How To Build A 12 Gallon DWC Tote | Parts List |

[@tonylukken3290]

A little bit of over kill with that air stone But your little me the bigger and more bubbles the better What did you pay for that air stone Don't think I can't afford that air stone Im going to to try a 8 inch air stone disc I am disabled could someone send all the parts to you and pay you do get one ready to go and pay to ship it to me I just can't put all the fitings on and drill and cut and all that stuff

[@nwiaquatics]

I'm sure a 8 inch air stone would work.. I could possibly work out building you one if you live in tge states but shipping would cost a fortune. Do you know anybody that could build you one..? Also water changes are required every 3-4 weeks which is to bad.. Again shipping even in the states wouldn't be worth the cost. There's many other systems that less to maintain than this setup..

[@tonylukken3290]

@@nwiaquatics really like your system it's awesome don't know anyone that could build it for me But I could get someone to hook your system together if you did the cuts and holes for the fittings I have caregivers that would help me take care of your system with like water changes and that stuff Would you ever think about or consider donating one of your system s to someone like me if I paid to ship it to Iowa My email is [e-mail] if you want to talk maybe we could work something out That is the email i check every day

[@nwiaquatics]

Well Tony You're in luck my brother..! I received your email this morning and I spent a couple of hours building you a complete 12 gallon tote setup from scratch.. I also double wrapped the lid in hd aluminum foil and included plenty of clay media, 4 rockwool cubes and a 6' piece of 1/4" tubing for air stones. This system has been sanitized and checked for leaks around the grommet.. All you'll need to get 100% started is x2 8" air stones and at least a 20 watt air pump.. I'll provide links below along with extras you will need.. Also be sure to have a good quality PH and EC meter.. I use General Hydroponics Micro, Grow, Bloom for all of my grows.. I just need to find the time to get this shipped out to you and will reply to your email here in a bit for your shipping info.. I highly recommend you get these items listed below.. I honesty Don't think Cal/Mag is needed but I'll list what I use below. I tried with and without Cal/Mag and couldn't tell the difference. I'll send you pictures of everything I will be sending you.. PH Meter: www.amazon.com/Bluelab-PENPH-Pen-Plant-Germination/dp/B005POOJHG/ref=sxts_b2b_sx_reorder?cv_ct_cx=bluelab+ph+pen&dchild=1&keywords=bluelabe+ph+pen&pd_rd_i=B005POOJHG&pd_rd_r=e3eee223-224d-40c7-adf0-7976d3239782&pd_rd_w=eoIkJ&pd_rd_wg=hNMt0&pf_rd_p=2ff2ddc8-4b7c-44be-9d81-b3613daaedab&pf_rd_r=V0NFH1H89R7G5GKDM6JD&qid=1619364005&sr=1-1-f5ebfd8e-82c1-4b4e-97d5-2aa47aa18b69 EC Meter: www.amazon.com/Bluelab-Truncheon-Nutrient-Meter-Germination/dp/B00348PV6S/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=bluelab+meter&qid=1619364056&s=lawn-garden&sr=1-6 20 Watt Air Pump: www.amazon.com/dp/B081DY21RZ/ref=twister_B08DXLG6H1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 8" air stones (2 pack): www.amazon.com/Pawfly-Cylinder-Bubbler-Hydroponics-Aquarium/dp/B07QSCW7LK/ref=sr_1_22?dchild=1&keywords=Air+stones&qid=1619364645&sr=8-22 General Hydroponics Nurturance: www.amazon.com/General-Hydroponics-Flora-Bloom-Fertilizer/dp/B017H73708/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=general+hydroponics&qid=1619364154&sr=8-6 PH Down: www.amazon.com/General-Hydroponics-Liquid-Fertilizer-1-Quart/dp/B00CJID1I4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=38LDXIMXIOL7&dchild=1&keywords=ph+down+general+hydroponics&qid=1619364283&sprefix=ph+down%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNk81VEdGUFNGVlA0JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjc0NjExN0k2S1JCSENER01TJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1MDM5ODIyNkhOWlRQSzUxNlBVJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== PH Up: www.amazon.com/General-Hydroponics-pH-Up-Oz/dp/B000FFAM8A/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=ph+up+general+hydroponics&qid=1619364403&sr=8-12 Cal/Mag: www.amazon.com/Botanicare-CAL-MAG-Plant-Supplement-Formula/dp/B004JKBMRW/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=Cal+mag&qid=1619364824&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFOMU8zWlZKQ1RCMUomZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA0OTgyOTcxMkxBM1E5T1c4V0RHJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1Mzg1NzdQWUM3NjJDT1Q1TEMmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl Happy Growing my friend and if you have Facebook be sure to join us at Joe's Pepper House..

