The Bubble Bucket

A bubble bucket is a hydroponic method for growing indoors that is small and compact. It uses a  soilless medium and sprays nutrient enriched water on the roots of the plant to encourage rapid growth. Now lets get started...

Step 1 The Shopping List

Shopping list for local hardware store (Homedepot/Lowes)
One five gallon bucket with lid.
One roll aluminum tape (not duct tape).
One 1/2" PVC Ball Valve (inside threaded on both ends).
Two 1/2" PVC Male Adaptor **Thread x Socket**
Two 1/2" PVC Elbow for Flexible Pipe.
One 1/2" Threaded PVC Plug.
One 1/2" Threaded Coupling.
Two 1/2" Threaded PVC Adapter to Flexible Pipe (some times called funny fittings).
Two 1/2" Grommets.
Four "O" Rings that fit the threads of the Male Adaptor.
One piece of 1/2" PVC Pipe (you need less then a foot per bucket).
Two 1/2" PVC Tees
2' Clear Flexible Tubing with 1/2" inside diameter

Shopping list for the local pet store:
8' of Silicone Airline Tubing
2 Airstones
2 Plastic check valves
1 Air Pump

Shopping list for a hydro store:
1 6" Net Pot
1 Bag of Hydroton Pebbles

Comments

[Rumpleforeskin]

Good question andybuda, I would also like to know how long had the plant been running for??

[Justin_Nicholson]

how much is everything on the shopping list together?

[quadracer]

Very nice, How many can be daisy chained together? Green tomatos?

[Intenzity]

That ain't no tomato plant......

[TBR]

That's for sure… drkart456, you did very well in your ible' about growing tomatoes but you have one bit of incriminating evidence in the last picture. MJ has a very distinct form even without the flowers and leaves. Nice roots, Thumbs Up

[Harlzter]

http://forum.grasscity.com/do-yourself/121335-lets-build-bubble-bucket-step-step.html definitely no tomatoes

[andybuda]

i think its abit over kill what you`v done the water level indicator is a good idea inspired by a kettle no doubt but hats of to you mate thats a wicked root system il have to try this 1 day how long had the plant been running for??

[thatoneguydavid]

could you add a step that describes how you use this bucket?

[jrossetti]

You could also use bulkhead adaptors here, which might make for a better seal.  I got mine at a local aquarium supply.

Good instructable, it looks like a very effective design, I'll try it out later this summer.