How does an air pump get water flowing through the box?
1023421
It's the same principle as any air driven filter; the air pulls the water behind it. It's not a constant flow, the water comes out in spurts. There is also an option for an actual water pump.
837634
the air pump doesn't directly oxygenate the water turbulence at the air water interface is what helps oxygen get into the water, if you have an outside box filter it will oxygenate the water just fine, the bubbler are mostly for looking pretty and they do stir up the water to help with oxygen in and other waste gases out. An air pump is not necessity but they don't hurt .
2157781
The external pump would have to fit into the large hole that lets the air out. I don't think it would cover the whole opening.
2239104
There is a plastic screen on the underside of the base of the pump. There are holes in the bottom of the square plate (right under the pump) and a gap between the square plate and bottom of pump to allow water to enter the bottom of the pump.
47767
I find the question hard to understand.The intake is through the slotted sides. That way the water passes through the filter, through the pump and out.
2022657
Well the air exaust port is on the top of the canister and is filtered so it pretty much expells air in a straight colum of air.You really have to be over the vacuum to feel the exaust.
343461
Hi... i used a regular pump like the one you use for bicycles. Just be mindful of the air pressure limits.Enjoy!
1966906
The air pump is what circulates the water, it pushes the solution up tube and out through the drip ring. The blue tube is the water level indicator to let you know how much is the reservoir. It doubles as an easy drain for changing the solution
938373
Make sure you have setup the tubing according to instructions. Unscrew the intake tube cap and manually fill the line until it is flowing back into aquarium, cap and start the pump. This will insure all the air is out of the system.
1233979
I would advise adding this hole near the outlet to prevent an air lock condition in the event the pump continue to run when water has dropped below the impeller. You may notice the pump already has a small hole at its base but it is still possible to have excess air build up whereby prevent water from getting pumped because the air was not able to be purged. I did this experiment myself when I asked myself the same question are are asking and concluded adding the extra hole as instructed was a good idea. I added the hole just above the threaded fitting on the PCV pipe and the pump work great. You may notice a small amount of water shoot out the hole when the water has reached its lowered point in the pump cycle but that is normal.
1621578
It uses shop air pressure to drain it, Connect the drain hose, then connect the shop air and open valves. Very easy, Great unit.
1416739
it works off the return line from the filter. It uses the force of the water (coming from the filter and pump through the return line) to create a vortex that sucks debris into its filter bag. There is no way that it could possibly suck air into your pump so there is no reason to be concerned about that. I have used it for 2 full pool seasons and it works great.
2063589
Turning the valve to backflush and turning on the pump allows pool water to wash the dirt from the sand and it flows out an outlet designed for this. I have attached a old pump hose to mine to allow it to drain out in the yard. Good pump!
1966905
The air pump Does circulate the water, it forces the water in the bucket up a tube attached to the drip ring. The blue line is a tube that shows you the water level. It attaches to the outside of the bucket and is held in place by a small plastic ring that attaches to the top of the bucket. This tube swivels so it could be used to drain the bucket.
547987
The pump has a number of adapter fittings to allow it to match various air fill holes.
1538225
air adjustment valves for an air pump for your aquarium work great the same way it will adjust your air it will adjust the flow of liquid through this.
47769
I find the question hard to understand. The intake is through the slotted sides. That way the water passes through the filter, through the pump and out.