FallPonic Instructions Assembly, Filling, Planting, Draining, and Cleaning

[@jefferyholtgrieve2985]

Just bought the 4 plant fallponics system, and I just have to say that Gary is awesome. Thank you so much for your descriptive videos. I really like the fact that I know so much about my system before I even set it up. The value of these videos is priceless honestly. I had no problem investing in this system. I feel like I already understand it, and that is just frickin cool. Thanks again Gary.

[@arkarius944]

I just got my seedlings into my 2 plant setup. The system works excellently so far.

[@chadfolkes]

This system is awesome! I first bought 8 plant version and want to make it a 12 plant. I redone the plumbing to spread out the buckets. Each plant gets it own light and a 4x4 area. Gary was a HUGE help walking me through adding 4 more. Would definitely recommend this system. Thanks Gary!

[@Jpjpjpjpjpjp25]

I just purchased the 8 gallon 4 plant system 2 weeks ago. First, I ordered at lunch on Friday and it was on my porch by Sunday afternoon which was awesome. Second. I assembled it in less than an hour and it went together easily, the only leak I had was an o ring I put in the pump wrong. Which was my mistake and easily corrected. On the filling I still had trouble with the air bubble in the caterpillar. My solution and a little tip for others: I took the drain pump that came with the system and rain the hose up into the caterpillar while pumping out of the reservoir which forced the air bubble out and got me flowing. Very happy with my purchase and have babies in already looking good.

[@bowandarrowindian3704]

Happy Friday Gary I hope all is well haven't seen the video lately stay cool my friend peace out🤘✌🇺🇸

[@chancecustoms69]

This channel rocks! Super straight forward and easy to follow. Thanks for all the great information

[@PAHydroponics]

Thanks for watching, we are happy to help

[@Devil-pk2xo]

yo @@PAHydroponics if i order the 2x4 fallponics kit does it come with the tent as well and everything in the picture ?? i was looking at the AC affinity grow kit witch is 399.99 and also 2x4 but yours is 334 or somthing like that and comes with the hydrponic fallponic setup so if it comes with everything in the picture then im really reaslly intrested cause i thought i was going to have to spend 400 witch is already a steal dont get me wrong but then also have to by all the fallpnic equipment on top of it pushing 500 dollars so this is awesome if true

[@megaflux7144]

over a year since this was made?! we need an aeroponics video!!

[@NN-ou9jc]

Thank you Gary!!!! I built a two bucket system and love it. I did add a garden hose filter (mesh screen) between the pump and the res just to make sure the pump didn't get roots and small rocks in it. Thanks you again for all the vids and info you put out there.

[@gregoryhowell5091]

Great meeting you today, Gary. Your past video on putting together a grow tent was very valuable in assembling my 5x5. I was very lucky that you had them in stock! Can't wait for my 4x fallponics system to arrive. These beginning to end videos are extremely educational with lots of information you won't find in the instruction manuals.

[@Truckinwithkramer]

I've been following you and watching your videos for about a year now taking notes as my plants were growing in soil ;( I just bought the 2 plant system with the air stones... It was just very refreshing To watch you set everything up everything up talk about everything clearly and he gives youthe dues and don'ts I am so excited to start this new grow!!! They say knowledge is key so I would keep your ears open and keep watching!!!

[@Truckinwithkramer]

And to add 1 more thing "PH hydrophonics" has about the best pricing you're going to find!!! His hands down!!!

[@t.wolffert1588]

Gary, love my 6 plant Fallponic System. Thanks for all your support. The Fallponics System blows away my Active Aqua Grow Flow. Using the three inch drains of the Fallponics as opposed to the 1/2" or even upgraded 3/4" hoses and drain fittings of the Active Aqua Grow Flow makes the system work so much better. No matter how I tried to keep the AAGF system drains cleared, I always got a white tampon of roots clogging the bottom drains. This clogging always happened at the worst time of my grow which is at the end when the roots are filling the grow pots. Keep up the good work and great videos. Thanks, Todd.

