Hydro Works
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Setting Up the Hydro Works Wall-Mounted NFT System
Your system arrives fabricated and ready to mount — channels pre-drilled, fittings fitted, channel fall already set. This guide covers the wall it needs, mounting it, first commissioning, and the numbers to run it by.
NFT Hydroponics Explained: How the Nutrient Film Technique Works
Before you build anything, understand the principle. NFT grows plants in a continuously recirculating film of nutrient solution just millimetres deep — here is why that thin film matters, and where NFT beats every other method.
Planning Your NFT System: Space, Water, Power and Crop Choice
Most NFT problems are designed in before the first channel is mounted. Work through siting, reservoir and pump sizing, light, and crop selection now — every one of these is expensive to change later.
Assembling a Vertical NFT System: Channels, Slope and Plumbing
A step-by-step build order for a stacked NFT system — mounting uprights, setting slope on each tier, plumbing the feed riser and cascade returns, and pressure-testing before a single plant goes near it.
Commissioning Your NFT System: First Fill, Nutrients, pH and EC
Mixing your first nutrient charge in the right order, what pH and EC actually measure, the target ranges for leafy crops, and how to calibrate and adjust without chasing your own tail.
Planting Out: From Seed to Channel
Propagation to transplant — choosing a plug medium, germinating, knowing exactly when a seedling is ready, and settling it into a net pot so the roots find the film instead of drying out above it.
Weekly Maintenance and Troubleshooting for NFT Systems
The routine that keeps an NFT system healthy — daily checks, weekly top-ups, full reservoir changes — plus a symptom-by-symptom diagnostic guide for pH drift, EC creep, algae, root rot and pump failure.
Hydroponics in Action: Systems, Products & How to Get Started
Ready to take the next step? Learn how hydroponics works in practice, explore popular systems, and discover essential products to set up your first soilless garden.
Introduction to Hydroponics: Growing Without Limits
Discover the exciting world of soil-free growing! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to expand your knowledge, hydroponics opens up a universe of possibilities. It's simpler than you think, and yes—you absolutely can do this!