Those are fabulous! I'm extremely excited to hear we might be able to order from Amazon in the US soon! I don't have a printer, and don't see myself getting one any time soon. So this is very exciting news!
autopots allow the reservoir to refill when hit reaches dry. the top of the valve sticks to the top of the res until it dries out, drops then letting the valve open and refill. the dry gives the roots a chance.
I understand the drying out process is integral for a soil medium but not for Coco where you don't want it to dry out. Not saying you're wrong just adding further information.
@@narg87 "but not for Coco where you don't want it to dry out. " FYI, the medium is still moist, it doesn't completely dry out. It is the reservoir that reduces moisture on the valve and then drops to refill to the res. i.e. the valve sticks until the moisture reduces. It is this low moisture that helps the roots breath and for the roots to seek out more moisture, root growth. autopot does this low moisture for root growth, worth a read.
@@narg87 to further add information, the coco wont dry out in an autopot, i have them and use coco. when the reservoir gets low it refills but the coco never comes close to drying out. the two work FANTASTICALLY together
As a dabbler in both 3D printing and Hydroponics, this concept is really cool. Have you considered using a production partner like Slant3D to print and ship the parts from within the US?
The Hooch bucket isn't 3D printed, just the wicking tub underneath. The wicking tub is about 300-350g of plastic depending on your print settings which would be around the $8-9 mark at $25/kg rolls
I learnt something - Tobasco is a plant not some formulae, as for heat summer is here well 2nd september but 3rd is back to winter lol! Kind of like Melbourne just per day not 4 or 6 seasons in a day!
Looks similar to my Alien easyfeed system. it has the same bullvalve system and I can also run without being tubes up to a reservoir, if I want to hand feed.. It comes with fabric bots, but after a few runs and seeing how coco likes to stay more moist for best results. I'd prefure it with plastic pots if I could get them to fit the bases I have. The only downside I see in the hooch, is that the pots are not deep enough for the 20l i'd like in taller pots.
Hoocho, every nutrient I've ever gotten states to add the nitrates last for the least chance of nutrients precipitating out during adding. Usually in the order multi , then mgS, then nitrate. It obviously doesn't matter that much, but might as well do it in the right order.
Many nutrient suppliers just copy the instructions from a competitor. Always add the calcium nitrate first to ensure it fully dissolves. The reason for this is that it is the calcium that will be the first to drop out of solution. Even Masterblend in the USA don't get the order correct in their instructions.
@@derekgore1268 Well I mostly use Masterblend, so that would explain why I see instructions to nitrate last. They make a big deal out of it in the instructions to do it in that order. I'd love to get some authoritative chemist to answer this with some detail, but I've been doing ph adjust, multi, mgs, nical for... always, but maybe I'm the one who's wrong.
@@ReinardDolleschel Just take a careful look at the deposits that have precipitated out of solution in your setup. Are they reddish brown? If so, this is the iron precipitating. If it is white, this is the calcium precipitating. In the early years of hydroponics, it was the iron that mostly precipitated out of solution first. This is where the instructions originated to add the trace elements before the calcium nitrate. All that changed after chelated iron supplements were discovered & introduced into hydroponic nutrients. You are quite correct in adjusting the pH first, before adding any other nutrients. Remember, many/most professional hydroponic growers only combine the trace elements/magnesium sulphate with the calcium nitrate immediately before applying to the growing plants. This ensures the nutrient is fresh & minimises precipitation. This can easily be achieved with gravity fed systems by using two identical nutrient barrels, one with the trace elements/magnesium sulphate & the other with the calcium nitrate. Connect their outputs together. The levels in each barrel will fall at the same rate. In professional systems, devices like dosatrons will be used to achieve the same result.
How about getting this set up for your shop. Don't have a printer. I'm sure they'd sell like hot cakes. Wicked idea. I'd be purchasing them strait off.
Hello my name is Ken. I was wondering how do you get your hooch bucket system? Can you give me a link? Thank you. Think they are a pretty cool and small.
you know i've found the process of growing seedlings in a separate tray and then transplanting to a system has been unnecessary for alot of my hydroponic plants. i was able to grow a cayenne, spearmint, lettuce, and tomato by using the cotton ball method but putting them directly into nutrient. it helps a bit with the labor.
