Hi,
I was wondering what kind of filters you are using to prevent your nozzles/sprayers from clogging.
If I am not mistaken all the large aeroponic manufacturers (GHE etc.) are only using foam type filters which are mounted on the pump if I am right?
Are these kind of foam filters (see attached) enough or is a finer filter necessary?
Currently I am using a 100 micron/140 mesh filter (see attached) but it is nearly completely clogged up after two days.
As I am getting tired of cleaning the filter I was asking myself If I should run my aero system without one and just use the foam filter of my pump.
Theory suggests that I have to use a 177-140 Micron filter.
I am using sprayers/nozzles which are similar to the EZ ones in my aeroponic system, but they probably have a slightly larger orifice as they have a 30% higher gph rating (42gph/160l vs 31gph/120l).
Here is some data on the EZ Nozzles:
.075" orifice, rated at 31 gph at 20 psi and 10.8' diameter coverage
A .075" orifice equals 0,19mmm.
Hence I would need a 80 mesh (0,177mm, 177 Micron) or 100mesh (0,149mm, 149 Micron) filter?
What do you guys think and what kind of filters are you using?
I would rather prefer to clean the nozzles every month and stop using a 100 micron filter which clogges up after two days.
The clogging happens due to nutrient buildup. My nutrients are Advanced Nutrients 3-part.
Thanks
I was wondering what kind of filters you are using to prevent your nozzles/sprayers from clogging.
If I am not mistaken all the large aeroponic manufacturers (GHE etc.) are only using foam type filters which are mounted on the pump if I am right?
Are these kind of foam filters (see attached) enough or is a finer filter necessary?
Currently I am using a 100 micron/140 mesh filter (see attached) but it is nearly completely clogged up after two days.
As I am getting tired of cleaning the filter I was asking myself If I should run my aero system without one and just use the foam filter of my pump.
Theory suggests that I have to use a 177-140 Micron filter.
I am using sprayers/nozzles which are similar to the EZ ones in my aeroponic system, but they probably have a slightly larger orifice as they have a 30% higher gph rating (42gph/160l vs 31gph/120l).
Here is some data on the EZ Nozzles:
.075" orifice, rated at 31 gph at 20 psi and 10.8' diameter coverage
A .075" orifice equals 0,19mmm.
Hence I would need a 80 mesh (0,177mm, 177 Micron) or 100mesh (0,149mm, 149 Micron) filter?
What do you guys think and what kind of filters are you using?
I would rather prefer to clean the nozzles every month and stop using a 100 micron filter which clogges up after two days.
The clogging happens due to nutrient buildup. My nutrients are Advanced Nutrients 3-part.
Thanks
