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The pump I got does 1.8l/min or 29gph, pressure 1.45 tank depth 39in
And I grabbed a 6in anchor bubbler.
Is this going to work or do I need a stronger pump?
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Aact set up
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That's a decent pump. Not TOO high rated but it will work! Mine is rated for 100 gallons and I use a 5-gal bucket
And when you use a pump, it's called AACT or actively aerated compost tea. Steeping it is w/o a pump
Here's my set-up! And for Compost tea, I use 2-5 cups of compost per 5-gal bucket
Also, you will need to replace the air stone after repetead use
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And when you use a pump, it's called AACT or actively aerated compost tea. Steeping it is w/o a pump
Here's my set-up! And for Compost tea, I use 2-5 cups of compost per 5-gal bucket
Also, you will need to replace the air stone after repetead use
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that is NOT steeped tea, that is BREWED tea... hence the topic title should be brewed tea and not steeped tea.
steeped tea = compost and water - (nothing more) and mixing it manually once or twice a day.
brewed tea = molasses, water, compost, ect.. and mixing it with air pump and air stone
example:
BLACK KOW manure compost from lowe's (although it's a powder, by the way it doesn't matter if it's a powder based compost), use 1 cup per 1gal of water and mix manually.. use very next day after mixing it again manually.
steeped tea = compost and water - (nothing more) and mixing it manually once or twice a day.
brewed tea = molasses, water, compost, ect.. and mixing it with air pump and air stone
example:
BLACK KOW manure compost from lowe's (although it's a powder, by the way it doesn't matter if it's a powder based compost), use 1 cup per 1gal of water and mix manually.. use very next day after mixing it again manually.
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If the edit button is there, then you can go back to your own OP and edit the title of the thread by changing the subject line. If edit button is not available, then PM a mod and we can change it for you.GardenGnome wrote:Yeah I read that can I edit the title?
And know what each one is now.
I'm new to it and just trying to keep up with the planting season.
it DOES matter what you call it.. brewed/aact vs steeped are indeed 2 different things. it's confusing to some if they are not called what they are properly!Marlingardener wrote:No matter what you call it, brewed, steeped, AACT; whether you add other ingredients or just use water and compost, the result is one of the best things you can do for your plants. The liquid will not burn, over-stimulate, or harm your plants in any way.
Don't worry about nomenclature--just enjoy what the liquid does for your garden!
if you use a pump, then it's brewed.. if you don't use a pump then it's steeped. people can try to correct me but in the end brewed is brewed and steeped is steeped.. that's the bottom line. but you are right after that, the end results DO help your plants a lot!
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Use a small stone for max. air flow. When you upgrade to a bigger pump someday, you can use a bigger air-stone. Rinse the stone of between batches for better results. Replace it when it looks dirty and slimeyGardenGnome wrote:For the air stone does size matter.?
The pack came with some small one.
I only read alittle abit about this last night.
I was trying to do my best while chasing a 4 yr boy running after a bouncy ball.
I need to get him to use that energy to pull weeds.
Thanks for the correction.
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I'm OK with calling compost tea 'brewed' cuz it is kinda simlar to brewing. You have compost, sugar amd bacteria/fungi to get a finished result that is beyond just mixing dirt with water and applying
Steeped should be condiered seperate
But STILL, it's just nomenclature - it's not like you're doing it wrong
This is why you need to be organic
Steeped should be condiered seperate
But STILL, it's just nomenclature - it's not like you're doing it wrong
This is why you need to be organic
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