DIY hydro drip bucket with 3D printed drip ring

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Human: Compare to HydroFarm by GH 1 x 5 gallon bucket 1 x 4 gallon pot 1 x 3 gallon pot 1 x 18" rubber tubing (6" OD) 1 x 3" rubber tubing clear (6" OD) 1 x 12v 5000RPM peristaltic pump 1 x Pump holder 1 x Drip ring 3 Gallons clay pebbles They come together just like you would expect, and cost roughly $25 in parts. A reservoir recirculation system will follow as a separate project. UPDATE 6/27/16 Add a long peristaltic pump spike to your setup. Hang the pump above the clay pellets instead of off the side of the bucket. When it fails, which it will eventually do, it could make a mess. Use the spike and suspend the pump securely where it can cause no damage. UPDATE 9/9/16 Avoid using peristaltic pumps unless your waterings are extremely infrequent. They're designed for occasional use only. Instead, consider using this alternative: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1761985