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Old 24-03-2007, 03:08 AM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
drsolo drsolo is offline
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Default New pond owner needs help

adding a venturi onto the pump decreases the efficiency of the pump by a
greater factor than running a separate air pump. Ingrid


"Kurt" wrote in message
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"drsolo" wrote:

they arent nearly as energy efficient as an air pump for air stones. I

like
having the pump and aeration in separate devices so that if one quits

the
other is still working. Ingrid

Same energy as a pump, except you get both in one.
I have a backup aerator in case of failure (I used it for my "fish
motel"), but my fish would last the time it took me to replace the pump.

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