[@tonylukken3290]

Seriously your going to do that for me ! Do you mean the system in this video ?

[@tonylukken3290]

@@nwiaquatics Do you need a water pump like most systems have to circulate the water ?If I ever come up with a way to solar power a hydrophonic system I will let you know how Just had that idea

[@nickjarrett4015]

Finally someone who actually explains plain and simply how to set up a diy dwc in a nice clean and practical application. Absolute legend thanks so much!

[@nwiaquatics]

Awesome and Thank You for the kind words. I'm know there's easier ways to build these but these are the only tools I had to work with.

[@TheFieldy107]

Good dwc design but man you turned the simple task of measuring and cutting a hole into a huge process.

[@nwiaquatics]

Yeah it was overkill.. My 5 gallon tote build build will be much quicker lol..

[@JaySmith-ce6zm]

Buddy I have been watching everyone trying to clean up the freshly cut edges on the outside and inside of their PVC pipes. Working with copper pipe and straight edges, all hardware store carry a "Deburing" tool small curved, very sharp knife and it will work wonderful on all PVC edges. Hopefully this will help a lot of folks. Enjoyed your information also. Thanks

[@nwiaquatics]

I just didn't want to spend any extra money at the time brother.. Great info and thanks!

[@tiedyedsquatch4823]

So many extra steps to find center when it isn't vital. But very informative. Thank you

[@nwiaquatics]

There's many ways it can be done but this is how I like to do it.. Thanks for watching.

[@michaelbennett3400]

Dude I thought I have a lot of stuff just laying around the house the house after 28 years of marriage and two kids and two grand kids, holy crap you must be close to a hoarder. Good content and explanation.

[@nwiaquatics]

lol.. Yeah It adds up quick. Thanks for watching..

[@flicksby3930]

The center paper stuff was not necessary because the lid of the tote had perfect alignment with the squares. The center of the center square was your middle point. Great setup!

[@kjmorley]

LOL, yeah, this kind of confused me. Just cut a 6 inch hole in the centre of the tote. The whole template thing was unnecessary. A 6 inch hole saw would’ve been much easier and produce a cleaner result.

[@Krazykal]

I like it but due to its large size I would recommend attaching an external reservoir for any nute/PH maintenance not to mention water changes attach them in the traditional circulatory DWC method it can even be external from your tent to keep the water cooler.

[@nwiaquatics]

I agree and I'm going to do this when I move my grow down into the basement.. Thanks and thanks for watching..

[@Opal.Workshop]

its never overkill with too much air ^ . nice build , I like the water level line, Probably don't need to stress to much about the chlorine in the tap water

[@jamielee8624]

Great video and I think having a quick drain plug to a reservoir will be a good addition.

[@nwiaquatics]

Just need to turn the blue site tube in a horizontal position to drain. I thought I mentioned that but maybe not.

[@stackerforson7180]

Thank you sir for the tutorial! Man that stone is awesome. Never seen one move that much bubbles and water! Happy growing to you sir and best of luck!

[@nwiaquatics]

Thank you sir for the kind words.. Much appreciated

[@jon1mer1]

Best one I’ve seen so far ! Good stuff .

[@nwiaquatics]

Thank you..! I'm sure there's easier ways of making these but these are the only tools I had to work with..

[@ChefPitaPires]

great video, i will restart my indoor grow. I'm watching videos to update myself, as it's been over 20 years since I've been planting, but now I want to be able to taste what's best and made by me. Joe, I'm told we are alike....

[@highsidehydro6431]

I use the same totes but I used epoxy to attach the top 5 inch pieces of a 5 gallon bucket to raise the net pots up above the tote lid to keep from losing water volume. 👍 would not recommend do it the way I did if you are restricted on height though.

