How to Build a Dutch Bucket Hydroponic System

[@brucetolentino6338]

Love watching the effects of the beer as the video proceeds ...

[@donkrapf]

There's a lot of good advice here. I never heard of Panda Film before but I wish I had. I just finished painting 12 more buckets. I'm looking forward to giving it a try. I'll add a few thoughts. The drain does not have to be sloped. It will work just fine level. My buckets and drain both lie directly on my deck. Use silicone calk to "glue" the cap and elbow in place. That leaves them removable for cleaning. Some brands of perlite are very dusty. I had to switch brands of perlite to fill some of my buckets and there was so much sludge that it blocked the drains. Now I dump the perlite into a tub to wash it first.

[@8ank3r]

Great job, can't wait to see the results with this system. The indoor PVC pipe system I made based on your videos produced a great lettuce harvest. I will try dutch buckets for my tomatoes now.

[@emceeboogieboots1608]

Just made some myself using the same containers from my fresh wort kits😁 And I was thinking of using panda film for mine as well. My local hydro shop ought to have some. They sell all of the gear for indoor hydro as well. If it all works out with my capsicum, tomato, lettuce and spinach, I might try and grow some Esperance tomatoes😉 And I do need to put a brew down this weekend too

[@maxbrooks1]

Next time get steel strapping, the zip ties won't last in the sun and the steel strapping is cheap. Sometimes called hurricane or cyclone strapping used in house frames and by plumbers for hanging pipe under houses. Love the videos dude. Keep it up

[@EcstaticTemporality]

I concur...my zip ties degrade extremely fast w/ the UV in the southern states.

[@Mracelocates]

Marker 11:55 install a long screw at the bottom portion of the narrow side of the board facing out the pipe should rest on the screws and the elbow should descend into the receiving hole. Also you could use the zip ties to loop over the outlet pipe and support the pipe with the elbows.

[@Nozoki]

Heading into fall up here in the States, so I'm going to enjoy watching your dutch bucket system videos as I wait to build mine next spring.

[@BrynnCarrollARTIST]

Is the pvc pipe safe to use? Does it leach chemicals? The water reservoir is made of plastic as well. Does that leaches chemicals? I am using food grade buckets but how do you find the other items that are food grade? Or does it matter? Great video.

[@SuperPussyFinger]

PVC materials are highly carcinogenic, and are especially prone to leaching when exposed to heat and UV light. This absolutely can be uptaken by the plants, thus contaminating the food. Even when food-safe containers are employed, the pumps and tubing are almost always made from PVC.

[@azzgraham9266]

finally a yobo gardener.... sick of hearing yanks and poms... plus 10 bogan points for the beers... subscribing to this bloody legend!!

[@williamgralton7468]

I did much the same. Instead of 19mm drain tubes I used 13mm. I eventually stopped using it. The roots from the plants grew down the drain tubes and blocked them.

[@silverpantsblue.1780]

great idea. tip for the zip ties on future projects.. get the ones with eyelets for screws and the integrity wont be challenged.

[@dannybeard8390]

great build.wonder if you ever fitted float valve.its just that when you start your pump your water level will drop and float valve will start replacing that water and by the time the system balances itself out you could end up with a bit of a flood.

[@dowsters3457]

We are buying a Dutch Colonial home this spring, so this is perfect.

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

You'd better be using it for tulips.

[@JetMech1972]

So "Mini NFT"...could you put a few net pots in your return pipe?

[@derekmartin8498]

I really enjoyed this video. You do a great job explaining how these hydro systems work. I am using the same 20l containers you are using in this video. What would you recommend to cover the top of the bucket to prevent rain water entering through the top and diluting the nutrient solution? Is there a plastic lid alternative that fits over, Or is there no need to worry about it?

[@iwihjanedu6153]

Hi! It would be really nice if you can enumerate all the items you have used in the description box cause sometimes its a bit hard to hear the words. Thank you and great vid!!!

[@sarahb789]

I am looking to setup a deep water culture system with top-off reservoir. How often do you perform full water changes? How often do you fully drain and clean the buckets?

[@Charles-bd5qi]

Great setup video mate. Any comparisons to this vs soil with Toms?

[@greenkats6181]

It's a great video, so informative in a simple way, Thanks for such an amazing contact dude

[@paulnorberg3869]

After everyone’s comments about the beer, I had to push pause and go finish my work, so I could have a beer and watch this with y’all. All right I’m back, who needs a freshie? Need a chalkboard by the tapper so ya can keep count.

