Comments on: How To: Reservoir System Window Farm

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:16:21 +0000

Using an aquarium with fish in it instead of a reservoir can remove the need for artificial fertilisation. The vertical farm would also replace the need for biological filtration of the aquarium if setup correctly. If you already own a fish tank, the pumps may be powerful enough to push the water to the top reservoir; eliminating the need to purchase new pumps. Keep in mind that what you feed your fish will ultimately be what you are feeding yourself, you will need to look into the type and quality of food that you feed your fish.

By: ezzirah

ezzirah — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:00:34 +0000

I could only find 8 inch (from top to bottom) bottles, is that going to make a big difference?

By: Build a hydroponics system

Build a hydroponics system — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:16:35 +0000

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By: William

William — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:11:11 +0000

Why isn’t this working for me?!

By: OrenJay

OrenJay — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:55:17 +0000

I managed to get by without using the pump timer, just by moving the water in the bottom reservior to the top one thru the elbow pvc on the end every evening. Seems to be working wonderfully, getting the same effect, i suggest trying it if you don’t want to bother with engineering electronics (like me ).

By: Ryan D

Ryan D — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:43:29 +0000

Wanted to say i’m sorry for the bit of attitude from frustration….i really do appreciate your work and all i’m learning in the process. Didn’t feel as bad that others were also having water movement problems in the drip version. Will post again when i get it to work, the seedlings are screaming for a home thank you

By: britta

britta — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:52:19 +0000

Yes! Great catch Sayjo. We really should have drawn in a drip loop. That will go in the queue for fixes to the next version of the how-tos! Thanks so much. Very important.

By: sayjo

sayjo — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:57:24 +0000

I’m going to have to complain about the illustration it is a nice pretty picture but there is a key error I want to point out in case someone sees in and runs off trying to replicate it without going further into the research.

As a safety precaution the placement of the power socket in the illustration is a huge mistake. First of all it in no way should be under the pump, pump line and an end of the reservoirs.

The outlet should not be below it but off to the side is okay. Also, when the power cord is being plugged in you should always make sure the cord curves down below the outlet then plugs upwards. The reason of course being if a leak does occur and follows the power cord it will run off at the bottom of the cord loop and not go against gravity to start an electrical fire.

Thank you for the read, and happy gardening.

By: Ryan D

Ryan D — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:46:33 +0000

Man, I was really excited to get this going in our home, but WOW….what a hassle of a project so far. Anyone have any ideas why the pump would not push the water up the system. I can’t seem to get the water higher than just over a foot above it’s intake. I’ve already invested 10x the amount of time driving around returning the 3w pump, the 4w pump…trying other different materials that would allow me to see the whole process….it’s just not moving the water. Any thoughts?? My wife is going to leave me if she hears any more of this EZ “readymade” project. HELP

By: gardening

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