Desktop Hydroponic System | Modular RDWC

Description Modular Recirculating Deep Water Culture Hydroponic System I need to get a pump so I can get some images of it running. Check back later. This is my modular recirculating deep water culture (RDWC/DWC) system for your desk or window sill, or anywhere else you can set it up.  If you are new to hydroponics see my attached pdf “Intro to hydroponics” This system can be set up a number of different ways, it all depends on how much room you have, the type of system you want, how many plants you have, and what look you are going for. You can set up a single DWC bucket with an air stone or multiple DWC buckets with air stones. Or, you can set up a 2 bucket RDWC system, or a 3 bucket RDWC drip fed system, or a 5 bucket RDWC system with or without drip feed. It's up to you. Choosing your pump setup is important. You can have a submersible pump submerged in a bucket with the outlet connected directly to one of the tubes to achieve a bottom recirculating system. Or, you can have a submersible pump submerged in a bucket with the outlet connected to a manifold feeding ¼" tubing for drip feed lines through the lid. Or, you can have a non-submersible pump sitting outside of the buckets with the inlet and outlet directly connected to tubes or buckets to achieve a bottom recirculating system. Or, you can have a non submersible pump sitting outside of the buckets with the inlet connected to a tube or bucket and the outlet connected to a manifold feeding ¼" tubing for drip feed lines.  Almost everything for the system can be 3D printed; buckets, pots, grommets, pipes, drip rings. The only things you will need to buy are a small water pump, submersible or not. And, if you want a drip fed system,  ¼" tubing to feed the drip rings is required, and an air pump/air stone to oxygenate the reservoir bucket are recommended. This is a list of things needed to get a solid start in hydroponics. Just some stuff I found real quick. A thorough search can yield cheaper products and volumes