Bestsellers under the diaphragm pumps and air pumps. Today we present you the buy recommendations at the air pumps. The current Best Sellers 2018 2019. which diaphragm pumps are particularly well rated and cut in the Tests very good? What do customers say about this? Which models and manufacturers are particularly in demand? Everything you need to know such as the pump performance, components required to operate an air lifter and also information about Hamburg mat filter, we have already presented in the respective guides. These are linked accordingly under the keywords. Now we want to introduce you to various devices. Manufacturers are like Eheim, Sera or else Tetra at the forefront. But also JBL has a lot to offer when it comes to air pumps and compressors.
Eheim air pumps 100, 200 and 400
Of course, the manufacturer Eheim can also be found in this category of product presentations. He has three identical models, which differ in the delivery rate. As can already be seen on the type designations, the models are divided into 100, 200 and 400. This designation already indicates the flow rate of the pump in liters per hour. An important value for the design and calculation.
The small model has an outlet for connecting the air hose, be it for operating an air lifter or for using an air stone. This connection can also be regulated using a pressure head. The two larger models Eheim air pump 200 and 400 have two outlets, which can also be regulated. In this way, the conveying capacity can be adjusted accordingly.
The devices from Eheim are particularly quiet. We also liked the scope of delivery, because two vents are included in the scope of delivery. Customers are very satisfied with the devices in their tests. In addition to the low noise development, the very low vibrations are particularly positive. The processing is also quite good.
The price of the largest pump is around 35 euros and the small one costs 25 euros.
- Air pump with airflow regulation with hose (1m) and 1 diffuser
JBL ProSilent a100, a200, a300, a400
The next air pumps that we want to introduce to you are the devices from JBL. There are four different types in one series, which also differ in terms of the conveying capacity. In terms of price, these devices are slightly cheaper than those from Eheim. It also starts with a model with an air flow rate of 100 liters per hour. There is also the JBL ProSilent a300, which should fit perfectly, especially in the 100 to 400 liter range. Here, too, devices are advertised that make very little noise.[the_ad id=”1019″]
Since air lifters and air pumps are usually found in larger systems anyway, the noise development does not play a role here. The devices from JBL are TÜV tested and therefore also meet a standard. The power consumption of the largest pump is just 5,5 watts, which of course also has an effect on the maintenance costs. We also liked the non-return valve, which ensures that no water gets into the pump. The air outlet can be regulated here with a slider and there are also two outlets. The small device a100 has only one output here. Also included are an air hose and a bubble stone.
The opinions of the customers are not significantly worse here than with the devices from Eheim, although there are some drawbacks. Nevertheless, you can also make a purchase recommendation here.
- Health and well-being for fish and plants: air pump for fresh and salt water aquariums from 50 - 300 l
- Easy installation: connect the pump with air hose and air stone, mount the pump outside the aquarium, place the air stone in the aquarium
- Reduced noise development: sound-absorbing air chamber, vibration-absorbing rubber feet, reinforced housing wall, adjustable air outlet, air seal with hose screw connection - rotatable by 90 °
- TÜV tested, powerful: 200 l / h air output with> 160 mbar air pressure with only 3,5 W power consumption, non-return valve against backflow of the water in the pump
- Scope of delivery: 1x JBL Pro Silent a 200, air pump for freshwater and seawater aquariums from 50 - 300 l, incl. 2 m air hose, non-return valve, air stone, 60542
Sera air 275 R plus, 550 R, 110
Of course, there are also corresponding models from Sera, which receive similar reviews from customers. The designations of the models are quite different here and you don't find out right away what the performance of the models is. Probably the largest pump from Sera is the 550 R plus. It has four connections for air and has a flow rate of 550 liters per hour with just 8 watts of power consumption.
However, not every connection can be regulated individually. Of course, you can also combine the connections, which makes sense if you are using one Vacuum unit want to work. the price of this model is just 26,50 euros which is a real bargain. Unfortunately, the noise level in particular seems to have attracted negative attention in the test. Nevertheless, the price-performance ratio is very good here and you can use this device, especially with larger systems, as a possible noise level does not cause any problems.
