homemade DWC

[shane arthur]

 I build a 4 site dwc that was 4 gallons, that just uses the air pump as the action needed to wet the medium.
I used 5 inch net cups, which i know are big but i really wanted to have one pot per gallon.
It work great, i coated mine in aluminum tape since it was black. it light proofed it and keeps the roots cool.

I use one airstone, but am about to drill another air hole and install a second stone to give me better o2 in the res. I messed up and bought a single output so thats why only one tube. I am planning to upgrade pumps to a dual output as soon as i find a good pump.

here are a few pictures, im hoping it will be helpful.

[hpartsch]

Hey shane I was wondering, how much is that aluminum foil tape you are using and where did you get it.

I asked my dad about it and he said its really expensive, but I think he just didn't want me using his.

Thanks

Herb

[shane arthur]

I bought a roll from walmart for right around 8 dollars. now the chrome tape is hardcore expensive. but the aluminum tape isn't so bad. one roll is plenty. i have tons of the stuff left over.

[AeroKnipp]

I am planning to upgrade pumps to a dual output as soon as i find a good pump.

Have you thought about using a bubble wall? You can get really long, static ones as well as the type that you can coil into any shape you want - at your local Wal-Mart.

[shane arthur]

I thought about one of those but they were out of them the last time i was there so i went with two 6 inch air stones. Im not happy with the two air pumps, but i'm getting the amount of bubbles i want. Thanks for the suggestion i may give those a shot the next time im at walmart.

[ocarolina]

Super cool - what are you putting in it?

[shane arthur]

LOL I've been so busy building it that i haven't given a though to what I'll actually grow. Probably some more peppers, I have fallen in love with growing jalapenos and would love to see how they turn out in my setup.  The pots are large enough for dang near anything i can think up.

I am going to hang CFL's from chains and that way i can move them up or down as i need. I bought some 105watt compact florescent bulbs. they are 6500k cfls and they are HUGE!

The only room i have left is in my closet, so i will probably rig something up in there. I will certainly post pics as im growing.  Luckily Our apartment has a huge walk in closet, so as long as i stay to my side of the closet, my wife doesn't mind.

[hpartsch]

I bought a roll from walmart for right around 8 dollars. now the chrome tape is hardcore expensive. but the aluminum tape isn't so bad. one roll is plenty. i have tons of the stuff left over.

okay, for the next round ill get some of that... I used way too much aluminum foil (had to start over a few times because I thought i was letting light down through the holes. I didn't realize that the roots grow directly down into the foam! I thought for some reason they would have to go up and around the foam so I cut it to leave space around it, next time I make them they will fit supper tight!

[bab43]

Thanks for posting the pictures Shane and explaining about the aluminum tape, which wouldn't have occurred to me.  I'm looking forward to your growing pictures.  Will you need a fan or is the walk-in closet big enough for air movement?

[shane arthur]

I will probably add a fan just in case and to aid in stem development. the action of the fan will strengthen the stems naturally.

[bab43]

I've avoided adding a fan so far but am running out of open spaces.  Nice you have a big storage area - looking forward to your updates on this. 

[davewq]

Shane, Excellent Job
If your looking for a nice dual air pump, check out a few here:

http://www.4hydroponics.com/grow_room/ecoair.asp
http://www.4hydroponics.com/grow_room/dualDiaphragmPump.asp

The dual diaphragm pump is pricey, but it works great. It leaves a lot of room to expand.

I have some extra jalapeno seeds that I purchased from parkseeds.com. Let me know if you would some.

Looking forward to seeing some eye candy in the future.

Dave