon reservoir and you do add nutrients in the recirculating system would you be mixing enough nutrients for 30 gallons of water and then keep monitoring your solution as your plants drink it and you add plain water?

[@ZionistWorldOrder]

very clever, tidy and neat 👍🏼

[@jamesingram5461]

Hi sir could you please make a video tutorial on how you install the pipes inside the bucket. Thank you

[@whitefreeman5798]

awesome project.. thank you for sharing

[@hostinggeek]

I know this is old, but maybe use an aquarium filter sock at the return to catch debris. It should slow down clogging.

[@Woffie70]

Thanks Bob- I have been wanting to do something for a while and this version seems a easy work. I already have like 80% of the crap needed so now I got loads of time I figure why not? I still need to make a run for some base items that are too big or heavy to ship. I'll try to make some type of vid and link ya once it's done. Wife suggested to do a hybrid system where the return of the vertical system drains into the buckets and then have the buckets drain to the return but I'm going to start small. They way you do it you can easily add to it so why not! :)

[@BobGrows]

It’s so much fun! Good luck Roy!

[@Woffie70]

@@BobGrows since I'm sitting here waiting on delivery...what size bit did you use for the 1" grommets? I hand cut all the lids and 3d printed all the net cups for the buckets...so bored I even spray painted the buckets to match. Lol. I might steampunk this bad boy...

[@Woffie70]

@@BobGrows Yeah...biggest spade bit I got is 1 1/2 and this isn't gonna fit to make the bucket units no matter how much butter I use. Any Suggestions? ...Amazon listing shows Holesaw size: 1.75'' (44mm)...ah...should have checked. Well there it is for anyone else.

[@TheBirds830]

@@BobGrows Hi Bob-quick question. I just started putting together a system like the one if this video and read that you later added air stones to each bucket. Has that been a huge improvement, and would adding just a single ayirstone to the supply reservoir suffice instead. I am making a setup for 4 cherry tomato plants using four buckets. I just want to make sure I am getting the proper DO to my plants without adding unnecessary complication to the design by adding an ayirstone to each bucket. Your thoughts?

[@BobGrows]

@@TheBirds830 The air stones did not make much of a difference. I ended up putting them all in the reservoir which helps mix the nutes when i put them in. I did change the buckets themselves by removing the drain riser tube lowering the amount in the buckets to about 3-4 inches. This was a huge improvement. The roots kind of dangle in the air and get wet by water dripping from the roots above. Only the end roots reach the water. I think this method works on the aeroponics theory as the roots are exposed to air.

[@upinsmokedre420]

Nicely made bro

[@TheUncannykodiak]

Hail from Jacksonville!!! Btw herbs in aquaponic are not small. Them and their roots get huge. Mind overflow carefully

[@rmcnasty7319]

Use black tubing, Algae eats nutrients. Feed tubing squirting into plant, 1 inch below surface pebbles, cover top w light blocking white or black plastic cover.

[@Fmkayla]

This is cool I hope you will show more I just subscribed👍🏻

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Nice job done on expanding. Looking forward to seeing what ya grow in them!

[@BobGrows]

Thank you! I'm really excited for these monster plants.

[@mohitchimanlal1116]

Hi, could you please show the fitting inside of the bucket, of your new bucket system?

[@TacoBell5DollarBox]

Thanks this was helpful. Just learning all this stuff.

[@phylliswoodfolk4022]

Soaking the grommets in hot water will make them flexible and easier to install

[@nickking6371]

Great job bob

[@dirtydeedzmainecultavator68]

has to be right full of alagery with all that light getting to the water🔥💨

[@rmstreeter]

For - Bob Grow's Video. Your concept is good, and I am trying this setup. As a newbie to this method, I would like a drawing of your fluid flow path, If possible, I can not get into the diagram of the fluid flow structure. Thank you for the information..

[@ajsstudiosinc]

i plan on a dutch bucket set up. i like your deep water system for tomatoes. less chance of roots running out of water in summer heat. did your tomatoes do better in deep water than the dutch bucket?

[@chrisforjesus4740]

Can you do a video on how to grow the roots of your vegetables and the process of it because i have a struggle with it

[@Tony-2023]

Add a over flow pipe on the big buckets for when u grow the herbs and if it does clog then the water might divert away just a thought

[@BobGrows]

Good idea

[@sweetlovetiger]

that spray defiantly putting air in the water I like how you made it with what you hand it will help people on a budget good job oh by the way shade cloth will help keep your water tank cooler and a small roll will last a while since your just using it for just covering a tank

[@rickgrosso4174]

I skimmed thru the comments but didn't see my question. I picked up 9 Firehouse buckets today. Are there any potential issues with pickle smell in the buckets?

