> Go with one of the linear piston pumps. They're pricy, but worth every
> penny! They're quiet, reliable and pump alot of air at good pressures.
>
> J.R.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "R. W. Wolff" <choupiqu_at_wctc.net>
> To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
> Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2002 12:20 PM
> Subject: Re: NANFA-- air pump recommendations
>
>
> > I have not found any air pumps that would satisfy running alot of sponge
> > filters, ug's or other air driven devices, other than the piston pump,
or
> a
> > blower. I was trying to find the link to WAKO's web site which has plans
> to
> > build a cheap blower pump, but it seems the AKA server may be down.
> Supra's
> > ,Whisper and Second Nature brands are all good pumps. Getting one with
> dual
> > outlets and making a loop with the airline seems to work best. I find
> though
> > that any diaphragm pump just doesn't have the oomph needed, and they
wear
> > out quickly when over worked.
> > Ray
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