Simple Aeroponics System

Max around 20 nozzles

Simpler approach to aeroponics by avoiding solenoids and pressure tanks. Have run a mistking for 5+ years with no failures. The downsides; rougher on high pressure pump and does drip a little after spray. Limit nozzles to 20 or so max to avoid pressure drop.

BOM

Netcups

netcups

collar for netcup

Airstones and line

You typically want to run a airstone for the nutrient tank

Air pump

Air line

Airstone

Buckets

Can be anything really, square shape is nicer for fittings

4 gallon tote

Fittings and line:

t valves

RO line

RO line and fittings

Bulkhead fittings

filter fittings

Filter for sediment

Filter

Larger tote for nutrient tank

Must be a strong tote / rigid to hold nute solution without bowing

Expensive tote

Pumps

Be sure to get the one with repeat cycle timer in options

https://www.mistking.com/Starter-Misting-System-v5.0.html

Condensate pump for drain

Airpump

Nozzles

Lots of choices; but to get a general idea.

  • Brass nozzles breakdown and clog after a couple of months.

  • Stainless does much better overall; but requires a fitting

  • The plastic ones require some gluing right into 1/4 inch line and seem to do better then brass

brass nozzles with t

tefen plastic

stainless replacement (nozzle only)

Tools

2-4 inch hole saw (pending net cup size)

Step drill bit

marine weld epoxy (2 bottles)

Tubing cutter

electrician gel or other benign substance for connectors

Pictures

 

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