Are your powerheads on timers?

Are your powerheads on timers?

  • Yup, I use a timer for one or more of my powerheads

    Votes: 1 4.8%

  • Nope, they run 24/7

    Votes: 18 85.7%

  • other ____________________

    Votes: 2 9.5%
  • Total voters
    21
  • Poll closed .
Decz

Decz

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Hi Everyone,
Just curious how many of you use timers (wavemakers) with your powerheads?
Regardless of what you pick, please fill me in on why you choose to use a timer, or not to.

Thanks!
 
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I like the constant flow from running mine 24/7. Not to mention it saves on the wear and tear of the powerhead.


Bradd
 
What is a powerhead?
 
A powerhead is a small device that is used to put in your tank to create more water movement or flow.

Bradd
 
i figure if i have my flow at about a 13x turnover rate, putting stuff on a timer would just cut down on my total flow. i know i could buy bigger to keep it going when each is off, but i havnt seen anything substantial telling me its that much better for my tank.
 
I only use powerhaeds for mixing saltwater, all the water movement in tank is caused by HOT filtration (only the biowheel has media)/protien skimming, and everything is run 24/7.
 
You should have them on 24/7 to prevent dead spots.
 
What is the purpose of putting your powerhead on a timer? I see none ....

Rohn
 
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