Awesome mate! And the roots looks very healthy. Could you make more videos on getting the right PH and if possible with all product you can get access at Bunnings. Cheers mate.
Great questions! Flat-faced inlets/outlets can work on circular buckets, but ensuring a proper seal is crucial to avoid leaks. A rubber washer or gasket, combined with careful tightening, does the job for me so far. If you’re concerned, fittings designed for curved surfaces might be worth considering, if you can find them! As for stagnation, the Kratky method, developed by Dr Bernard Kratky, is designed to be completely passive. It doesn’t require active aeration like Deep Water Culture (DWC). Instead, as plants absorb nutrients and water, the level naturally drops, creating an air gap that provides oxygen to the roots. This design, combined with proper monitoring of nutrient levels, prevents stagnation and keeps the system running smoothly.
@@GrowthEquationAu could stagnation not occur in the large reservoir? Do you do any measuring of your ppms and how do you ensure the water and nutrient are consumed in equal parts?
Great follow-up! Stagnation in the reservoir is unlikely with proper monitoring. I use EC (electrical conductivity), pH, and PPM (parts per million) readings to keep the solution balanced. Plants take up water and nutrients at different rates depending on their growth stage and environmental factors. This can cause changes in the nutrient concentration over time, which is why regular monitoring is so important. This might be a bit advanced for just this video, but it’s a great concept to keep in mind as you explore hydroponics. I’ll be making a video shortly to explain these ideas in more detail-stay tuned!
The tossing of the valve filter sent me 😂❤
Only concern I’d have would be roots migrating into the tubing and plugging it up. Make sure you keep it clear by checking it every so often
Awesome mate! And the roots looks very healthy. Could you make more videos on getting the right PH and if possible with all product you can get access at Bunnings. Cheers mate.
Glad you liked the video, and great to hear the roots look healthy to you! I’ll add this idea to the production list!
Is it a good idea to use these flat faced inlets/outlets on circular buckets?
and is no aeration going to cause stagnation?
Great questions! Flat-faced inlets/outlets can work on circular buckets, but ensuring a proper seal is crucial to avoid leaks. A rubber washer or gasket, combined with careful tightening, does the job for me so far. If you’re concerned, fittings designed for curved surfaces might be worth considering, if you can find them!
As for stagnation, the Kratky method, developed by Dr Bernard Kratky, is designed to be completely passive. It doesn’t require active aeration like Deep Water Culture (DWC). Instead, as plants absorb nutrients and water, the level naturally drops, creating an air gap that provides oxygen to the roots. This design, combined with proper monitoring of nutrient levels, prevents stagnation and keeps the system running smoothly.
@@GrowthEquationAu could stagnation not occur in the large reservoir? Do you do any measuring of your ppms and how do you ensure the water and nutrient are consumed in equal parts?
Great follow-up! Stagnation in the reservoir is unlikely with proper monitoring. I use EC (electrical conductivity), pH, and PPM (parts per million) readings to keep the solution balanced. Plants take up water and nutrients at different rates depending on their growth stage and environmental factors. This can cause changes in the nutrient concentration over time, which is why regular monitoring is so important.
This might be a bit advanced for just this video, but it’s a great concept to keep in mind as you explore hydroponics. I’ll be making a video shortly to explain these ideas in more detail-stay tuned!