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Just wanted to share what is working fwell or me. The main reason I did this was to reduce the noise. The bubblers running on three warerfarms was creating a noticible sound. It gets louder as the water level got lower and would occasionally burp too.
This will be the third run using a pimped-up GH WaterFarm. I took out the bubblers and used very small submersible pumps instead. I also added another submersible water pump in the bottom section of the backup reservoir and ran an 1/8" hose to each waterfarm unit to provide better total system circulation.
What I gained...
- 90% quieter than the bubble up method.
- I don’t have to feed each individual unit anymore
- circulation in the backup reservoir prevents yuckk'a
- I dont get the salt buildup around the drip rings
- no more salty residue on the walls from the spit the bubble method causes
The small pumps I used did not cause any noticible heat issues in the water. There were three units each with a pump and also one in the resevoir.
The bubble method is supposed to be preferred because it oxygenates the water.. I have used both methods and did not notice any real difference. I believe the bubble up method produces a small amount of highly oxygenated water but the submersible pump moves significantly more water so the end result is similar.
I used one pump in the resovior for three waterfarm units. if more than two pumps were used you would probably need to add another feed/drain line to the resevior. My other concern about the resevoir pump is for longer term grows where the roots could grow into the drain line and constrict it, causing a backup/overflow.
This will be the third run using a pimped-up GH WaterFarm. I took out the bubblers and used very small submersible pumps instead. I also added another submersible water pump in the bottom section of the backup reservoir and ran an 1/8" hose to each waterfarm unit to provide better total system circulation.
What I gained...
- 90% quieter than the bubble up method.
- I don’t have to feed each individual unit anymore
- circulation in the backup reservoir prevents yuckk'a
- I dont get the salt buildup around the drip rings
- no more salty residue on the walls from the spit the bubble method causes
The small pumps I used did not cause any noticible heat issues in the water. There were three units each with a pump and also one in the resevoir.
The bubble method is supposed to be preferred because it oxygenates the water.. I have used both methods and did not notice any real difference. I believe the bubble up method produces a small amount of highly oxygenated water but the submersible pump moves significantly more water so the end result is similar.
I used one pump in the resovior for three waterfarm units. if more than two pumps were used you would probably need to add another feed/drain line to the resevior. My other concern about the resevoir pump is for longer term grows where the roots could grow into the drain line and constrict it, causing a backup/overflow.