[@rondeb7708]

FYI- Because of the smaller root system, you will need to monitor the roots. The accelerated growth and smaller root systems mean you want those systems to stay healthy. When you see the quick growth of the plant, be sure to give a look under the hood and see if the roots need any maintenance. Aside from monitoring the plant growth, it would be best if you also watched for any roots that are growing longer than the remaining root mass. Those should be trimmed evenly to ensure even and steady growth.

[@buckaroo8805]

Hey Gary, I just finished setting up my 8 plant site not in a tent. Just on a flat floor and it works awesome! It’s a nice set up and I like your instructions.

[@patjrbraydin09]

getting my 4 plant fallponics system soon!! soo excited!!!!!

[@smokymack]

The dance is worth a comment.... Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@fatoshi7510]

Gary where are you?? We miss you …… come back plz

[@torrencekrepps757]

Hello sir I've truly been following your videos for a year now and truly love watching you as well as truly trying to keep the business within my area and truly rather purchase a grow light from you I'm looking to replace one of my lights that went out on me and the buyer isn't getting back with me now pretty upset about this especially since there is a 4 year warranty

[@BurghFan-ps9ow]

This is system is awesome 👌!!! My biggest complaint and it's a big one is growth rate. The bucket closet to curved pVC pipe that goes into the resavior Is always the smallest . I just got the 13 gallon version I believe that will do the trick!!

[@GG-mm9hf]

y do u think it had to do with the 8gal buckets in the tent, n not 13gal? trying to decide if i should go fallponics 8gal or 13gal for a 4x4... only thing with 13gal is (4-13gal) is a lot of plant in a 4x4...

[@jonahmartin332]

Gary is fs the man 🐐

[@emoneyblue]

Thanks we love your videos

[@stevehillbilly5797]

Another great informative video. Thanks for sharing and peace ✌🏻

[@mertelnd]

If I have hard water is a boogie brew good enough for the water or do I need a complete RO system?

[@rmcnasty7319]

Thank you for sharing this info. Nice system

[@BroncoFan6548]

Gary, your videos are awesome and helpful. Can you please do a video on hydro vs soil, I went to your web site and want to purchase a kit, but not sure if I should do hydro or soil? It seems like you would prefer hyrdoponics

[@knowyuhgrow420]

Thanks for sharing stay safe and bless 🇧🇧 👉🏾 🇨🇦 💨

[@sebastiankulesza3782]

GREAT CONTENT THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

[@zombyw00f]

so much good information. thank you, gary!

[@nyoung827]

Is there a specific reason you use a separate pump to drain rather than adding a valve above the waterfall pump that would divert the water to drain? Thanks for these videos!

[@crimzonr9371]

I would love to order a kit from you ... just money issues rite now with wife being out of work for a year .. Great Video

[@hydrohybrid4206]

My 4 site mini should be in an day now can’t wait

[@base4267]

Never really understood fallponics until I watched this video! What are the advantages of fallponics over rdwc ? I assume extra oxygen to the roots from water falling? For someone who has ran both can you give me a rundown? I've only messed with dwc and rdwc

[@arkarius944]

Yeah the waterfall generates enough oxygen to probably not even run the air stones if you wanted to.

[@proz71ful19]

Hope you are doing well, Gary!

[@Fun_Health_MTB]

Great video and I like that you showed tomatoes in the pot because I grow tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. I want to order a set of these for one side of my green house for next season. I currently have 9 buckets on that side, would I need to have the reservoir at the end of the chain or should it be in the middle of the line with a 'hump' on each side to keep water pressure even?

[@burnoutstixx]

Great videos Gary!!

[@pabloaceves401]

can you show how to make the main bucket for the hydroponic system plz. thank you your videos help me a lot, I,m from Mexico.

[@PAHydroponics]

I think you are looking for this video.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4G6f2iXqahjeLs

[@cheechFLHTK]

With a 5x5 AC infinity tent the 4 8gal buckets aren’t able to line up in the middle of the tent because the pump sticks into the side of the tent. I was looking at a way to extend the hump piece so they can be centered. So far I’ve only leak tested it. Won’t be running it for at least another week

[@lukemason6858]

Is it possible to construct a similar system in a straight line as opposed to side by side and if so will it work the same?

