Building a Bleacher style Areo system (how to w/pics)
Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2013 1:58 pm
So, I have had a number of people asking me where I bought my creation. Well I was unaware that anyone made one, or anything like it, so true to form (For me) I made my own. I started with 1 3/4 pvc, and basiclly put some tape marks on the floor. Marking my height, and angles I wanted, also where I wanted the plants to be, (So they were even) and started cutting pipe to fit my pattern. I cut 2 of everything, so both sides would be exactly the same.
After having the 2 sides built, it was time to cut the center sections. (To determine our width, and where the holes needed to be in the fence posts) Obviously this is completely up to the size of your space. (Mine was 4') Next I made the holes in the posts. I bought some screw in adapters, so they'd fit tight, and used "PL Premium" construction adhesive on them for strength.
FYI; The posts are 6" square PVC from Home Depot, and actually 90% of the system is from the Depot. Make sure you order the end caps, (If not in stock) they took 2 weeks to get. And the tank is a Poly unit, I found on CraigsList. It is a 12gallon from a boat, (water tank) and was 20 bucks, with a pump. I didnt use the pump, cause it was 12volt, so I sold it to my neighbor for 20 bucks. Lol.
After having the 2 sides built, it was time to cut the center sections. (To determine our width, and where the holes needed to be in the fence posts) Obviously this is completely up to the size of your space. (Mine was 4') Next I made the holes in the posts. I bought some screw in adapters, so they'd fit tight, and used "PL Premium" construction adhesive on them for strength.
FYI; The posts are 6" square PVC from Home Depot, and actually 90% of the system is from the Depot. Make sure you order the end caps, (If not in stock) they took 2 weeks to get. And the tank is a Poly unit, I found on CraigsList. It is a 12gallon from a boat, (water tank) and was 20 bucks, with a pump. I didnt use the pump, cause it was 12volt, so I sold it to my neighbor for 20 bucks. Lol.