Awesome video! I recently purchased some Hoocho multi-buckets, and I think they're a fantastic idea. I have a Prusa MK4, which is a bit smaller than the Bambu Labs printer. Do you happen to know the dimensions of the Hoocho Auto system? Thanks a lot!
i think i could modify to work with pebbles if put two litter when drinks two litter cut bottom bottle off and continues drinking juice with float valve there this is good design for this helps drinking perfect film level hydroponically
To connect multiple of these to one reservoir, your hose assembly can get a mess. What about to add a hole at the opposite site of the valve to daisy-chain the buckets?
Very good video, as always. I really like the creativity I see in your videos. Too bad I was deleted from the facebook group a week ago and I still don't know why. Did facebook delete me or the administrator? I didn't receive any notification or warning, just simply the next day facebook wrote that I was no longer a member of the group. I can't even search for it. 😥
Just a thought, since you are into experimenting, Have you ever considered adding CO0 (carbon dioxide) to a growing area to compare how the CO2 impacts the growth of a group of plants as opposed to an area without the addition of CO2? Like I say, just a thought, it may be idiotic or it may have some merit, I don't know.
This video got me to buy a Patreon from you, but I was pretty disappointed to find out that this is only for the size of the bucket you sell. I wish I could buy your buckets since they are cheaper than the filament I would use, but it’s not sold in Japan yet. Is there a way to get the exact same shape and size bucket to print so I can make a fully functional auto bucket even if I can’t buy the actual bucket? The buckets I tried printing from your files were all too small and the shape was different.
i usually grow my peppers in coco coir, that is watered few times a day, and as they grow they demand more water+nut, i don´t have really good drainage system so can i switch to this system and stay with my nutrients ? or do i need to switch to hydro nutrients ?
The bucket itself is injection moulded and available from hydroland. The accessories however, are only available for printing. I'm sure that with enough interest and once hoocho is happy with designs, that some of the accessories will also become available.
It won't matter, IMO, since the autopot never fully dries out. It's not like it empties and then stays that way for 24hrs. The autopot pots are ALWAYS wicking water up, even if it's only a few millimeters of fluid in the bottom. He didn't have a control plant to see if it was a virus or something about the hydro setup.
@@superkillr FYI with autpots, the medium is still kept moist, it doesn't completely dry out. It is the reservoir that reduces moisture on the valve and then drops to refill to the res. i.e. the valve sticks until the moisture reduces. It is this low moisture that helps the roots breath and for the roots to seek out more moisture, root growth.
Great video ! It will be nice if the hydroland shipped internationally
around 15:40ish he explains he is working to get into amazon wharehouses, so soon.
Those are fabulous! I'm extremely excited to hear we might be able to order from Amazon in the US soon! I don't have a printer, and don't see myself getting one any time soon. So this is very exciting news!
brother you are on fire, so many great innovations this past year or so.
I can't wait till I can buy this stuff here in Canada!
autopots allow the reservoir to refill when hit reaches dry. the top of the valve sticks to the top of the res until it dries out, drops then letting the valve open and refill. the dry gives the roots a chance.
I understand the drying out process is integral for a soil medium but not for Coco where you don't want it to dry out. Not saying you're wrong just adding further information.
@@narg87 the chili plants grew poorly due to over-watering. not all plants like sogged medium, maybe with the addition of perlite.
@@narg87 "but not for Coco where you don't want it to dry out. " FYI, the medium is still moist, it doesn't completely dry out. It is the reservoir that reduces moisture on the valve and then drops to refill to the res. i.e. the valve sticks until the moisture reduces. It is this low moisture that helps the roots breath and for the roots to seek out more moisture, root growth. autopot does this low moisture for root growth, worth a read.
@@narg87 to further add information, the coco wont dry out in an autopot, i have them and use coco. when the reservoir gets low it refills but the coco never comes close to drying out. the two work FANTASTICALLY together
WOW tons of fun!
I love seeing the time-lapse and the growth happy!
As a dabbler in both 3D printing and Hydroponics, this concept is really cool. Have you considered using a production partner like Slant3D to print and ship the parts from within the US?
So how much does 1 setup (wicking tub and plant container) cost you in plastic? Just as a reference point.
The Hooch bucket isn't 3D printed, just the wicking tub underneath. The wicking tub is about 300-350g of plastic depending on your print settings which would be around the $8-9 mark at $25/kg rolls
Greeeat!! Thanks!! Always pushing the state of art :D
Plant virus and disease's the main reason I always use seeds. Nursery plants are always a risk. Great root mass and setup.
