how to get rid of an air lock

[dahay78]

ok, i got most of my tank together now, i ran into a few challenges, but i was able to overcome them, the only one that i have now, is how to get rid of an airlock in your overflow tube, i been sucking on the hose trying my hardest to get the water to flow, but it just does not flow, my other over work perfect, suck the air out and water flows freely, shut the power off and it stops, now as for the other over flow line it just sits there, so i am guessing its an air lock. anyway please let me know what you may think i can do to over come this.

thanks

 

[ynnhoj86]

Take the tube out and use Saran wrap on one side of the tube. Dunk the tube to fill it up and flip it over to the overflow box. Make sure there's water in the box so the tube stays filled. Remove the Saran wrap.

 

[brettinteriors]

Problem is. Guys just are not meant to suck

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[dahay78]

Take the tube out and use Saran wrap on one side of the tube. Dunk the tube to fill it up and flip it over to the overflow box. Make sure there's water in the box so the tube stays filled. Remove the Saran wrap.

this solution will not work in my application, as my overflow it goes to my sump and everything below is connected to that one tube, i been trying everything that i can think of,,,,,,,,, but thanks for the advice, any more please feel free to share

dave

 

[dahay78]

Problem is. Guys just are not meant to suck

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i know, but even when i pour water directly in the tube, it does not allow it to pass,,, frustrated!!! lol o well thats part of the hobby, thanks but please don't hesitate suggest anything that may work
thanks
dave

 

[dahay78]

Problem is. Guys just are not meant to suck

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i know, but even when i pour water directly in the tube, it does not allow it to pass,,, frustrated!!! lol o well thats part of the hobby, thanks but please don't hesitate suggest anything that may work
thanks
dave

 

[ynnhoj86]

Oh i didnt know u had it set up that way.Get a maxijet and put it on to the intake and it will pull all the water and air through.

Why did u set it up that way?

 

[dahay78]

Oh i didnt know u had it set up that way.Get a maxijet and put it on to the intake and it will pull all the water and air through.

Why did u set it up that way?

it worked AWESOME!!!! everything is flowing freely now! thank you so much for your help! as per your question on why i did it that way, well i am still kind of wet behind the ears and i was following another person that has his set up the same way. as it worked for him so i figured i would let it work for me too,,, i lvoe this hobby!!!

 

[brettinteriors]

No one likes my humor

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[savageAJC]

Brett read that at work- cracked up haha

 

[blueramSeattle]

Take the tube out and use Saran wrap on one side of the tube. Dunk the tube to fill it up and flip it over to the overflow box. Make sure there's water in the box so the tube stays filled. Remove the Saran wrap.

this solution will not work in my application, as my overflow it goes to my sump and everything below is connected to that one tube, i been trying everything that i can think of,,,,,,,,, but thanks for the advice, any more please feel free to share

dave

I think the way you start that syphon is by using the vent part (black cap?). You can pour water in to prime the tube or hold your hand over the vent to block. To pull air out of the line you can either suck water up from the sump or put airline tubing in the drain side and remove some air. Once the siphon starts keep your hand in place and the velocity of the flow will pull out the airlock. When the syphon is going you just unblock and air will slow the water flow.

-Paul

 

[brettinteriors]

:beer:

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[MurphysLaw]

Oh i didnt know u had it set up that way.Get a maxijet and put it on to the intake and it will pull all the water and air through.

Why did u set it up that way?

This set up is an inexpensive DIY option when drilling the tank is not an option like when a tank's panes are made from tempered glass.

 

[dahay78]

Problem is. Guys just are not meant to suck

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now i got it lmao!!!! brett to funny