I am going to share with you my homemade nft nutrient film technique outdoor hydroponics system.
Gutter length nft system.
Featuring a brown color and traditional k style design this gutter will complement your home.
We recommend when designing your n f t.
System is typically a 1 30 to 1 40 ratio.
Vinyl gutter the amerimax k style 10 ft.
Custom hole size shape location 3 deep 3 wide channels gutters with smooth v shaped bottoms made of white food grade pvc.
Amerimax 6 in x 120 in white k style gutter.
We have set up the 20 long nft downspout system alongside the windows of the winter garden using the u hooks.
An open trough type gutter works well for a drip system.
Nft system is a versatile and familiar hydroponic system that includes components the same as ebb and flow but different in configuration.
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However you can adjust the length of the downspouts to the total width of your windows or available space.
The recommended slope for a n f t.
The solution is to run down the length of the trough or gutter in a thin film.
This is a common method in greenhouses on a single horizontal plane.
I had wanted to start a hydroponics project for some time and after a bit of research i decided to go with an nft system because it.
Vinyl gutter has rust free vinyl construction for durability.
The nft hydroponic systems can be configured to manual or automatic systems and designed as a single level or multi level nft system.
They are usually standard size.
That is for every 30 to 40 inches of horizontal length one inch of drop slope is recommended.
Diy outdoor nft hydroponics system.
Fasten the downspout to the support u hooks using zip ties.
The nutrient film technique nft is a growing system that constantly recirculates a stream of nutrient rich water through food grade pvc for growing leaf crops such as lettuces and smaller herbs.
With a crush and dent proof design this gutter can withstand extreme temperatures from 40 to 150 degrees fahrenheit.
Long vinyl downspouts downspouts work best but you can also use gutters with covers or 4 pvc pipes.
Cap an open trough at the upper end and screen the lower end.
With the use of vinyl gutters or downspouts and very little tools you can make your own rough yet easy nft system.
It is a good system for small plants such as lettuce and herbs.
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The nft channel system uses water very efficiently because it is recirculates the water.
Nft use a series of shallow troughs.
Use gutters or downspouts that are enclosed on four sides for nft hydroponics.
Amerimax 5 5 in x 10 in brown k style gutter end with drop.