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Dead and dying tank Mark Henry 04-29-2006
Posted by Wayne Sallee on May 2, 2006, 10:13 am
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You should take it back to the store, and explain what's
going on.

Wayne Sallee
Wayne's Pets
Wayne@WaynesPets.com


Mark Henry wrote on 5/2/2006 8:09 AM:
> TheRock wrote:
>>
>> I'm confused, what type of overflow do you have ?
>> U-tube or Continuous Siphon ?
>>
>
> I have a u-tube. I got the overflow at a local mom-and-pop marine store
> and it looks like it was made in some guys garage (well made, but
> obviously not a large production outfit). It works well until the power
> stops, then when the power restarts the sipon never picks back up. Some
> water stays in the tube, but over about 10-minutes it drains out. So, if
> the power's off for a short period it's okay and will restart on its
> own. Otherwise the tube ends up empty and that's that.
>
> mark h

Posted by TheRock on May 2, 2006, 6:41 pm
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 Absolutely, they should never lose siphon.
I've shut mine off for hours and it's never been a problem...knock on
wood...oops !
Why do I get the feeling I should have never made that claim : )


> You should take it back to the store, and explain what's going on.
>
> Wayne Sallee
> Wayne's Pets
> Wayne@WaynesPets.com
>
>
> Mark Henry wrote on 5/2/2006 8:09 AM:
>> TheRock wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm confused, what type of overflow do you have ?
>>> U-tube or Continuous Siphon ?
>>>
>>
>> I have a u-tube. I got the overflow at a local mom-and-pop marine store
>> and it looks like it was made in some guys garage (well made, but
>> obviously not a large production outfit). It works well until the power
>> stops, then when the power restarts the sipon never picks back up. Some
>> water stays in the tube, but over about 10-minutes it drains out. So, if
>> the power's off for a short period it's okay and will restart on its own.
>> Otherwise the tube ends up empty and that's that.
>>
>> mark h



Posted by Anthony Pruitt on May 2, 2006, 10:54 pm
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The easy way to keep bubbles out of your overflow tubes and to restart the
siphon for me has been a small powerhead. Most of the smaller powerheads
have a hose and an inlet to add air to the flow, kind of a cheap venturi. I
drill the top of the overflow tube and silicone the hose from the powerhead
into the hole and attach the other end to the powerhead. The powerhead
continually runs adding circulation to the tank and keeps all the bubbles
sucked out of the overflow tubes automatically.







>I use the Aqua Lifter Diaphragm pump to get my siphon going after I remove
>the u-tube
> for cleaning...It stops me from getting a mouthful of tank water.
>
> Yes I've drank from the tank and it stank !
>
> I'm confused, what type of overflow do you have ?
> U-tube or Continuous Siphon ?
>
> U-tube is the way to go IMO...they don't lose siphon, because they're
> baffled
> and that keeps the water in the tube.
>
> If you have continuous siphon, use can probably retrofit a diaphragm pump
> on your existing overflow
> to suck out the air and regain siphon. $10
>
>
>
>
>> TheRock wrote:
>>
>>> Have you see the Continuous Siphon Overflows on Drfostersmith.com ?
>>>
>>
>> Before I go drop $100 on one of these things has anyone out there
>> actually USED one of these things?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> mark h
>
>



Posted by Sandbag on May 10, 2006, 8:40 am
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 I say the best way to prevent this is buy a drill bit and make a tap in
your glass or acrylic. Buy a 8.00 bulk head and be done with the
overflow.!


Posted by Wayne Sallee on May 11, 2006, 10:36 am
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You would still be best if you also glued in an overflow
box to go with that bulkhead.

You would at least need some kind of prefilter. One could
use the prefilter that comes with the bulkhead kits, but
an overflow box for the bulkhead would be better.

Wayne Sallee
Wayne's Pets
Wayne@WaynesPets.com


Sandbag wrote on 5/10/2006 8:40 AM:
> I say the best way to prevent this is buy a drill bit and make a tap in
> your glass or acrylic. Buy a 8.00 bulk head and be done with the
> overflow.!
>

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