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Unread 10/11/2009, 12:14 PM   #1
Felix T Cat
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Lifereef HOB system, How to start siphon ?

I bought a used setup recently and it has a Life Reef 150 system. Can anybody give me pointers on getting the siphon started ? I tried finding instructions online but didn't have any luck.

Can anybody tell me do the U-tubes go into the chambers with the drain opening or the higher center area ?

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Unread 10/11/2009, 12:31 PM   #2
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I'd actually love to know the answer to this as well, since I am purchasing a LifeReef HoB myself. Bump for the good question.


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Unread 10/11/2009, 12:34 PM   #3
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I have no clue what that is, but i do know to start a siphon, you just suck on the end until you see the water comming, basically once its passed that upside down U loop, you can stop if you dont want a mouthfull of water like i got the first time i tried it.


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Unread 10/11/2009, 12:36 PM   #4
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U-tube goes in the chamber WITHOUT bulkhead, Felix in your case the center. Just stick some airline tubing in the U-tube to the top and suck out the air. You will have to add some tank water to the outside box.


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Unread 10/11/2009, 12:40 PM   #5
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I'd email the guy off the Lifereef site if your still having trouble. I had a question about one of his skimmers. He replied promptly and seemed to be a stand up guy.


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Unread 10/11/2009, 03:18 PM   #6
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I snaked up a small pc of airline tube into the top of the U (with both ends submerged) and sucked hard until the water flowed up the tube and pushed out the air. Works great.


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