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[@hillcrest1363]

Thank you for this video. We are hoping to get this in our elementary school, Government Hill in Anchorage, this spring! I appreciate the tutorial.

[@trumpsahead]

Very nice. I'm doing the same with four buckets, but those pvc elbows are expensive so I'm using netcups or maybe pieces of wire to hold the rockwool in place. Yours is the only tower on youtube with buckets; great idea, self-reliance is everything about Freedom. ciao.

[@evegrowing7749]

trumpsahead no it’s not kzbin.info/www/bejne/an_Si519d7Ckhqc

[@j.bright6802]

Trump still ahead? 😂😂😂

[@jerriobial6312]

Wowwww greetings from the Philippines . Thanks for sharing your knowledge .

[@lakrasia]

I notice on your video at Chena Springs that it's sitting there empty - did you ever get it working? It must be difficult to get the water to reach every single root and I'd love to see a follow-up video before I invest in the necessary equipment. Thanks!

[@jennifereubank8992]

Was there an update video on this?

[@tommurdoch9580]

This is awesome great vibes from this guy

[@evegrowing7749]

Would love to see the follow up video to see how your grow towers did?

[@rbird3272]

14:15 on this video -----> kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y17Mfp1nmpmXhZo

[@thinleyorgeinzangmo4218]

You are here too! Commenting the same all over 🤣🤣🤣

[@KJ7JHN]

My tower was similar: water distribution is key. The tinyholes should work better like he has here. Ive got a question though; how does one scale this up? At 2a per pump (not to mension pump price), 10 towers in your already at 20 amps. The average stove with all burners turned on is rated for 50A. How can we build this same setup using the kratky method? That way if the breaker gets tripped, we still have our water source. I really liked this method, price and ziptie time asside. This project needs to evolve to kratky somehow. Thanks for the video! Next year im sproutong my seeds in sand with a peroxide type bottle on its side with holes in the bottom.

[@curtism7203]

dude most pumps are around 30w and thats like .25a not 2 amps

[@martinjoppa7654]

So does this ever work I’d sure like to see the finished product full of plants

[@maryconlan2852]

Where is your website to get more information on building the grow tower and the links.

[@insertdepot1675]

Same here

[@DouglasHopwood]

Thank you for asking. Yes the instruction are at chenahotsprings.com go to: about>renewables>vertical lettuce tower>learn how to make one

[@Sassygirl8323340]

​@@DouglasHopwoodshame on you

[@DROY2004]

To avoid ruining your pump, encase it it landscape cloth completely, excellent filter!

[@forageforage3520]

ABSOLUTELY! I build these for people all the time..and a always encase the pump with a painters net!

[@rosaliesemrau1293]

@@forageforage3520 how much to build one for me? I'm serious.

[@brandonwilliams5576]

I watched this video about 4 years ago. I would like to put this together in my classroom with my students as a class project. Where can I get the build designs. Also was there a video with grow lights mentioned in this video?

[@DouglasHopwood]

Brandon, I will check with the resort and ask about the directions. I will also call my father in-law and see what I can find out for you. This is what he thought was important. You can contact me on my email if you would like and we can communicate. [e-mail]

[@DouglasHopwood]

Brandon, here is a link to the directions for the grow tower on the chenahotsprings.com site under renewables and then renewables again. Anyway, here is link chenahotsprings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Chena-Hot-Springs-Grow-Tower-Lesson-Plan-2.pdf

[@brandonwilliams5576]

@@DouglasHopwood wow, I am so excited and grateful that you replied so quickly. Thank you Sir. I am building lesson plans in preparation for next year. I will research finding as many food grade materials as possible and we will definitely do it. I will reach out and send you all feedback from my experience with the build and pics of my kids and progress. Your father in law is awesome. Many thanks to you both for sharing your knowledge.

[@DouglasHopwood]

@@brandonwilliams5576 you are quite welcome. I was just sitting here watching the news. You got lucky. Please keep me informed of your progress. We have had i great response from this video. Keep up the good work

[@Fico-kt3ku]

Just some observations: The 45° PVC elbows cost in Home Depot 72×5.11 = $367.92. All the PVC and plastics for this project aren't food grade. I like the concept but I will search the web for a cost effective solution and healthy one.

