Can someone please explain the hydroponics diagram below?

Question

http://nutramist2.robotmojo.com/images/hdiw_garden_diagram.gif

the diagram shows the nutrient solution method of hydroponics,but i cant understand it.

thank u

Answer 1

This is a guess based on what I know about hydroponics and what I can guess from the picture

1. Appears to be the water source (most likely there are minerals in here too so the plants can get those)

Water goes through the tube to 2.

2. Is the vaporizer... air comes in from 3. (I think it's vaporized and cooled as it goes through 4...

It enters chamber 5 as a fog... the fog is made up of water+minerals/nutrients necessary for the plants...

The water/nutrient mix condenses into liquid as that area is colder and the unabsorbed "fog" drips into the bucket... 6.

Answer 2

It's the nutient film technique (NFT)

The roots are suspended in the chamber and are misted constantly by a mix of water and nutients.

Have a look at this site: -

www.growell.co.uk

They are a very good supplier of hydro equipment and the a site has loads of useful info.

Hope that helps.