Think of a ventura valve on a skimmer. There is a hole that water could go
out but doesn't because of the force of the flowing water. It may be the
same thing.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Shane Clays [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 11:47 AM
> To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
> Subject: RE: Tiny Bubbles
>
> The water coming into the aquarium is coming out quickly, probably 500 GPH
> out of all 3 outlets. I don't think its coming from the surface. All the
> outlets are a bit under, and I don't see any "whirpools" or anything that
> would indicate air coming in from the surface. Also, bubbles are coming
> from
> all 3 outlets, which indicates that it has to be somewhere at the pump. I
> don't see any water dripping though.
>
> I guess a question for everyone is, if you have air coming in, don't you
> generally have water coming out? I have hose clamps on all my flex tubing,
> in and out, as well as Teflon tape, on all threads and PVC glue and
> silicone
> on all non threaded pieces. I don't see any salt creep or water dripping
> from any of my connections, in or out.
>
> Any more suggestions anyone?
>
> TIA
> Shane C.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Neptune [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, April 02, 2001 4:57 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Tiny Bubbles
>
> How fast is the water coming out into the aquarium? Is the outlet
> close to
> the surface? Could it be sucking air from the surface? Also, check
> your
> pumps inlet. Is it close to the surface? Is it sucking air there?
> Good
> luck!
>
> Craig
>
> > Thanks. All of my threads have teflon tape, and all of my PVC to
> flex tube
> > barbs have hose clamps. I don't see any water dripping from any
> where, so
> I
> > don't know that any air could be getting sucked in. If it was,
> wouldn't
> > water drip from there? Not sure myself, just asking.
> >
> > Thanks again,
> > Shane
>
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