[@jimboduke5449]

Hey I’ve been growing this plant can you explain why my plant grows only on three sides no growth from other side

[@aarongentile7232]

Great video as always!! Is it ok to use tap water through a hose? A Buddy said he thought distilled water should be used. I didn't want the expense. I didn't know about water temp messing up/killing plants-- good tip! I did learn about hydro guard/bacillus amyloliquefaciens but it was too late. Root rot won. You've been very helpful --thank you very much--This video answered a few of my questions and covered sonme of my "issues" too, .much appreciated!

[@lettucebroccoli5432]

Just met you last week ✌🏻

[@x_probie_x9128]

Do you guys sell a stronger pump?!?! I just got the 4 pot 13 gallon but need stronger pump asap

[@rgrant991]

Will the reservoir never match the grow bucket level?

[@johnpatz8395]

How much vertical rise will the drain pump deal with, I ask as I’m going to be in the basement, but running a hose outside wouldn’t be an issue, I just don’t know if I’d need a stronger pump for the 5-6’ rise to get it outside?

[@johnleden1909]

I'm running the 13-gallon four plant system. Does anyone have any tips for attaching low stress training wire to these buckets? Thanks.

[@DavidfromMichigan]

If you're not growing in a tent, do you still need that caterpillar hump?

[@enragedwookie7863]

What would it cost for a 13 gallon bucket but stirponic style for 4 plants? Or is it possible given the shape square vs round buckets?

[@PAHydroponics]

The "stirring" action is diminished by increasing the volume. Gary uses the larger three inch pipe to keep things moving in the larger volumes of water. In the Fallponic the recirculated water has a very low restriction in flow due to individual waterfalls and large diameter return tubes. -w

[@dannyschumaker]

u the man Gary keep it going

[@WhyEXPAT]

Hi, great channel. Has anyone seen or heard of growers adding grow-bags and coco in the buckets? One person I know was secretive but the bag was to contain the roots and prevent clogging and the coco was in the grow-bag, not sure if stones or clay were added on top but there was top watering setup with Hydroponic System. Any comments?

[@sethliberty9228]

Thanks for sharing information! Is there any other way to set up a reservoir that can be maintained outside of the tent as far as draining and nutrient changes? I'm assuming because of the hump in the pvc coming out of the tent that it wouldn't be possible. If so, is it ok to run straight pvc instead of the hump? Thanks Seth Liberty

[@PAHydroponics]

Most of the pumps we sell are Active Aqua or EcoPlus distributed by Sunlight Supply Inc. Here is a link to the Fallponic/DIY category on the store website. shop.pahydroponics.com/fallponic-diy/ If you take a look you will find kits, parts and different size pumps for different applications. Hope this helps. send an email to [e-mail] for custom applications and estimates.

[@Ram54931]

Gary can you make an updated video on your views on nutrients for dwc

[@sino3979]

Hey there love the system, it’s been great. Question about filling, one time I filled it to where the water was below the net pot and it ran good. I did it like this by accident not paying attention. Now when I try to fill it like that again it keeps taking everything out my res. I’m talking about running around 20 gallons in the mini 4 plant version. Thank you!

[@PAHydroponics]

It sounds like you may have an air bubble in the caterpillar (hump). The effect is siphoning the water from the other buckets and that "helps" it to get over the hump. If there is an air bubble trapped in the hump then the pump will discharge all the contents in the reservoir but not refill due to the air bubble. I hope I am understanding what you have shared. thanks for watching and please let me know if we can help. -w

[@sino3979]

@@PAHydroponics ok thanks for the reply, that makes sense. I thought I was filling it right but I agree with the bubble being there. Someone else mentioned pushing the garden hose into the caterpillar a bit to burp it out too. Ty guys again.

[@8________________D-]

White pipes on the inside with the rubber ring out the tent hole with the 🐛 hump piece sticking out with the long end in the tent hole 5.5 don’t gotta go 6” to get it centered show me your white pipe steamed in hot water, loosen that plastic and tubing for that pipe on bricks keep it running good

[@8________________D-]

Fill it with plenty of instructions with that waterfall pump top off in action alright? The highest you can get your water is really high in the beginning

[@wiildrok]

GO GARY!!

