About The System

Drip irrigation hydro system in a 4x4x7 ft grow tent.

• System style: hydroponic drip irrigation

• Growing media: expanded clay pebbles

• Nutrients: GH micro, gro, bloom (1:1:1 ratio for week 1)

• Water: tap with 200 PPM, 16 gal reservoir

• Lighting cycle: ON 14 hours, OFF 10 hours

• Water cycle: During light: ON 20 mins, OFF 40 mins; During dark: two 20 min water cycles

• Average pH: 6.24 ; Average PPM: 1150 ; Total water added: 4 gallons ; Average temp: 75F with light, 68F no light ; Average rel. humidity: 65%

Budget

PVC frame ($40), PVC system stand ($30), Buckets ($20), Bin ($20), Pump ($20), Lighting + connections ($80), Irrigation kit ($25), Timers ($20), Expanded clay pebbles ($35), Power strip + extensions (optional $20), Reflective mylar ($20), Starter plugs ($5), pH sensor ($10), PPM sensor ($10), Nutrients ($20), PVC cutters (optional $20), Humidifier (optional $20), Drill with bits (optional $20). Minimum System Cost: $380