Additional Tips: iStack 6 Stack Hydroponic Vertical Grow Tower: Residential

Note:  Follow  the  steps  in  the  Thai  Advance  Agri  Tech  Co  LTD  assembly  guide,  and  use  these  additional  Tips  as  you  go!  

A. Follow steps 1-6: figures 1- iStack 6 Stack includes:

7: Seed Germination Steps
! iStack planting pots (6)
B. Note that figure 7, is an ! iStack support plate (6)
illustration of the Star ! Nutrient bucket (13 gallons of
Stack grow tower model, the water)
iStack model has 4 growing ! Top cover/nutrient bucket lid
(1)
stations per grow pot,
! Stainless steel bar support (1
equaling 24 growing stations per tower)
to one iStack 6 Stack grow ! Stainless steel bar support
tower. fittings (2)
C. Tip: Distilled water can be ! Net pots/grow pots (24 units)
! Germination sponges (48
used for germination of the
cubicles)
seeds only. If using regular
! Seed starter tray (1)
tap water, it is suggested
! Submersible Pump (1, with
to use the water at room clamps/ties)
temperature, and let water ! Packet Seeds (1)
rest 24 hours to reduce the ! Plant Nutrients (1)
amount of chlorine and ! Measuring Beaker (1)
fluoride in the water before ! Assembly Guide and Tips (1)
filling the tray with water ! Plant capacity (24 plants per
to germinate seeds in the tower)
grow media. Water from ! Size: iStack 6 is 18.9"wide x
reverse-osmosis process is 81.9" high
ideal. ! Colors: green, white, tan or
mixed
D. The pump seen on page 2 is a  
different yet similar pump than is included with the iStack 6 Stack grow
tower. Turn the pump to ½ the speed flow with the dial on the front. Add the
small white plastic diffuser inside the tubing before tightening the twist
ties or clamps around the tubing and pipe. This helps with exerting pressure
to send the water pressure up the stainless steel pipe.
E. Step 8, page 2 notes two different types of nutrients. Maxi Gro nutrient is
included with the iStack 6 Stack grow tower. This nutrient alone is
sufficient for the entire growth cycle of any leafy greens or herbs. Follow
the directions on the bag for the amount of nutrients to add for the growing
cycle to 13 gallons water.
F. Page 3 of the assembly guide shows how to assemble the iStack 6 Stack grow
tower. Please note the visual photo gallery included as well. Written
instructions are on Page 4 of the assembly guide. There are 3 stainless
steel pipes that secure together with the plastic fittings included to form
the complete pipe that runs up through the center of the grow tower.
G. In Step 1, page 4 secure tubing with either twist ties or clamps provided—
your choice.
H. In Step 6, page 4 please see Step E above.
I. In Step 7, page 4 push net pots down snuggly into the openings of the
planting pots for each individual planting pot. Gently push media with
sprouts slightly thru the individual net pots, so that the roots will absorb
the water + nutrients and grow!
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Ideal placement for iStack 6 Stack grow tower: south-facing window home (may need
led grow light in addition), room with grow lights, green house, roof top or in a
west facing corridor.

A Look at the Product

iStack 6 Stack grow tower product with image center showing three pieces
of pipe attached together with plastic fittings, and the pump attached to
the tubing into the pipe. The iStacks fit on top of the planning pots.
Useful Tools to Begin Assembly

Note the 3 pieces pipe with 2 fittings to extend pipe. Useful Tools:
1) flash light to see water level in bucket, 2) water spray bottle to
moisten growing sprouts when germinating, 3) flat head screw driver to
tighten clamps around tubing and pipe if clamps chosen over twist ties,
4) liquid filling container with spout to pour water into bucket.