- Air pump for small and medium sized aquaria
- simple membrane change due to modern module system
- noise
- 275 l / h at 4 watts
- including check valve
- Make sure that the plug of the switched-on device is freely accessible at all times
Tetra APS 50, 100, 150, 200, 300 and 400
Tetra also has an aquarium air pump, as they call the device themselves, in their range. The Tetra series of APS pumps includes 5 devices. We also found the recommendation for all aquarium sizes that the respective device is good. With the APS 50 model, you can supply aquariums with 10 – 60 liters. With the device 100 it is then 50 – 100 liters. With the APS 150 it is 80 to 150 liters and with the 300 it is 120 to 300 liters. The largest device, the APS 400, supplies aquaria with up to 600 liters of air. Nevertheless, we recommend an exact calculation here, then the required air depends above all on the inflow factor and also on the size of the filter.
Of course, this only applies if you use the air pumps in conjunction with the air jacks and an HMF. Tetra has also tested their devices TÜV and also gives a 3-year guarantee. The larger models have two connections for a silicone hose and the smaller devices only have one connection. The prices are impressive here, and you can buy the smallest device for as little as 10 euros. If you want the APS 400, you have to put around 35 euros on the table. The majority of customer reviews are also positive here. But as always, not everyone agrees. For some, the device is too loud and others write that the device is very quiet.
- Very quiet and extremely powerful air pump with a maximum pump capacity of 400 l/h and a power consumption of 4,5 watts - suitable for aquariums with a size of 250-600 l
- Quiet operation thanks to innovative pump design with sound-damping chambers, strong housing wall and special, vibration-absorbing rubber feet
- With air tap to control the air flow, due to the powerful and durable membrane, the air flow is consistently high
- Easy to use and suitable for various areas of application, e.g. for aquarium ventilation with Tetra air stones, for generating a water flow via air vents or filters or for operating air-operated filters and ornaments
- TÜV/GS tested / 3 year guarantee / scope of delivery: Tetra APS 400 air pump in anthracite (incl. air tap) / matching accessories are available separately: Tetra CV check valve, Tetra AH 50-400 air pump hose, Tetra AS air stones
Other devices from rather unknown manufacturers
Of course, there are still a number of other devices to buy, most of which come from relatively unknown manufacturers. Be it pumps from Europet or models from Hailea, which we can also recommend. Even very large devices such as those from Aquaforte are available. These can even be used in the garden pond or in large breeding systems. Here there are pumps with capacities far in excess of 1000 liters per hour. However, these are certainly not suitable for living areas.
In addition, these can also be further upgraded with appropriate accessories. Various air lines / air hoses, branches and ball valves and much more are used for this purpose. We have listed a small selection of our favorites afterwards.
- Quiet
- Geringer Energieverbrauch
- Adjustable delivery
- Designed for continuous use
- Maintains continuous air delivery and pressure
- Quiet and powerful ✔️ This series of air pumps is very quiet and powerful and a must for an interesting price level
- High air flow and pressure ✔️ Thanks to the double air chamber, this air pump has a particularly high air flow and pressure
- Strong housing ✔️ The air pump has a strong housing made of high-quality aluminum alloy
- Healthy for your pond ✔️ Thanks to the continuous operation of the pump, the oxygen content of the water is maintained, which is important for your fish and plants
- Most Popular ✔️ The pumps are the most popular air pumps on the Dutch and Belgian pond market
- Easy maintenance
- Easy to assemble
- Distributes air
- - Aerator stones for pond or aquarium
- - Dispense air evenly into the water for good oxygenation and beautiful scenery
- - Easy to clean and reusable
- - Must be connected to a diaphragm pump / air pump
- - Stable and durable for long-lasting use
- Size: 4 / 6mm (inner / outer Ø)
- PVC crystal clear, RoHS-compliant
- Temperature range: -20 ° C to max. + 60 ° C (from + 40 ° C almost pressureless conduit)
- KTW-C-tested, TÜV-tested, PWIS-free production, hose can be labeled
- Food quality tested in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 and Regulation (EU) 10/2011