pvc aggregate media for towers - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T09:12:05Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/pvc-aggregate-media-for-towers?groupUrl=Combination&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A189702&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A21768&feed=yes&xn_auth=noKobus, an update if you will.tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-18:4778851:Comment:3374202012-05-18T23:24:48.398Zmatthew ferrellhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/matthewferrell
<p>Kobus, an update if you will.</p>
<p>Kobus, an update if you will.</p> I planted a batch of lettuce…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-09-13:4778851:Comment:2139012011-09-13T06:28:44.930ZKobus Joostehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/KobusJooste
I planted a batch of lettuce in this media some time ago and they are doing well. The system is just starting to pick its head up from a fishless winter cycle but nontheless, I am happy that the plants are surviving, growing and the towers are not clogging yet. I did have some finer vermiculite flush though (I did not sieve it before installing the tower) thus do not sonsider it to be a serious problem.
I planted a batch of lettuce in this media some time ago and they are doing well. The system is just starting to pick its head up from a fishless winter cycle but nontheless, I am happy that the plants are surviving, growing and the towers are not clogging yet. I did have some finer vermiculite flush though (I did not sieve it before installing the tower) thus do not sonsider it to be a serious problem. Hi Chris any chance you can u…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-09-13:4778851:Comment:2135212011-09-13T01:55:56.957ZHarold Sukhbirhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/HaroldSukhbir
Hi Chris any chance you can upload a pic? I know we won't be able to see the internals but nevertheless.............<br></br>
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<cite>Chris Smith said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/pvc-aggregate-media-for-towers?groupUrl=Combination&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A188757&xg_source=activity&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A21768#4778851Comment188919"><div>Eliminating media saves the expense of media and the labor to clean it. The plants seem to grow a…</div>
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Hi Chris any chance you can upload a pic? I know we won't be able to see the internals but nevertheless.............<br/>
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<cite>Chris Smith said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/pvc-aggregate-media-for-towers?groupUrl=Combination&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A188757&xg_source=activity&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A21768#4778851Comment188919"><div>Eliminating media saves the expense of media and the labor to clean it. The plants seem to grow a little fasted too. All my designs are evolving to save me money and time. Worms in the media has helped to keep it clean for the short term crops.</div>
</blockquote> Chris - we are about 12 hours…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-21:4778851:Comment:1897032011-08-21T08:15:14.235ZKobus Joostehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/KobusJooste
<p>Chris - we are about 12 hours apart by the looks of things - mid morning here now</p>
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<p>Chris - we are about 12 hours apart by the looks of things - mid morning here now</p>
<p> </p> Hi Chris,
Wow! Its 3.45am her…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-21:4778851:Comment:1897022011-08-21T07:46:57.464ZHarold Sukhbirhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/HaroldSukhbir
<p>Hi Chris,</p>
<p>Wow! Its 3.45am here. Like to do work at this time, its quiet.</p>
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<p>Hi Chris,</p>
<p>Wow! Its 3.45am here. Like to do work at this time, its quiet.</p>
<p> </p> Yes and no. In my terraced sy…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-21:4778851:Comment:1898052011-08-21T07:26:15.906ZChris Smithhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ChrisSmith
<p>Yes and no. In my terraced system I have a constant flow that is falling down hill and I still have lots of room to add vertical grow space without any extra power consumption. I really like the idea of less expense/less labor and it seems to be growing faster.</p>
<p>In my small barrel systems I will continue to use media but grow shorter term crops. In these systems I will rely on worms to consume roots so I don't have to clean media of roots after a harvest.</p>
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<p>It seems that…</p>
<p>Yes and no. In my terraced system I have a constant flow that is falling down hill and I still have lots of room to add vertical grow space without any extra power consumption. I really like the idea of less expense/less labor and it seems to be growing faster.</p>
<p>In my small barrel systems I will continue to use media but grow shorter term crops. In these systems I will rely on worms to consume roots so I don't have to clean media of roots after a harvest.</p>
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<p>It seems that we are on opposite schedules. We are always communicating in my morning or night. What time is it in South Africa? Here it is 9:25 PM. Good night.</p> Then I assume you will be swi…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-21:4778851:Comment:1899012011-08-21T07:01:03.877ZKobus Joostehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/KobusJooste
Then I assume you will be swirching to constant flow to accomodate plants in aeroponics? I use media-less horizontal tubes with constant and timed flow at the moment, but nothing vertical without media<br></br><br></br><cite>Chris Smith said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>Eliminating media saves the expense of media and the labor to clean it. The plants seem to grow a little fasted too. All my designs are evolving to save me money and time. Worms in the media has helped to keep it clean for the short term…</div>
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Then I assume you will be swirching to constant flow to accomodate plants in aeroponics? I use media-less horizontal tubes with constant and timed flow at the moment, but nothing vertical without media<br/><br/><cite>Chris Smith said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>Eliminating media saves the expense of media and the labor to clean it. The plants seem to grow a little fasted too. All my designs are evolving to save me money and time. Worms in the media has helped to keep it clean for the short term crops.</div>
</blockquote> Eliminating media saves the e…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-20:4778851:Comment:1889192011-08-20T17:42:11.468ZChris Smithhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ChrisSmith
Eliminating media saves the expense of media and the labor to clean it. The plants seem to grow a little fasted too. All my designs are evolving to save me money and time. Worms in the media has helped to keep it clean for the short term crops.
Eliminating media saves the expense of media and the labor to clean it. The plants seem to grow a little fasted too. All my designs are evolving to save me money and time. Worms in the media has helped to keep it clean for the short term crops. OK - replying to all at once.…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-20:4778851:Comment:1884842011-08-20T16:31:15.852ZKobus Joostehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/KobusJooste
<p>OK - replying to all at once.</p>
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<p>Harold - I was in too much of a hurry to get the first tower up to weigh how much material went in, but I paid around $1.70 per kilo for the pvc and about the same for half a kilo of vermiculite. Both were sourced from standard resale and not wholesale. I will weigh the material of the second tower but it does not take all that much. The last time I priced hydroton here was too long ago to remember the exact details but I will let you know…</p>
<p>OK - replying to all at once.</p>
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<p>Harold - I was in too much of a hurry to get the first tower up to weigh how much material went in, but I paid around $1.70 per kilo for the pvc and about the same for half a kilo of vermiculite. Both were sourced from standard resale and not wholesale. I will weigh the material of the second tower but it does not take all that much. The last time I priced hydroton here was too long ago to remember the exact details but I will let you know soon.</p>
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<p>Chris - I plan to do short rotation greens in these towers although I was also thinking strawberries...... The towers are "push fit" and I plan to take them apart between crop rotations. </p> Hi Kobus,
Yes its lightweight…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-20:4778851:Comment:1887632011-08-20T15:35:16.109ZHarold Sukhbirhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/HaroldSukhbir
<p>Hi Kobus,</p>
<p>Yes its lightweight. Can you estimate the cost of 50lbs of your vermiculite/pvc/hydroton? So you can compare the price?</p>
<p>I know It will work in the towers but can you see a translation to beds with this? Otherwise this is good thinking Kobus!</p>
<p>Hi Kobus,</p>
<p>Yes its lightweight. Can you estimate the cost of 50lbs of your vermiculite/pvc/hydroton? So you can compare the price?</p>
<p>I know It will work in the towers but can you see a translation to beds with this? Otherwise this is good thinking Kobus!</p>