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Author:  coachchris [ Aug 13th, '14, 06:17 ]
Post subject:  Solved the problem of the sudden ammonia spike- see picture

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Breaker was tripped on pump circuit today. Investigated and found this. 1 year is apparently too long to wait to clean the intake. Will check at 3 month intervals now.

Author:  Benny [ Aug 13th, '14, 09:14 ]
Post subject:  Re: Solved the problem of the sudden ammonia spike- see pict

Oops...haha. That should solve the problem!!

Author:  Colum Black-Byron [ Aug 13th, '14, 09:43 ]
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I'm surprised it was still running with that much crud stuck in there.

I'm glad it was solved!

Author:  arbe [ Aug 13th, '14, 11:03 ]
Post subject:  Re: Solved the problem of the sudden ammonia spike- see pict

Thanks for sharing this information. It should help others in the future.

Author:  coachchris [ Aug 13th, '14, 18:34 ]
Post subject:  Re: Solved the problem of the sudden ammonia spike- see pict

Colum- It wasn't. It tripped the breaker(GFI) for pump. I have air and pump on separate circuits for that reason. Did something right.lol Now, I have another issue- we had 6" of rain over the last 24 hours and the sump overflowed. Now, my beautiful water is diluted, and I'm sure my growth will be effected. Went from 1/2 full BC to overflowing for 45 minutes very quickly. Something to be said for keeping my poly up during the Summer(rainy season I guess. It's just so hot with the poly on in the Summer. Always something.

Author:  Phedus [ Aug 16th, '14, 10:13 ]
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This is why I'm thinking of building an enclosure for here in brisbane. When it rains it pours.

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