How to Build a Simple DIY Grow Light Stand Under $25
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- Опубликовано: 16 сен 2024
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In this video, I show you how to build a grow light stand for less than $25.
This grow light stand is pretty versatile. It's tall enough to make it easy to dial in lighting intensity, and still short enough to fit on standard countertops or tables without hitting the ceiling.
Another benefit to this type of light stand is that it assembles and disassembles in about a minute. Since the whole stand comes apart, it's easy to store when you're not using it.
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(2) 10FT Sections 3/4" PVC Pipe
(2) 3/4" 90 Degree Elbow Fittings
(2) 3/4" Tee Fittings
(4) 3/4" End Caps
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If this didnt make you want to run out and build something I don't know what's wrong with you. Great instructional video!
Thank you for the kind words!
Thanks a lot man! I was looking all over the internet for a DIY grow light stand as a first time pepper grower.. so I didn't want to spend too much, you're a lifesaver!
Thanks so much for the kind words! I'm glad the video was helpful!
This was perfectly explained! This channel is gonna be a hit!
Thanks!
Fantastic! Simple instructions and easy to follow. Need to set up a system to take care of the newbies before it warms up outside. Have the shelving unit, have lights, just need a plan for the top grow light. Thank you so much.
You're welcome! Thank you for watching!
That's cool. I'd love to see a video of you running a load of greens through that system, start to finish.
I’m planning to do exactly that.
To make it more stable you can add small rocks, cement or any heavy element inside the tubes, it will be harder to get knocked out that way.
Great idea!
Great hack for measuring the full length of the tote! Going to save this one.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank YOUUUUUUUU
For sure! Thanks for watching!
Love this channel, please keep uploading
Thank you for the kind words! More videos coming soon!
@@HydroHowTo I’ve been looking around EVERYWHERE for lighting distance for my viparspectra p2500 and your channel has done wonder from seed to harvest. Thank you
@@TVCarsxn that’s great to hear! I’m glad it helped!!
nice job Sir!..helps me a lot as a noob in hydro..you earned a sub..
Thank you for watching and for the sub!
Great video! Just made this stand but used wood instead. 2x3's are $3.50 each, and only needed 2 peices.
Nice work!
If you're spanning more than 2-3 feet, you can shove a 5/8" inch of hardwood dowel rod through the PVC for extra support. Cheaper than going to 1" PVC all around.
Genius! Thanks for sharing!
A great setup. Fast, easy, and cheap, the same way I like my women. *lol*
I bought everything to do this same light stand. However, I went with 1 inch PVC, but only because I plan on using a couple of 4 foot PVC sections for the light support section to extend it, at some point. I'll probably add to the height, too. I just wanted the extra support, but will still use a 'T' fitting and a third vertical support in the middle of the stand. With no totes to strap the structure to it'll need to be very rigid, and have long 'feet.' Truthfully though, 3/4" would have probably worked fine.
I setup an 8-bucket DWC grow in a 4 x 4 grow tent, and the results were/are so good I'm going to do another 8-buckets (2 buckets side-by-side, 8 rows) under my PVC stand. I've grown lots of various plants, in soil, and hydroponically, but I've never seen zucchini produce as quickly as they did in my grow tent. Although they are normally fast to produce, of course.
You should make the P.V.C adaptable and adjustable so you can raise it as the plants grow taller...
Interesting thought. I normally make them as tall as I need, and adjust the lights instead.
Yes it’s easier to build as tall as you will need, the lights come with adjustable straps to raise and lower the light itself.
Here is an idea, set up a grow system for indoor herb garden. Basle, rosemary, sage, thyme, you get the idea. Grow it and show people they can have fresh indoor herb easy. I would am trying to make on now that is simple, reliable, look neat and produce fresh herbs. Every thing from the light, the system and the plants. could be a cool series.
That’s a great idea! I’ll see what I can come up with. Thanks!
I think I must have missed something. How do you refill the reservoir?
You can lift the top to refill. Thanks for watching!
I think I'll just leave one hole open to refill. Once the plants are growing, lifting the lid won't be so easy...@@HydroHowTo
man i think you just might of helped me out with growing some herbs if you catch my drift ;) lol
haha! I hope it goes well for ya!
I did a similar tote design without air stones for strawberries they all died. I think the strawberries will need the air stones for a modified kratky method. However I am leaning more toward wicking method, perlite, peat moss. why this? I is what I have readily available that I don't have to spend money on. foxfarm nutrients
I personally love wicking method with perlite. Definitely one of my go-to options. Thanks for watching!
Is that enough light?
It depends on what you’re growing, but for most things it’s enough light. I’ve been extremely impressed with the whole ViparSpectra lineup. I’ve used the model shown in this video for growing salad greens, radishes, peas, beans, zucchini, and tomatoes. All with excellent results!
How do I get your cheat sheet? Your website is unresponsive!
The cheat sheet is currently unavailable until I find a more affordable way to provide it.