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Old 03-08-2010, 03:39 AM
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Ok so I built my overflow but it doesn't keep the water flowing anyone have any ideas why? It is based on the pictured i posted at the begining ofthis thread. I someone could help me out that would be fantastic thanks.
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Old 03-08-2010, 04:19 AM
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I have seen one once, I'll look around and find out what I can.


Took a look here is a link:

http://forums.saltwaterfish.com/vb/s....php?p=2401854
http://forums.saltwaterfish.com/vb/s...d.php?t=288154
http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/f...ge-system.html
http://www.angelfire.com/ab/rayjay/DIYoverflow.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjSLP...eature=related

Willpost more if I like them.
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Old 03-08-2010, 04:27 AM
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Do you have a pic of what you built, it would be easier to troubleshoot.
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Old 03-08-2010, 06:39 AM
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good article found by another refer its posted not that long ago here http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/f...ge-system.html

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Old 03-08-2010, 06:55 AM
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this will not work the way it is you need a hole where it goes over the tank also a check velve there. this design is poor will work with a couple changes. check out the links above thay have a design that works realy well.

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best guess i could make would be that the air hole is too small. As stated it would be great if you can post a pic of the one you made.
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Did you Prime it properly?
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