[@clivefrancis3546]

I drilled a hole in the side at the top and fed the feed pipe through to ensure it wouldn’t fall out and empty the reservoir

[@Hoocho]

Fantastic idea. I might just do that!

[@zarinth]

I love Pale Ale, didn't know they had passion fruit one til now.

[@davelakin8711]

“A bit like a mini nft”… make the drain tube a 4” pvc pipe and between each of the bucket drains you could plant NFT strawberry or lettuce, etc? I’d love to see that video.

[@robindevellen7038]

You should look at Alaskan Grow bucket. No electricity.

[@Andrei-xd1yg]

Really great stuff man, big fun here! What I miss though is really the water flow for the buckets, or the volume of the pump (l/min or per hour). Just put mine up but I do not get the flood and drain motion. Maybe somebody else can help out?

[@MsSAinyourFace]

Two questions! 1: Why are you only using perlite on this one and not the perlite/vermiculite mix? 2: since you have the mini reservoirs in the bottom, does one assume that the paint strainer bags will reach and sit all the way to the bottom of the barrel? Then - aren't you afraid of water becoming stagnant? Keen to see the grow! Add chillies!!

[@Hoocho]

Lallie here! Need mostly drainage for this one. The roots will leave the strainer bags and the nutrients will drip through and replenish the res.

[@bigdaadio.K2WW]

I didnt read all the comments, but how does your float valve not overflow when the pump is running and the liquid hasnt returned back to the reservoir??? Thanks for the videos!!

[@chrisraftis6794]

Mate..... you're a such a good bloke aye! Thanks for the vids, you have changed my life =]

[@cbarea51]

You should use zip ties that have a hole on the end. They are designed for securing them with a screw.

[@chmieluzg]

How long and how often should tomatoes be watered when growing in perlite? I bet once a day for an hour with kingrollers 2 liters per hour? Will it be ok?

[@rw-xf4cb]

For my failed Kratky system I used 20L white buckets and spray painted the outside black then resprayed them white with the cheapest nastiest paint I could find (fumes were almost toxic). The heat still did a number on them and got stuff all out of the system.

[@Hoocho]

robert walker kratky is different, the buckets would heat the nutrient solution directly. These buckets are not completely full of nutrients. Which give a wider margin for error.

[@tripledstickers]

Who's counting, lol, good job. Been watching a lot of your videos this evening.

[@joevile5328]

Superb video as always. LOVE the Marshall draught beer pump 😂 👌🏻 👌🏻 👌🏻

[@Hedgehodge-]

I like that the (assuming res float slightly below the return pipe) return pipe is where it is to create a constant waterfall effect that may aerate it some ?

[@nevCraftedCreations]

Great Video very rich with info which I would like to use in creating my own version of a dutch bucket system in South Africa

[@foxiiiiik]

On Hoochos !

[@nickhenley8040]

I'm digging the beer fridge dude!

[@Switchbak]

What did you use to poke the holes for the flex tube barbs?

[@TRUjohn]

Love your channel mate, where in Australia are you?

[@soilevaearth]

I must take a beer while doing mine...but please is this the same system used In commercial too?

[@GlynisDance]

Hope this isn't a stupid question, but does it leak where the small pipes are joined to the large black pipe?

[@stevef.m.2188]

Thanks Hoocho

[@mangofever4681]

Hello, have you tried using coco chips instead of perlite?

[@splashpit]

If you had a two tear table could you drain the top bucket into the bucket on the lower shelf before it goes into the drain to the reservoir?

[@jayadevantr2480]

Does painting the buckets first with black and then white works? and leaving bottom does not paint with black and just white.. Please guide

[@mattb7895]

Hoocho what nute mix should I use for green beans? Total newb here!

[@driqbal316]

Awesome info. Thanks for sharing!

[@misterhide1979]

Hello! I'm Davide from Italy! I really appreciate your videos! They are very informative and ingenious! Very good! I would like to ask you what kind of fertilizer you use! Also, how much do you set the PH and EC in uS / cm²? Thanks in advance for your valuable reply!

[@shimaganmartin597]

Cheers for the uploads bro. And great effort!

[@golfshoe9321]

You do realize that yellow top on your reservoir will leak light - it needs to be covered.

