Thermostat & air pump

[paul_r]

I have just started building a killi cupboard, have got all the wood cut to shape/size today. I am now looking foreward and planning ahead. Will be putting together, waterproof painting and insulating in next couple of days.

I have worked out that i will be able to fit 5x 300x200x200 and 4 450x250x250 tanks. And i will be useing a sponge filter in each tank. Can anyone recomend an air pump to use? I only want to use one pump for the 9 tanks, so i would need something that is strong enough yet not too strong for the job. Anyone got any ideas on what sort of pump to use? Ive been looking on trademe yet all i see is names and numbers and flow rates, doesnt really make any sense to me. Also there is no LFS in whakatane.

I am also looking for a thermostat as i will be having a lightbulb or 2 to heat the whole cupboard. Anyone got any suggestions on what sort of thermostat to use and where to get one for, it will be set at about 22 degrees.

Thanks in advance

[Ianab]

For our brewing cupboards we used to use those little plug in thermostats, just get them from Mitre 10. Plug it into an extension cord that runs into the cabinet, then plug the heaters into it. They aren't calibrated or anything, but once you get the temp right just put a mark on the dial.

Cheers

Ian

[AMAZONIAN]

Hi All

I would recommend an electromagnetic pump.

They deliver a huge volume of air and "IN MY EXPERIENCE" they are very quiet.

Check out some of "Tankgirls" auctions on TRADE ME.

A good thermostat is a "HONEYWELL" room thermostat, 5 cm square and easy to install.

Available from Mastertrade, Cory's, or any electrical wholesaler.