Someday I'll buy an A1 so I can print all this cool stuff you put out. 👍🏼
and, where to buy hooch multi bucket in europe ? :D
Brilliant as always 💚
I learnt something - Tobasco is a plant not some formulae, as for heat summer is here well 2nd september but 3rd is back to winter lol! Kind of like Melbourne just per day not 4 or 6 seasons in a day!
I'll definitely be buying these once they start selling in the US. I only wish I could afford a 3d printer!
Great system, great video,
Hi Hoocho I have a question, what kind of filament is recommend to avoid water filtration?
Looks similar to my Alien easyfeed system. it has the same bullvalve system and I can also run without being tubes up to a reservoir, if I want to hand feed.. It comes with fabric bots, but after a few runs and seeing how coco likes to stay more moist for best results. I'd prefure it with plastic pots if I could get them to fit the bases I have. The only downside I see in the hooch, is that the pots are not deep enough for the 20l i'd like in taller pots.
looks great, time to get a 3d printer
Well thought out design!
Hoocho, every nutrient I've ever gotten states to add the nitrates last for the least chance of nutrients precipitating out during adding. Usually in the order multi , then mgS, then nitrate. It obviously doesn't matter that much, but might as well do it in the right order.
Many nutrient suppliers just copy the instructions from a competitor. Always add the calcium nitrate first to ensure it fully dissolves. The reason for this is that it is the calcium that will be the first to drop out of solution. Even Masterblend in the USA don't get the order correct in their instructions.
@@derekgore1268 Well I mostly use Masterblend, so that would explain why I see instructions to nitrate last. They make a big deal out of it in the instructions to do it in that order. I'd love to get some authoritative chemist to answer this with some detail, but I've been doing ph adjust, multi, mgs, nical for... always, but maybe I'm the one who's wrong.
@@ReinardDolleschel Just take a careful look at the deposits that have precipitated out of solution in your setup. Are they reddish brown? If so, this is the iron precipitating. If it is white, this is the calcium precipitating.
In the early years of hydroponics, it was the iron that mostly precipitated out of solution first. This is where the instructions originated to add the trace elements before the calcium nitrate.
All that changed after chelated iron supplements were discovered & introduced into hydroponic nutrients.
You are quite correct in adjusting the pH first, before adding any other nutrients.
Remember, many/most professional hydroponic growers only combine the trace elements/magnesium sulphate with the calcium nitrate immediately before applying to the growing plants. This ensures the nutrient is fresh & minimises precipitation.
This can easily be achieved with gravity fed systems by using two identical nutrient barrels, one with the trace elements/magnesium sulphate & the other with the calcium nitrate. Connect their outputs together. The levels in each barrel will fall at the same rate.
In professional systems, devices like dosatrons will be used to achieve the same result.
How about getting this set up for your shop. Don't have a printer. I'm sure they'd sell like hot cakes. Wicked idea. I'd be purchasing them strait off.
Is the Hooch Bucket available as a 3d print file. I don't see any options to purchase them here in the UK
Hello my name is Ken. I was wondering how do you get your hooch bucket system? Can you give me a link? Thank you. Think they are a pretty cool and small.
you know i've found the process of growing seedlings in a separate tray and then transplanting to a system has been unnecessary for alot of my hydroponic plants. i was able to grow a cayenne, spearmint, lettuce, and tomato by using the cotton ball method but putting them directly into nutrient. it helps a bit with the labor.
Awesome video! I recently purchased some Hoocho multi-buckets, and I think they're a fantastic idea. I have a Prusa MK4, which is a bit smaller than the Bambu Labs printer. Do you happen to know the dimensions of the Hoocho Auto system? Thanks a lot!
I recently learned about air pots and i was curious if the usefulness of it can also help with hydroponic systems?
Hooch! Would you ever do ones that are say 50% of the size for things like apartment herb gardens and small vegetable gardens?
i think i could modify to work with pebbles if put two litter when drinks two litter cut bottom bottle off and continues drinking juice with float valve there this is good design for this helps drinking perfect film level hydroponically
Any chance of the roots finding their way to the float valve and block it on open?
To connect multiple of these to one reservoir, your hose assembly can get a mess. What about to add a hole at the opposite site of the valve to daisy-chain the buckets?
