All Discussions Tagged 'human-powered' - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T10:46:10Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=human-powered&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAquaponics without a PUMPtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-08-23:4778851:Topic:3858072012-08-23T05:19:10.740ZJon Parrhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonParr
<p>I'm throwing this out there for discussion, spawned by a recent blog, but something on my mind since first being interested in AP. NO PUMPS. Can it happen, and how?</p>
<p>Why? Well, 'cause if we didn't need pumps or electricity we probably wouldn't use them, and AP might truly join the ranks as a sustainable food production method, and applicable to feeding the poor, saving the world, yada yada...and at the heart of it all, I'm cheap and lazy. I find personal victory in reaching the end…</p>
<p>I'm throwing this out there for discussion, spawned by a recent blog, but something on my mind since first being interested in AP. NO PUMPS. Can it happen, and how?</p>
<p>Why? Well, 'cause if we didn't need pumps or electricity we probably wouldn't use them, and AP might truly join the ranks as a sustainable food production method, and applicable to feeding the poor, saving the world, yada yada...and at the heart of it all, I'm cheap and lazy. I find personal victory in reaching the end goal faster, smarter, easier, cheaper than "how it normally done".</p>
<p>The only thing that comes to mind is a wicking bed of some sort. And I need to consult my book of wild ideas before I open my mouth.</p>
<p>Now I won't be a stickler about including some pumps using waste energy, or some low-tech mechanics, or human power, but try to avoid solar PV and windmill electricity (not that they are not excellent, but they are being done and discussed elsewhere).</p>
<p>link to blog: <a href="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/profiles/blogs/a-no-pump-system-aquaponics-using-no-electricity?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A385617&xg_source=msg_com_blogpost">http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/profiles/blogs/a-no-pump-system-aquaponics-using-no-electricity?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A385617&xg_source=msg_com_blogpost</a></p>
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<p>Pics, sketches, links, etc are always nice. Happy brainstorming.</p>
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<p>Jon</p>