[@JD-fd2iw]

Most hydro systems use pvc pipe… and the elbows are 1.16 at lowes

[@yohanesliong4818]

Beautiful. Thank you!

[@materialgirl338]

Amen!! I'm with you brother.

[@lastboomer6164]

Has anyone followed this and built it yet? I downloaded the directions. I'd like to hear from growers that built it, and what was the experience, results etc.

[@insertdepot1675]

I can’t find the website or directions. I wanted to play around with it

[@debbieblum9127]

Where did you go for instructions

[@DouglasHopwood]

They are telling me that if you go to Chena Hotsprings.com, the directions for this are on the renewables page

[@mppatriceadams1290]

@@DouglasHopwood Nope - the renewables page for the directions goes to a reservation page. The one for the video still comes here. Bummer! Maybe you could put a .pdf here?

[@DouglasHopwood]

@@mppatriceadams1290 ok. I will keep pushing back with them. Thanks

[@kennybellew]

I see it requires qty 72 of 1" 45° PVC Elbows. I wonder if heating and bending a 1-inch pipe would work. That would reduce costs significantly.

[@kennybellew]

I know about pool noodles.

[@Yaaaaaakkk1]

thank you, going to try this in sunny south africa

[@CBurton0001]

What is the site that has the dossier of the parts and instructions for this project?

[@DouglasHopwood]

If you go to chenahotsprings.com. Click on renewables then on renewables again, scroll down and you will see vertical lettuce tower then learn how to make one

[@CBurton0001]

@@DouglasHopwood the link goes to a vacation resort site… but I scrolled and finally found the actual link!!! In case u wanted to check it out, it is chenahotsprings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Chena-Hot-Springs-Grow-Tower-Lesson-Plan-2.pdf

[@rpisuba]

Do you think a net pot would work instead of the pvc elbow? That would save some money on the project (100 net pots for around 15 bucks). The pvc elbows I found were $1.76 each.

[@rpisuba]

Ahh I just saw the most recent greenhouse tour video.. and one of the towers had net pots! Yay!

[@DouglasHopwood]

I think anything you want to use would be great. Thanks for watching

[@Washkeeton]

I went to look for directions, didn't find any. Are they still posted on line? Love the innovation of Alaskans!!!

[@DouglasHopwood]

Yes the instruction are at chenahotsprings.com got to: about>renewables>vertical lettuce tower>learn how to make one

[@johndurantos1480]

LoL no direction there.

[@Washkeeton]

@@johndurantos1480 they are at the China hot springs site, you have to look around for them

[@pierrex3226]

​@@DouglasHopwoodgot the pdf thank you. was there any follow up done anywhere ever? Have people actually built this successfully?

[@unsopken0623]

@@johndurantos1480 chenahotsprings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Chena-Hot-Springs-Grow-Tower-Lesson-Plan-2.pdf

[@fasten9461]

Would like to see the assembly up close . Don't assume we know the parts and assembly.

[@DouglasHopwood]

If you go to Chena Hotsprings.com>about >renewables>. Then click on the grow tower. There should be a pdf for every thing you need.

[@DouglasHopwood]

I am not assuming anything. All Hopwood Buzz subscribers are the smartest people in the world. Please go to chenahotsprings.com go to: about>renewables>vertical lettuce tower>learn how to make one

[@kevinoglesby5106]

I am going to build one of these, think its an awesome concept, i have a solar powered submersible pump with battery back up, can i leave it running 24/7 ?

[@DouglasHopwood]

Not sure, I would check the manufactures recommendations

[@nicolecullen3495]

And auctally showing us how its built would be great lol

[@FunWithGuns]

Any updates on its affectiveness after 4 years?

[@DouglasHopwood]

yes, check out one of my most recent videos

[@trishhanley340]

@@DouglasHopwood hi I have checked every vid and can’t find the update

[@trishhanley340]

Scratch that … I found it

[@Wealthandlove-Everyone]

1:36 Such a small statement but I have one in my house I built and many people want one when they see it.

[@elizabethloreti2926]

Thank you great savings compare to plumbing pipes

[@RE-bg9ds]

Can someone post the link to this being built from the start

[@mr.mister4071]

Go to 'Keep on growin' with Mike VanDuzee.' He has a video out making a smaller version of the same thing. Start to finish. Explains everything. I think cost is $68 in supplies. Take a look.