[@rayalvarez7247]

Nice. Medium size airstone should work fine. I toss em out after a grow and purchase a new $10 stone.

[@MattGarver]

Excellent tutorial on DWC builds, the 12-gallon size is great for some big plants.

[@nwiaquatics]

Thank you Matt.. Yes my Carolina Reaper is already 17" Tall and 27" wide..! I've made a lot of changes and you can see those on other channel at Joe's BBQ House.. Thanks for watching..

[@JP34668]

Finally. Thanks for this my friend. Perfect! Exactly the step by step i needed. Thank you. I will be doing this. Lyk how it goes. Many thanks.

[@nwiaquatics]

My plants did amazing in this set up.. You are so welcome.

[@mariusadam4429]

great diy vid. keep it simple-one thing i found was the air lines coming off the manifold need to be the same length regardless of how many buckets you use manifold-air stone Same length, and putting the pump in a cardboard box will cut down the noise alot- have fun !!!

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Pick up some 1/4 air line 90 degree elbows to add on those stones will keep it from kinking when it moves against the tote. Bring the air flow down some as your pumping way to much air into those stones. Micro bubbles feed the plant much better then boiling them. Nice job done showing how to build these totes. Love your showing a 13/16 bit to make the correct hole size.

[@nwiaquatics]

I have an assortment of those 1/4" fitting and I will put them to use.. To be honest I didn't think to much air flow would be an issue in all the research I've done.. I'll have to get more lines ran to this pump cause I don't want to overheat it.. Thanks for the advice..

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Did not mean to confuse you. It is not over heating boiling wise. I meant it was rolling the water way to hard no allowing a good oxygen air rate. Having lots of smaller bubbles is called micro bubbles that feed the roots much better oxygen than a heavy boiling bubbles. Just share the lines with other feed lines to take the mass pressure off that one air stone. If need be you can install an air valve to restrict the air flow down some to that stone but don't put to much back pressure on the pump to burn it up. Sharing the lines equally with other totes will allow you to do this with out causing back pressure.

[@nwiaquatics]

​@@CBsGreenhouseandGarden I totally understood what you was saying.. I thought the more rolling water would be best allowing more oxygen to the plant as a seedling.. I plan on lowering the water level about a 1/2" below the net pot and the airstone pressure once the roots grows underneath the net pot.. I'll try to explain this in my next video but I do agree with you brother.. I'm just experimenting but love the advice that you're giving me.. I truly appreciate it..

[@frontier5591]

You can take it a step further, instead of building it out of a tote you would build it out of a coleman etc. ice cooler. It would keep the water temperature cooler more stable for root growth. If your water temperature gets close to 80F you'll get root rot and other diseases. You can also throw a bottle of frozen water into it to cool it down. That's the biggest issues DWC growers have growing inside a grow tent. The tent heats up as well as your water, you can always buy a water chiller $$$. There's also a product called "Botanicare Hydroguard " just add it in your water, which will save and protect your roots. Also the more air stones you have, the better for root growth. I've also have an aquarium sponge filter in mine, just to keep my water clean as possible.

[@nwiaquatics]

That's some great advice.. Thank you

[@23kreis]

Very well explained and demonstrated. Also great equipment chosen. This is my first time running a homemade DWC bucket and it works pretty well too. But because of your video, I'm seriously considering making 2 boxes. Thanks for sharing and greetings from Austria!

[@nwiaquatics]

You're welcome.. It's fun to build your own and grow with great results. Cheers

[@bronzo1217]

I learned so much from this 1 DWC video than I have in the other 100 I have watched. The bubbling to get ride of that pool chemical for 24hrs, genius. Will def be getting a few things. Keep it up!

[@nwiaquatics]

Awesome.. Hope it works out for ya.. So far I'm having no issues.. Thanks for watching..

[@FelixSemibratov]

really all other videos is nonsense @@nwiaquatics

[@joeponder9668]

Brother you have a phenomenal dome!!! Thanks for the great video. I’ve made many many of DWC systems and this is wonderful for the beginner trying to get growing in hydro!

