RC why do you only run dusk to dawn? I just installed a vertex sunday and I am wondering what others suggest as far as a timelime once start up is completed. I was thinking I should run it constantly?
Hey spinner,
Good question for sure. Some people do run their air 24/7 once they start it back up for the season. I have plenty of plant life for my D.O. to be fine during the daytime at this point, but at night when my plant life is sucking up D.O. is when I really need my air to work plus my pump is then off during the hottest part of the day. And believe me it gets hot, hot here! There has been a lot of talk on this site about is 24 hours better than 12 hours and why. There are pros and cons to both. I believe though that my 3 disc 9 inch fusers turn my pond over more than enough in a 12 hour period for me. Plus I save some money on electricity as well. Is 24 hours bad??? No not at all. Is 12 hours a day bad no not at all. It's kind of up to your preference I guess. Now if I did not have any plant life or weeds I would more than likely run it 24/7 to make sure I have enough D.O. in my pond.
thanks for asking!