Re: NANFA-- air pump recommendations

J. R. Shute (jrshute_at_bellsouth.net)
Wed, 25 Sep 2002 08:43:45 -0400

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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