[@DouglasHopwood]

Thank you for asking. Yes the instruction are at chenahotsprings.com got to: about>renewables>vertical lettuse tower>learn how to make one

[@betteboop57]

What is the name of the website?? I have listened a dozen times. Cheena Hot Springs???

[@DouglasHopwood]

Chena Hotsprings

[@DouglasHopwood]

Thank you for asking. Yes the instruction are at chenahotsprings.com got to: about>renewables>vertical lettuce tower>learn how to make one

[@monkeylady54]

How much do they cost?

[@chasing_happiness]

Are the directions posted anywhere now?

[@DouglasHopwood]

Thank you for asking. Yes the instruction are at chenahotsprings.com got to: about>renewables>vertical lettuse tower>learn how to make one

[@chasing_happiness]

@@DouglasHopwood I found it. Thank you so much for sharing these guides. ❤️

[@gardeninc2517]

Instructions are here chenahotsprings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Chena-Hot-Springs-Grow-Tower-Lesson-Plan-2.pdf

[@codedesigns9284]

Absolutely Amazing! :)

[@MrPatracks]

Are we not concerned to rust using metal screw inside ?

[@yomamma807]

Is this a food safe bucket?

[@danschiro1]

A family of 6 requires more than 4,000,000 calories per year. A pound of potatoes contains about 350 calories. To feed a family of 6 on just potatoes would work out to be about 12,500 lb. Under grow light, you might be able to produce 6 crops of potatoes per year. Assuming your tower can produce 50 pounds per crop, whuch is highly unlikely, You still come up more than 12,000 pounds short. By the way, I think your design is great! It certainly could produce enough greens to add to your diet.

[@tylorhod5940]

Hey is there a update on this video

[@DouglasHopwood]

yes go to one of my most recent videos and you will see one.

[@robertslatten556]

This is the best home made tower I have ever seen. And to think, I paid $1K for my towers.

[@DouglasHopwood]

Well thanks. I just with that the chena hotsprings didnt take it off their site.

[@debbieblum9127]

Please tell me again where I can find the instructions for this tower

[@DouglasHopwood]

I don’t think it is on their website anymore

[@PressPowerPlay]

@@DouglasHopwood isn't it your page that has posted this? I'm confused.

[@DouglasHopwood]

Unfortunately I believe that Chena Hotsprings has taken it down from there site. I am going to check in with them

[@lovly2cu725]

@@DouglasHopwood well that is just genius. Why dont you delete the video then?

[@DouglasHopwood]

@@lovly2cu725 hey lovly try being nice. The company is working on getting the instructions back on their site. I am not taking the video down because there is a lot of good info on it.

[@rosanigalon2842]

Parabéns ao senhor 👏 continue assim 🎉👏👏

[@DannyKellum]

Any follow up on the build? Anyone have luck with this?

[@DouglasHopwood]

yes, go to one of my most recent videos

[@abdurrahmanalatl7535]

We want to see waterline how is it up

[@DouglasHopwood]

go to one of my most recent videos

[@jeseniablanco8661]

I tried it going to your website but it's not working. Do you have another website that I can look into the direction on how to to do this?

[@DouglasHopwood]

I went to chenahotsprings.com and the site works but it appears that they no longer have the link to the grow tower up. It was called lettus alone. Sorry

[@nicolemartin1911]

What was the website where I can see how this is made????

[@DouglasHopwood]

Chenahotsprings.com>about>renewables>vertical lettuce tower. The problem is that when you click on learn how to make one, it takes you to the home page. We are working with the company, Chena Hotsprings, to work this out. Thanks

[@DouglasHopwood]

Navigate there now. They said it is fixed

[@catherineblair1221]

@@DouglasHopwood Yeah it is chenahotsprings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Chena-Hot-Springs-Grow-Tower-Lesson-Plan-2.pdf

[@DianeP-l4p]

chenahotsprings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Chena-Hot-Springs-Grow-Tower-Lesson-Plan-2.pdf

[@champagneboatingonabeerbud7184]

are those HD buckets and that sump pump bucket food grade plastic?

