Cleaning question
 

My reef tank has been setup for about a year now. Recently, I have been noticing not as much flow coming from the drain pipes(2) to the sump .

I am assuming there is probably debris stuck in there. What is the best way to clean these pipes?

Thank you

Lance can you help out here?

I'll warn you now...the solution involves an air compressor and a payoff in the face if you're not careful.

Great, I might have to get the hubby to help:biggrin:

Lets not forget a tropical vacation to smooth things over...

Did you install unions on any of your piping for easy access to clean them?
Have you cleaned the return pump yet?

No I have not cleaned the return pump yet. No unions on the pipes either, this setup was already established when I purchased it. I kept the plumbing as is. Should probably have redone it...Unions sound like a great idea.

Any idea how to clean this...Or should I just redo the entire plumbing under the tank?

belzebuth: there are 4 simple steps to this procedure:

1. connect air compressor to return line at tank
2. turn on compressor
3. have spouse open return line at sump
4. run like HELL

Well...service the pump before you assume it is blockage in the pipes. It is much more likely to be related to the pump, IMO.

lol...unfortunately he runs faster. So If I understand your instructions:
- I need to keep the return line valve close
- then blow the air in the line to build a little bit of pressure.
-ask him to open the valve and start running like hell.

Sounds like fun. Thanks for the information.

Of course, I will service the pump tonight. Hopefully that is where the debris is.

Do you think you could make an instructional video Lance?

If there is footage...right about when we the viewer are starting to realize his wife is faster than he is it abruptly cuts out.

Hey, this is already costing me a trip to the Caribbean. A video would surely put me in the poor house. :nono:

Im sure you aren't complaining about the trip... :lol:

Come on Lance, You could CHARGE for the vid and make the trip and have $ left over We'd all pay handsomly I'm sure LOL Atleast untill it was leaked to Youtube....

might take some re-enacting but I'm thinking of a camera mounted in the end of the pipe facing her. then we see it go black as the sludge exits the pipe and when the image re-appears the view is of the happy wife with sludge-stucko applied.

CUT, and print it, That's a wrap people!!! :razz:

Cool! I could give Pam & Tommy Lee a run for their money!

Come on now, lets be realistic here LOL

Yeah, well, wishful thinking.

Lance wants a shot at the drum stick.

No thanks. I can beat my own drum.

Or, "I move to the beat of a different drum".



Ok ok enough hijacking!