Aeroponic Unit V1.1
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Aeroponic Unit V1.1
Items Needed
Tools needed
The Lid
Water Level Indicator
Plumbing
Testing
Final Assymbly
Finishing Up


Items needed:

  1. Heavy Duty Plastic Container with Reinforced Plastic Lid.  Make sure the lid is concave so any water overspray will not run off.
  2. $17.88


  3. 200 GPH Fountain Pump, adapter for Hose connection & Wire tie. 
  4. We think a smaller cheaper pump might work as well, but we are worried about the backpressure.
  5. $34.97

  6. Medium Pond Pump

  7. 50' - 1/2"  Poly Tubing.  You really only need about 4 feet of this, but its cheaper to buy in bulk. Make sure your tubing fits your fittings, there are several proprietary poly tubs out there and they are all different sizes.
  8. $8.69

  9. Poly Tube

  10. 3 T type poly connector.
  11. 3 x $0.38 = $1.14


  1. 6 - 12  360 degree misting or fogging spray nozzles with 1/4" fitting.
  2. 2 x $3.37 = $6.74 10 Fogger Nozzles $5.79


  3. 4 - 8 1/4" poly tube extenders.
  4. 2 x $1.74 = $3.48


  5. Hose Fitting to attach pump to 1/2" tube.
  6. $1.98



Clear vinyl Tube.
We will use this for a Water Level Indicator.
$2.70 (Only approx. 12" needed)



Angle connector, Misc connectors and Rubber Washers for Water Level Indicator.
 $0.26 + $0.37 x 2 + $1.28 = $2.28



  1. EPDM Weather Stripping.  (Optional)
  2. This is to help seal the lid to the base, not needed but you will have to refill the tank more often.
  3. $5.97


  4. Plastic Spring Clamps (Optional)
  5. Use these to compress the lid down against the weather stripping.
  6. 4 x $1.98 = $7.92


  1. 30-40  2" Net cups.
  2. Approx $.30 per = $9.00

  3. 30-40  2" Neoprene collars. (Optional)
  4. We currently buy these pre-made, but are exploring other options to make them ourselves.
  5. Approx. $0.20 per = $6.00


Total Cost with all options = $107.06
Similar 30 site Areoponic units retail for $425.00 to $600.00
We just saved over $300.00!



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