[@tonytubini6399]

Hiya Hoocho, I've enjoyed your videos but I can't help noticing that your surrounded by some very fire volatile vegetation, depending on where you live in our beautiful country it may or may not be a problem, I'm in my 70's and for most of my life I was fire fighting both at the grunt level and Incident Controller so I know a little about fires, if your not positive yourself on whether you are at risk either talk to your local Fire Brigade or if you prefer you can contact me. I also brew my own BUT what is passionfruit larger 🤯 I'd hate to miss out on a good brew idea.

[@TheKuptis]

1:38 20 port? Is that equal to a 5 gallon bucket container? I looked online and it keeps wanting to give me pint instead of port.

[@magnumjgjg]

Love your videos! Can't wait to see your review

[@seanmilhuisen1730]

Hey bro do the drains that go back into the return pipe need to be sealed around the gaps to stop algae growth or it doesn’t matter.

[@Switchbak]

One of your best. Thank you.

[@dgb5820]

Another great video

[@smithzhaven8805]

great instructions... good income

[@crawford323]

What is Panda film? Contact paper? Shelf liner?

[@qlder2020]

great video well explained do you sell the containers cant find any none online im in waterford seeking some happy to pay .ive subscribed and a big thumbs up.

[@Hedgehodge-]

did anyone ask your total cost , without buckets since free for you? and without that excess perlite ? obviously including endcap and the pump ;)

[@JediRobin]

hi. love your videos. where did you get the sump container from please. Bunnings?

[@Hoocho]

Robin Hoogenbosch yeah mate just off the shelf at Bunnings

[@bentweed2830]

Legend love the beer counter 🍺

[@Hoocho]

Ben Tweed 🍺

[@2-trueman918]

Hey, can you talk about Pumps please, Watts -Size- and Which ones to use. Keep up the good work.

[@Hoocho]

It’s on the list!

[@danielcinerari1361]

Please tell me more about this ryobi/aeg jigsaw... I'm baffled

[@Hoocho]

Daniel Cinerari ryobi multitool comes apart to fit the AEG multiple head tool

[@danielcinerari1361]

@@Hoocho well there you go... learn something new everyday. Ps my dad thinks we are doppelgangers

[@Hoocho]

Daniel Cinerari Say hi to dad for me!

[@kareneverling5860]

It's odd but I got thirsty for a 🍺 on this one. 😉🤣 Love this system too! Nice work.

[@duncanslater8476]

More great work Hoochos. Love it and can't wait to have a go at building something similar :) obvs with beers involved.

[@peterlister3873]

Hi Mate, love your videos, love the humour, love the beer, put my money where my mouth is, went the patreon route, yep didn’t take the more money than sense. Option but figured if everyone that watched and enjoyed your vids went the 3 dollar option you’d do ok, keep up the good work. Used to live in Amberley when in the RAAF, would drop in and have a beer if I was still there. peter

[@Hoocho]

Appreciate that a bunch mate! Every bit helps move towards my dream of being able to make content full time rather than it consuming all my holidays and weekend (not that I mind, it’s my passion haha)

[@UnknownUser-pf9rk]

You seem like such a fun guy and I really wanna have a beer with you! 🤣 Thinking about getting into hydroponics once I've got enough space so your videos are really interesting!

[@JGsbackyardlettuceKagulay1]

Very amazing bro.

[@SlfarrowXYZ]

Kickass! Thank you Hoocho!

[@michael_notMike_stillman]

Whats better grown in NFT vs. Dutch??

[@samcurrant3390]

Hey mate great video! Does wind effect your system?

[@gavtrotter9487]

Anyone know if there could be any negative consequences adding coco peat to the permiculite? Hydro shop here in WA is this video method good for Queensland with humidity but so dry in Perth WA we need to add some coco peat to help the roots. Bout to add it and thought I’d ask here

[@leesmith4703]

Ull love our falling angle larger in the uk home made 12.5 percent

[@HogdaddyGlenn]

Excellent video and I feel I am learning more and more about hydroponics. Love the way you do your videos and the beer thing was cool. I found myself wanting a beer...lol.

[@oliviercalvo6377]

Hello continuous watering or what the ideal watering frequency. Thank you for your reply

[@Hoocho]

15 mins 3 times a day, 6am 11am 4pm

[@seandsouza203]

Can you eliminate the medium when it comes to the Dutch bucket like how you did for the NFT's with the pucks ?

