Bubble bucket build - pt 1. Assemble the components

While I am waiting for another set of seeds to sprout in rockwool and some power supplies on order I will show you how to build your own.    In part one we will assemble the components.   Here is what you need:




Parts:

• Bucket with lid.  Three to Five gallon.
• 5" net pot from hydroponics store.
• 2 pvc half inch slip to half inch threaded connectors
• 1 pvc half inch threaded ball valve.
• 1 female 1/2 inch thread to 3/8" barb.
• 1 male 1/2 inch thread to 3/8" barb.
• 12-18 inches of 3/8 ID clear hose.
• 4 #15 o-rings.
• aquarium airline tubing.
• aquarium bubbler.
• 1 tie wrap
• air pump

Tools:

• Drill and bits.
• saw or dremel tool.
• Silicon caulk meant for constant water exposure.
• Marker.

Things to consider.  One pick a bucket and lid that will not allow light to shine through.  The orange Home Depot bucket is good but light will go through.  The silver Lowes bucket will not.  Black is ideal but hard to find unless you visit your local hydroponics store.   I am using a graduated bucket for experimental purposes only.  Some people on the net use aluminum tape to block light.  Some also use duct tape but duct tape lets through light.  I use regular clear aquarium air hose and many people do not cause of the possibility of light getting into the bucket.  Black drip irrigation line would be an acceptable alternative.  The same goes for the 3/8 ID clear hose.  They do make a green tinted transparent hose.