Reliable air pump [Archive]

PAR23

10-26-2010, 10:03 AM

Hi all,

Can anyone suggest a reliable air pump? I have a Tetra Whisper 100 now and it died after 7 months......frustrating:angry: Thanks.

DiscusLoverJeff

10-26-2010, 10:41 AM

I have been using Whisper air pumps for as long as they have been on the market and never had any serious issues with them at all. I found an old large dial model at a garage sale once for $1.00 and 12 years later, it still worked with only one replacement kit needed.

Here is a link to Foster & Smith website were I buy my supplies.

http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3669+12738&pcatid=12738

Discusgeo2

10-26-2010, 10:42 AM

If you only have a couple of tanks the Alita AL6A mine has been running 2 years and it is so quite I have to check the tank for air bubbles to see it working.

PAR23

10-26-2010, 10:55 AM

I have been using Whisper air pumps for as long as they have been on the market and never had any serious issues with them at all. I found an old large dial model at a garage sale once for $1.00 and 12 years later, it still worked with only one replacement kit needed.

Here is a link to Foster & Smith website were I buy my supplies.

http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3669+12738&pcatid=12738

Thanks DLJ.....I have read very good reviews on older models but I have the newer one which have unfortunately failed on many people. Thanks again on info.

PAR23

10-26-2010, 10:56 AM

If you only have a couple of tanks the Alita AL6A mine has been running 2 years and it is so quite I have to check the tank for air bubbles to see it working.

I just google it......looks very nice......may have to go for it. Thanks.

DiscusOnly

10-26-2010, 11:39 AM

Hi all,

Can anyone suggest a reliable air pump? I have a Tetra Whisper 100 now and it died after 7 months......frustrating:angry: Thanks.

I just replaced all my Rena air pumps with the Alita AL15 from Kensfish. If you are looking to run 10+ sponge I suggest going with a pump like the Alita.

seanyuki

10-27-2010, 03:13 PM

Check with Eric sponsor here in SD (carolinadiscus)...for sell Now available Jehmco Linear Piston Air Compressor Model LPH45P
47 LPM@1.5PSI

http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?t=83337

I got one of this from Eric:)

PAR23

10-27-2010, 03:29 PM

Check with Eric sponsor here in SD (carolinadiscus)...for sell Now available Jehmco Linear Piston Air Compressor Model LPH45P
47 LPM@1.5PSI

http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?t=83337

I got one of this from Eric:)

Thanks seanyuki. You're everywhere today. :)