[@stevemiller5901]

Hell no!

[@TVCarsxn]

Can we see with the grow lights?

[@DouglasHopwood]

Thank you for asking. Yes the instruction are at chenahotsprings.com got to: about>renewables>vertical lettuce tower>learn how to make one

[@davidhatton8748]

What was the website? Please

[@DouglasHopwood]

I don’t have further information on the status of the site at this point. I made contact with Chena Hotsprings and the have not called me withe the status as of yet.

[@DouglasHopwood]

Thank you for asking. Yes the instruction are at chenahotsprings.com got to: about>renewables>vertical lettuce tower>learn how to make one

[@daveshallbetter6693]

The link that's posted below in the comments takes us to a reservation page. How do we get the the proper web page? I'm VERY interested in this unit!

[@DouglasHopwood]

Let me do some checking on it. I will get back with you

[@DouglasHopwood]

I contacted Chena Hotsprings IT department. The indicated you click on “about”

[@DouglasHopwood]

Correction. Click on menu then about the renewables. At that point you will find a table called vertical lettuce tower. Unfortunately the tab is not working right now. Sorry

[@daveshallbetter6693]

@@DouglasHopwood Went there, it's a page describing the eco tours they offer. The "lettuce Tower" is there, but it's just text, no link to the page you describe in this video. Is the info anywhere else?

[@DouglasHopwood]

@@daveshallbetter6693 I hope they will up date the site and get it up. When I hear from them I will let you know.

[@hamdan7794]

What is the name of the web sites

[@DouglasHopwood]

Thank you for asking. Yes the instruction are at chenahotsprings.com got to: about>renewables>vertical lettuce tower>learn how to make one

[@BluelightGaming1]

Did he say this costs $220?! What part??

[@k.chriscaldwell4141]

Thank you.

[@buzzsinned1294]

Are these food safe containers?

[@stevemiller5901]

Hell no.

[@insertdepot1675]

The orange Home Depot buckets are. Just look at bottom of bucket. The trash can isnt

[@lovly2cu725]

no

[@agnzagnz622]

Awesome guys

[@StacyPickhardtLMT]

Where is the online build instructions

[@DouglasHopwood]

That is the question of the year. I can’t find it either.

[@stacypickhardtlicensedmass2518]

@@DouglasHopwood its on chena hot springs but the link doesn't work

[@DouglasHopwood]

Thank you for asking. Yes the instruction are at chenahotsprings.com got to: about>renewables>vertical lettuce tower>learn how to make one

[@gardeninc2517]

Update on the towers is here kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3LXdmOardV7aZY&t

[@anyhuman100]

Presumably this did not work out huh? Otherwise there would have been a follow up video link in description? Few flaws are of course that it’s not food grade plastic and it’s loud and kinda ugly (which are of course non-functional flaws)

[@DouglasHopwood]

It works great and there are follow up videos. Obviously you are not a subscriber. Check out the channel. You will see them.

[@anyhuman100]

@@DouglasHopwood I am a subscriber now and I still do not see any follow up videos, there is a plug for hot springs resort which has nothing to do with that bucket system. There is also a short video about hot springs from 4 weeks ago with a tower in it, but nothing on instructions anywhere - please post a link here if real

[@DouglasHopwood]

Thank you for asking. Yes the instruction are at chenahotsprings.com got to: about>renewables>vertical lettuce tower>learn how to make one

[@Cymru1987]

Source?

[@vegasmainiac7745]

There’s no info in the drop down or on the website so what was the point of telling people you’d provide more info?

[@DouglasHopwood]

The point was, I will provide more information when I get more information. If that is not good enough, unsubscribe or just go ahead and shut you pie hole.

[@DouglasHopwood]

Thank you for asking. Yes the instruction are at chenahotsprings.com got to: about>renewables>vertical lettuse tower>learn how to make one

[@nicolecullen3495]

Can some one please show a video of things being grown in it

[@DouglasHopwood]

go to one of my most recent videos and you will see one at Chena Hotsprings

[@johnbolongo9978]

Did this work????

