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Step 16Aeration
I am given to understand that by oxygenating the nutrient solution, the plant's roots will absorb O2 and thereby cause flourishing to commence
We used a simple aquarium air pump and hardware to accomplish this task.
1. Aquarium pump, tubing, fittings, air stones and electronic timers.
2. Using cable ties, secure the air pump to the control panel.
3. For the experimental model, fit a "t" inline with the pump and run tubing to each tank. Not shown is a control valve fit inline with the second tank. As the tanks will have unequal quantities of fluid (due to evaporation and absorption) a valve was needed to balance the air supply.
Obviously for a single tank a single line is all that is needed.
4. Fit an air stone on the tank end of the air line and cable tie it to the pump line. I kept the air stone a few inches away from the pump so as not to intake any air.
5. Go buck wild with the cable ties to manage you hoses and lines.
We used a simple aquarium air pump and hardware to accomplish this task.
1. Aquarium pump, tubing, fittings, air stones and electronic timers.
2. Using cable ties, secure the air pump to the control panel.
3. For the experimental model, fit a "t" inline with the pump and run tubing to each tank. Not shown is a control valve fit inline with the second tank. As the tanks will have unequal quantities of fluid (due to evaporation and absorption) a valve was needed to balance the air supply.
Obviously for a single tank a single line is all that is needed.
4. Fit an air stone on the tank end of the air line and cable tie it to the pump line. I kept the air stone a few inches away from the pump so as not to intake any air.
5. Go buck wild with the cable ties to manage you hoses and lines.
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