Power outages/air pump failiures

futurebanjo

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Whas just pondering, how long can can a dwc go for with out an air pump before the plants suffer?

I have a spare pump but what about power cuts, will a few hours be ok? my air pump is just one of those cheap blue twin port ones, 4w I think according to the lable so I was wondering if its worth buying a cheap UPS that should keep it running for a few hours in the event of an outage?
 
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Arby64

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I've lost power for up to 4 hours. I was concerned, but didn't notice any problem with the grow. I was preparing to connect the air pump to a UPS when the power came back on.

I am looking into a whole-house generator now. I don't want an extended power outage during a New England winter. Keeping the pump running is a side benefit.
 

amneziaHaze

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I had a plant in 5L and it was 15 days old.but 7 days and then she just stops growing until you change water
 
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