Basic setup instructions 108 NFT hydroponics system,or DIY. Self sufficient.Nutrient film technique.

My new 108 NFT hydroponics system has arrived in late winter UK, let me take you through setting it up and running, become self sufficient, video includes, initial issues with seed germinating, demo of nutrients being used and demo with some of leafy greens we intend to grow with it.
Intend to get a mini pvc green house cover for 365 day growing and maybe some grow lights for the winter.
52.38N 1.48W Walsall UK.

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108 NFT hydroponic system
https://amzn.to/2NKvgU6
Please note I also paid a £24 custums VAT charge.

figure 1 Multi function submersible pump, 8watt, 220-2240v
figure 2 3x 4 way 90 degree joint, 26cm, and two 35cm 1 inch pipe and end cap
figure 3 2 x figure 2
figure 4 2 x figure 2
figure 5 4 way 90 degree joint
figure 6 add 3 x 40cm 1 inch pipe
figure 7 as figure 6
figure 8 6 uprights 50cm
figure 9 as figure 8
figure 10 repeat figure 2 and 6
figure 11 add 3 x 40cm 1 inch pipe
figure 12 Frame complete
figure 13 80cm 2.5inch pipe, 2 reducers 2.5 inch to 1 inch, 3.5 cm x2 1 inch pipe
figure 14 as figure 13
figure 15 4x figure 13
figure 16 reducers 2.5 inch to 1 inch
figure 17 6x 90 degree angle, 3 x 8cm 1 inch tube
figure 18 as figure 17
figure 19 add 4 channels to frame
figure 20 add additional 4 channels to frame
figure 21 add additional 4 channels to frame
figure 22 2x 90 degree angle and 46cm 1 inch tube
figure 23 2x 90 degree angle and 46cm 1 inch tube
figure 24 90 degree angle with nozzle
figure 25 as figure 24
figure 26 as figure 24
Last pic add Multi function submersible pump, 8watt, 220-2240v to 1 metre hose. I used a 32 litre storagee box, intend to cut holes for overflow pipe and hose.
Also will add an air stone to keep the water oxygenated and check PH levels. Channels 80cm 2.5inch pipe holes are 32cm radius and 52cm apart.
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Basic setup instructions 108 NFT hydroponics system,or DIY. Self sufficient.Nutrient film technique.

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