Simple, Cheap, Hydroponic System

vwhead77 · 01-07-13, 09:20 AM

Hi all, I am a "backyard econo-miser" Found a cool Hydroponic System on YouTube and built one. I believe I have about 160.00 into the whole thing and most of that cost was for the bilge pump (65.00) I have since found 12V pumps and am using solar (3) homemade 60W solar panels and two deep cycle batteries to run lighting and the pump. As it sits, I am using a 115Vto12V timer (found in 'solar lawn light kits) but plan on getting a 12V /12V timer off ebay so I don't have to use any 115V at all.

I have some other neat projects I am working on as well. Like my Solar Hot Air Furnace and my M.A.S.H. Unit [Microwave, Assisted, Stand Alone, Heat Exchanger] All are working models. I guess I can't post images yet 'cause I'm new but I'll get them up soon.

01-07-13, 09:20 AM	#1
vwhead77 Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 48 Thanks: 19 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Simple, Cheap, Hydroponic System Hi all, I am a "backyard econo-miser" Found a cool Hydroponic System on YouTube and built one. I believe I have about 160.00 into the whole thing and most of that cost was for the bilge pump (65.00) I have since found 12V pumps and am using solar (3) homemade 60W solar panels and two deep cycle batteries to run lighting and the pump. As it sits, I am using a 115Vto12V timer (found in 'solar lawn light kits) but plan on getting a 12V /12V timer off ebay so I don't have to use any 115V at all. I have some other neat projects I am working on as well. Like my Solar Hot Air Furnace and my M.A.S.H. Unit [Microwave, Assisted, Stand Alone, Heat Exchanger] All are working models. I guess I can't post images yet 'cause I'm new but I'll get them up soon.