[@nwiaquatics]

Lol Thanks for the compliment.

[@DuckDude1212]

Nice setup if you plug the extra holes on your air pump it will be quieter

[@nwiaquatics]

They are shut off from the valves.. Thanks for watching

[@TheRealMaxPowers]

Your video is extremely well done. thank you very much

[@nwiaquatics]

Thank you and thanks for watching.. Making some changes to my 2021 grow season..

[@derickmccoy5852]

That is one gnarly looking hole lol. Nice video tho, making a hole that big in these totes is such a pain in the butt. Interesting seeing how each person deals with it differently.

[@slaphappyjap]

Hi Joe...Thnks alot for making this video. Especially for how you showed where to buy each part online. This seems easy enough. Im finally dipping my toes in the hydro game and figured this is the perfect way to start. I plan on using 4 12 gallon totes and put one plant in each one. One question. Is there a specific reason why the tubing is blue? Other than just to be transparent so to see inside it? Could I just use clear tubing? Or does it have to do with algae/bacteria resistance? Thnks again

[@JimiJo]

Fella you need an air gab of an inch or two below the bottom of the pots otherwise your going to have issues with your roots. Other than that top job.

[@nwiaquatics]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching..

[@johnbsys1846]

No air gap until the roots hit the water week 2 believe me im running a 30 double net pot system its easy and buy you a guardian system to monitor ph and parts per million

[@nwiaquatics]

Yes no air gaps until the roots hits the water. I use EC which is a much easier way to measure nutrients imo. Works for me..

[@thegalleryBBQ]

awesome inside look of whats happening.

[@nwiaquatics]

I'll be publishing a new massive update video today and it will be the last video for this channel.. Going to move all grow updates to my Joe's BBQ House channel. Thanks for watching Tommy..

[@davidtaylor9336]

Way easier ways to make this set up. And wow this guy is all over 5he place.

[@nwiaquatics]

Yes and wish I had those tools at the time to make is easier lol.. It was a fun build though..

[@benbushnall5623]

hey pal, great use of various items! ive always used DWC but neve put the water level so it was covering my nets, the way i was taught was to leave up to an inch between the water/nutes rather than them being completely covered, im assuming matbe mould but was a long time ago, obviously whatever works for you, the air stone just sprays the roots until they hit the water then you will be amazed at the rate of growth, some LST, FIMing and you cant really go wrong. I prefer smaller plants with maybe 6-8 branches/colas, depending on lots of varients your looking at about 6/7oz a plant, very impressed mate, not that it proves anything.

[@nwiaquatics]

I've had some great success with this 2019/2020 grow with this setup.. Maybe I got lucky.. Thanks for the info..

[@mrgreenthumbozgrow4384]

Nice vid explains in good detail good job Ty

[@nwiaquatics]

You're welcome and Thanks for watching..

[@powertrain355]

works great for lettuce, peppers, cabbage " " love this! great setup!

[@nwiaquatics]

Thank you sir.. And thanks for watching..

[@PMPBBQ]

That's is one sweet set up Joe. Sorry I couldn't make it to the premier but wanted to come by at watch. Can't wait to see your set up when it's finished and you got peppers growing. Thanks for sharing.

[@nwiaquatics]

Thank you.. I finally have some sprouts growing and getting ready to transfer them tomorrow after I evaporate the chlorine from my tap water.. I so can't wait to fail/win on this whole process of growing.. Thank for watching brother..!

[@robertstewart9050]

No

[@DerekRada]

1. Find the center of the container 2. measure 3 inches from the center in at least 4 directions and eyeball a circle 3. cut out the circle

[@nwiaquatics]

Yep.. That's definitely an easier way.. Thanks

[@hatchett999ify]

I swear I was cringing on how difficult he was making it

[@arielsolano7183]

This is the best tutorial, thank you very much.

[@nwiaquatics]

You're welcome.. All my update grow videos are on my original channel over at "Joe's BBQ House and Review"

[@rayalvarez7247]

Greatly appreciated.

[@nwiaquatics]

You're welcome and sorry for the late response.

[@reboroadie4444]

wow, great video lots of info, and prices with links... you're the man Thanks !!

