Battery powered air pump?

FinnFan · 09-09-2007, 09:34 AM

Are these suitable for long-term use? (for example, in an area of your home where you don't have an outlet to plug in a regular air pump).

TigerBarb12 · 09-09-2007, 09:42 AM

They can be long-term, but being battery powered, you would have to buy alot of batteries, im talking new batteries ever couple days. I wouldnt use one except for power-outs or moving

BV77 · 09-09-2007, 09:47 AM

they are loud, also

**Scuba Kid** · 09-09-2007, 10:16 AM

Yes, they are very loud in comparison to those that plug in and buying all of those batteries will get very expensive. I only use them on collecting trips for these reasons. If you don't mind the noise and cost of tons of batteries, then they are fine. There are no real "problems" using them long-term.

FinnFan · 09-09-2007, 10:34 AM

Hmm... well I have a pretty good collection of rechargeable batteries, which is what I thought I would use. But the noise might be annoying.

**Scuba Kid** · 09-09-2007, 11:24 AM

I don't think most battery powered air pumps take AA or AAA batteries. I know mine takes D batteries.

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09-09-2007, 09:42 AM	#2
TigerBarb12 Tiger Barb Alpha Male Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Milford, OH Age: 16 Posts: 541	They can be long-term, but being battery powered, you would have to buy alot of batteries, im talking new batteries ever couple days. I wouldnt use one except for power-outs or moving __________________ My Tank 38 Gallon: Tiger Barb x5 Serpae Tetra x6 Blue Gourami x1 Bloodfin Tetra x2 Gold Barb x1 10 Gallon: Gold Gourami x1 10 Gallon: 5 Shiners (Wild)

09-09-2007, 10:16 AM	#4
Scuba Kid Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 17 Posts: 4,219	Yes, they are very loud in comparison to those that plug in and buying all of those batteries will get very expensive. I only use them on collecting trips for these reasons. If you don't mind the noise and cost of tons of batteries, then they are fine. There are no real "problems" using them long-term. __________________ Current setups: 1800 gallon koi pond, 10 gallon planted, 150 gallon reef, other FOWLR tanks

09-09-2007, 11:24 AM	#6
Scuba Kid Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 17 Posts: 4,219	I don't think most battery powered air pumps take AA or AAA batteries. I know mine takes D batteries. __________________ Current setups: 1800 gallon koi pond, 10 gallon planted, 150 gallon reef, other FOWLR tanks

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