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Author:  Pershing [ Jul 14th, '13, 20:52 ]
Post subject:  Bell syphon trap?

Hello forum:

Was tinkering with my minature test setup and decided to change the L shape output to an U trap output on my working bell syphon. I also added a small drain hole in case of power loss. The results were no good. Constant drip due the hole but that was expected. The problem was the U trap. The GB would overfill before starting syphon and would never break it at the end. Would this be a scenario to add the air hose modification to the bell? I also tested with a 1/2" molded trap, I need to take pics. It sort of worked but never stopped the syphon either. So I returned to the simpler L shapped output with a 45 angle at the end for direction control. If youare wondering I have a 1" standpipe with a reducer to 3/4" so the drain is all 3/4" except the molded 1/2" trap. Any thoughts? Im just starting so assume I know nothing :)

Author:  RupertofOZ [ Jul 14th, '13, 21:10 ]
Post subject:  Re: Bell syphon trap?

Forget the "U trap"... and the breather tube.... adjust your flow into the grow bed.. to tune the siphon..

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