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Getting To the Pump and Pipe Assembly for the
Bucket

When connecting the “h-pipe” to the pump, be sure to place the white
plastic diffuser inside of the connection tubing before it is secured
between the pump and pipe. Remember, to turn the pump to ½ the speed flow
with the dial on the front. The pump connection is secured with either
twist ties or clamps.
Place pump inside bottom base of bucket, and fit the assembled pipe into
the bucket’s center hole. Fill the bucket with water to about 2 inches
below the top rim of the bucket.
Stacking the 6 Grow Stations on the Bucket Base

Place the lid on the bucket after pulling the pump cord through the small
hole. Do not get the cord wet. All 6 iStacks and pots will slide down from
the top of the center pipe. Continue to stack and fit grow stations until
all 6 grow stations are stacked around pole vertically and connected
securely.

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Completing the Grow Tower Setup and Getting the
Water Pumping

With the iStack 6 Stack grow tower complete, place the black net pots
individually into each grow station receiving hole. The iStack grow
stations and pots (everything above the bucket) can be rotated slightly to
the sun or light source. You can now plug in the pump power cord to an
electrical outlet, and the pump will turn on (be sure there is water in
the bucket).
You will see water flowing from the bucket base up to and out of the top
of the pipe. The water flows out of the top pipe and back down and fills
up each iStack grow station. Give it some time!
Check the water level of the bucket. It helps to use a flashlight to see
the water level in the bucket lid hole. Add water as needed to maintain a
water level that is 2 inches below the bucket lid.
The bucket holds 13 gallons of water. After filling the bucket with water,
use the beaker to measure the nutrients. Follow the directions on the
nutrient bag. Add room temperature warm water to nutrients to dissolve,
and stir until dissolved, then pour into bucket hole and start pump before
adding any sprouts. The additions of nutrients and checking the water
level in the bucket can be done at the same time once a week.
*Note: The pump does not have to run 24 hours. You can add an
automated digital timer or choose to manually plug in the pump each day.
For best results, run the pump for five minutes every 2 hours or set a
schedule that works for you. The pump does not have to run at night.
Example: for a grow cycle, run the pump while you are getting ready for
work in the morning, turn it off during the day. When you return from
work, run the pump in the evening and unplug pump before bed.

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Seed Germination Notes

You will be placing germinated seeds (in media) into the grow tower.
Before germinating the seeds, first rinse the media in water. Follow page
1 of the Seed Germination Steps on the Thai Advance Agri Tech Co LTD
assembly. A water spray bottle is helpful in germination to moisten grow
media each day. Ideally, germinate more than 24 media for best results.
See guide, and Tips for the iStack 6 Stack grow tower assembly guide.
*Note: for additional grow media, 1” rock wool cube is comparable to foam
media as per Thai Advance Agri Tech Co., LTD.
Inserting Sprouts into the Grow Tower pots

When you have grown the sprouts in the media, place the media slightly
through the net pots, so that the media and roots can continue to absorb
water and nutrients.

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Cleaning the Grow Tower
The grow tower is made of Food grade plastic with sun block content to reduce the
light getting into the system, and therefore reducing algae growth. If on
occasion you find algae growing at the inner surface of the tower you can clean
the grow tower.
After you have removed the plants, keep the pump running; add seven teaspoons
bleach to the 13 gallons of water in the bucket for 24 hours before draining.
Rinse the grow tower thoroughly with clean water before continuing with the next
grow cycle.
Draining of Grow Tower: To drain the grow tower of water, work to disassemble
the grow tower by carefully lifting up and off each iStack and planting pot, then
pour water out. Remove the lid off bucket once the iStacks/pots have been removed
and scoop out water, until bucket is manageable to carry and pour water out.
Option: Connect 1 inch flexible rubber hose to the top of the stainless steel
pipe, turn on pump and drain water away from the tower.
Elements

Recommendations ! Location
! Water
Location, Water, Grow Lights, PH Kit, Nutrients,
Seeds, Grow Media, Digital Timer are all elements that ! Grow
can combine for a successful grow cycle. Lights
! PH Kit
Please contact: Thai Advance Agri Tech Co LTD or your
local Hydroponic dealer for qualified and reliable ! Nutrients
information on hydroponics or additional product. ! Seeds
! Grow Media
! Digital
Thai Advance Agri Tech Co LTD
Timer
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