Hydroponic NFT Downspout End Cap

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Easy way to turn plastic gutters into a NFT hydroponic system: Attach PLA caps using PVC primer and PVC Cement.\nUtilize Mounting Brackets for downspout channels from http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1687100\nApply Net pot Blanking plate from http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1688178\nSquare Net pots for Rockwool cubes can be found at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1698310\nDownspouts are vinyl, sourced from Home Depot in Canada, with rounded corners of approximately 15mm radius and outside dimensions of 78.7mm x 58.7mm.\nUse 2" net pots available at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:240034 Print Settings:\nPrinter: PRUSA i3\nRafts: No\nSupports: No\nResolution: 0.3\nInfill: 100% Post-Printing: PVC cement works well, but the can used was old and had turned into a gel.\nThe application of glue to both sides using a syringe would have been more effective in filling the groove in the cap.\nOne of the caps showed signs of leakage due to underbonding, which was resolved by applying PVC cement to the lower half of the end cap.