[@nwiaquatics]

You're welcome and thanks for watching..

[@jo-d433]

Thanks that was good but bro have you herd of snips? The green or red sometimes yellow or blue being red right, green left, and yellow or blue straight and then you can get slimish looking design or the other type that are much wider well they actually cut perfect circles with a bit of practice they must be good quality good condition and they cut paper plastic metal and everything in between. I only thought id mention because you had everything else just about and I just don't know what I'd do without my snips and cutting perfect holes:)

[@paulmulligan2895]

Superb job sir 👏

[@nwiaquatics]

Thank you!

[@ace_798]

Fantastic tutorial thank you, Great build well done.

[@nwiaquatics]

Thank you.. I appreciate the kind words.

[@hashmaster3132]

A drimle and a small cut wheel does wonders! Paint ur lids white black absorbs heat just my cents...nice rig tho.

[@nwiaquatics]

Yes..! That would save some time for sure..

[@andrewhulliberger1750]

Get a pair of tin snips to cut the hole in the plastic for the netty pot, you’ll thank me later. I use them for vinyl siding, same material.

[@nwiaquatics]

Unfortunately I don't own them but it would've been a lot easier for sure..

[@joshedwards8520]

Good job! Great advice.

[@nwiaquatics]

You're welcome and thanks for stopping by.

[@wild1_gamer_bear528]

I was under the impression you needed that air gap im considering building a rdwc nyslef nice vid very Informative growmie ✌💚

[@nwiaquatics]

You need the air gap when your roots start growing out of the net pots.. You want your clay media moist until you see the roots.. Hope this helps..

[@assog5737]

It's alot easier to grow with LPA ( low pressure aeroponics). I also use 2 totes. But 2" net pots. I cut in 24 grow spaces per. Make a manifold with 11 spray heads for each. Then use a separate reservoir that serves both grow chambers. Pump is in the reservoir. Run hoses for input, run hoses for drainage back into reservoir. No need for air stones. Plus this makes it easier to change nutes every 2 weeks. The 2 grow chambers are 2' 6" x 3'. They sit under 1 LED. This the way I do it. Take 48 clones, install in areo cloners. Roots start in 3 to 5 days. Let the roots grow for 17 days, then straight to 12/12, ( no veg ). Plants are 5 to 6 inches. At harvest they are 24 to 30 inches. They look like a stick with a big bud on them at harvest. Yield is anywhere between 14 Gs to 30 Gs per. Depends on the strain. Do the math. This is the easiest and fastest way to grow. Areo System Sea Of Green. ASSOG............

[@nwiaquatics]

I promise to do this in my 2021 grow season.. Thanks for watching

[@davyyoungin1772]

Keep the lip if you want to tied down your plants for low stress training makes things easier

[@nwiaquatics]

Thanks for the info and thanks for watching..

[@saltybildo4415]

If you have firehouse subs in your area, buckets are 3 buks apiece with gasketed lids

[@madison0348]

Dude thank you, very helpful info..

[@nwiaquatics]

You're welcome..

[@thomasstafford5442]

Super great ,

[@erikbradford456]

Nice thought process bro

[@nwiaquatics]

Thank you..

[@chihgts1]

Hell of a setup Joe!

[@nwiaquatics]

LOL.. Wait till you see what I've done to this office now..!

[@1freexp511]

You should place your air pump out side of your tent so its not blowing hot air in your buckets

[@nwiaquatics]

For my 2021 grow I moved the pumps in the which helped out alot.. plus the noise level is reduced too. Thanks for watching

[@jonathanp906]

Hey I found your channel through this video, and watched your other videos too but came back to say I love this tutorial and the way you give a parts list with links for everything. I am definitely going to make some of these! I hope you will continue this channel and experiment with other types of systems, I think you will find these how-to (and equipment review) types of videos do well and I will enjoy seeing how you do things! More follow up videos would definitely be nice as well.

[@nwiaquatics]

Thank you.. And yes I do plan on doing more how to videos.. 2021 videos will be nice because I want to show how I grow from start to finish. Thanks for watching.

