Today has been BUSY! Aside from planning... we have been to bunnings and begun our big project for the month... Aquaponics... now when we lived in Northampton I grew lettuces and other greens hydroponically. Since moving to Perth we have been battling the dry sandy water repellant soils which are not lettuce friendly so I was keen to get hydroponics going again.. but the boys are on at me that they want FISH... so why not ;-) So really quick sketch (no ruler, late at night and no artistic bone in my body lol)... Thats the general idea... then talk to the better half who has an engineering, technical mind... and it was a plan!
Brandon measured, marked and cut 10cm (ish) lengths for the ends. There see you do need to do maths at school ;-p
While we were at Bunnings Chris found me some metal supports that will hold up nicely by the looks then was kind enough to attach them to the limestone wall with the help of Mr Tom! Note the bandaged finger (saw) and grazed arm (scooter)... be afraid.... be very afraid hehe.
On the left are the end pieces made from 90 degree elbow, 10cm 90mm pipe, 15 degree elbow, 10 cm 90mm pipe, 90 degree elbow. Above is one of the drilled pipes with holes cut to the size of the cups I will used to hold the vermiculite.
Left... The "beginning" that will be top left. The small hole is 19mm for the hose from the bilge pump. End cap on so we wont lose water.. just need to "glue" it on so we don't lose any water.
Right... one of the drilled "middle" lengths. The "missing" hole is due to the support being right there... if it looks like there is room I will drill another hole after.
It looks like it will work! As you can see the 15 degree elbow puts a downward slant on the pipes... just what you want for return flow. It will sit nicely on the supports Chris put in for me and the top should get enough sun for strawberries!
Tom wasn't too keen on helping clean up until blower vac was mentioned hehe... then we all had to get out the way! :-p Love my family and the way we are building our home and garden together. x
On the left are the end pieces made from 90 degree elbow, 10cm 90mm pipe, 15 degree elbow, 10 cm 90mm pipe, 90 degree elbow. Above is one of the drilled pipes with holes cut to the size of the cups I will used to hold the vermiculite.
Left... The "beginning" that will be top left. The small hole is 19mm for the hose from the bilge pump. End cap on so we wont lose water.. just need to "glue" it on so we don't lose any water.Right... one of the drilled "middle" lengths. The "missing" hole is due to the support being right there... if it looks like there is room I will drill another hole after.
Tom wasn't too keen on helping clean up until blower vac was mentioned hehe... then we all had to get out the way! :-p Love my family and the way we are building our home and garden together. x
Tomorrow will be brought to you by more hole drilling! Just a note for anyone considering doing anything similar... 90mm pipe comes in varying lengths... it is cheaper ($/metre) at bunnings to buy 6 meter lengths and cut it down before loading it into the car ;-)
Happy Gardening!
Sarah x
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