Complete Hydroponic Tower

Complete Hydroponic Tower with instructions and parts list
I had already printed the hydroponic tower and successfully used it. In doing so, I noticed a few things I wanted to improve.

To have a functional hydroponic tower, each print plate can be printed once. I actually print in PLA because my hydroponic tower is protected. However, it should be printed with PETG if used outdoors.
I use ready-made net pots instead of the printed net pots. I also use a standard garden hose that fits perfectly onto my pump and the top end.

Currently I have only grown lettuce, but my second tower should also have other types of plants.

Shopping list for operating the tower:

• Bucket (US bucket)*: https://amzn.to/4ckO2e5
• Pump*: https://amzn.to/4jqP0ID
• Garden hose*: https://amzn.to/4jEr1VU
• Screw set*: https://amzn.to/44cBGTe
• Net pots (good grip, must be carefully pressed into the holder*: https://amzn.to/3YnhlqD
• Rockwool*: https://amzn.to/421gP3X
• Digital timer with interval*: https://amzn.to/3RInx8N
• Liquid fertilizer*: https://amzn.to/4lGb6bo
• Seeds for lettuce*: https://amzn.to/4jyFOle

Printing and assembly instructions:

Each print plate can be printed once as described above. The bucket lid consists of three parts and is connected with screws and nuts.

I printed the cover caps for the bucket lids in white and blue for water. For the pump cover I used white and yellow.

Here is a list of the changes:

• For example, I added a cap for empty slots entirely anew.
• I also added some larger holes inside the segments to allow for a more uneven water flow so that the roots are better supplied with water.
• I also added a filter disc (that's what I call it) to the spacers.
• Optimization of the print plates (number of elements on the print plate
• Caps for bucket lids on individual print plates and in matching colors
• printed net pots with a larger central opening so that the roots can grow through better

Keep your eyes peeled: I'm currently working on a bucket lid for common buckets from Germany.

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