[@Freedomone153]

Where do you get the black film from?

[@Hedgehodge-]

i think ill buy these buckets , ill spend more on beer than the buckets doing this

[@christine2755]

Why did you put 2 tubes into each bucket?

[@patricka179]

Hey mate, any updates about whether there was any algae build up through the bottoms of the buckets?

[@timgordanier5828]

Hydrogen peroxide gets rid of algea

[@ivansanders9569]

I find that cable ties do not last long in the sun (UV exposure). Start thinking of an alternative solution.

[@Hoocho]

Ivan Sanders will do haha

[@michaeltopolino8017]

Hoop line (metal strapping)

[@Hoocho]

michael topolino that’s the plan, when I picked the cable ties I already eyed off the metal ones. I only chose these because I try to make everything in the videos widely available to everyone.

[@bakerperkins9152]

Finally a use for me empty FWK containers!

[@HannahWalters]

MINI NFT FOR HERBS!!!!! Or anything!!!!! Keen as!

[@michaeltopolino8017]

Cool video bro, fun watching tipsy hoochos. By the way the facial hair looks a lot better 🤣🤣🤣

[@Hoocho]

michael topolino 🤙🏻😂

[@AlbeeSoaring]

Do you have to use perlite or can you use a coco perlite mix, or those clay balls? What ki.d of options do you have for media?

[@theethicalhacker7271]

I believe you can use anything as long as it doesn't trace into the system and the roots can set properly.

[@bennystanaz]

Just started setting up mine just about the same. Going to use clay balls... how is the use of the new nutrients? How much of the cal are you using? Still using the 1g a litre for the daiamond series??

[@Hoocho]

Haven’t started yet, just running through the rest of my manutec. Had a heap on order unfortunately.

[@bennystanaz]

On another note have basically copied the seed to system and the nft rails. Love the videos. Keep them coming

[@Hoocho]

bennystanaz cheers mate! Throw some pics up on the reddit if you get a chance. Interested to see your system!

[@RyanDurbin10]

Buys a kegerator, fills it with light beer HAHAHAHA great videos. thanks

[@Steve_makes_stuff]

Dumb question Mitch, what are those buckets you use called?

[@Hoocho]

20 litre drums

[@DarrenHoehne]

Where did you buy your bulk perlite? Great vid as always bro.

[@Hoocho]

Darren Hoehne fernland agencies, nursery supply store

[@DarrenHoehne]

Hoocho You’re a little further north than me... lol. Cheers though bro.

[@TheEmloc]

Hoocho, whats the ryobi to AEG adapter thing you were using on the Jigsaw?

[@Hoocho]

Memloc hard to explain but the Ryobi multitool has a head that can be removed and you can switch it with the aeg changeable head system. It’s something you learn when you work in hardware stores that sell both products.

[@TheEmloc]

@@Hoocho Nice will have to check it out.

[@Steve_makes_stuff]

so is perlite the best for this type of system? wouldn't use cococoir in same bags? damn your beer systems makes me miss a good bevy went off it in 06!! nice build Hoocho

[@Hoocho]

Steve there are a heap of mediums you can use. Though it seems perlite is the choice. Don’t let that deter you from experimenting!

[@Steve_makes_stuff]

@@Hoocho cool thanks mate, the new "Hoochinator" propagator tub the tomatoes lettuce and cucumbers are exploding have to get off my butt to get other systems up and running!

[@Hoocho]

Steve that’s a good problem to have!

[@gavtrotter9487]

Hoocho can u add coco peat to the perlite???

[@russellphipps911]

One more beer and it wil be butch duckets

[@azzgraham9266]

I'm in seq, if you up this way hit me up... Passionfruit sour IPA🤘starting a chilli farm so always want to know other growers

[@mikedisher30]

Awesome, question how strong is your pump feeding the pots?

[@adriantecson1894]

Dude, did you just use a drill after 2 beers? Haha. Aylavet.

[@ramoneoliveira5851]

Eu estou assistindo fora da ordem, Like.

[@bentweed2830]

Beer #3 was more a 2.75

[@Hoocho]

Ben Tweed you should’ve seen beer 6, 7 and 8!

[@grahambate3384]

Is a Dutch bucket like a Dutch oven, LOL!

[@Tobias-eu5eg]

🥰💯❤from🇸🇪Sweden