[@hannafischer1451]

Im just going to go ahead now

[@livinglifeonlifesterms2450]

Thanks for showing this set up! New sub

[@cmraz]

Hey Joe! I have one question 3 years later. At the end you mention the benefit of the water level tube not requiring you to have to constantly refill 5gallon buckets. But when you top off, do you add the same proportionate amount of hydro solution/feed? Or do you just top off till completely changing out the water/solution after 2 weeks or a month?

[@nwiaquatics]

Sorry brother I had a burnout in creating videos.. The plants did amazing but when my electrics/gas and water bill doubled I had to take the plants outside.. I'm back now that everything had chilled out.

[@isaachouston1128]

the blue hose link is wrong. You linked the 1/4 inch tube, should be 1/2. Either that or Amazon removed the 50 ft 1/2 inch option

[@nwiaquatics]

Amazon must have screwed that link up cause I know I had it right. Sorry about that..

[@SuperPopem]

Bro you absolutely destroyed the circle😂

[@nwiaquatics]

It still worked great and my plants turned out great!

[@JasonPutt]

veryinformative, but you freaked me out your lights went off in video at exact same time my two aerogardens shut off for the night :))

[@nwiaquatics]

lol.. That is freaky..

[@ascendordie7427]

12 gallon DWC bucket for the roots is way big, the plant will fill the tent before ever coming close to filling the tub with roots. Remember water is equivalent to 10x growing capacity than that of dirt.

[@nwiaquatics]

You are absolutely correct and honestly didn't realize this.. I ended up taking the tents down lol.. I had to eliminate some of the plants and transfered some in soil. These plants i have left are monsters..! 2 of them are 5' tall and 4' wide and my other is 5' tall and 5' wide.. I'm having a amazing yield with healthy plants.. You can check out my updated grows over a Joe's BBQ House and Review or on my Facebook group Joe's BBQ House.. Thanks for watching..

[@ascendordie7427]

@@nwiaquatics how long did you veg for? thanks for the reply and making the videos I enjoy watching. Ill hop on over there and check you out.

[@nwiaquatics]

I let them veg till I've seen lots of flowers.. Not sure if that's how it's supposed to be done but it's working for me. Thanks

[@HeirloomReviews]

i have to look into this maybe try it next year! thanks for sharing bud! : )

[@groupgrm]

Great 👍🏽 build. Why 12 gallons ?? Does it serve a purpose to use that much water? Does it make the peppers grow bigger?

[@nwiaquatics]

Yes the more room you give the roots the larger the pant.

[@lancep9394]

This is a neat idea, but... its overkill by alot. Too much water and nutrients used for the fill. Alot of waste. Also. Smaller net cup, you could run multiple plants in one toat. Depending on plants being grown.😉 But awsome video. Very well made and well explained.

[@drillsgtlangdon]

Get yourself a Steam Wand.. they help to decon the reservoir and reduce the probability of algae growth.

[@nwiaquatics]

Thank you Harry.. My water from my faucet is at 150F when at its hottest mixed with some dish soap should clean any bacteria out of all the parts I wash.. I think a steam wand is just a little battery operated mixer. Correct me if I'm wrong.. I may spray everything down with some One Step sanitizer before I add any water.. Thank for watching brother.. I appreciate the help..

[@drillsgtlangdon]

@@nwiaquatics The steam wand that I have plugs into the wall and has its own reservoir.. I think I paid somewhere in the neighborhood of 120 bucks. It came in quite handy for cleaning/decon'ing the reservoir and components through the occasional algae occurrences. Again, I cant wait to see how your system works out. I am already saying "damn..I should have done that instead of this" etc lol GL brother

[@nwiaquatics]

@@drillsgtlangdon I'll look into that style of Steam Wand you have but haven't seen the style you have that plugs in the wall.. I've some huge changes in my office and will get a video out on it soon.. It's def not budget friendly but I have a good feeling about what this process.. I know I'll fail a time or two from trial and error but it'll be worth it..

[@kingchiefk.c.7662]

Awesome build!!

[@nwiaquatics]

Thank you and thanks for watching..

[@Cypress9090]

Awesome video thanks for the info ✌🏼

[@nwiaquatics]

No problem and thanks for stopping by..

