Ashley
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025
The system is decent especially for the price. Easy to put together. My issue is the timer on the pump doesn't work. It just stays off and never pumps. When the power is connected directly to the pump, the pump works but I don't want it to run continuously.
Ivica Malusa
Reviewed in Germany on September 7, 2024
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Rocky&Apple
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2024
This frame is very sturdy and if you make sure that all of the joints are inserted fully, it will not leak, It requires no extra sealing.the instructions that come with it look veryprofessional and detailed. Easy to install! Kill the spare time! Enjoy your harvest! valued product! 👍👍👍👍👍LAPOND
Charles
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024
Easy set up. Pump is a little noise if you don’t have it in enough water. Works great we grew lettuce on all levels and for the price we got our money back after the first harvest so good value for the cost
George-Marie Glover
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2024
As with most reviewers I found this item easy to assemble. Once assembled there are no directions on how to use. The pump worked fine, but the water level overflowed on some levels and didn't reach others. Even after numerous adjustments I couldn't get an even water flow. I couldn't even get water to flow on one side. I found it very difficult to drain the water that did flow completely out. I ended up having to suction the water out with a turkey baster. I'm really unclear why this grower has so many five star reviews. I cannot recommend this product at all and returned it. Big disappointment.
Christina Z.
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2024
Update, so I should have given the seller the chance before posting the previous review. They graciously reached out and offered to send the replacement parts. And after dialing in the water pump to slow down the flow I was able to get the overflow issue resolved. So note, that if you are not familiar with how to use the water pump, there's a dial on the side. Running it 1/3 open works perfectly, with no overflows. If you run the pump fully open, the dial is turned all the way to the right, the water will quickly collect in the bottom tube and overflow. Also, I highly recommend a large catch tray under this unit, just in case. This one fits perfectly, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002NNWDW?ref=fed_asin_titleOriginal reviewThis kit had a couple of broken pieces but I was able to work around that, but the worse part is when the system is running the bottom front tube overflows. I have a try under there but I need a solution to fit this.
Tami Long
Reviewed in Canada on October 5, 2024
We put this together yesterday (we glued the water joints) put the water in the bucket and turned on the pump. It worked great, it took awhile and lots of water. The water circulated wonderfully.
FreddyB
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024
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OldSalt
Reviewed in Canada on May 25, 2023
I agree with the reviews regarding part costs, and construction. I'd also like to add that there is no easy method of adding lights for use indoors, and I'd like this system to be higher off of the floor so I can use a bucket rather than a tote for the nutrients. My purchase was for the parts included, not the complete assembly. I'll build my own stand to correct these problems. As a bonus, I can use the pipes meant for the stand to increase the distance between the pipes, both horizontally and vertically.For the mechanically challenged, I've included a copy of the instructions labeled with the sub-assemblies to ease your construction as received.
Mike
Reviewed in Canada on March 6, 2023
Just started growing but seems like we will be eating lettuce and herbs in no time. With 108 holes rotation should be a breeze
Have bought several
Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2022
Structure not supported well, must be glued and supports added. Grow tubes have to be tied down with zip ties or taped in place as well. Very flimsy and falls apart.
Dan
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2022
I actually followed the terrible assembly instructions. Finally figured out how to get all of the pieces together, connected the pump and started it up. My excitement ended there when I found that water was only flowing through 3 of the 4 plant tubes and dumping back into the bucket after the 3rd. Discovered that not all of the PVC pipes are clearly identified to be left side/right side. I had incorrect put a right side on the left in the lower sections causing the diverter to block flow past that point. It was frustrating and required full disassembly and a sharpie to draw flow arrows so I knew how to rebuild it. Within 5 days, the include tiny little water pump had died and now I have to go shopping for a higher quality pump. The concept is great on this and once assembled (correctly), I like it. Just not the cheap pump. I think for their assembly instructions, they should number the PVC pipes and then use that numbering in the instructions to make it foolproof.
Calvin
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2021
The value of this hydroponics system is incredible! It costs almost half the price as it would have if I had tried to make it myself! I thought for sure that because of the price, it would be cheap and full of chemicals. I was actually pleasantly surprised when I opened the box and found a bunch of spare parts and manuals on how to set up a full hydroponics system! After taking these parts out and setting them up without glue, I went off to buy PVC glue to finish the job. It all went together fine until the last part. After slipping all of the tubes together except for the last horizontal one that holds plants, the vertical support pipes had already been locked in by the other horizontal tubes already glued in place. I had to cut part of the tube and it was a struggle, but I got it eventually and it works and looks great! The pump is very small and is about the size of two fingers put together, but it pumps adequately and works perfectly with the system along with the timer. I also had fears that it would be low, and the bottom row of plants would practically be on the ground, but that is not the case at all! It is well off the ground and I am no longer worried about my bottom row plants collecting dust. I also loved the baskets that this kit comes with. They are very well made and fit into the square holes very snugly and securely. It also comes with some foam grow media-type cubes, but I didn't trust those and set them aside. Overall though, this was probably the best thing I have ever gotten from China, and maybe one of my best purchases ever. I was really blown away by the value (it was a little tough to put together but after that it was fine). I definitely recommend this hydroponics system!