Putting Hydroponics Together

I bought six inch PVC pipe for our hydroponic system. Ten foot lengths. Six each. I planned to hang them from the ceiling, against the north wall. We'll see how it goes together. Notice that I am taking the insulation off because I have to put hangers in.


Here are the 3/8 inch eyebolts. Hope they hold the system up.


Here they are installed. I alternated sides so that it would be an even pull on the rafter.


This is what it looks like with the straps installed. These will be holding up the six inch diameter pipe in a coliseum setting.


Simeon and his son Nathan are drilling the holes every twelve inches along the pipe. We snapped a center line and did pilot holes first.




You can see the 3 inch baskets in place.


This is what it looks like on the inside.


This is what the end cap looks like on the pipe. We still need to drill holes for the water hose that will circulate the organic nutrient solution.


I am painting the whole inside with flat, white latex paint which reflects 98% of the sunlight. Next post will show the completed paint job with hydroponic system in place,...hopefully.