Best Water Pump for Hydroponics 2020
When do you need a hydroponic water pump?
For some systems like traditional DWC, Wicking, you do not need a water pump. But for Aquaponics, and some other hydroponic systems like RDWC, Bubbleponics (two variations of the DWC), Ebb & Flow, Aeroponics, etc., a water pump is a must.
It plays a critical job for the system by moving water and providing nutes for your plants/fish.
You must distinguish between a water pump and an air pump. The role of the water pump is to pump water while the air pump aerates the water.
In other words, a hydroponics water pump moves water and nutrients while an air pump infuses oxygen into the water system.
When you cannot get plant roots to come into contact with the water like the classic Deep Water Culture, you have to use a pump to flow water to your plants. Without water, your plants are bound to die in several hours.
A successful hydroponic growing system will undoubtedly have a water pump at its heart. This is because your plants are mostly dependent on the water solution that they are growing in – so with a water pump this will create the right amount of pressure to make sure the water and nutrients are running as much as they are needed.
This water pump from Hydrofarm (who are experienced at creating products for hydroponic systems) can pump up to 250 gallons per hour and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Its pros include a powerful mag drive construction, and that it is an environmentally friendly product as it is oil free. It is also fitted with rubber mounting feet so that vibration is kept to a minimum. One con of this product is that it can be a little noisy.
This water pump from Hydrofarm (who are experienced at creating products for hydroponic systems) can pump up to 250 gallons per hour and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Its pros include a powerful mag drive construction, and that it is an environmentally friendly product as it is oil free. It is also fitted with rubber mounting feet so that vibration is kept to a minimum. One con of this product is that it can be a little noisy.
EcoPlus is another popular brand for the water pump with their proven quality.
They have a number of water pump options - bottom draw, fixed flow, Mag drive, adjustable. And each option also has a variety of power to choose as well.
If you are going to use the Ecoplus 390W fixed flow, this is a powerful oil-free pump that works well either for hydroponics to fountain and pond.
This pump has a ceramic shaft and bearings which greatly improve its durability even in salt water.
It is a non-adjustable flow pump, but personally, I found that you really don't need the adjustable function much. An inlet, 120V cord and multiple fittings are included out of the box.
If you are delving into the world of full-on hydroponic cannabis growing, then it is well worth investing in a submersible water pump. This robust pump will help to ensure you have enough pressure to keep the water running when needed to keep your plants receiving the nutritious water they are craving. The pump is also oil-free and has a powerful rotor magnet that will truly keep the pressure flowing in your system.
The major pros of this product are;High efficient-save on operating cost, and energy saving up to 50% than before. its high-quality rotor magnet that will always and consistently maintain pressure; its useful energy-saving design that will save you on running costs; and the relatively low running sound from this unit if you are trying to keep your grow space a secret. One negative of this product is that it only has a fixed flow rate so you won’t be able to adjust this.
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