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bartender187 · 01-20-2005, 03:42 AM

Im not that happy with the amount of bubbles i see in my individual buckets, and was wondering what some of yall use for airpumps and airstones.

Currently, i have a inline airpump that produces 32000l a min running 3 plants, and then individual 2500cc pumps powering the other 2.

I want to know how to achieve this...

thanks

badmf · 01-20-2005, 06:24 PM

I have used the popular Elite models mostly the 802's and Aqua-tech. I switched to some powerheads for greater aeration.

pistillwhipped · 01-20-2005, 06:28 PM

I'm using the General Hydroponics 4 valve pump

I have two of them, but am ready to go to something with a higher psi...I found one that holds steady at 9 psi and that sounds like the aereation system for me LOL

01-20-2005, 06:36 PM

Believe it or not mate, in that pic of my roots im only using one pump and it cost about $20 from k-mart.

On one outlet im using it split off into two small 1-2inch airstones that have fine airholes.

On the other outlet im running a 6inch ceramic airstone on its own.

Hope this helps..ps just that little set up is running a 40littre DWC tub so i suspect it will work even better in 5 gallon buckets.

Einsteinguy · 01-20-2005, 06:38 PM

Hey Everyone
I replaced my 4 inch Blue Stone($1.99) with 4 inch superfine bubble white ceramic)($5.49). These work great and my airpump is superquiet now. It use to make alot of noice if I turned it all the way up. Now it is wisper quiet turned up. There is also alot more bubbles in water traveling farther from stone.

Einstein

Hooked-On-Grown · 01-20-2005, 06:43 PM

I am going to go full DWC on my buckets. I am looking into these......Bubble discs. I was thinking of buying the 5" disc and put one at the bottom of each bucket. They are 5 bucks a piece but looks to make a killer ring of bubbles.

What do you all think of these??

pistillwhipped · 01-20-2005, 06:48 PM

I've been eyeing those buggers everytime I walk into the hydroshop!! I was afraid that the increase in bubbles would deplete the air pressure from my pump. That's why I NEEEED THAT BIG PUMP LOL. I want them dang bubble disks

01-20-2005, 06:53 PM

Hello,

I am also using the GH dual diaphram air pump.

pistillwhipped - If you are interested in selling your pumps, shoot me a PM.

Peace

Hooked-On-Grown · 01-20-2005, 06:53 PM

I got this air pump to run all 12 airstones in the buckets. The pump was a x-mas gift from a good friend :wink: It says it does 50L/min..... Not sure how that breaks down!!

but, I know it should run all 12 with no problem.

It is suprisenly queit. With the A/C and fans running.....you do not even hear it.

bartender187 · 01-20-2005, 06:58 PM

Hmmm.... The way i see it... i think im loosing PSI from my Inline airpump... Currently i have it expanded to a 5/8" hose from the standard 1/4" output...

I need a air divider like the one pictured above...

Ive also been eyein those bubble discs but the 5 dollar price tag scared me off....

01-20-2005, 03:42 AM	#1
bartender187 Bakin in da Sun Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Planet Zeldar Posts: 2,949	What Airpump do you use? Im not that happy with the amount of bubbles i see in my individual buckets, and was wondering what some of yall use for airpumps and airstones. Currently, i have a inline airpump that produces 32000l a min running 3 plants, and then individual 2500cc pumps powering the other 2. I want to know how to achieve this... thanks __________________ Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the tempestous sea of liberty. - Thomas Jefferson
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01-20-2005, 06:24 PM	#2
badmf Serving great bud since 65'! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Surface of a strange planet Posts: 908	I have used the popular Elite models mostly the 802's and Aqua-tech. I switched to some powerheads for greater aeration.
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01-20-2005, 06:28 PM	#3
pistillwhipped Banned Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In my happy place Posts: 501	I'm using the General Hydroponics 4 valve pump I have two of them, but am ready to go to something with a higher psi...I found one that holds steady at 9 psi and that sounds like the aereation system for me LOL
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01-20-2005, 06:36 PM	#4
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Believe it or not mate, in that pic of my roots im only using one pump and it cost about $20 from k-mart. On one outlet im using it split off into two small 1-2inch airstones that have fine airholes. On the other outlet im running a 6inch ceramic airstone on its own. Hope this helps..ps just that little set up is running a 40littre DWC tub so i suspect it will work even better in 5 gallon buckets.
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01-20-2005, 06:38 PM	#5
Einsteinguy High Tech Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 556	Hey Everyone I replaced my 4 inch Blue Stone($1.99) with 4 inch superfine bubble white ceramic)($5.49). These work great and my airpump is superquiet now. It use to make alot of noice if I turned it all the way up. Now it is wisper quiet turned up. There is also alot more bubbles in water traveling farther from stone. Einstein
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01-20-2005, 06:43 PM	#6
Hooked-On-Grown Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: I'm in here.....somewhere... Posts: 2,158	I am going to go full DWC on my buckets. I am looking into these......Bubble discs. I was thinking of buying the 5" disc and put one at the bottom of each bucket. They are 5 bucks a piece but looks to make a killer ring of bubbles. What do you all think of these??
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01-20-2005, 06:48 PM	#7
pistillwhipped Banned Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In my happy place Posts: 501	I've been eyeing those buggers everytime I walk into the hydroshop!! I was afraid that the increase in bubbles would deplete the air pressure from my pump. That's why I NEEEED THAT BIG PUMP LOL. I want them dang bubble disks
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01-20-2005, 06:53 PM	#8
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Hello, I am also using the GH dual diaphram air pump. pistillwhipped - If you are interested in selling your pumps, shoot me a PM. Peace
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01-20-2005, 06:58 PM	#10
bartender187 Bakin in da Sun Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Planet Zeldar Posts: 2,949	Hmmm.... The way i see it... i think im loosing PSI from my Inline airpump... Currently i have it expanded to a 5/8" hose from the standard 1/4" output... I need a air divider like the one pictured above... Ive also been eyein those bubble discs but the 5 dollar price tag scared me off.... __________________ Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the tempestous sea of liberty. - Thomas Jefferson
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