Lowes 2-Gallon Bucket DWC Hydroponic Lid

2-Gallon Bucket DWC Hydroponic Lid – Convert Your Lowe’s Bucket into a Deep Water Culture System!

Turn a simple 2-gallon Lowe’s bucket into a Deep Water Culture (DWC) hydroponic system with this print! Designed for small-scale hydroponic growers, this lid provides a clean, efficient, and organized setup for maintaining healthy plants.

Features:

🌱 Fits a Single 2” Net Cup – Perfect for growing herbs, leafy greens, or small plants in a DWC setup.
💧 Easy Refill Port with Removable Cap – No need to remove the lid—just pop open the fill port and add water or nutrients!
🌬 Air Stone Port with TPU Plug – Includes a dedicated hole for an air stone tube to increase oxygenation in your system. Not using it? Just plug it with the included TPU cap!
📏 Water Level Gauge Port (Future Expansion) – Designed to fit a future water level gauge attachment. Until then, use the included TPU plug to keep the hole sealed.
🚫 Prevents Water Runoff – The net cup holder extends past the lid, breaking surface tension so water doesn’t run down the sides of your bucket.
🔒 Secure Fit Without Locking – The lid rests securely on the bucket with an inner rim that prevents it from sliding off, even if bumped—no need to snap it into place.

Why Use This?

✅ Optimized for Hydroponics – Designed specifically for Deep Water Culture setups in a compact 2-gallon bucket.
✅ Modular & Expandable – Ready for future upgrades, including a water level gauge.
✅ Easy to Print & Use – No complicated assembly—just print, place, and start growing!
✅ Designed for DIY Growers – Ideal for small-scale hydroponic enthusiasts looking for an efficient, space-saving setup.

For the water fill cap, you can print either one of the following caps below:

• MUFGA Indoor Gardening System - Replacement Fill Cap
• MUFGA Indoor Gardening System - Replacement Slim Fill Cap

This is the URL to the 2 gallon Lowes bucket I'm using:

• Lowe's 2-Gallon Plastic General Bucket

This is the URL to the net cups I used to design this model

• 100 pack of 2” Net Cup

 
Printing Notes:

• Lid and water fill cap printed in PETG
  • Print lid face down with supports
• Air stone and water level gauge/float caps should be printed in TPU

Coming Soon

• Water level gauge/float 
• Variations of the lid for multiple plants within a single bucket