RE: [Killietalk] Blowers

["Brian R. Watters" <bwatters at sasktel_net>]

Barry Cooper wrote:

>
> 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.
>

I have the Model LPH100 from Jehmco. I am presently running about 120
outlets including 4-5 large airstones at the bottom of 55 gallon storage
tubs. Even with that I have a LARGE amount of excess capacity and could run
many more outlets than the 120 or so that I do.

I have used a variety of pumps over the years and this is by far the best I
have had.

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
>

Watts = Amps X Volts, so the LPH100 draws just under 1 amp. Karl when you
say 45 and 60 "amps" do you not mean Watts ? I am not an electrician but I
suspect that a home appliance that drew 60 amps might not be very safe !
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