Re: [Killietalk] Air pumps

[bill_martin at und_nodak.edu]

> Before you go any farther you must listen to the pumps and decide 
> whether the 
> noise is acceptable. You also should look at the amperes or 
> wattage of each. 
> If they are more than 60 watts or 0.5 amps, you would be foolish 
> to turn them 
> on when a Jehmco linear piston air pump will run that many tanks 
> and pay for 
> itself in electricity and maintenance costs within the first year.
> 
> Lee Harper
> Media, PA
Thank you all for your help.  I didn't have any idea about operation 
costs.
While the LT26 (which is actualy a diaphragm pump) is noisey, it's in 
the basement and I can live with it.  Since I haven't set up a 
permament manifold system, I can easily change it with the only cost 
being the PVC tubing. The blower is rated at 1.1 amps or about 130 
wats, I'll have to check on the LT26.
Maybe the best bet is to sell both the pumps and get a true linear 
piston pump.
Is there anything else I should consider.
Bill Martin
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