Eshopps hang on overflow?? How do I get it siphoning?

[NSX22]

I have a 55 gallon standard tank with an Eshopps hang on overflow. I have no Idea how to get the plastic tube to siphon. I have used hang on overflows before, but there is no air bleeder on this on just a hard plastic tube. Im lost, hah and please help thanks

God Bless

[NSX22]

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[Toddrtrex]

Put an airline tube in there -- make sure the end of it is at the top of the U-tube and start to suck out the air.

[NSX22]

I think I get it. I understand that if I suck the water through that it will keep flowing, but there is simply no way to get anything in there to get it going, I dunno Ill have to mess with it I guess. thanks for the help.

[Toddrtrex]

You have to remove the U-tube to get the air line in there. BUT, you should ( and have to ) keep the U-tube in place as you pull out the air line. May take a couple of tries to get it to work, but once you've done it, it is really easy to do.

Also, make sure that when you shut off your main pump that the U-tube doesn't loose its siphon. I had that problem with my Eshopps on my 29, had to add a piece of PVC to the in tank side of the U-tube to make it longer.

[shleprock30]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12200545#post12200545 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Toddrtrex

Also, make sure that when you shut off your main pump that the U-tube doesn't loose its siphon. I had that problem with my Eshopps on my 29, had to add a piece of PVC to the in tank side of the U-tube to make it longer.

What was the water level in the tank? That sounds like you just need to lower the box inside the tank a little.

Rick

[Toddrtrex]

Thanks, but that isn't the issue. There is a design flaw with the tube itself. One side needs to be longer, but they are both equal lengths.

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12200545#post12200545 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Toddrtrex
You have to remove the U-tube to get the air line in there. BUT, you should ( and have to ) keep the U-tube in place as you pull out the air line. May take a couple of tries to get it to work, but once you've done it, it is really easy to do.

Also, make sure that when you shut off your main pump that the U-tube doesn't loose its siphon. I had that problem with my Eshopps on my 29, had to add a piece of PVC to the in tank side of the U-tube to make it longer.

perhaps you could post a picture of you doing that--might be an interesting picture:lol:

[Toddrtrex]

He he he. I actually thought about taking a picture of it, but didn't want to get off the couch. ;)

[shleprock30]

I remember back in the 90's those were called "J" tubes. I have not seen one in years though, seems like they are all "U" tubes now.

Rick