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| Author: | 19disbre [ Apr 4th, '15, 22:03 ] |
| Post subject: | DIY MEGA Aerator |
I am new here and I just wanted to share this video I found of an extremely big and pretty cheap aerator for what it gets done. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X46_sHifBHk |
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| Author: | coachchris [ Apr 4th, '15, 22:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DIY MEGA Aerator |
2 issues that I see. Main is those pumps continuously. Second is they are internally oil lubricated. Neat idea though. |
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| Author: | 19disbre [ Apr 4th, '15, 22:50 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DIY MEGA Aerator |
What's wrong with running continuously? I think you could do the same thing on a pump that is OK for AP |
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| Author: | coachchris [ Apr 4th, '15, 23:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DIY MEGA Aerator |
Sorry,I want very clear. Sump pumps are not made tho run continuously. They usually have a disclaimer in the manual starting that can't run continuous. They will if you bypass the float switch, but they won't last too long. "Too long" being relative to a designed continuous duty pump. |
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| Author: | coachchris [ Apr 4th, '15, 23:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DIY MEGA Aerator |
Wasn't clear. Sorry trying to type on this tablet and not having much luck. |
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| Author: | coachchris [ Apr 5th, '15, 02:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DIY MEGA Aerator |
Good Lord, I hate that tablet. "stating they can't run continuously." |
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| Author: | Charlie [ Apr 5th, '15, 05:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DIY MEGA Aerator |
I remember this vid being posted some years ago. Ive made a venturi style air pump using a small water pump so you can scale it down to suit your purpose. |
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| Author: | Yavimaya [ Apr 5th, '15, 06:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DIY MEGA Aerator |
yay its a venturi. miracle of miracles. he couldnt have chosen a less efficient pump to do it with. -1 to the video maker. |
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| Author: | 19disbre [ Apr 5th, '15, 09:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DIY MEGA Aerator |
I think his idea could be used on a different pump that is suitable. Venturi's I like the idea of but seem inefficient why not just pump straight air into the tank? |
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| Author: | Yavimaya [ Apr 5th, '15, 14:16 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DIY MEGA Aerator |
venturis are good, but i wouldnt ever set up a seperate pump for one unless i had to. they are ok to add to the end of a standard line if you can though, certainly doesnt hurt anything. i would only ever use a home made one that doesnt constrict water flow like bought ones. |
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| Author: | Charlie [ Apr 5th, '15, 14:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DIY MEGA Aerator |
I was using a small pump to circulate my Ft water, I added a venturi to double its purpose. Win - win. |
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