[@lsdleighssilverdesigns8809]

A deburing tool will work alot easier than a razor blade. Smoother cleaner cuts

[@nwiaquatics]

I wish I had easier tools at the time of this video but I tried.

[@SteWieHTheTowel]

compared to soil setup. how hard is growing in a DWC enviroment now that you have had time to practice it.

[@nwiaquatics]

I honestly never started with soil and did all my homework on dwc.. I didn't show much in my videos but starting dwc super hots in the winter and transplanting to soil was the best thing I ever did.. Stay tuned for my 2021 grows..

[@djay62992]

@@nwiaquatics were watching...

[@joshmac5914]

Great video Joe!

[@nwiaquatics]

Thank you.. I appreciate that.. You can find all my updated grow videos on my original channel over at "Joe's BBQ House and Review" Thanks for watching..

[@Ree11Ree]

You could have used a nail attached to a piece of 3 inch string attached to a sharpie to make your circle. No extra equipment needed

[@nwiaquatics]

That would be a lot easier.. Awesome tip. Thanks for watching.

[@kinsleyskidskorner6031]

Good luck keeping the water cool

[@nwiaquatics]

No chillers and not having any problems.. Thanks for watching

[@Whargoul100]

Most excellent diy tutorial! Bravo and thanks man!! New sub.

[@nwiaquatics]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jamesdowler3709]

Haha just got to the part with the hole, use a hole cutter?

[@nwiaquatics]

I didn't have a hole cutter but it sure would've been a lot easier.. lol.. Thanks for watching..

[@ChannelDeChan]

Really cool I’ve been getting into growing my own crop indoors and am eager to learn alternative growing techniques. This is a very nice thorough explanation of a simple build similar to what I’ve been researching. I was wondering, though, what is that thing you connect the clear tubing, from the air pump, to the air stone tube. I’d also like to know what you grew in these things and how well it did in there after all this time since you posted the video if you don’t mind me asking 😁

[@nwiaquatics]

That would be the one way check valve. This way if your pump fails water can't backfeed into the pump.. All of my grows are strictly pepper plants. Check out my playlist to see how the grow went.. It was like a jungle in here lol..

[@michaelsimes421]

Hello Is there a way to connect the two totes, via piping?

[@soapyballs7201]

"if i can do it, you can do it!" thanks bae keep it up

[@doodledbop8840]

How would you drain it please let me know???

[@nwiaquatics]

You can either elevate the tote and use the site tube to drain or what I do is lift the lid with the riots into an empty tote then lift and drain.

[@sammyrussell936]

Thank you

[@nwiaquatics]

You're welcome Sammy.

[@Coldology]

Can’t wait to build mine and see how big my plants can get 🤟🏽

[@nwiaquatics]

They will become monsters lol.. Thanks for watching

[@nathanncohen793]

What type of tent are you using for your peppers? Also, what kind of light are you using? I'd imagine fruiting plants need strong light?

[@nwiaquatics]

Ultra Yield for the tents and the t-5s works great throughout the grow. I've had some nice harvests with them.. But I feel the Mars Hydro SP-250 is doing a much better job.

[@shawnhaney9293]

Hey awesome build I love it. I imagine it yields big plants. How often do you have to drain the water

[@nwiaquatics]

Thank you.. Yes very large plants up to 7' tall.. I change the water out every 3 to 4 weeks..

[@oliverglen4208]

For all: easily watchable at x1.75 speed. Good video though, my bro.

[@ascendordie7427]

Oliver Glen you cant hear the man speak at 1.75x just skip through like a normal person.

[@warrenbrophy]

How often do you change the water in these systems or do you just have to top up the water periodically?

[@matthewdavis6578]

How do you drain it?

[@nwiaquatics]

I lift the lid off with the roots and set into a clean empty tote. After I clean the tote and add water / nutrients, I place the back in.

[@handlesaretoopersonal]

i kinda missed how you refilled that bad boy lol

[@nwiaquatics]

lol..

[@lifeoflarose6046]

great video! can't wait to try this!

[@nwiaquatics]

I think you'll love it.. I now have 20 of these totes built and 17 of them up and running.. Plants are doing great and you can see that on my original KZbin channel at Joe's BBQ House.

