TOOB™
Oxygen Infusion Machine
A groundbreaking new way to economically boost dissolved oxygen (DO) levels in your irrigation system and enhance plant health and production.
Dissolving oxygen into water is normally considered to be an energy-intensive process. Until now, inefficient air blowers or bubble diffusers have been used, and the results are usually only minor increases in the oxygen level. There is no known method as efficient and economical as the TOOB. Our system dissolves oxygen in water without making bubbles. The efficiency of this manner of mass transfer allows the production of stable liquid streams containing enormous amounts of dissolved oxygen that are normally only seen in laboratory conditions. Stable high levels of dissolved oxygen are achieved with the TOOB. For example, 40-45 ppm is quite simply achieved in irrigation storage tanks. Under ambient conditions, 8 ppm is typically the maximum. The saturation correlates with the depth of the tank. Sustained high DO readings in excess of a week are obtainable in common open-top irrigation tanks. Find out why oxygen infusion as part of your irrigation plan can make a big difference to your grow operation. Increasing the amount of Dissolved Oxygen in your irrigation water allows more vigorous, crazy root growth. Roots climb out of their grow bags, resulting in increased plant growth.
Technical Specifications
| Material | PVC (grey) |
|---|---|
| Application | Irrigation; Hydroponics; Deep Water Culture; Tank management; Soil or Soilless |
| Dissovled Oxygen | 0-50 mg/L (water flow and pressure impact required oxygen flow to achieve target levels) |
| Water Flow Rate | 0-18GPM (dependent on pressure - see chart) |
| Water Pressure Rate | 0-40psi max (dependent on flow – see chart) |
| Water Pipe Sizes | Inlet and Outlet - 1” Socket Union |
| O2 Flow Rate | 0-3LPM |
| O2 Pressure Rate | 50psi (preset by regulator) |
| Filtration | 100 microns minimum |
| Oxygen Source | Customer provided tank or concentrator capable of pressure and volume requirements |
| Mount | Vertical - Surface Mount Clamps (included) |
| Length | 43.25” (1098mm) |
| Diameter | 4.25” (108mm) |
| Weight | 7.58 lbs. (dry) |
| Warranty | 12 months |
| Included | Inlet pressure gauge; O2 Flow Regulator; O2 hose and fittings; Two Sch80 PVC ball valves; Basic Sch80 PVC fittings; 2 clamps |
| Optional | DO Controller for tank management; DO Monitor for In-Line; O2 concentrator; In-Line filter |
The O2 Toob
The Toob™ is a groundbreaking new way to economically boost dissolved oxygen (DO) levels in your irrigation system and enhance plant health and production
Technical Specifications
Installation Options:
We can manifold multiple TOOBs to handle the necessary flow per application. Your TOOB representative will work with you to determine the best method for your irrigation system.
How Mass Transfer Fiber Works
Inside the TOOB is a proprietary “fiber module cluster,” created from mass transfer fiber. How porous is this fiber? One cubic foot of it has 7,500 square feet of surface area. This unique material has the ability to create a large interface between the water and the oxygen, resulting in extremely efficient infusion. As the water passes through the TOOB, it passes over the hollow oxygen-filled fibers, where it undergoes the oxygen infusion process. The oxygen pressure is managed by the grower, supersaturating the water at the desired level for any growing scenario. The water exiting the TOOB is ready to use for irrigation.
“I’ve been in the cannabis industry for over a decade and the TOOB is the first irrigation product that lives up to its claims. In the first six months, I’ve seen a 15% reduction in nutrient costs, and over 20% increase in yields during the same time frame. The product is easy to use and install, and the team at BioTherm is always available to answer any questions. My irrigation system requires less cleaning because of the increased oxygen levels and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. The TOOB is a must-have for all growers—large or small.”
—Jesse Patrick, Managing Partner, OGC Non-Profit Collective
“We’re seeing a 20% increase in yield in the oxygenated group vs the control. These are the same strains on the same benches in the same room. The oxygenation makes the most immediate noticeable difference in the vegetation stage, causing the leaves to become a deep green. I feel that using the TOOB is akin to using CO2. At harvest, we recorded .4 pounds more yield per light using the TOOB-treated water.”
—Kevin Worrell, Washington State
“We installed the TOOB this spring hoping to improve the quality of water coming from our irrigation ponds. Typically we had very low DO levels of 6-8 ppm. After installing the TOOB on our irrigation warming tank, we now have DO levels of 18-25 ppm. Our spring crop has been the strongest and cleanest in 16 years of growing. Our growing media is coco and we have been growing cucumbers and cannabis with a fully automated hydroponic system. The plants are definitely cleaner, with better color and increased production. I am thrilled with the results.”
—Brian Lagerwerf, Alway Fresh Greenhouses Inc., Grimsby, Ontario Canada
“Using the TOOB showed me that we have all been missing a primary input in growing cannabis. I’ve been a believer in using airstones in my res for all the years I have grown, but the oxygen saturation from the TOOB infuser is far beyond any other method. I have documented a 20% increase in root mass and a 15% increase in flower weight. By being able to keep my dissolved oxygen level at 25 ppm reliably, my nutrients are more effective, which has allowed me to reduce nutrient usage.”
—Quentin Van der Veer, Grower, Denver, CO
“In the one year that we’ve been using the TOOB, we’ve seen an increase in our yield of 15-20%, depending on the variety grown and the time of year. It’s a simple system and paid for itself many times already!”
—Fred Marken, Hornbrook, CA
Benefits of The Toob
- Simple and efficient
- Easy to install
- Connects to locally sourced oxygen tank or oxygen concentrator
- Economical with immediate ROI
- Long life – No parts replacement
- Scalable for your irrigation needs – Starting at 14 GPM
Benefits of Dissolved Oxygen
- Increased health and production
- Reduced disease rates
- Increased nutrient uptake
- Reduced nutrient and supplement costs
Why is there so much talk these days about Oxygen?
Could there really be new information for growers relating to plant health and nutrition?
Yes! New technology and research on the impact and measurement of dissolved oxygen (DO) in water is new territory for our industry, but the front line benefits are impossible to ignore:
- Increased health and production
- Reduced disease rates
- Increased nutrient uptake
- Reduced nutrient and supplement costs
Every grower knows that water is the lifeblood of plant production. It carries nutrients and hydrates the plant, but in order for those nutrients to be efficiently absorbed by the plant, the latest research is confirming the theory that significant amounts of oxygen must be present.
Doesn’t water already contain oxygen?
The average city water and well water contain Dissolved Oxygen (DO), but at a very low level of 4-8 ppm. Use of the TOOB allows the grower to control the amount of DO and find the optimal level for the application. The DO range that research indicates is optimal for most applications is 18-25 ppm.
The TOOB is a groundbreaking new way to economically boost dissolved oxygen (DO) levels in your irrigation system and enhance plant healt and production. Download the TOOB brochure for more information.
Read more about oxygen researtch in the articles below:
Understanding Dissolved Oxygen
Are you maitaining the proper oxygen levels in your hydroponic production system?