Aging bucket airstones

[brewmaster15]

Hey guys,
Whats everyone using for airstones in your water storage tanks? I'm looking to upgrade mine. Need something that Will sink no problem to the bottom of a 45 gal brute garbage pail with strong aeration but isn't so dense it impedes air flow. I want to see if I can shave several hours off my aging time.

[Second Hand Pat]

Try these on Amazon Al, "Pawfly Aquarium Air Stone Bar Bubbler 4 Inch, Fish Tank Bubbler Stone with Plastic Base Square Oxygen Diffuser for Nano Air Pump Small Bucket and Fish Tank, 4 Pack" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ01SM6...t_details&th=1
Pat

[jwcarlson]

Pawfly 2 Inch Blue Ball Air Stone... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D3S1W22

This is what I use. Works well and haven't had issues with it clogging or anything.

[Charlyc11]

I been using a pump that has air attachment and that will cut your time quite a bit mix and aerate at the same time.

This is similar to what I use.

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[AquaticNerd]

Chuck's method posted was one that I was going to post after reading Al's question. If you're looking for an airstone only solution, I've also used this style of airstone and it seemed to do well. https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Stone.../dp/B06X6FT8MK

[Willie]

I been using a pump that has air attachment and that will cut your time quite a bit mix and aerate at the same time.

This is similar to what I use.

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Agree with Chuck. Aging is a function of turbulence and aeration. Although I use a conditioning tank and typically aerate for 24 hours, I've successfully degassed water in a couple of hours with a powerhead. I attach an air line to push lots of bubbles into the water. The bubbles create mini-pops when they rise to the surface to further promote gas exchange at the surface.

[brewmaster15]

Thanks Guys, Pat and Jacob, appreciate the tips on airstones..

Chuck,Jake and Willie I hadn't thought to use a water pump with a venturi valve. I used to use these on Powerheads all the time when I did marine tanks. Great Idea!

al

[jwcarlson]

I forgot to add that I do have one barrel with a powerhead, I don't normally use the venturi, but have in the past if I'm wanting to use the water sooner than the normal 24 hours.

[jeep]

I use the same pump I use to fill the tanks. I just coil the fill hose on top of the barrel and cycle the water back into the barrel. With a near 0 head, I'm turning the water over around 15 times per hour if the pump rating is accurate. Under ideal conditions, I once felt comfortable off gassing in around 6 hours. After the water issues I experienced last year, I now age my water for 24-48 hours.

[brewmaster15]

I use the same pump I use to fill the tanks. I just coil the fill hose on top of the barrel and cycle the water back into the barrel. With a near 0 head, I'm turning the water over around 15 times per hour if the pump rating is accurate. Under ideal conditions, I once felt comfortable off gassing in around 6 hours. After the water issues I experienced last year, I now age my water for 24-48 hours.

If I did that Brian, I have no doubt I would forget to secure and wind up pumping it all out onto the floor! I have had cases where the coil of hose fell off the barrel and gravity drained the barrel to the floor.

[Charlyc11]

I use the same pump I use to fill the tanks. I just coil the fill hose on top of the barrel and cycle the water back into the barrel. With a near 0 head, I'm turning the water over around 15 times per hour if the pump rating is accurate. Under ideal conditions, I once felt comfortable off gassing in around 6 hours. After the water issues I experienced last year, I now age my water for 24-48 hours.

If I did that Brian, I have no doubt I would forget to secure and wind up pumping it all out onto the floor! I have had cases where the coil of hose fell off the barrel and gravity drained the barrel to the floor.

The only way I do that is with PVC pipe and valves to prevent that from happening. With my system I am half way there so I might do some more plumbing.

[brewmaster15]

The only way I do that is with PVC pipe and valves to prevent that from happening. With my system I am half way there so I might do some more plumbing.

Unfortunately that's not an option here... Too many tanks.

[jeep]

Understandable! Lord knows I've experienced enough water spills. But in this case, it's secure by using this concoction I made to hang on the tank while filling...

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[Willie]

I use something like that, but attach a float valve to the end so it's an auto shutoff. Saved my backside on more than one occasion.

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[jeep]

I'm "borrowing" your add on!!