airscapes
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Post by airscapes on Feb 9, 2021 16:54:45 GMT -5
So as I educate myself, it seems I will be draining the reservoir every 2 weeks. I see a siphoned pump that is available but was considering using a low voltage micro pump to do the drain of water. Anyone try this and or know of any drawbacks? Would have the pickup wand screened on the end to prevent anything but water being sucked up.
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Post by Shawn on Feb 9, 2021 19:49:55 GMT -5
For units other then the Farm, I (as well as others here) use this siphon on one like it. No filter needed at the end. |
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Post by airscapes on Feb 9, 2021 22:50:25 GMT -5
Hey that looks nice! I had only seen the manual unit.
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Post by lynnee on Mar 19, 2024 13:53:13 GMT -5
For units other then the Farm, I (as well as others here) use this siphon on one like it. No filter needed at the end. Apparently I'm death on siphons. I gave up on the battery-powered one, after multiple purchases, because they all quit working without warning. They varied as to how many uses before they quit. Then I purchased this electric siphon, www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BL9QQ5G6/, and love it because it's faster than the other one and also faster than the built-in AG Farm drainage system. Now this one, in use since last November, has quit without warning. The motor turns on, but there is zero suction. Does anyone know any way to revive it? It was working when I last put it away. Fortunately I'd purchased a backup, because of my experience with the battery-operated siphons, so I was able to perform six overdue R&Rs today. I still like the siphon, because it's a huge timesaver, and fairly cheap.  |
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Post by scarfguy on Mar 19, 2024 14:01:52 GMT -5
For units other then the Farm, I (as well as others here) use this siphon on one like it. No filter needed at the end. Apparently I'm death on siphons. I gave up on the battery-powered one, after multiple purchases, because they all quit working without warning. They varied as to how many uses before they quit. Then I purchased this electric siphon, www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BL9QQ5G6/, and love it because it's faster than the other one and also faster than the built-in AG Farm drainage system. Now this one, in use since last November, has quit without warning. The motor turns on, but there is zero suction. Does anyone know any way to revive it? It was working when I last put it away. Fortunately I'd purchased a backup, because of my experience with the battery-operated siphons, so I was able to perform six overdue R&Rs today. I still like the siphon, because it's a huge timesaver, and fairly cheap.
FYI, lynnee , the pump I bought is still working, although, last week, I pushed the button to turn it on and it didn't come on. I pushed the button a couple of times and it started working again. When mine dies, I'll tear it apart and experiment.
Like you, I bought a backup (two actually). They are good pumps. The design is perfect for AGs.
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Post by LoveSalads on Mar 19, 2024 16:03:47 GMT -5
I use the same looking one as @shawn . I got mine at harbor freight when it was on sale for $8.99  pump I like it because it is quick even with the farm less than 2 minutes for 1 side and like 1 minute for a bounty. I usually do 4 units at a time. The time savings is nice. It does use 2 d battery's .I have a few rechargeable D's so is nice. www.harborfreight.com/battery-operated-liquid-transfer-pump-63847.html |
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Post by lynnee on Mar 19, 2024 18:30:04 GMT -5
FYI, lynnee , the pump I bought is still working, although, last week, I pushed the button to turn it on and it didn't come on. I pushed the button a couple of times and it started working again. When mine dies, I'll tear it apart and experiment. Like you, I bought a backup (two actually). They are good pumps. The design is perfect for AGs. Guess I'll fish my pump out of the trash and hang it up to see whether it will work later. Maybe it got wet inside because it was stored flat in the box? There are no care and cleaning instructions packed with the siphon. I ordered a couple more, since I'm down to one powered siphon now.  |
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Post by scarfguy on Mar 19, 2024 19:15:08 GMT -5
FYI, lynnee , the pump I bought is still working, although, last week, I pushed the button to turn it on and it didn't come on. I pushed the button a couple of times and it started working again. When mine dies, I'll tear it apart and experiment. Like you, I bought a backup (two actually). They are good pumps. The design is perfect for AGs. Guess I'll fish my pump out of the trash and hang it up to see whether it will work later. Maybe it got wet inside because it was stored flat in the box? There are no care and cleaning instructions packed with the siphon. I ordered a couple more, since I'm down to one powered siphon now.
That's a good point, lynnee. I always hang mine up.
Yea, once I started using this silly little pump, I don't want to go back to the battery versions OR the manual siphons.
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Post by lynnee on Mar 20, 2024 1:37:33 GMT -5
Also, I see that the Amazon product page says you are supposed to run clean water through when you're done using the electric siphon. I haven't been doing that, so maybe mine just got clogged. The motor was still working.  |
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