Hailea SS Air Pump Kit - 6 Air Stones

Hailea SS Air Pump Kit - 6 Air Stones - Complete Aeration Kit for Reservoirs and DWC

Best for: growers running multiple buckets or a DWC system who want one central air pump and everything needed to aerate several sites at once, rather than piecing parts together separately.

The Hailea SS Air Pump Kit is a complete aeration bundle built around one of Hailea's ACO-series diaphragm air pumps with six independent outlets, supplied with six air stones, airline tubing and check valves so you can split air flow across multiple reservoirs, buckets or DWC sites from a single pump. Diaphragm pumps like these push air through an oscillating diaphragm rather than a noisy piston, which is why the ACO range is known for running quietly for its output.

Check valves are included specifically to stop water siphoning back up the airline into the pump if power cuts out or the pump sits below water level, which is a common way growers accidentally destroy an air pump. Airflow is split evenly across the manifold to the connected air stones, giving consistent oxygenation across several sites rather than one site getting the lion's share.

How it compares

Multi-outlet air pump kits are a fairly standardised category, and Hailea's ACO range is one of the most widely stocked options in UK hydro shops.

• Active Aqua air pumps (sold by Hydrofarm) are a common US-market alternative, generally sold as a bare pump rather than a bundled kit with stones and airline included.
• EcoPlus Commercial air pumps compete on similar output and multi-outlet design but are less commonly bundled as a complete kit in UK shops.
• Charles Austen Tetratec air pumps are a well-regarded quiet-running alternative, though typically priced higher for a comparable number of outlets.

Buying this as a complete kit rather than sourcing a pump, six stones, airline and valves separately generally works out cheaper and removes any guesswork about compatibility.

Usage guidance

Setup
Position the pump above the water line of your reservoirs where possible, and fit the supplied check valves in the airline between the pump and each air stone.

Splitting outlets
Connect airline from each of the six outlets to a separate air stone, positioning each stone in its own bucket or reservoir, or splitting several stones across a larger single tank for more even coverage.

Placement
Site the pump somewhere ventilated and away from splashing water, since diaphragm pumps are not designed to be submerged.

Maintenance
Check the air stones periodically for mineral build-up, and replace them once airflow through the stone visibly drops off, as clogged stones put extra strain on the pump.

Technical specifications

• Pump type: Hailea ACO-series diaphragm air pump, 6 outlets
• Kit contents: 1 x air pump, 6 x air stones, airline tubing, check valves
• Application: DWC, bubbler buckets, reservoir oxygenation, aquariums
• Check valves: included, prevent water backflow into the pump
• Noise level: low-noise diaphragm design
• Manufacturer: Hailea

Who this is for

• Growers running multiple DWC buckets or bubbler sites from one pump
• Anyone setting up a new hydro system who needs a complete aeration solution in one purchase
• Growers wanting quieter running than a basic piston-style air pump
• Reservoir growers wanting reliable oxygenation to reduce root rot risk

Our take

Getting oxygenation right in a DWC or bubbler setup doesn't need to be complicated, and this kit removes the usual hassle of matching a pump to enough stones and airline to actually cover your setup. Six outlets from one quiet pump covers most multi-bucket grows without needing a second unit.

Does exactly what it should, day in, day out. Worth picking up if you're setting up multiple DWC sites and want everything sorted in one box.