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No, I believe the air pump installed on this system only uses about 50 Watts. Here's a link to its specifications: [http://web.archive.org/web/20080117055656/http://www.pondpetsusa.com:80/air_products/airtech40.html Airtech 40]. It's more than sufficiently aerating 700 gallons. [[User:GoodSignal|GoodSignal]] 20:59, 12 January 2008 (UTC) | No, I believe the air pump installed on this system only uses about 50 Watts. Here's a link to its specifications: [http://web.archive.org/web/20080117055656/http://www.pondpetsusa.com:80/air_products/airtech40.html Airtech 40]. It's more than sufficiently aerating 700 gallons. [[User:GoodSignal|GoodSignal]] 20:59, 12 January 2008 (UTC) | ||
== Some Questions for cleaner water == | == Some Questions for cleaner water == | ||
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With several layers of this pvc mesh, it should create enough surface area without creating any anaerobic pockets since the water and air bubble can freely rise from the bottom to the surface while passing through the mesh. Also, these layers could be easily removed for cleaning and re-inserted. | With several layers of this pvc mesh, it should create enough surface area without creating any anaerobic pockets since the water and air bubble can freely rise from the bottom to the surface while passing through the mesh. Also, these layers could be easily removed for cleaning and re-inserted. | ||
I was also thinking of using one of these automatic aquarium feeders, filled with powdered benign bacteria (not fish food), to top up the bacteria automatically on a weekly basis. This should ensure that the bacteria colony is thriving. | I was also thinking of using one of these automatic aquarium feeders, filled with powdered benign bacteria (not fish food), to top up the bacteria automatically on a weekly basis. This should ensure that the bacteria colony is thriving. | ||
My last concern is, since the tap water we use is slightly chlorinated by the water company, do you think this will have an negative effect on the bacteria colonies? The water supply for the shower and sinks which will be my main source of Greywater is stored in a classic roof tank, so I guess the chlorine would have degraded by then. What do you think? | My last concern is, since the tap water we use is slightly chlorinated by the water company, do you think this will have an negative effect on the bacteria colonies? The water supply for the shower and sinks which will be my main source of Greywater is stored in a classic roof tank, so I guess the chlorine would have degraded by then. What do you think? | ||
Thanks once again. | Thanks once again. |