Re: [Killietalk] Blowers

[Barry Cooper <bjc3 at centurytel_net>]

Tony apparently manages with a smaller model. It partly depends on the 
size of the tanks, I guess. I would advise talking to John Maier at 
Jehmco before buying. He is always very helpful.

Barry

Barry J. Cooper
Sweet Home, OR 97386



Barry Cooper wrote:

> Karl,
>
> I have the biggest one Jehmco sells, as I run 150 tanks, incuding some 
> 55 gal. Mine is the 120 watt model, don't know how many amps. For 100 
> tanks you would need at least the 100 watt model. This is the info off 
> Jehmco's site:
>
> *Model #LPH100
> 100 watts
> 4.3 CFM @ 2 PSI
> 80-105 outlets**
>
> *$395.0
> *
>
> **One of the advantages of these pumps is that they automatically 
> throttle themselves down to meet the demand, and bleed off valves are 
> not needed and should not be used.
>
> Barry
> **
>
> Barry J. Cooper
> Sweet Home, OR 97386
>
>
>
> Karl Doering wrote:
>
> > Barry how many amps is your pump I'm running just over 100 tanks. I 
> > borrowed
> > a 45 amp & it's not enough. I'm tired of rebuilding my smog pump ever 
> > few
> > years.Would a 60 amp do the job????  Thanks   Karl
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry Cooper" <bjc3 at centurytel_net>
> > To: "killifish discussion list" <killietalk at aka_org>
> > Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2005 10:36 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Killietalk] Blowers
> >
> >
> >  
> >
> > > Tim,
> > >
> > > my advice, especially with some of those deep tanks, would 
> > > DEFINITELY be
> > > to get a linear piston pump. I have used both and the latter wins hands
> > > down. They are quieter, put out better air pressure, self-regulate on
> > > demand, don't wear appreciably, and are cheaper to run. I have a large
> > > lp pump and it runs 150 tanks, with only the sound of the bubbles
> > > audible in the room. The type I have are shown on www.jehmco.com, but
> > > you must be able to get comparable pumps in the UK.
> > >
> > > Barry
> > >
> > > Barry J. Cooper
> > > Sweet Home, OR 97386
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Tim Addis wrote:
> > >
> > >   
> > >
> > > > I'm looking for a blower for the fish house. I will have around 
> > > > 200-250
> > > > outlets when finished. Some tanks are 2' deep. I would appreciate 
> > > > knowing
> > > > what is currently the best out there.
> > > > I used to use Series 9 blowers which were really good.
> > > >
> > > >    Tim
> > > >
> > > >
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