For those of you who don't remember, I did my first hydro grow and it got fucked. The biggest problem translates to using a small air pump in a big tub. This time smaller tub, bigger pump. Question! 7.5 Gallon Bucket 240 GPH Pump Good enough? Secondary Question! If this is Overkill, I am using one of these on each 7.5 Gal Res. Is it so overkill that I could use one of these on Two reservoirs? Meaning is this pump good enough for 15 gallons? Follow up Statement! Money isn't an issue, so if it isn't overkill, I will just use one each. Pump Source: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JPEVMC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1IW411ICP6AY3&coliid=INLGI8WAB6BQ7
Using the 1 litre of air per minute for each 2 litres of water guideline... 240 GPH is about 15 LPM so that's about perfect for a 30 litre reservoir. And 30 litres is just under 8 US gallons. So one of those pumps per reservoir sounds spot on to me If you haven't bought them yet then Cranks suggestion of a piston pump will likely be cheaper. That one is a 45 LPM pump so could supply around 3 of your reservoirs Its a worldwide forum so it's always AM for some members lol
Alright, Thanks for the love yall! Haven't bought them yet. Shopping List will be adjusted accordingly =]
With air, overcompensating a little ain't a bad thing at all... Leaves room for expansion, or just the piece of mind.
Yeah, I am going to buy the one for the two tanks. I hear more is better than less. I would go for a third if I was doing more than two to begin with though. I can't believe I forgot about these air pumps though. I was originally going to buy the 12 port one back for a bigger grow. Just assumed that since the grow was smaller I should go with the smaller ones. Didn't realize it was still cheaper to go with something bigger and just supply the two.