Is there such a thing as too much air in a DWC grow?

DoctorJackalope

DoctorJackalope

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I wasn't very happy with the air pump that came with my DWC kit, and I've found one from our old aquarium that says it's for 10-30 gallons. I'm running five. Is it safe to run one that strong?
 
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Budget Buds

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In comparison to a 5 to a 10-30 there is not much difference between them. I run one that does 60 liters per minute , I would suggest you look http://www.ebay.com/itm/COMMERCIAL-MAGNETIC-AIR-PUMP-8-OUTLET-HYDROPONIC-AQUARIUM-POND-55W-60L-MIN-/301064626379?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4618d9a0cb . It does not have to be that big but that is the exact one I run. you can find ones that only do 500 ish gallons of air p/h for cheaper. Mine uses only 55 watts of juice and it will throw air like nobodys business :) The more air you can hit the roots with the better the growth will be
 
silverserf

silverserf

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Budget Buds said:
In comparison to a 5 to a 10-30 there is not much difference between them. I run one that does 60 liters per minute , I would suggest you look http://www.ebay.com/itm/COMMERCIAL-MAGNETIC-AIR-PUMP-8-OUTLET-HYDROPONIC-AQUARIUM-POND-55W-60L-MIN-/301064626379?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4618d9a0cb . It does not have to be that big but that is the exact one I run. you can find ones that only do 500 ish gallons of air p/h for cheaper. Mine uses only 55 watts of juice and it will throw air like nobodys business :) The more air you can hit the roots with the better the growth will be
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If looked at those myself, thought they looked good but was worried it would be loud.

What is the noise from that puppy like? and how many buckets or tubs are you able to run off of it?

Cheers,
Silverserf
 
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Budget Buds

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It is not to bad, You could run 6 or eight on it and be ok , I'm using it for two 27 gallon totes and it is fine :) BB
 
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