Loud, I did a little more searching and theres a pre-set timer for aeroponics. It's called a recycling timer and it runs either 1 minute on 4 minutes off or 3 on and 5 off. they are like 80-100 each but it sure does cut down on the work your pump has to perform wich in turn will cut down on the ol' electric bill if you're running like 10 buckets!

check it, G
CAP ART-DNe Adjustable Recycling Timer - Hydroponics - eBay (item 250214356526 end time Feb-15-08 17:24:49 PST)

yes, i understand that.


but did you also know that the savings from the timer are actually countered. because to my knowledge the pump will take more electricity or juice to start up and keep turning off and on than it will to keep it running.

i did consider that. perhaps a test is in order using one of those "Kill-o-Watt" measurment devices. I'd love to do it but i don't have the timer (yet) or a kill-o-watt (probably never)

i ordered a kill-o-watt meter

to help with OTHER power consumptions....


i dont think my ops are pulling too much. im just trying to pinpoint whas sucking so much energy...

Yup run the pumps 24-7 as it harder on the pump to start back up then to stay running. These little pumps like 175 gph or 200 gph in these 10 or less sites dont use much power anyways.I personally like my Fox Fram 3 part nutes.Grow bIg, Tiger Bloom, and Big bloom and I also like to add Grotek H202 and some Sweet in the mix.Ill see if I can clear some pm room.Im out of town and using my cell to respond.My pms fill a few times aday with questions

fletch have you forgetten about me? i need them dimensions asap!

he forgot about me too i feel unloved naw its ok, i know he's a busy man with his mini mass production going on ty for the great info FF. i want to get one from you once you get back to me...

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I got loud his info and ball is to his court now.Trad what did I miss for you? Thought I got all your pms answered unless I missed one when I was going through the pm box which I do a few times aday to make room lol

cool man im currently experimenting aquaponics from my fishtank dya reckon your little 8 site would work with what im doin i currently just flood and drain but aero is soo much cooler!

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very nice setup... my clones will love you! haha