DIY Hydroponic Grow System for A/B Testing

In this video, I'm excited to share the process of building my very own hydroponic grow rig designed specifically for A/B testing. I wanted a reliable setup to compare different nutrients and methods, and this DIY system is perfect for that. I'll walk you through each step, from preparing the 5-gallon buckets and net cups to installing the PEX piping and Rainbird irrigation system. This rig is designed for consistency, allowing me to conduct accurate experiments. You'll see how I tackle common challenges like cutting holes for net cups and connecting various tubing types using clever fittings like SharkBites. I also detail the installation of precise half-gallon per hour drippers and how I secured the quarter-inch lines. After completing the build, I put the entire system through a thorough water test to ensure everything works flawlessly before launching my very first A/B grow experiment. Stay tuned for future videos where I'll share the results of these tests and help us all get better at hydroponics! Affiliate Link Meross Wifi Switch - https://amzn.to/3Cwer58 Rain Bird Irrigation Kit - https://amzn.to/3oxBkjK Rain Bird 0.5 GPH Dripper - https://amzn.to/3cpcCwo Rain Bird 1/4" Drip Line - https://amzn.to/2YVemKu Rain Bird 1/2" Supply Line - https://amzn.to/3wXE8dM Irrigation Pump - https://amzn.to/3nt9plS Flora Series Nutrients - https://amzn.to/3DuwMAP Sharkbite 1/2" Cap - https://amzn.to/3HxMUnB Sharkbite 1/2" Connector - https://amzn.to/3oHjwCG Perlite - https://amzn.to/2YVQYws Cheese Cloth - https://amzn.to/3Fqb1Tw As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Chapters 00:00 - Intro: Building a Grow Test Rig 00:11 - Preparing Buckets & Net Cups 00:44 - Installing PEX Irrigation Pipe 01:07 - Connecting Pump & Electrical 01:27 - Rainbird Tubing with SharkBites 01:53 - Setting Up Irrigation Drippers 02:23 - System Test & First Experiment 02:45 - Future Results & Next Steps 03:02 - Subscribe for Hydroponics Learning