Does anyone know if this could be used to purify water going into an outdoor hydroponics system? thanks
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We use this adapter to fill our hot tub. Which is salt water. Using this adapter takes the calcium out of the hose water therefore eliminating the need for the charcoal bag (saving us about $40) when we have to change the water every four months. We have even used this filtered water in our house plants and humidifier. Hope this helps.
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This system removes almost all impurities, specifically solids from your tap water. It has a long lifespan (in gallons purified) that I would use it for anything requiring excellent filtration. If this doesn't meet your needs a reverse osmosis system would be the next step up.
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I don't really know the answer to this however, without sounding pompous..if it works well & is the best for removing lead, cyst, chlorine & other contaminants for people consummation it should definitely be excellent for plants!
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No, it is not suitable for that application. You might want to try researching hydroponics ventilation to get an idea of what's out there. It is important for you to determine what kind of airflow you desire. Especially if it needs filtration for dust, smoke, or grease (cooking).
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A low volume sprayer I can see it being used for, but if you need a stream the kind for spraying mature fruit trees that could be a reach for this unit. For the price it may be worth your while to try. Make sure there is an in line filter. I have been using this pump for irrigation on an airponics system for over a year and they are very reliable. The only issue is if a piece of anything gets stuck in the diaphragm of the pump you will need to take it apart and remove the debris from it then it works just fine upon reassembly.
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I have tried hydro with good results,however,it is a lot more involved than you are led to believe and more expensive.I do not use it anymore,the hydro reservoir is now a shelf for my plants.Personaly,I would stay away from hydro systems.
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Honestly, I don't think you need it for an aquaponic system. A hydroponic system, maybe yes, but the tilapia provide all the essential nutrients for the plants in an aquaponic system as far as I know making the brew tea unnecessary.
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I am not a hydroponics person, but it does have a large amount of particulate matter that I suspect would be the woe of any pump.
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No. I use this for my outside water filter system connected to my catchment.
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I would call and ask the pure water people who make this system. I am no expert. With this said their is a pipe that lets out waste water that you drill into your regular pipe and place into. How much water it lets out i do not know but i wouldn't see why you couldn't divert it to where you want it to go. I dont think that theres any chemicals used it just goes thru filters so i wouldnt see why you couldnt use it for a vegetable bed. I hope this helps. Its a great system ive had for a year and i wouldn't change it. Just have to change the filters every year thats it.
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Yes, I used 4 in my 200 gal. aquaponic tank and it cleared up the murky water. It did take a few weeks though.
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The unit uses a charcoal filter. I think you'd be fine to use the water additive.
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You could empty and scrub it periodically but since I'm only using the water on outdoor plants, I'm not concerned about the algae.
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You put the end of the tubing in a jar which becomes the water source. I doubt if the jar is below the plant this system would work.
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I use it just inside for about 20 plants and it works great. I suppose it would work outside, but you have to have the plants rather close to the tank, about 2 feet. and you would have to cover the tank so rain water doesn't short out the system. I wouldn't use it for outside mainly because their are so many other products that will work better. and by better I mean that would work off of a regular garden hose. Hope this helps, Jefferson
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No you cant do it, First real issue is the heat the pump produces it makes the water hot and you would have too swap (4) frozen water bottles (4) times per day to keep the water temp closer to the optimum range for aeropnics because thats what it would take to prevent root rot bacteria from setting in, you can make or buy a aeroponic unit, The clone king is excxellt with getting cuttings to root vigerously, thats it
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ABSOLUTELY NOT. DO NOT USE THIS WITH WATER YOU SUSPECT TO BE CONTAMINATED BY CHEMICALS, TOXINS, OR HUMAN WASTE.Sorry to yell, but there are some wildly incorrect answers on this page: please report them as abuse for being dangerous to human life. This will absolutely not protect you from anything dissolved in the water, so don't ever use it if you know there is a factory or mines upstream. Additionally, never use ANY filter if you suspect there is human waste in your water. Source: neuroscientist and paramedic.
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I can't tell you if it is safe for septic tanks, but works good for cleaning out the roots in my 4 inch sewer pipe and keeps them clear. I use it once a year to keep my lines clear of roots.