y2jdaze Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Hi I bought a small sponge filter, some tubing a one way valve and an adjustable flow valve, and a small air pump. I've never worked with them before so I'm kinda clueless. Obviously I know that the tube goes from the pump to the filter but what I need to know is how to put the valves in properly. Which way to point them, what order to put them and where along the tube? Like i don't want to accidently put the stop valve in the wrong direction and blow my tube or pump! Help would be appreciated (as well as a pic or 2 if possible) ~Stacey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berryfriendly Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 How do i describe this without real pictures ... {______} ---------- [> --------------------------------------------------- OoOoOo Air pump ----- One way valve ----------------------------------------------- Filter I put my valve about 15cm from the pump inlet. make sure the flat end is closest to the pump. Did my picture make sense to anyone else? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splendidbetta Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Makes sense to me :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2jdaze Posted October 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 hehe what about the adjustable air flow valve to slow the flow down??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2jdaze Posted October 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 i'd assume that it really doesn't matter about that one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2jdaze Posted October 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 wooo i was right..... my filter works now just gotta get it all set up in the tank (i tested it in a cup of water lol to make sure) thanks a lot for the help :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splendidbetta Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Air control valves can be connected in the same way as the airflow valves do. You will need one depending on how powerful the filter is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2jdaze Posted October 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 yep it needed a valve it's now slowly bubbling away happilly in the tank... now i gotta get it to cycle :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Yay!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berryfriendly Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Your welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.