Crud in hoses
- Thread starter Sharmee
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You can try to run hot water through it using a powerhead to help push the flow harder so that it can get some of the stuff off.
OR...
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produ...ll&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&N=2004&Nty=1
Get the Flexi-Brush!!! I am putting myself down for one of those!
From the looks of it, the diameter of the brush itself is about 1.25" which should be good enough for most people if they run 1" and under piping or hose.
OR...
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produ...ll&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&N=2004&Nty=1
Get the Flexi-Brush!!! I am putting myself down for one of those!
From the looks of it, the diameter of the brush itself is about 1.25" which should be good enough for most people if they run 1" and under piping or hose.
jdieck
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Note that precipitation can also form on the inside surface of the hose if the hose is subject to a higher temperature, I ran my 1/4 poly Kalk line close to the exaust heat exchanger of the chiller, precipitation build up so fast that if i does not flush it at least once a month it will plug. The first time I found out, it plugged and because of the pressure of the doser my reactop pop the top, what a mess.
Note that in return hoses specially if they are clear, not only calcium may form but lots of algae, coralline and little buggers can grow in there.
Flushing or internally cleaning hoses is a PITA, you can use a string brush and diluted muriatic acid or vinegar but given that the hardest part is removing them and then putting them back on, I would just replace them and trow them away.
To reduce accumulation try to keep the hoses in the dark (I have not found a safe black flexible hose yet) but if you can find the dark green type that will help.
Alternatively you can wrap them with plastic electrical tape.
No problem Sharmee, I am about to order myself. Getting a new "quiet" pump to redo my return.
Once again jdieck does point out some good points. Ehiem has green hoses that they sale, maybe that will help. From what I have read, people use blue/painter's tape to tape up there hoses. I am sure there is a purpose to using blue, but no idea yet.
Would white PVC leak any lighting into it? I am sure the answer is no, but it doesnt hurt to ask. If so I am going to wrap it up in black tape.
Once again jdieck does point out some good points. Ehiem has green hoses that they sale, maybe that will help. From what I have read, people use blue/painter's tape to tape up there hoses. I am sure there is a purpose to using blue, but no idea yet.
Would white PVC leak any lighting into it? I am sure the answer is no, but it doesnt hurt to ask. If so I am going to wrap it up in black tape.
PatMayo
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This page will tell you all about the correct water parameters.
Regards,
Pat
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php
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jdieck
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Vibration noise is amplified by very rigid systems and can potentially crack some fittings or cause them to start leaking. Some room for expansion of the piping has to be provided between two fixed points.
Try introducing some flexible joints if possible to reduce this effects.
A piece of flex hose on the inlet and outlet of pumps, on the outlet of tank drain and return and mounting the pumps on rubber pads will take you a long way towards a more silent system.
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