hydroponic/aeroponic pump size?

n00604173

n00604173

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drawing up specs for a dwc hydro or aero grow, and trying to decide on a pump size. i was wondering if anyone knows what gallons/hour i would need for a drip system vs. a totally aeroponic system. i have an 18 gallon rubbermaid container i will be using for 5 plants. i had heard that you want 250-30gph for the aeroponic system, but i wasn't sure what size res. that is for as it seems a little big for 18 gallons! any and all input is appreciated!
 
AeroKing

AeroKing

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The aero pump is really more dependent on the pressure that it needs to maintain in order to make the water turn to a mist. It also depends on how many and which misters you use. The res size really doesn't have anything to do with it. More details?
 
pelzroo

pelzroo

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Res size does matter in the sense that a pump will heat the water in a small res more than it will a larger res.
 
n00604173

n00604173

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it's an 18 gallon res, and i don't know about the sprayers. they're just the generic red 360 degree aeroponic sprayers that you see online in hydro stores. i figured at least 200 gph for the pump. the res is about 20 inches tall
 
n00604173

n00604173

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really? b/c i was just looking at drip systems. could you hook up some specs on doing the plumbing?
 
autotek500

autotek500

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Sure Bro.......all you need is a roll of 1/4 inch dia.hose plastic tee's for each pot, and a pkg. of adjustable push in type drippers. All this can be found at home depot on the isle where the yard sprinklers are.....one more thing your pump will either have a 3/8 or 1/2 inch output so you will have to adapt down to your 1/4 inch line...just ask the guy working in that dept. and he will help you with the adapter........hope this helps Bro....be happy to answer any other question I can........
 
n00604173

n00604173

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thanks man. the only part that's gonna be a problem is splitting the main line into 5 drip posts. what's the best way to break up the line without losing too much pressure?
 
autotek500

autotek500

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Thats where you put your plastic tee's. you have to cut your main line at each pot site , put in a tee pointed at your pot , then cut a short peice of tubing attach to the tee then your dripper pushes into the end . you wan't it to reach to the center of your pot.........hope I explained this good enough........If not ask me again.......
 
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