Good story to learn from. I got my check valves already installed, came with the pump. Didn't actually think that could happen.
This is why you ALWAYS use a check valve.
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hate to tell you this but check valves have a reputation for failing after a couple months of use.
about a yr when i set up my current aqaurium, my airpump was on the bottom of the tank along with the powerstrip. fearing a impending doom of a syphon, i moved it on top of a shelf behind the tank. needless to say......about a week ago, my building lost power and i was gracefully saved by that small act.........in any case sorry for your loses man.
Note to self: Always remind customers to get a check valve.
I am sorry that that happened to you, but hopefully it will save atleast one of us from that.
I am sorry that that happened to you, but hopefully it will save atleast one of us from that.
Thank you!
I have used your "28 gallons of hell" advice and replaced all of the check valves that I have now, since I can not afford $30,000........
or to lose the piece of my azz that my wife would surely remove for me!
I have used your "28 gallons of hell" advice and replaced all of the check valves that I have now, since I can not afford $30,000........
or to lose the piece of my azz that my wife would surely remove for me!
Danyal;658464; said:
That's my experience, that's why I keep all my pumps above water level now.
dmopar74;656290; said:you can also just place the air pump on top of or above the tank, then it wont siphon out. or pay 1$ for a check valve- hey that would of left you 29,999$ for the ultimate tank!
