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We run 130 gallon a hour pump for drip. Started running 24/7 like some do and cut back now to 30 minutes every 2 hours. No drip emmiters just 1/4 inch lines to netpots just not pouring right on 1 inch rockwool in hydrotron.
You can really shut down your pumps when you are not under a lighting condition. Plants really only feed during daylight. Once you cut your lights, or natural light fades off you can really have the pumps on a timer and save a little power. Our hydro system run off of two wind turbines, so power conservation is an issue.