How long will this tubing last in air, not submerged in water, and pressurized only a few hours each week in a boat livewell aeration system?
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I haven't used this tubing in that way. However, I have some that has been in my aquarium full (24/7) time for the better part of two (2) years at about 77deg F. I don't know what the effect alternately wetting and drying the tubing would do. I'd expect that wouldn't really affect the tubing but I don't absolutely know the answer to that.
2005983
It will definitely last 12 hours, no problem, and there are two settings, less or more water flow.
1247516
I do not know about it running 12 hours a day but I use my punp about an hour a day. It runs well and you can replace the tubing at some point. Can you use an automatic pump such as a condensate pump so it does not run continuously? The pump runs well and is inexpensive if it needs to be replace.
2275309
Dear Friend, I have this item, but have not ran it long enough to give first hand info on this part. HOWEVER, much research including reading the Owners Manual & other peoples reviews, leads me to believe appx 8 hours is a good estimate. Seems like if you run a light load, you might stretch it to almost 10 hours. This is for a 20 lbs. Tank. I have based my back-up supply on 8 hours and have decided to be happy for any minutes I get past that mark. Good luck, R2
1440295
To be honest I had one of these and it stopped pumping air after a couple of months. Being a retired trout bum I use a pump 4-5 times per week and this one didn't stand up. I now use the Aire hand pump, similar in size I believe. It is about 20" long and the barrel is about 3" around. The pump I use is a bit more money, but I've been much happier with it: Outcast Double Action Hand Pump
661302
Hi Julie, the water base is very small on this unit. Maybe about the size of a dixie cup. If you run the mist on full power, the water will be gone in 15-20 minutes. If you run the mist on medium, it will last about 1.5 hours. If you run on low, it will last about 3 hours.
1550694
I bought 2 of these. One lasted 4 months the other 6 months in aquariums. I would guess you might get a good week or 2 in a cold sump before it stops working.
916363
I am in Arizona ... where the humidity is low. It usually lasts about 10-12 hours. I fill it up twice a day if I'm running it 24/7.
2005982
It will last app. 12 hours on a tank, the nice feature of this cooler is that when it starts getting a little low you can use the built in timer, from 1 to 4 hours. This thing is worth the money.
916361
all depends on what setting you have the fan on, the temperature and the humidity. on days that were 100 degrees or better, a tank might last 6 hours.
953969
I have used it for years had a tube keep for up to a year and still work as long as you keep air out. Hope this answerd you question.
1466781
you can have it underwater for 30 minutes.... but i haven't do it for quite long time
512818
I have only used it in calm, sheltered ocean water with no waves, only the tide. But it hasn't leaked or lost air yet and has no problem staying afloat with an adult and a teenager inside.
1275992
I did have the pump hooked up to a pressure tank for a short period of time and it worked fine. I don't know about prolonged use.
1618256
Also draining the air pressure down will help get it started. The tanks don't leak down even after a week still holding 100 psi
702028
You would need to buy a pump that is designed for air mattresses, it will have a head on it that fits right into the air hole, and yeah doing this by mouth would probably take more than 45 minutes!
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Works great for a short time in our boat. The effects don't last more than a couple of hours.