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Thanks for the input, but as for the alita 40 linear air pump... “Underpowered” NO WAY! Uh uh, this pump is a HORSE! I got 1/2” tubing I’m pumping through. TONS of micro bubblesWell no DO issues gonna happen here bro. Great job.
They only thing beside maybe bigger return lines depending how long your vegging is matching the air pump to the airstones. Those large bubble tell me your pump is way under powered for the ring you are using. The smaller bubbles create a better and more even surface agitation and are easier on the root system. I think with the waterfalls already there I would just put in smaller air stones instead of a bigger pump. Do you know the GPH or GPM required for those rings?
All in all a very well thought out and executed system.
Maybe it's the pore size of the rings but I see large bubble which usually indicates there is inadequate flow. I'll see if I can find out some info on them. I don't think it's critical for your grow. But the smaller bubbles would be easier on the roots is all. If ya have enough flow through the water falls you probably don't even need them. Their major benefit will be the mixing of the solution. Which will ensure the entire water column is well oxygenated.Thanks for the input, but as for the alita 40 linear air pump... “Underpowered” NO WAY! Uh uh, this pump is a HORSE! I got 1/2” tubing I’m pumping through. TONS of micro bubbles
Correct, yes 48 lpm. I used those medium sized air stones but found they put out much bigger air bubbles, so I made my own DIY air diffusers with 50’ of Dramm 1/2” ID soaker tubing with each:Found it 48 lpm. Now let me find those rings.you have 12lpm for each site. That's perfect for the 4x2" airstones and I bet you will see a much different bubble pattern.
Can you link the diffusers?
Yeah you want small pore stones. Or diffusers work very well but on the higher side of lpm required depending on size. Very hard to get the smaller bubbles with diy although I have seen some decent ones using wood.. I can't remember the type.Correct, yes 48 lpm. I used those medium sized air stones but found they put out much bigger air bubbles, so I made my own DIY air diffusers with 50’ of Dramm 1/2” ID soaker tubing with each:
4 - 1/“2” Tees,
1 - 1/2” Cross Tee
1 - 1/2” to 1/4” Reducing Tee