return line flow rate realllly slow

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  1. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    hey guys my return line to my fuge from the DT is clogged or something is slowing the slow rate to a trickle....i am using a maxi1200 to pump from the dt to the fuge with 1/2" pvc and my return is 1" pvc there is approximately 6-10 inches in height diifference between the 2 tanks , no sump. the return was working for afew weeks trouble free and flowing almost dead even with the maxi now i had to turn down the maxi to barely a trickle any ideas?
     
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  2. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    had a small leak air was getting into the line
     
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  3. Night-Rida

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    a little duct tape does wonders 8)
     
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  4. brettwest

    brettwest Spaghetti Worm

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    what does your overflow look like? Im having trouble getting any flow out of my 1/2 inch overflow.Im considering building a bigger one,but would love it if this one would work.
     
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  5. loneracer05

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