Even better would be one valve serving multiple buckets. Is that also possible?
Yes!!! You are the man! Thank you!!’
Would love to be able to order these for my small greenhouse!
I've always wondered how the hoocho bucket would go with the himilayan tomatoes...now it's even more tempting to try
Even better with Himalayan Rhubarb!
Looks great !
Nice one! Time to dust off my printer 😊
Hi Hoocho could you design this bucket to be flow through to create a circulating system?
Very good video, as always. I really like the creativity I see in your videos. Too bad I was deleted from the facebook group a week ago and I still don't know why. Did facebook delete me or the administrator? I didn't receive any notification or warning, just simply the next day facebook wrote that I was no longer a member of the group. I can't even search for it. 😥
you might want to design to include an air-stone into your reservoir to provide air to an always full res.
Any chance you can leave a link to the STL’s for the reservoirs?
Need a version that you can daisy-chain, output to the float valve from a T?
Man let me buy a couple of pallets of your pots and sell them in the US.
how many liters of water used? thank you from Kiribati
Just a thought, since you are into experimenting, Have you ever considered adding CO0 (carbon dioxide) to a growing area to compare how the CO2 impacts the growth of a group of plants as opposed to an area without the addition of CO2? Like I say, just a thought, it may be idiotic or it may have some merit, I don't know.
what kind of light are you rocking there bro? protect them eyes.
This video got me to buy a Patreon from you, but I was pretty disappointed to find out that this is only for the size of the bucket you sell. I wish I could buy your buckets since they are cheaper than the filament I would use, but it’s not sold in Japan yet. Is there a way to get the exact same shape and size bucket to print so I can make a fully functional auto bucket even if I can’t buy the actual bucket? The buckets I tried printing from your files were all too small and the shape was different.
@@kevinaub9506 you’ll love the next 3d print I’m releasing. Hold on for like a week.
@@Hoocho I can't wait. I really enjoy mixing 3d printing with hydroponics, it takes away the stress of getting exactly matching parts.
i usually grow my peppers in coco coir, that is watered few times a day, and as they grow they demand more water+nut, i don´t have really good drainage system so can i switch to this system and stay with my nutrients ? or do i need to switch to hydro nutrients ?
You ever had the tops like he did? Is that a virus or overwatering?
You wouldn’t want debris from the coco getting stuck in the float valve making it overflow.
pepper mutanism is quite common is a real phenomonom
need to get hooch buckets made by injection machine to those who don't have printers!
The bucket itself is injection moulded and available from hydroland. The accessories however, are only available for printing. I'm sure that with enough interest and once hoocho is happy with designs, that some of the accessories will also become available.
Is there a (similar) fully 3D-printable option for us Euro-folks without access to the Hooch buckets?
Soon my friend. ❤️
@@Hoocho ❤️
Are you selling coco coir? I can't find it on hydroland.
Do you know where coir is sourced?
A pity we don't get the Hooch Bucket in Europe...
🔥🔥🔥🔥
US shipping soon?
So if you send a shipment here to the US, it’s probably going to disappear instantly. Maybe wanna send 2
I reckon your chilies had stunted growth from over-watering. do the same grow with an autopot.
It won't matter, IMO, since the autopot never fully dries out. It's not like it empties and then stays that way for 24hrs. The autopot pots are ALWAYS wicking water up, even if it's only a few millimeters of fluid in the bottom. He didn't have a control plant to see if it was a virus or something about the hydro setup.
@@superkillr FYI with autpots, the medium is still kept moist, it doesn't completely dry out. It is the reservoir that reduces moisture on the valve and then drops to refill to the res. i.e. the valve sticks until the moisture reduces. It is this low moisture that helps the roots breath and for the roots to seek out more moisture, root growth.
Frankenchillies
Check out sandponics.
Do the valves keep the reservoir at full capacity or does it allow it to dry then refill? most plants don't like soggy medium.
I grow in water. Is that a soggy medium?
You know you're on a hydroponics channel right?
@@diegomontoya796
coco can provide sufficient oxygen to roots even when its wet so its fine
@@diegomontoya796 "I grow in water. Is that a soggy medium?" sure but i'm sure you provide it air via air stone.
No perlite required
So just an AutoPot copy eh ...Ill stick with the original
pretty much same thing as autopot
all these vids for the 1% of people with a 3d printer?
You can find someone on craiglist etc.