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dahenley · 04/25/2011, 09:24 AM

you can test it by running the device, and on the 2nd try when it starts leaking, take a bucket or container and while leaking, pour water in there, and see what level is needed to create a FULL siphon.

the reason it could work the 1st time would be the lack of water in either side of the device and differences in back pressure. (hard to tell right off)

one thing you can change is the size of the plumbing. if your using 1", then change it to 3/4 and it may work with the current pump. if you want to keep using the current pipe diameter, then a different pump would be needed.

as far as the bend goes, its going going to create a lot of differences in flow dynamics. but if you want it, then go for it.

just some options.

04/25/2011, 09:24 AM	#8
dahenley Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 3,165	you can test it by running the device, and on the 2nd try when it starts leaking, take a bucket or container and while leaking, pour water in there, and see what level is needed to create a FULL siphon. the reason it could work the 1st time would be the lack of water in either side of the device and differences in back pressure. (hard to tell right off) one thing you can change is the size of the plumbing. if your using 1", then change it to 3/4 and it may work with the current pump. if you want to keep using the current pipe diameter, then a different pump would be needed. as far as the bend goes, its going going to create a lot of differences in flow dynamics. but if you want it, then go for it. just some options. __________________ Its not just my tank, its OUR tank!!! :-) 240display, reef in progress Current Tank Info: 240 display, a few frags here and there. lots of fish, and lots of watching. (230 big screen getting re-sealed and going to add to the gallonage) My wife has no clue how addicted i really am.....