[@RMGRAIN_82]

nice 👍

[@Bright_iiii_s]

Hilarious their grow video link for a video is your video

[@gerrykaption7243]

website is dead

[@DouglasHopwood]

Thank you for asking. Yes the instruction are at chenahotsprings.com got to: about>renewables>vertical lettuce tower>learn how to make one

[@sumacmt]

Looks like one year belly up

[@DouglasHopwood]

I am sorry to hear that

[@lovly2cu725]

what is the website? he says it so fast you cant even get it.

[@DouglasHopwood]

Just stop the video and rewind but if you don’t find it entertaining then don’t watch it

[@DouglasHopwood]

Thank you for asking. Yes the instruction are at chenahotsprings.com got to: about>renewables>vertical lettuce tower>learn how to make one

[@lularoechristyfoulkrodcrew1175]

Love this

[@evegrowing7749]

Totally knew this project was destined to fail!

[@DouglasHopwood]

Why do you say that

[@catherineblair1221]

@@DouglasHopwood Yeah I think it will just take awhile.

[@DouglasHopwood]

Eve Growing please unsubscribe to my channel and stop commenting. If you believe something will fail it will and I believe you are a failure.

[@leniagriffin1165]

It's a hotel website

[@DouglasHopwood]

Yes that’s correct

[@johnmcook1]

you have them to close

[@bobbowman7638]

The website doesn't work

[@DouglasHopwood]

I know. I am attempting to find out what the deal is.

[@DouglasHopwood]

Thank you for asking. Yes the instruction are at chenahotsprings.com got to: about>renewables>vertical lettuce tower>learn how to make one

[@DouglasHopwood]

Chenahotspringsresort.com. Go to lettuce grow tab

[@firbyd]

This really doesn't show how it was built nor have any plans to go by, plus, i would put a link in the description instead of asking or expecting us to remember or understand where you were speaking of for more details. Please do a better job next time if you really want us to have and grow our own food. I also hear those can tip over at that height and weight. Be careful. No rocks or crud on the floor.. lol Otherwise Rock on and God Bless. D.

[@DouglasHopwood]

Firbyd. This is a good video and people like it. I am not attempting to produce a how to video I am simply showing what we did. Its for entertainment not to teach you

[@firbyd]

@@DouglasHopwood Well it was a farce, sorry, but I bet more people are disappointed than like it.. cheers

[@anapaulavalle9359]

I want that

[@wallstreetdragon]

Ehhh so much detail left out…. Incomplete. Grade C-

[@deborahag41]

♥

[@Weiser_Hai_stets_bemueht]

🤯🤒😖🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@kenwatanabe2599]

as of 7/3/18 the chenahotspringsresort.com link is no longer working

[@toms6072]

So this is just click bait for the resort.

[@DouglasHopwood]

What does that mean. Click bait?

[@hevelish3242]

@@DouglasHopwood your website doesn't work (anymore?)

[@DouglasHopwood]

Thank you for asking. Yes the instruction are at chenahotsprings.com got to: about>renewables>vertical lettuce tower>learn how to make one

[@russellknieser405]

M

[@evegrowing7749]

Sorry, but this isn’t giving power to the people! This makes people tied into corporate entities for simple growing needs that are freely available all around us. This Tower Garden copy like the original Tim Blanks Tower Garden distracts people from growing with soil. Growing vertically with soil can do everything this unit can do only better on sooo many levels. Cheaper, far less energy used, no need for pumps and electrical cords, way better for the Planet. Make soil like your Life depends on it because in all reality it does! There’s a far better way to grow “organic” food no matter where you live, but guess what hydroponic, aeroponics and even aquaponics isn’t the answer, soil based units are and soon I hope everyone know this. Your mission is a noble one, but your approach in my opinion is not because once again your Tower distracts people from making soil.

[@erniet420]

AMEN

[@evegrowing7749]

@@erniet420 Here’s a link to my grow towers where I use soil as the growing medium rather than synthetic liquids. Far easier to make for yourself, tower can go long time not needing water and no irrigation is ever lost. In fact the run off is saved to be used again because it comes out of the tower more nutrient rich. The soil I made myself from organic waste that would’ve gone to the land fill. facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=657562758193739&set=a.100976200519067&type=3

[@catherineblair1221]

Well just because I managed to start a soil based community garden in my apartment complex doesn't mean anyone can.

[@evegrowing7749]

@@catherineblair1221 why not 🤔