I Built an Aeroponic Rooting Thing

ohiobruce

ohiobruce

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Inspired by @goodnessatlanta 's post and video, and aggravated that fungus gnats are buzzing around my first rooting attempts, I decided to try a hydroponic system.

I didn't want to pay the high price for a good, complete system, so I decided to spend twice as much and build one myself. Just kidding, sort of.

Actually, I wanted one with large holes to make it easier to remove a large root mass. I also wanted to be able to easily remove the cutting and take a look. (The curse of a newbie.)

So I drilled 2.5" holes in the tote and made an easily removable basket. These are 3d printed and are thin and quick to print. I can easily cut them apart if I need the extra clearance. I plan to use a pool noodle to hold the cutting.

The pump and manifold are standard stuff found on many diy sites and videos.

I still need to route the electric cord out of the side of the tub and maybe come up with a gasket.

I also need to buy a timer.

Cost?
$10 Tub
$15 Water pump
$5 Nozzles
$18 for CPVC pipe and fittings.
Timer will be about $15

Not as bad as I thought it would be.

Once I get some cuttings, I'll report back with the results.


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It's been my experience these work great in the beginning, but eventually they seem to get some kind of bacteria. Might also be a UV unit you could add or check out MycoStop at that point.

The unit looks Great! You did a 1st class job on it. Wishing you much success, keep us posted.
 
ohiobruce said:
Inspired by @goodnessatlanta 's post and video, and aggravated that fungus gnats are buzzing around my first rooting attempts, I decided to try a hydroponic system.

I didn't want to pay the high price for a good, complete system, so I decided to spend twice as much and build one myself. Just kidding, sort of.

Actually, I wanted one with large holes to make it easier to remove a large root mass. I also wanted to be able to easily remove the cutting and take a look. (The curse of a newbie.)

So I drilled 2.5" holes in the tote and made an easily removable basket. These are 3d printed and are thin and quick to print. I can easily cut them apart if I need the extra clearance. I plan to use a pool noodle to hold the cutting.

The pump and manifold are standard stuff found on many diy sites and videos.

I still need to route the electric cord out of the side of the tub and maybe come up with a gasket.

I also need to buy a timer.

Cost?
$10 Tub
$15 Water pump
$5 Nozzles
$18 for CPVC pipe and fittings.
Timer will be about $15

Not as bad as I thought it would be.

Once I get some cuttings, I'll report back with the results.


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Very cool! Yours looks much better than my MacGyver bubble cloner. Great work 👏
 
I did try this early on in my testing different methods.
My success rate was probably a little short of 50%.
Not to say i wasn't doing something wrong.
But I gave up on it after 1 season.

Please post your experience, im curious to see how they turn out.
 
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