So I'm thinking of back up equipment for hydro grows in my setup. Any suggestions?

jimmy1life

jimmy1life

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Stickydog90 said:
Hello everyone, my greenthumb is-a-itchin'!! I'm planning on doing a grow setup and I believe I am STILL weighing the pros and cons of each medium for my plant. I believe I want to do hydro (1 plant in a 5 gallon dwc bucket) but power outages are bound to happen. They typically don't stay off for too long before they are back up and running. I know I'll need an air pump if my power cuts off. My question is would a USB air pump be able to substitute for short period of time until the power turns back on?

Also, what are some other things I should be prepared for while running a hydroponics system?

PS: Just as an FYI I normally work 12 hr shifts so I wouldn't be able to tell if the power shuts off during mid shift. I'd have to have that back up USB powered air pump already running 24-7 to insure I always have oxygen.

EDIT: forgot the link to the USB pump I was looking at.
Mylivell Portable Ultra Silent Aquarium Air Pump Mini USB Oxygen Air Pump Hydroponic Oxygen Mute Energy Saving Supplies for Fish Tank with Air Stone &Tube https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R9WJD9C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_d1yQDb07FQ4FF
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If powers off a day you could just drain and add fresh water in a pinch even several times a day but if it happens to much it sounds like a headache throws timers off and lights also check those. Pool shock diluted is what some of the long Time hydro guys use. I went the enzyme route and was big bucks.
 
jimmy1life

jimmy1life

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Coco dtw is a bit safer form of hydro and still fast growth. Just letting you know in case you didn't be about same price or cheaper then a dwc kit.
 
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