{"product_id":"spider-farmer-dwc-hydroponics-grow-system","title":"Spider Farmer DWC Hydroponics Grow System – 2 Bucket Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo 7-Gallon Deep Water Culture Buckets With a Top-Drip Start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSpider Farmer DWC Hydroponics Grow System\u003c\/strong\u003e is a ready-to-run \u003cstrong\u003edeep water culture\u003c\/strong\u003e kit for two plants: two square \u003cstrong\u003e7-gallon (26.5 L) buckets\u003c\/strong\u003e, each with a \u003cstrong\u003e6-inch net cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, an air stone and a \u003cstrong\u003etop drip ring\u003c\/strong\u003e, all driven by one \u003cstrong\u003eair pump\u003c\/strong\u003e. Roots hang in oxygenated nutrient solution, which is why DWC is known for fast \u003cstrong\u003evegetative growth\u003c\/strong\u003e and vigorous \u003cstrong\u003eroot development\u003c\/strong\u003e. The weak point of plain DWC is the first couple of weeks, when young roots have not yet reached the water; the adjustable drip ring wets the net cup from above until they do, cutting the risk of \u003cstrong\u003etransplant shock\u003c\/strong\u003e and stalled seedlings. It suits tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, leafy greens and herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDWC buckets\u003c\/strong\u003e - two 7-gallon PP buckets with triangular refill covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet cups\u003c\/strong\u003e - two 6-inch cups and a bag of clay pebbles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir pump\u003c\/strong\u003e - one pump with two air stones, two airflow regulators and four inline check valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop irrigation\u003c\/strong\u003e - two drip rings with water inlet tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater level tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e - two, each with a red floating ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack tubing and user manual\u003c\/strong\u003e - 6 m of 4\/6 mm tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig 7-gallon reservoirs\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003e26.5 L\u003c\/strong\u003e per plant keeps pH and nutrient strength steadier between top-ups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop-drip start\u003c\/strong\u003e - the adjustable ring feeds young plants from above until roots reach the solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy checks and refills\u003c\/strong\u003e - lift the triangular cover to top up or test, and read the level off the floating-ball gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeak-resistant design\u003c\/strong\u003e - air and drip lines enter from the top, not through the bucket wall, and check valves stop solution siphoning back to the pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet up\u003c\/strong\u003e the buckets on a level floor with the air pump sitting above the water line; two buckets side by side need a tent at least \u003cstrong\u003e70 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill\u003c\/strong\u003e each bucket to just below the net cup, mix in your hydroponic nutrient and check \u003cstrong\u003epH and EC\u003c\/strong\u003e; most growers run DWC at about \u003cstrong\u003epH 5.8-6.2\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant into rinsed clay pebbles\u003c\/strong\u003e and run the drip ring while roots are short, turning it down once they reach the solution; keep the air pump running day and night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChange the solution\u003c\/strong\u003e every one to two weeks and top up with pH-adjusted water in between.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep water culture (DWC) with top drip irrigation, 2 sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x 7 US gallon (26.5 L), square, corrosion-resistant PP, triangular refill cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBucket size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 30 x 30 cm base, 40 cm high; about 31 cm across the top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet cups:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x 6 in (15 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAeration:\u003c\/strong\u003e air pump (8W per Spider Farmer's listing), 2 air stones, 2 airflow regulators, 4 inline check valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIrrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 adjustable top drip rings with water inlet tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 water level tubes with red floating balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTubing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 m black 4\/6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e clay pebbles included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e tent at least 70 cm wide for two buckets side by side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat size tent do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eEach bucket is about 31 cm across the top, so two side by side need at least 70 cm of width; a 70 x 140 cm tent takes the pair with room to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy is there a drip ring if the roots sit in water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eSeedlings and cuttings start with short roots that cannot reach the solution. The drip ring keeps the net cup moist from above until the roots grow down, then you turn it down or off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow often should I change the nutrient solution?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eEvery one to two weeks, topping up with pH-adjusted water in between. Check pH and EC every day or two, as a small reservoir drifts quickly once plants are growing hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I add more buckets?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eThis kit is a two-bucket set with a pump sized for it. Spider Farmer also sells a separate four-bucket system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grow-gadgets-ph-pen\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/Grow-gadgets-PH-Pen-2-medium_landscape.jpg?v=1746904772\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Grow Gadgets Hobby pH Pen\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eGrow Gadgets Hobby pH Pen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eKeeps the reservoir in the DWC pH range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grow-gadgets-ec-pen\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/Grow-gadgets-EC-meter-medium_landscape.jpg?v=1746904781\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Grow Gadgets Hobby EC Pen\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eGrow Gadgets Hobby EC Pen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eChecks nutrient strength at each top-up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Spider Farmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53931147591946,"sku":"HYD-SPID-001-01","price":79.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/spider-farmer-dwc-hydroponics-grow-system-default-title-1.jpg?v=1792302650","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/spider-farmer-dwc-hydroponics-grow-system","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}