I have a hang on tank overflow. Whenever i have to start the siphon up again (after a water change for example) the siphon tanks a while to get going at the same rate as the return pump. What should I do? thanks alot
I use lifereef overflows and I don't have that problem. Don't know how to fix it other than redesign so both ends of the tube stay under water even if the flow stops.
It simply takes a while for the air bubble to get blown out of the U tube. Shouldn't be a problem, so long as the tank doesn't overflow. You should be able to witness the resolution within a few minutes. You can stand by and watch and when you are sure it's not gonna overtake the overflow, then it's ok to leave. Good luck. I would rig a set up so that it didn't ever have to have the siphon started again. That way you don't mess with this whole thing.
no, when i shut off the return pump, should i empty the water from the siphon on my hang on tank overflow or leave it be.. usually i stop the flow through it and when i start it back up, it takes a while for the flow in the siphon to equal out with the flow of return
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