Grow Mediums Air pumps

[hillbillydeville]

Im looking for a new pump for the auto pots anyone have any recommendations?

 

[bushmasterar15]

I'm using the Danner Aqua Supreme AP-8 for my 4 Autopots. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0072QAE1K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[lunarman]

Im looking for a new pump for the auto pots anyone have any recommendations?

Look on amazon for "Active Aqua Commercial Air Pump". There are several sizes/models. I would say get as big a one as you can. It can't hurt to have more air and outlets (which can be turned off if not used).These are built better than the smaller cheaper aquarium pumps.

 

[HemiSync]

Got a couple for you that I have had experience with. First is the the beast, it is great with autopots, DWC, or any place you want to pump a lot of air. Mine has been running almost non-stop for 2 years.
Amazon product ASIN B002JPRNOUDrawback is that it is loud. I’m not talking ear shattering, but a low growl that even in my spacious basement is louder than anything else in the garden. The washing machine is the only thing noisier. In a room you will be in or anywhere you need stealth I would not recommend.

The second I have used on and off for years and just keeps on going. It has about half the force as the other but still more than enough for 4 pots, maybe more. I have run four separate 5 gallon DWC pots with it. It is much quieter than the other and is comparable with the sound of an aquarium pump. Also a very versatile pump that can be used in many applications.
Amazon product ASIN B002JPD76IDrawback is that it has 8 outlets with no way to turn them off. The solution is to use some tubing and t-connectors to hook them all to one line or how ever many you might need.

As for the noise, both are helped by putting them on a surface that helps absorb the vibration. A nice piece of styrofoam helps a lot. The first one is quietest if you can suspend it in the air. LOL

 

[Rev. Green Genes]

I use the active aqua pump lunarman mentioned, I run a 15 or twenty foot intake tube for it and it cuts the sound way down. It has a large main line with a 8 valve manifold, I am currently running 5 stones on it, but I see no reason it wouldn't run all 8. It puts out a lot of air. I mounted it with rubber gromets to a board, and put felt strips under the board for farther vibration resistance.

the old one I used was also active aqua, and it was a cheap ass version of the Danner that Bushmasterar15 is using. It was acceptable, I bet that Danner is a good one too for 35 bucks, can't beat that. My good one cost about 100 I think.

 

[hillbillydeville]

Rev.Green Genes @lunarman @HemiSync @bushmasterar15 Thanks guys for the input. I've looked at several of the recommended pumps and it's good to hear some user results. The one I'm using is a nebulizer pump, not enough ass to power the system. Will tag you all when the room is done I'm just about through my first autopot coco grow. It's been a education.

 

[HemiSync]

Will tag you all when the room is done I'm just about through my first autopot coco grow. It's been a education.

Every grow is an education for me and I love it.