So....you don't want to buy the rods and reels ? I was going to toss in my favorite beetle spins too... :P
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same." - President Ronald Reagan
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.
Affnan style bell siphons seem to be the most reliable. A quick search will turn up lots of great info by him....
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same." - President Ronald Reagan
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 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?
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?