surgicalsense Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 ... as for my microbubble issue. I have a jist of where and what is causing them. 1. I was having them prior to the skimmer install. So that is ruled out. 2. My pump is completely submerged so I know it is not sucking in air from that location. But .... the line from the pump to the powerhead is now in question and I think I should update the hosing. So, I will assume I can go to my local Home Depot and purchase a rubber hosing that is the same diameter and make sure it is secure. I need zip ties anyways for my filter sox. The cause is the air leaking in from the exposed top portion of the hose line (which is not submerged in water) to the powerhead, thus making the eye sore microbubbles Link to comment
Trogdor447 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 The cause is the air leaking in from the exposed top portion of the hose line (which is not submerged in water) to the powerhead, thus making the eye sore microbubbles Link to comment
surgicalsense Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 I know right so I will go sometime this week to Home Depot or Lowes. I need to measure the diameter and then fix this. I hope.... Link to comment
surgicalsense Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Oh I see my inTank order on the UPS cart as it comes into the mailroom ... just filtration supplies Cannot miss the inTank logo parcel tape on the box. Stands out on the cart. Link to comment
gena Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Oh I see my inTank order on the UPS cart as it comes into the mailroom ... just filtration supplies Cannot miss the inTank logo parcel tape on the box. Stands out on the cart. I love that tape Link to comment
FlCandy Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 HA, hope that fixes it for you! Link to comment
surgicalsense Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 HA, hope that fixes it for you! Oh this is the purigen and filter floss, blah blah stuff. I figure I could go to the hardware store for the hosing darlin. I think something more flexiable and rubber like would better then the standard tubing. However if I wrong, please someone chime in and make sure I am doing this right I have those zoas (x2) on the way, macro algae (x3) also on the way, 1 frag of blue/purple palm tree cloves lastly Link to comment
FlCandy Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Was talking about the hose and housing. LOL Ohhh pics when they arrive! Link to comment
gena Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I have those zoas (x2) on the way, macro algae (x3) also on the way, 1 frag of blue/purple palm tree cloves lastly Is this all ebay stuff? Link to comment
surgicalsense Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Is this all ebay stuff? Yes, some very local and midwest region. Was talking about the hose and housing. LOL Ohhh pics when they arrive! I am up to my ears in microbubbles I do not know I am having doubts. I honestly though I had it figured on what they most logical cause would be. But, after adjust it (tubing) again I kind of feel clueless. Geesh. Still waiting on the other pictures which is now a pain... Link to comment
FlCandy Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 You'll get it. I bet you it's the tubing. Link to comment
surgicalsense Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 You'll get it. I bet you it's the tubing. I will buy the rubber tubing and see, I have to do something. I need to also find rubber that will not dry out from the SW ... google time. Link to comment
Trogdor447 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I need to also find rubber that will not dry out bahahahahahahah aaaaaaahahahaha Link to comment
surgicalsense Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 bahahahahahahah aaaaaaahahahaha Really? Link to comment
Trogdor447 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Really? sorry i had to , That is going to be difficult to be totally honest with you. I would just buy some tubing and replace it on a 6 month basis like when you replace RODI filter type stuff.. I had some serious troubles years ago because i neglected my water cooling kit.. yea I wont ever go water cooling again for the computer Link to comment
surgicalsense Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 sorry i had to , That is going to be difficult to be totally honest with you. I would just buy some tubing and replace it on a 6 month basis like when you replace RODI filter type stuff.. I had some serious troubles years ago because i neglected my water cooling kit.. yea I wont ever go water cooling again for the computer um, yeah... okay. Link to comment
Deckoz2302 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Danielle....its time to lurk your thread....lol jk Link to comment
surgicalsense Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Danielle....its time to lurk your thread....lol jk No please do so, I could use some additional advise/thoughts. Link to comment
Deckoz2302 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 K leme backtrack and read up on what you got going on Ok so I looked back and your having microbubbles. You checked the inlet to the pump - not there. You have the return pump going to powerhead? - have you disconnected this hose from the powerhead side to see if microbubbles come out of the hose? If not. Try it. If no microbubbles coming out of hose, and the waters path is 2ater >pump >hose>powerhead>water. And your having microbubbles come out of the powerhead but not the hose disconnected my next question would be since the hose > powerhead connection is out of the water. Are you using a hose clamp? If not then what's happening is there is not enough pressure for water to come out of the connection, but there is enough flow going past to create a venturi effect in the loose connection. Two solutions - buy a hose clamp if you don't have one as the hose is probably stretched out from removal installation during maintenance or buy a new tight hose, and a hose clamp. Cut the new hose in half and install a quick disconnect - when you do maintenance disconnect with the quick connect to prevent a relapse of hose stretching? That's all I can think of with the info provided in past two pages Link to comment
surgicalsense Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 @ Deckoz I have and it is a lose fitting. The hose to the pump is on with a tiny white zipcord. But this part is submerged so that is why I figured the air leak is from uptop behind the powerhead, opposite side with Ch.3 That was what I was going to do was buy a new tight hose. But, I did not think to make sure I have extra to do a test replacement and see how it responds once installed. Link to comment
FlCandy Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 K leme backtrack and read up on what you got going on Ok so I looked back and your having microbubbles. You checked the inlet to the pump - not there. You have the return pump going to powerhead? - have you disconnected this hose from the powerhead side to see if microbubbles come out of the hose? If not. Try it. If no microbubbles coming out of hose, and the waters path is 2ater >pump >hose>powerhead>water. And your having microbubbles come out of the powerhead but not the hose disconnected my next question would be since the hose > powerhead connection is out of the water. Are you using a hose clamp? If not then what's happening is there is not enough pressure for water to come out of the connection, but there is enough flow going past to create a venturi effect in the loose connection. Two solutions - buy a hose clamp if you don't have one as the hose is probably stretched out from removal installation during maintenance or buy a new tight hose, and a hose clamp. Cut the new hose in half and install a quick disconnect - when you do maintenance disconnect with the quick connect to prevent a relapse of hose stretching? That's all I can think of with the info provided in past two pages Damn! Next time I am picking your brain! Link to comment
Trogdor447 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Damn! Next time I am picking your brain! like a monkey picking fleas? Link to comment
FlCandy Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 like a monkey picking fleas? OMG what's up with you today!!!??? No for information! Link to comment
Trogdor447 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 OMG what's up with you today!!!??? ehh just in one of those moods missing some sleep bored - pacing back and forth.. waiting for my boss to make up his mind on which way we are going on a project.. sooo that leaves me to the point where i need to go see civilization, as i work from home Link to comment
Deckoz2302 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I was saying take your current hose and discconect it from the powerhead and see if you get microbubbles. If not replace hose or get a hose clamp. Sorry if it didn't make sense And any time FLcandy, if you got ???s I got answers. Also, I don't have fleas....nor am I a monkey...more like an annoying chiwawa Link to comment
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