DIY net pot stakes

[Bigmike]

Ok guys this is my first DIY guide so bare with me...
I started running DWC in 5 gal buckets and needed a way to stake them and still be able to get the tops off to do the rez changes and such so this is what I can up with a very cheap and easy way and it seems to work great you also can do this in other types of tubs and buckets .......
cost per bucket with 3 stakes is about 3 bucks I think and I got it all at home depot
first get ya some 1/2 pvc and then some male threaded end caps as seen in pics and the same amount of threaded female end caps and a 3/4 inch hole saw
and a net pot I use 8 inch anything bigger I dont think will work..
http://www.420genetics.com/gallery/files/3/4/3/9/101_0354.jpg
now figure out how many you want I went with 3 you can do as many as you want or even 4 and net it on top for a single Scrog system :thumbsup:
then drill your holes
http://www.420genetics.com/gallery/files/3/4/3/9/101_0355.jpg
now that you have the holes drilled it is hard to believe but the male threaded end cap will thread right in. it might take a little elbow grease but I was able to do all mine and they went in fine..
http://www.420genetics.com/gallery/files/3/4/3/9/101_0356.jpg
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ok now you can put the female end cap on just to cover the hole it will not go all the way on .
http://www.420genetics.com/gallery/files/3/4/3/9/101_0359.jpg
http://www.420genetics.com/gallery/files/3/4/3/9/101_0360.jpg
and thats it !!
http://www.420genetics.com/gallery/files/3/4/3/9/101_0386.jpg
now just cut what ever size stakes you want from the 1/2 pvc and slide them in :thumbsup:
http://www.420genetics.com/gallery/files/3/4/3/9/101_0362.jpg
http://www.420genetics.com/gallery/files/3/4/3/9/101_0361.jpg
you could get some end caps for the top I just didnt think of it at the store lol I will be getting some... well I hope this helps anything that you can add or ideas let'em rip always good to get other peoples ideas and thoughts if I missed something let me know lol ......................:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Delta-9]

that works :thumbsup: gotta love D.I.Y :blazed:

[nowherefast]

Looks good Bigmike.:thumbsup::beav:



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[Bigmike]

thanks guys :thumbsup::thumbsup: I will let ya know how they hold up with some weight on them lol :thumbsup:

[BlaznRaiderfan420]

Can't wait til I reach your level of expertise,,,:rasta2:,

[Bigmike]

Thank you !!! But I am no expert haha I have only been doing this for maybe 4 months so I am pretty new and have tons to learn but I did a ton of research and reading to get where I am at and one of the best things I did was join 420G these guys are great and very good at what they do and always willing to help :D:thumbsup::thumbsup: thank you for the complement :rasta2:

[Thailord]

That is a great idea and it looks like it works really well. I bet you could set up the same with some 5 gl buckets of soil...Hmmmmm I think I might be in the think tank tonight trying a prototype.

[Bigmike]

lol yeah they work great I just chopped my PK over the weekend and got 28.5ozs wet and they held her up np at all and she is a stringy bush just a little weight and they start bending over so I had it tyed up all over haha .. good luck on your project and keep my posted with what you come up with I am running a few soiless in 5 gal buckets to so I might need to do something to lol :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Delta-9]

nice looks like it will do the job :thumbsup:

[CatNipMan]

hey that is a great idea I needed a way to stake my hydro setup and I just found it !!!! great thread and very helpful thank you !! :thumbsup:

[Bigmike]

NP thats why I did it hoping it would help someone I am glad to hear you like it keep me up on things when u do them and let me know how they work for you :thumbsup:

[CatNipMan]

Will do I plan on posting when I get them rockin again thanks !!

[Bigmike]

sweet Looking forward to it :D

[CatNipMan]

well I just got back from the store and have all the parts I need to make my stakes !!! cant wait I really like this idea !!! I hope to figure out how to post some pics soon to show ... :bongdude:

[Captsneak]

Got anymore good idea's :thumbsup: