Bubbles out of my return

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Ryan Duchatel, Mar 11, 2013.

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  1. ClownAquatics

    ClownAquatics 3reef Sponsor

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    You may want to check your locline if you are using them. If covering the anti-siphon does not work then just move the locline a bit in all directions. Some of them are not very tight and the slightest gap will not leak water but suck air like stated abot like a venturi.
     
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  3. RutgersReef

    RutgersReef Bristle Worm

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    plumber's putty would be a very easy way to plug the siphon-stop hole. It's cheap and easily removable :)
     
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  4. Greg@LionfishLair

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    Just to "check", you can simply put your finger over the siphon break hole and see if that makes a difference. Since the hole is so close to the actual output fitting, it won't take much time to clear the bubbles in the return.
     
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  5. dandk2261999

    dandk2261999 Bristle Worm

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    Agreed, plugging the siphon hole should show any improvement within minutes. If it is the culprit then drop it below the water line. This was the problem I had initially, as soon as I plugged the hole and drilled a new one 1/2 below the water line everything stopped.

    Just my two cents and hope it works.
     
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  6. Ryan Duchatel

    Ryan Duchatel Millepora

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    Luckily, The bit that goes into the water with the siphon break was the only peice I didnt glue. When I replaced that with a peice of PVC with no siphon break there was finally NO bubbles!!!! Bubbles are absolutely gone :).

    Thank you all :)
     
  7. Ryan Duchatel

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    Not exactly a replacement light as such. If I screwed the light by letting moisture in it, then they just wont replace it. Therefore I would have to buy a new light.

    The light that im running on the tank now cost approx $800. So I would be buying something of similar price to replace it with if that makes sense?

    If it is screwed, I will prob just get two radions.
     
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  9. Todd_Sails

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    Have you seen what reefbreeders.com has to offer these days?
    Good prices too
     
  10. Ryan Duchatel

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    Havent heard if they ship internationally. Like bulk-reef supply, I think its all just US based.