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01-31-2011, 03:03 AM

Still thinking about a diffuser. I think the way it is now would still provide DO at acceptable levels. I don't have a DO meter, so I'm just guessing at this point. There is a lot of action on the surface and secondary bubbles that would have me guess that there is plenty of oxygen.

jaykush · 01-31-2011, 03:16 AM

your fine brew on!

01-31-2011, 08:18 PM

I agree with Jay, with that pump, in that size container, you're going to be fine. Let us know how your plants respond.

Be sure to use a high quality compost and appropriate amount of foods.

Good luck!

Clackamas Coot · 01-31-2011, 08:42 PM

Stankie

I watched your YouTube video and noted the amount of water movement that you're getting with this tank shape & design. I have the same pump (71 LPM) in a standard 5-gallon paint bucket from HomeDepot.

The difference is quite remarkable. Not even close. That probably has more to do with an ill-designed air manifold system in the tank than anything else.

Thanks for the video!

CC

01-31-2011, 09:53 PM

Thanks for weighing in jaykush and CT Guy!! I was going to brew up some tea but the weather here turned damn cold (below 0f for the highs). I brew in my garage and the aquarium heater I have couldn't keep the tea anywhere near warm enough.

Thanks Clackamas Coot. I tried many diffuser designs with a 5 gallon bucket and was just never happy with any of them. Kind of wish I would have bought a 10 gallon vessel, my only complaint. I can only get about 3.5/4 gallons in this one during aeration. Even then I get some spillage. I should have thought about that before I purchased, but oh well.

heady blunts · 02-01-2011, 06:28 PM

mad librettist · 02-01-2011, 06:45 PM

that's a pretty narrow boat for your smurf to be using a symmetrical single bladed paddle, but his form is really good.

heady blunts · 02-01-2011, 07:20 PM

it's not mine. just when i watched the youtube vid i was imagining a little white water rafter or kayaker in there

mad librettist · 03-20-2011, 02:36 PM

his boat is shaped more like a k-1

03-20-2011, 04:23 PM

Here's one like mine, in terms of kayaks, it's a freight barge, but it rules for fishing!

X-Drive FTW!!!

01-31-2011, 03:03 AM	#61
Stankie Guest Posts: n/a	Still thinking about a diffuser. I think the way it is now would still provide DO at acceptable levels. I don't have a DO meter, so I'm just guessing at this point. There is a lot of action on the surface and secondary bubbles that would have me guess that there is plenty of oxygen.
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01-31-2011, 08:18 PM	#63
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01-31-2011, 08:42 PM	#64
Clackamas Coot Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The People's Republic of Oregon Posts: 3,987	Stankie I watched your YouTube video and noted the amount of water movement that you're getting with this tank shape & design. I have the same pump (71 LPM) in a standard 5-gallon paint bucket from HomeDepot. The difference is quite remarkable. Not even close. That probably has more to do with an ill-designed air manifold system in the tank than anything else. Thanks for the video! CC __________________ One minute I held the key Next the walls were closed on me And I discoverd that my castles stand Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand
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01-31-2011, 09:53 PM	#65
Stankie Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for weighing in jaykush and CT Guy!! I was going to brew up some tea but the weather here turned damn cold (below 0f for the highs). I brew in my garage and the aquarium heater I have couldn't keep the tea anywhere near warm enough. Thanks Clackamas Coot. I tried many diffuser designs with a 5 gallon bucket and was just never happy with any of them. Kind of wish I would have bought a 10 gallon vessel, my only complaint. I can only get about 3.5/4 gallons in this one during aeration. Even then I get some spillage. I should have thought about that before I purchased, but oh well.
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mad librettist Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,120	that's a pretty narrow boat for your smurf to be using a symmetrical single bladed paddle, but his form is really good.
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heady blunts prescription blunts Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 4,561	it's not mine. just when i watched the youtube vid i was imagining a little white water rafter or kayaker in there __________________ . c a n n a b i s . s a v e d . m y . l i f e . <3.F.U.C.K.E.M.F.A.M.<3
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03-20-2011, 02:36 PM	#69
mad librettist Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,120	his boat is shaped more like a k-1
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03-20-2011, 04:23 PM	#70
Stankie Guest Posts: n/a	Here's one like mine, in terms of kayaks, it's a freight barge, but it rules for fishing! X-Drive FTW!!!
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