deep water culture question

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benemerica

Active Member

• Aug 5, 2008

• #1

I'm about to start a dwc grow, i've only grown in soil before. I've read A LOT and every once and a while you read something and cant find it later, but is the air pump supposed to be left on all the time? or is there an outlet timer needed for it? also, any other tips that you don't usually find in every post or guide to dwc growing?

 

happyface

Well-Known Member

• Aug 5, 2008

• #2

yes AIR pump should be on at all times,the roots need the oxygen.
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kidsingle

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• Aug 5, 2008

• #3

at all times!!!

 

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NoDrama

Well-Known Member

• Aug 5, 2008

• #4

I will further reiterate, ALL THE TIME!!! If the air pumps fail the plants will quickly stagnate and die without oxygen, in a matter of hours they can die.

 

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d420c

Active Member

• Aug 5, 2008

• #5

I like to have an extra on hand

 

BSIv2.0

Well-Known Member

• Aug 6, 2008

• #6

NoDrama said:

I will further reiterate, ALL THE TIME!!! If the air pumps fail the plants will quickly stagnate and die without oxygen, in a matter of hours they can die.

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You're right to a degree. The pump does need to stay on 24-7. But Ive had power go out overnight and not get turned back on until 4pm the following day due to weather. No pump, no light and no air.....All I could do is wait it out and hope for the best.

The plants didnt miss a beat.

 

grandpabear3

New Member

• Aug 6, 2008

• #7

BSIv2.0 said:

You're right to a degree. The pump does need to stay on 24-7. But Ive had power go out overnight and not get turned back on until 4pm the following day due to weather. No pump, no light and no air.....All I could do is wait it out and hope for the best.

The plants didnt miss a beat.

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same here...my power goes out all the time....part of the reason i quit dwc but i can say that it never seemed to matter...but the point is valid!!
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growmen

Active Member

• Aug 21, 2008

• #8

i usually put the air pump higher then water level just in case pump goes bad or electricity goes out you dont want the water backing up to the pump...the air stone i usually put it right under the roots..and as timer i dont put any, pump runs 27/7
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