Bell Siphon issues

[davidstcldfl]

Just a little good clean fun with fluid dynamics

So....you don't want to buy the rods and reels ? I was going to toss in my favorite beetle spins too... :P

[flienlow]

Just a little good clean fun with fluid dynamics

So....you don't want to buy the rods and reels ? I was going to toss in my favorite beetle spins too... :P

Not quite yet, but I'll keep you in mind

[urbanfarmer]

Well I changed everything over to 1" pipe. I had a few issues where the gap between the siphon and stand pipe was restricting the flow, but have that sorted now. She drains really well. Tonight I will silicone the screen pipe to the grow tub, and fill it with media tomorrow. I also need to change my diffuser as we spilled a lot of water on the floor.

Still pending final test.

Just a little good clean fun with fluid dynamics

Just to reiterate since I can't completely see what's going on from the bell siphon to the fish tank... make sure there is some added pipe in such a way that it does not allow the "exit pipe" to create a siphon all the way from the grow bed to the fish tank.

[davidstcldfl]

Affnan style bell siphons seem to be the most reliable. A quick search will turn up lots of great info by him....

[JCO]

A few pieces of straight PVC and 2 90 degree elbows makes a great siphon

[Apollo]

Flienlow and anyone else trying to use a Bell Siphon, I came so close to filling in my AP set up that I spent months building in the ground out of blocks and cement. I spent 3 week trying to get the Bell Siphon to work, before going to my own design. It's been working non-stop since Sept. ( No tweaking, adjusting, nothing ). Not sure why so many people keep pushing the Bell Siphon with all the problems that comes with it.

Check out my post, Pipe Siphon by Apollo

I made a mental note of this sign when I was attempting to get the Bell Siphon to work!
I HAVE NOT FAILED. I'VE JUST FOUND 10,000 WAYS THAT WON'T WORK. Thomas A Edison

[Gilraen]

I am using a 3d printed bell siphon Does humidity have any affect to how it's supposed to work? It works great for 2 or 3 days, but then it can't seem to break the flow. I've tried reducing the flow, it won't start. I increase flow, it won't break? Would a stone guard help? Any suggestions?

[Apollo]

Flienlow and anyone else trying to use a Bell Siphon, I came so close to filling in my AP set up that I spent months building in the ground out of blocks and cement. I spent 3 week trying to get the Bell Siphon to work, before going to my own design. It's been working non-stop since Sept. ( No tweaking, adjusting, nothing ). Not sure why so many people keep pushing the Bell Siphon with all the problems that comes with it.

Check out my post, Pipe Siphon by Apollo

I made a mental note of this sign when I was attempting to get the Bell Siphon to work!
I HAVE NOT FAILED. I'VE JUST FOUND 10,000 WAYS THAT WON'T WORK. Thomas A Edison

I was wondering if you ever got your system up and running?