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  • @3dprinterreels 2026-05-23

  • @caretaker_217 2026-05-24

    Use black buckets. Indirect sunlight can cause algae growth. Place a piece of copper in the bucket to stop algae growth. Don't use tap water. Use distilled water with added nutrients and pH balancer.

  • @m_qattan 2026-05-23

    What kind of pla is food safe

  • @akusernameee 2026-05-23

    It will cost more to make them out of 3d that with standard plastic pipes... 3d printed items are so expensive to make and take so much time

  • @javaronicesar 2026-05-23

    The major problem is not the tower..., you need to keep an acid pH level to avoid mold..., it will develop very fast. You also don't want to run water 24/7, you can use simple outlet with fixed intervals to turn it on/off. And last, but not least, it doesn't work with pure water, yiu need special chemicals to mix into it in order to feed the plants. Each plant has its own requirements....

  • @rwtattoo_sculpt 2026-05-23

    Love the design but can I suggest making the bucket connection piece two parts threaded so it just sits into the bucket top and screws tight from underneath? Seems like it would be stronger and less work 🤷‍♂️

  • @res.ipsa.loca 2026-05-23

    I meannn or you can just get 4” PVC pipe, a saw, and heat gun 🤷‍♀️

  • @ron.feldman 2026-05-23

    Also have this version https://www.printables.com/model/991354-hydroponic-tower

    You buy the cups so it saves filament and time

  • @gingefpv 2026-05-24

    Where are files?

  • @herod.carter 2026-05-24

    What kind of nutrients and light are you thinking?

  • @justczechingin 2026-05-24

    So...instead of building a vertical planter with actial soil you have pump powered tower that makes noise and guzzles energy...

  • @professionalpincushion 2026-05-23

    Oh I printed this one before. This is not a new system. It's been on thingiverse for a long time

  • @edanzer 2026-05-24

    Yay, microplastics, now in your local salad 😍

  • @rodger.coker 2026-05-24

    What was that blue colored tool?

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