quick question about aeroponics

Hi fellow growers!
I'm thinking about trying a small aero setup for kicks, but after doing a bunch of research there's still one major question I have - Does the pump run constantly or in bursts? If it operates in bursts, what's the timing?

Thanks!

ganjourno said:

Hi fellow growers!
I'm thinking about trying a small aero setup for kicks, but after doing a bunch of research there's still one major question I have - Does the pump run constantly or in bursts? If it operates in bursts, what's the timing?

Thanks!

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pump is on a timer, many increments are used. one of the most popular mini increments is 1 on, 4 off. many do 15 on, 45 off, some do an hour on, hour off. don't run continuous, as this makes the pump heat the water, which encourages pythium (root rot).

KP2 said:

pump is on a timer, many increments are used. one of the most popular mini increments is 1 on, 4 off. many do 15 on, 45 off, some do an hour on, hour off. don't run continuous, as this makes the pump heat the water, which encourages pythium (root rot).

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Thanks! I think I'll try a 1min/5min cycle then. Thanks for the tip about the pump heating the water. Would an external (not submersed) pump be a bit more desireable then?

Thanks again for the advice!

ganjourno said:

Thanks! I think I'll try a 1min/5min cycle then. Thanks for the tip about the pump heating the water. Would an external (not submersed) pump be a bit more desireable then?

Thanks again for the advice!

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yes and no, it's all preference. on a timer, heat from the pump will never be an issue anyway .

i like submersibles as it doesn't limit my ability to remove the res from the room, where as the pvc connections of a centrifugal mean it's basically a permanent installment...