[@indoorapartmentgardener]

I bought the same hole cutter and it ended up being too big for the grommet but only slightly. What can I do to fix this? Please help! 🙏🏽

[@nwiaquatics]

I'm really not sure why cause I haven't had any issues.. Sorry for the late response..

[@spincitynyc809]

That airstone could keep Moby Dick alive

[@nwiaquatics]

lol.. They work great though..

[@SALACOUTE]

instead of using a compressor can I use a water pump? Flow Rate: 850 GPH (3500 L/H); Max. Lift Height: up to 9.2 Feet; Watt: 60W; Voltage: 110-120V/60HZ

[@rconn4501]

(4) 5 gallon pots would up efficiency... You have enough pressure to add 2 more bubblers...

[@ronnieblack2482]

I wanna do this so bad and heat scares me out of it. I guess I could grow in the fall winter and early spring. Meaning I would need to harvest before spring. Should I go for it or use autopots

[@nwiaquatics]

I've never had an issue with my climate here. My plants did great..

[@Moore_of_Jacob]

I’m going to start growing as a beginner what is the best place to get seeds and food for the plants

[@nwiaquatics]

I bought all of my supplies on Amazon and everything is working out great.. I bought my seeds from Pepper Joe's and already have ripened pods.. You can follow my updated grow videos over at Joe's BBQ House and Review.. Thanks for watching..

[@mariomendez4874]

Does that pump bubbles the same with the two containers running at the same time? Or do you suggest buying a bigger air pump . Which one is the bigger one you have ?

[@nwiaquatics]

I run 6 totes with the larger 102w 12 port pump and 4 totes with the smaller 32w 6 port..

[@PrisonerInGlass]

Good lawd why would you use a net pot for a 5 gallon bucket for this build?

[@nwiaquatics]

It worked for me I guess.

[@Gollammeister]

What I'm looking out for is a wifi monitoring system water temperature pH ppm arduino is prob route I gotta go

[@V3RYSC4RY]

Check out the BlueLab Guardian Connect

[@Darrengriffiths3197]

Does the pump stay on 24/7 or do u turn it off and do the pumps burnout?

[@nwiaquatics]

The air pumps runs 24/7

[@jasonlin5214]

Seems like only red 1/2" tubing is available. Any good substitutes elsewhere for 1/2" blue tubing? Did you go with a colored one instead of a clear one to block out possible algae growth from light?

[@nwiaquatics]

I'm sure a local hardware store would carry tubing that would work.. and yes I wanted color tubing just incase algae was to form. I should try clear tubing on one of my totes to see if algae will form.

[@sethbishop3306]

How do I go about refilling my buckets, how much water do Iet evaporate or get used before topping off?

[@nwiaquatics]

I'll have another empty bucket or container to put the plant in and I'll rinse out with super hot water and add water to fill line then install the airstone which helps in mixing of the nutrients. I keep them topped off if there's no roots hitting water. But once the roots are in the water I wait till it's about 1 gallon low before I top off. I go 30 days before I do a water change but most people do it every 2 weeks.. Check out my other channel at Joe's BBQ House where I've been uploading all the updated videos. Thanks and hope this helps

[@sethbishop3306]

@@nwiaquatics thanks!

[@Deonmarx]

Hi what pump size whould I require for a RDWC or every how many minutes should it take for my total volume to circulate the system?

[@nwiaquatics]

I'm unfamiliar with a rdwc system but I'll be building one for 2022 season.

[@chris2pher44]

I have a question. I’m gonna try my first hydro grow in a 5 gal bucket. So when you have to add water do you just add water or water and nutrients? Also I’m confused with when feeding. I can’t remember if says once or twice a week to feed whatever it is that means you have to change out the water each feeding or you can add it to your bucket and check ph? I guessing you just add it because the plant ate most of it? Also the bigger container you have won’t the food last longer? Just trying to prevent burning them with nutrients.

[@nwiaquatics]

You use your PH meter and your EC meter to determine how much you feed and ph you will use.. And yes the bigger the container the longer it will last between water changes. You don't go by once or twice a week.. Your meters are key to growing your plants.

[@anthonycordero5050]

Instead of a razor blade use a sharo file to file that hole smooth and round