[@BobGrows]

Only if you don’t like the smell. It goes away however, doesn’t affect plants.

[@rickgrosso4174]

@@BobGrows Thanks for the very fast response, I have been doing tote hydroponics for the past 3 years, this year I stuck 2 Habanero plants in a 27 gallon tote, they took of very soon after, over 100 peppers on the vine, from the first ones I picked, I could only hold 3 from my wrist to the tip of my middle finger, and I have big hands... 5 days ago my pump got clogged from the massive roots (the pump is in the same tote) and I started to drop leaves on the plants. I fixed the problem but now I have lost half of the leaves. I had this issue late last year with 2 tomato plants but it was later in the year, bare naked tomato plants but the fruit kept growing and ripening. I believe its the heat here in South Texas, we hit over 100 degrees 8 of the last 10 days, very early for us. I cleaned the buckets yesterday and am graduating to DWC.... nice video.... Rick

[@rickgrosso4174]

Forgot to mention, I like the idea of adding pots on the drain line, but am to worried about the roots, what do you think about cutting a V at the start of the drain line with a second 3" drain line side by side and using that drain to add herb pots?

[@CarmoTV-pl1ne]

The way he said beautiful Miami then u her the syrin 😂 great video bro

[@BobGrows]

It happens man, police have to regulate. Maybe they heard I’ve been growing the best cabbage around

[@Jr-sh9nn]

Nice ... may I suggest a drip system with the nutrients flowing over the roots and also you are getting algae in your line .. check out those things you may be surprised in your crop ... some problems I had doing the same kinda set up .. cheers !

[@BobGrows]

I have adjusted my system since this video I lowered the water level a lot and the water drips onto the media down into the roots. The roots are mostly suspended above the waterline now with only very long roots touching the water

[@idcccccccc]

@@BobGrows have you had better results with the water dripping directly on the media/plant?

[@BobGrows]

idcccccccc Yes I have but if the net cup/media clogs up with too much roots it’ll just flow off the top of the bucket

[@purbious1030]

Great video, I had a similar system when I lived in lantana a while back.

[@yoneehtnapkus809]

Thank you so much for showing this. I just love it and love to try one day. Since you live in beautiful Florida I wonder how is your electricity bill looks like bc your pump is pretty much on all day right. I ask bc we live in California and our electricity bill is crazy even if I was to have a pump I scare my bills will be pricey. Again thank you so much hopefully you can answer my question soon.

[@BobGrows]

Pump is super low wattage. Probably won’t even notice on bill

[@yoneehtnapkus809]

Thank you do much

[@halasimov1362]

What the Bucket thats a good dealeo!

[@bryanmalseed9920]

do you have a video on how you set up the guts of each bucket?

[@MarkZiller68]

Great design and thank you very much for sharing. One question...can you provide more detail on the "brass barbs" that the water is spraying out of, and how you attached those? What is that part called, I am struggling to find those. Thanks!

[@BobGrows]

Drill hole screwed them in. I have since removed the barbs and only left the hole. Cheaper and no clogging

[@tim8505]

Hey! I like the idea a lot! Will build one in winter. Is there a reason why you used the tube to determine water level height? Why did you not drill higher? Best wishes

[@lamwah1753]

Could you potentially do this with raspberry bushes?

[@hsbc2468]

To keep your system from clogging up I suggest using a disc filter.

[@neuromance3149]

I'd suggest using black buckets or paint the outside of those black. those are letting light through which roots dislike and encourages algae to grow. also the white lid is a nono

[@BobGrows]

You aren’t wrong but the consequences aren’t as big as you think

[@dav274lau]

love your setup :)

[@andrewstogner3372]

Perhaps you could put a link to where you got the buckets from. And maybe the net cups.

[@bedrooomeyes4u]

he got the buckets from firehouse subs he paid 2.oo a bucket, its in the video

[@rahimgrant4546]

Did you post. Video of how the plants turned out?

[@BobGrows]

Look at my most recent videos

[@lesseeknowngood1731]

Really cool good job!

[@idsullymichaels]

dumb question (background - never done anything like this, my 'gardens have always been in the ground - and struggled at times) Might you be able to do this with doubled self-wicking buckets (drip irrigation in the feed tube of PVC at the top) and something catching the overflow feeding it back into the system)?

[@Raukeematagi]

Truly love the video can you tell me what all different kinds of plants can be used in this system ?

[@Capt_Billy]

Did the dutch bucket not do good? Why did you go with the deep water system?