by Jan C. Aynes
Purchases
8:53 pm in Getting Started, Projects in Process, Seeking Advice by Jan C. Aynes
After reviewing the instructions, and attempting to sort out the differences between the kits sold and the instructions, it seems the lighting portion is missing from the kits. After viewing Rama’s double, it appears s/he is not using lights either. So, this is a bit confusing to sort out. Also, no mention of the washers ($25 for 5 on amazon.com -ouch!). I plan to start big (per usual) and am getting enough supplies for at least 4 columns. At Petco, I purchased the following two items:
| Tetra Whisper Air Pump SKU: 997609 Usually Leaves Warehouse the Next Business Day |
$29.99 |
1 |
$29.99 |
| Petco 8′ Clear Air Line Tubing for Aquariums SKU: 1191373 Usually Leaves Warehouse the Next Business Day |
$1.99 |
1 |
$1.99
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I found an online hydroponics.net store and bought the following materials (Pargro Rockwool is for sprouting seeds):
| Order Qty. | Part Number | Description | Each | Total |
| 1 | 131576 | Hydroton Growing Media – 25 Liter Bag | $22.69 | $22.69 |
| 1 | 134086 | Hydrofarm 3″ Net Cup, Bag of 100 | $18.57 | $18.57 |
| 1 | 136095 | Granular Plus Mycorrhizae All-in-One 1 lb | $27.27 | $27.27 |
| 1 | 136102 | Grower’s Secret Grow Big Refill 32 oz | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| 1 | 135803 | Pargro Rockwool 1.5″ Plug 10″x20″ Sheet, 98 Cubes | $7.75 | $7.75 |
From Amazon, I ordered a few remaining supplies that were listed in Rama’s double mod. More tubing as I wasn’t sure if I had enough – better too much than not enough – my son may get in on this too – who knows!:
| 1 | “Hydrofarm TM01715D 7-Day Digital Program Timer” Lawn & Patio; $19.78 In Stock Sold by: Amazon.com LLC |
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| 2 | “Silvery Air Inflation Sports Ball Point Needle 5PCS” Misc.; $3.91 In Stock Sold by: Dragonmarts Company Limited |
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| 2 | “3 Pair Non-return Plastic Aquarium Air Pump Check Valves” Misc.; $4.93 In Stock Sold by: Dragonmarts Company Limited |
| 6 | “Vinyl Tubing ~ Clear Flexible; 3/8″ I.D. x 1/2″ O.D. x 1/16″ Walll; Length 1ft” $1.30 In Stock Sold by: SCIENCESHOPUSA |
Still missing the 3/8″ OD 1/4″ rigid tubing. All online places are either too expensive or have short pipes. Still working on that. No worries, I still have to hunt down the water bottles… Anyone have tips or comments?
I like Rama’s cable wire over the bead chain and the double openings for the plants. Am I missing anything aside from the rigid tubing and water bottles?
