what's wrong with my pump?!?!?!?!?!?

[xtm]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11174446#post11174446 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by OC CJ
pumps plenty of water, especially when i plug the venturi. that's why i don't understand what's going on.

whoa whoa.. look at the other end of the airline tubing.. is there ANYTHING that is restricting the airflow? Like a muffler/filter/silencer of some sort? The airline tubing HAS to be just that - airline tubing. No muffler no nothing. Try it again without the muffler (if you have any)

Also the airline tubing sometimes look clear but they're not. Salt buildup can be transparent too..

 

[OC CJ]

i'm testing it with no silencer and have cleared the line several times by blowing in it and using a brand new line. i'll try it again tonight and let you know if i find anything.

 

[Frankysreef]

google mesh mod + reef central

 

[Frankysreef]

I think that the air tube needs to have a sharp end to it for the venturi...

Or on some others have a chamber where air can get in...

The air needs to get in... sounds like you are getting no air..

My pump already had a venturi in it, so it was easy.

People have made venturis.. there are pics on the mesh mod thread. It doesnt look like you chose the right mesh though...

I paid five bucks for mine on ebay, and the thread shows you how to get a sample mailed to you for free.

 

[OC CJ]

problem solved... i'm such an IDIOT!!!

read here... bonehead story



and by the way, the gutter guard material works excellant and i have a huge amount if anyone would like to swing by to try it out.

CJ

 

[five.five-six]

LMAO

 

[OC CJ]

yeah, everyone chipped in their 2 cents and i racked my brain on this for 3 freakin days!!! no i know better, oh well. funny when i look back on it.

skimmer is kicking butt though..

 

[five.five-six]

btw, a drop of soap will make it blow bubbles in fw, prety much anything will give you bubbles

 

[xtm]

Hee Hee this reminds me of the following real thread I saw somewhere:

Newbie: Hey guys, my nano is finally done cycling!!! Too bad the damsel I put in has died after 2 days. I have 30 lbs of LR and 10 lbs of sand, 0 Ammonia, 0 Nitrite, 0 Nitrate. My question is this: When can I add the salt??

:lol: