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    i need help getting the suction started in the u tube thats inside my overflow box, thanks

  • #2
    Re: overflow box

    Use a piece of airline.
    Never done it, but let me try. Some one correct me if I am wrong.

    B oth ends of u-tube must be underwater. I am guessing you will have to be manually filling the side outside the tank.

    Insert airline inside u-tube until end is at the very top inside U-tube.

    Suck air out of tube with mouth

    Start return pump

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    • #3
      Re: overflow box

      Yes, that's it exactly. Both ends of the U-tube underwater and suck out the bubble. You just need to get it where there is very little air left in the u-tube. Don't worry about a small bubble. The siphon suction should push it down.

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      • #4
        Re: overflow box

        Try not to get to much water in your mouth.
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        • #5
          Re: overflow box

          For you ladies that have a problem with the thought of getting fishy water in your mouth,   If you take the sprayer from one of your cleaners, and attach it to the syphon tube you can start the syphon action with a few quick pumps on the sprayer rather than sucking on the tube.
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          • #6
            Re: overflow box

            thnx for the advice..got it going with no problem

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