DIY NFT System Build Guide - PDF

Build your own NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) hydroponic system from scratch with this complete 26-page step-by-step guide from On The Grow.

This is the same system we built and featured in one of our most popular YouTube videos How to Build an NFT Hydroponic System for Microgreens | Full DIY Guide from, October 11, 2019. — now fully documented with every step, every measurement, supplies, and every lesson learned along the way.

What's inside

Build Level: Intermediate
A Complete 26-Page Printable Build Guide Covering:

• Full supplies list with sourcing notes for every component
• Safety and tool guidance before you pick up a single tool
• Step-by-step frame build instructions with exact measurements for a 12-channel system
• Drainage, plumbing, feeder line, and pump setup
• Lighting, fans, and timer configuration
• Nutrient mixing, pH, and EC guidance
• Pre-germination and transplanting instructions
• What to grow, what to avoid, and crop planning tips
• Daily, weekly, and bi-weekly maintenance schedules
• Troubleshooting guide for common issues
• Tips, upgrades, and customizations from real community builds
• Scannable QR codes with links to supply lists on Amazon & video tutorials
• 26 pages. Instant PDF download. Print at Home.

Important Notes

This is a digital PDF download — no physical copy will be shipped. Once purchased, you will receive an instant download that you can print at home or save to your phone or computer for easy reference. This guide is formatted for standard A4 paper size (8.27" × 11.69" / 210mm × 297 mm). Supplies are not included — this is a build guide only.

This guide is based on our personal experience growing in our specific environment in Zone 8a. Results will vary depending on your water quality, climate, lighting, and setup. Use this as a foundation and adjust to your space. It's a starting point and a framework, designed to be customized for your own space and goals.

This build involves water and electricity. Always follow proper safety precautions. Full safety guidance is included throughout the guide.

Your results may vary. Plant growth and system performance depend on many factors outside of our control including environment, water quality, plant variety, and user assembly. This guide offers a framework — not a guarantee.

Disclaimer & Important Information

• Digital products are non-refundable.

• This guide is the intellectual property of On The Grow, LLC and is intended for personal use only. Unauthorized reproduction, sharing, distribution, or resale — whether online or in person — is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

• All information provided in this guide is based solely on the personal experience of On The Grow, LLC in their specific growing environment. On The Grow, LLC makes no guarantees, warranties, or representations regarding the performance, yield, or success of any NFT system built using this guide. Results will vary based on individual growing environment, water quality, climate, plant variety, user assembly, and equipment sourced independently by the user.

• This build involves the combined use of water and electricity. On The Grow, LLC is not liable for any damage, injury, or loss resulting from improper assembly, operation, or maintenance of any system built using this guide. Users assume full responsibility for their own safety and the safe installation and operation of all components.

• This build also involves cutting metal EMT pipe and working with PVC cement. On The Grow, LLC is not liable for any injury or damage resulting from improper use of tools or materials. Always follow proper safety procedures and use appropriate protective gear.

• On The Grow, LLC is not responsible for the quality, safety, or performance of any materials, supplies, or equipment sourced independently by the user. It is the sole responsibility of the user to verify that all materials — including PVC pipe, fittings, and cement — are NSF-61 certified and appropriate for use in a food-producing hydroponic system.

• Some product references in this guide may include affiliate links. On The Grow, LLC may receive a small commission on purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you.

• By purchasing and downloading this guide, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer and accept full responsibility for your own build, safety choices, system placement, and any supplies you choose to use.