[@jakeb9988]

These videos are very informative and I appreciate that, but did anyone else lose composure when the little guy came out next to the tomato plant?

[@hemithompson9694]

So do you only need a 2nd pump if your going to put in the bottom drain?

[@MyBakedTurtle]

With weed should I have the water filled to the top on your 6 plant mini system? Or would it be similar to your pepper situation

[@gavinortiz3041]

Hey Gary. I have a couple question for you. I want to order the 4x4 tent kit from you with the 6” fan. I live in az and will have the tent in an air conditioned room kept roughly at 71 degrees. Will I need a chiller system and also will I need something to boost co2. The ambient air being pulled into the tent will be pretty much be from my entire house. Thank you

[@PAHydroponics]

Most of the time you should not need a water chiller in a temperature controlled room. People exhale approximately 2lbs of carbon dioxide a day. Your plants will enjoy what you exhale and in turn will help replenish oxygen. -w

[@fdsffdsf8975]

How FallPonic differs from RDWC?

[@burnerjack01]

Hey, don't know if you already know this, but US Plastic sells these bulkhead to pipe connectors called Uniseals and the ones for 3/4" PVC pipe cost about $1.50. Could help you and your customers.

[@spacewalker3211]

Love the principle of this but it seems to me that this would only work with a 4 bucket system. Doesn’t really work with anything else well I suppose a 2 bucket system would also work but anything bigger than 4 and the water will not be dispersed evenly. Unless I’m just being a galah have you came up with a workaround for this issue? I believe for bigger setups it would be easier to just set up a top feed system. What are your thoughts?

[@PAHydroponics]

This system is restricted by pump output as well as a couple of other factors. Our online store offers several options. Take a look at the 4, 6, 8, and even a twelve-site special edition Niagara FallPonic at the link below. shop.pahydroponics.com/fallponic-systems-parts/fallponic-8-gallon/

[@spacewalker3211]

@@PAHydroponics thanks will do! Also idk if you carry the ez stor buckets in white or not but if not it’d be great if you did. Anything to help keep water temps down.

[@rizzyroyce_]

Can this be used for mj?

[@torrencekrepps757]

But I'm looking to buy one that will veg and bloom and look for it to cover an area of 4x4 area and hoping that you might have some for me to take a look at and I'll get back with you

[@Humpdog760]

I am running this right now in my 4x4, you'll be pleased! I should have flipped my to 12/12 a week sooner, got to big! You can check it out on Instagram "hde_760"

[@nickmac6998]

Let’s say you been running system for a few days and water temp hits 70, could you drop frozen water bottle in res to cool all the water down to 60?

[@PAHydroponics]

I recommend finding the source of the heat and try resolving the issue in that way. If that is not possible because of the certain factors then a water chiller may be what is needed. The frozen bottles can help in cooling the water temporarily in smaller systems. -w if you're interested here is a video on how to hook up a chiller. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWqxYqaLn9yhnZY

[@Tomtomtomtomtomtomtom75kg]

Hey would do you think i could get away with 6 autos in a 5x5 with a 450W

[@youngjaysantiago1283]

is vivosun a good grow tent brand?

[@proz71ful19]

cheap china

[@Masterseven77]

how do you mix in nutrients?

[@ziggygiggy5150]

What type of pvc do you use in your systems?

[@PAHydroponics]

Schedule 40... hope that answers your question. -W

[@CtrlAltObselete]

most setups appear to be out of stock when I check your site now..

[@PAHydroponics]

If you are looking for the larger 13 gallon Fallponic then you are correct, we are short on the larger sites at this time.

[@CrilleyG]

Where did you go

[@proz71ful19]

wondering the same. hope he’s well

[@Glasshashgrass]

What kind of clip on fans??

[@PAHydroponics]

We carry several different fans. If you are interested, click on the link for a look at what we have on the website. shop.pahydroponics.com/environment/fans/ Thanks for watching

[@mevik3835]

This guy tells you and shows you how to do thing yourself .and sales his stuff cheep if shipping was cheeper i would order all my stuff but im in atl

[@tjancijr]

That hose sounds like someone had too much spicy.

[@somethinglikethat212]

Gary your so little bro wth the acid didn't wear off

[@rmcnasty7319]

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