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Revision date: 05.01.19
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A flat surface and a stable frame works best to support your Dutch bucket system. Surface should be safe for use in a greenhouse environment
where water is present. Examine the diagrams in the Quick Start section to plan the layout of your system. Consider the following:
• Height of the table, bench, or surface where you will assemble and use the system. Consider the height of your plants and ceiling. Also, if you
plan to place the reservoir beneath the Dutch buckets as in this system, allow room to slide the reservoir out from under the table or bench for
draining and maintenance.
See the photo near the back of this guide for a system that is assembled on a concrete floor.
• Access to all sides of the system. Do not tuck system into a corner if you need to reach all sides of the system. Plants and the system must be
accessible as plants mature and system maintenance is required.
Assembly Instructions
• System maintenance and expansion. Your Dutch bucket system
requires regular maintenance. In addition, you may want to
expand the system to produce more. Design and assemble your
system to facilitate maintenance and expansion.
• Anchoring of all supply and return lines. All supply and return
lines should be anchored to your table or bench for best results.
In the example shown, the surface allows for the installation of
wire or plastic ties around the plumbing to secure in place.
OVERVIEW
A basic system consists of supply
lines and return lines. These photos
show the assembly of the return lines
using customer-supplied PVC tubing,
related fittings, and PVC cement.
Consult the diagrams and photos
throughout this guide as needed.
Follow the directions on the PVC
container when assembling the return
lines. Materials used for your system
may differ from those shown in this
guide.
ATTENTION:
For this example, 1-1/2"
PVC tubing was used to create the
return lines.
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