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A how to presentation on how to construct the racks for a vertical hydroponic system. Find ZipGrow towers here: http://shop.brightagrotech.com
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ASSEMBLING A VERTICAL HYDROPONICS SYSTEM
WITH ZIPGROW TOWERS
ASSEMBLING A VERTICAL HYDROPONICS SYSTEM
Required Tools
Tape measure Square Screws 1-1/8” spade bit
Drill Skilsaw Pipe cutter
You Will Need…
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Parts & Pieces55 Gallon Sump Tank
2 x 5’ Gutters
8x 5’ ZipGrow Towers
3 x 10’ Steel Conduit2x 12’ 2”x4” lumber
4 End Caps
8 Hanging Hooks
3/4” or 1/2” Black Poly Irrigation Tubing
4x 10’ 2”x4” lumber
2” PVC Return Pipe
3/4” drain fitting
Pump
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Cutting Lumber to Size
Cut 3 x 10’ boards & 2 x 6’ boards in half
6’ Lengths
3 X 5’ Lengths
Step 1
Remaining 10’ board (uncut)
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Initial Frame Construction
5’ Piece
6’ Pieces
Screw 5’ piece to face of frame (2 screws)
Make sure the frame is square
2 Extra 5’ Pieces
Step 2
Step 3
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Initial Frame Construction Cont’d
Screw second 5’ board to back of frame (2 screws)
Step 4
Remaining 5’ cross brace
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Frame Construction
Bisect remaining 5’ board at a 45 degree
angle to make the cross braces
Step 5
2.5’ cross braces
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Strengthening the FrameStep 6
Insert cross brace in between base boards
Step 7
Ensure 45 degree angle is married up to 6’ frame and
between base boards
Insert screws at base boards and cross brace
Step 8
Remaining cross brace
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Completing the Frame
Step 9
Repeat steps 6-8 to complete the frame.
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Drilling the Holes for Steel Conduit
Bore holes into 6’ supports using 1 1/8” spade bit
Step 10
Step 11
Repeat steps 2-10 to construct second rack
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Creating the In-Ground Sump TankStep 12
Dig hole for sump
Make sure the tank rests below ground
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Running the Return Line
Place 2” return pipe to drain into sump
Step 13
*Optional to dig trough for drainage pipe to keep drain
level
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Rack and Sump ConstructionStep 14
Place first side of rack toward the
sump tank
Rack is perpendicular to return pipe
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Rack and Sump Construction
Place second side of rack opposite of
sump tank
Step 15
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Cutting the Conduit to Size
Gather 3 X 10’ steel conduit
Step 16
2 x 10’ conduit
2 x 5’ conduit
Step 17
Cut 1 conduit into 2 x 5’ lengths
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Inserting the Conduit
Run steel conduit through rack
holes
Step 18
*This may require forcing the conduit into the holes
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Completing the Rack
Step 19
Fasten conduit cross pieces with zip ties
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Getting the Gutter Ready
Step 20
Bore 3/4” drain hole in gutter
End caps X2
Add drain fitting; (may require PVC
glue)
Step 21
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Constructing the Drain
Place gutters (with caps) perpendicular to return pipe
Step 22
Bore hole in 2” return pipe to match gutter drainage
hole
Step 23
leveling 2”x4” (varied
size)
Place 2”x4” leveling piece on opposite sump tank to ensure draining gradient
Step 24
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Hanging the Towers
Hang the towers so they drain into the
gutter
Step 25
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Running the Irrigation Line
Run 3/4” poly tubing into sump
Step 26
Step 27
Place pump in bottom of sump
Insert tubing in pump
Step 28
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Running the Irrigation Line
Run line across bottom 5’ board
Attach line with zip ties
Step 29
Step 30
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Running the Irrigation Line
Run line up adjacent 6’ board until connected to
conduit
Step 31
*Optional valve placement
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Running the Irrigation Line
Step 32
Run irrigation line along conduit and
turn it along the end without kinking the
tubing !
*Snake along the conduit in a
serpentine pattern
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Running the Irrigation Line
Step 33
Step 34
Punch holes into tubing directly above towers
(about 18” apart)
Add drip emitters (7-10 gal/hr) into punched
holes
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The Completed System
Congratulations! Now you are ready to produce fresh, healthy, vertically
grown food!
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