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07/05/2013, 12:26 PM
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micro bubble fix
Ever wonder how fountains in buildings get that glass rod look from the water stream? Banks of plastic drinking straws . They get all the molecules going the same direction. Don't know if it is from static electricity or friction or both.
Anyway water was very cloudy, I deduced it was micro bubbles, as water params where fine and the u tube on my overflow constantly filled with air. I have clear pvc tubing coming from my return pump. Bought coffee stirring straws , put them in the return line. Crystal clear water. Very little head loss. Bigger pumps require more straws , and a size reduction, start with big straws and reduce to smaller straws . Anyway, if you feel like a project, give it a shot. |
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07/05/2013, 02:51 PM
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Location: Baltimore, MD
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Never knew that! Awesome information and a nice DIY. Might want to post this over in that section with a more elaborate explanation.
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07/05/2013, 07:51 PM
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K. Will do
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