I know its a "bubble" wand but can I set it up where its not hooked to air hose and it just changes colors in the water?
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I actually ended up taking the air hose out as the holes wouldn't stay open so only a few bubbles, even tried making larger holes, but no luck. better off just buying a wand with just colors as for this amount of money it's not worth it. Mine now has just lights and could have bought on with just lights a bunch cheaper.. I tried soaking hose, drilling holes and still no good. Save your money..
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Ya, but it doesn't give enough light to do much, I was disappointed any way.
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Great question. I have two air elements in the tank (the LED Bubble wand and an air stone). Because of this I got the Hydrofarm Air Pump 2 Outlets 3W 7.8L/min from Amazon. This is a great pump, quieter than I expected, and works great for the wand when running at 50%. If you have just the one element, the wand, you won't need this pump but you can use the specs of this pump as a rough guide since you won't need more than 7.8L/min to run your bubble wand. Get a pump that is adjustable. I really like being able to freely adjust the pressure which creates a different feel in the tank depending on how many bubbles you want. Great question. I have two air elements in the tank (the LED Bubble wand and an air stone). Because of this I got the Hydrofarm Air Pump 2 Outlets 3W 7.8L/min from Amazon. This is a great pump, quieter than I expected, and works great for the wand when running at 50%. If you have just the one element, the wand, you won't need this pump but you can use the specs of this pump as a rough guide since you won't need more than 7.8L/min to run your bubble wand. Get a pump that is adjustable. I really like being able to freely adjust the pressure which creates a different feel in the tank depending... » Read More Great question. I have two air elements in the tank (the LED Bubble wand and an air stone). Because of this I got the Hydrofarm Air Pump 2 Outlets 3W 7.8L/min from Amazon. This is a great pump, quieter than I expected, and works great for the wand when running at 50%. If you have just the one element, the wand, you won't need this pump but you can use the specs of this pump as a rough guide since you won't need more than 7.8L/min to run your bubble wand. Get a pump that is adjustable. I really like being able to freely adjust the pressure which creates a different feel in the tank depending on how many bubbles you want. « Show Less
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I just did. Be sure to seal it well and submerge it in a bucket or your pool for a few hours to see if bubbles come out. Since it is LED it an be tested while up outside the water for extended periods if need be, but it is not really recommended still.
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Yes, as long as you have it connected to an air pump and the exhaust tube is below the waterline. Some people recommend adding air stones. Air stone will increase the amount of bubbles by making them smaller and also help reduce the flow, for a more gentle output.
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No, I bought it and tried it once. My wife shut it off after 5 minutes. It didn't even move the water enough to create bubbles. We tried to return it but that failed.
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No, if you mean at the hose bib. It just shuts off water going into the wand. There is still water in the hose that will flow if you separate the two.
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The colors will have to change. I also have the same issue as MzDee86. My bubble wall stopped bubbling after a few months.
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The unit is supposed to rotate as the bubble wands dip into the fluid. If it is not rotating, try giving it a little help by pushing it around. Sometimes it may get stuck. If it is blowing and not moving something is wrong.
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they told you right. if you have the permanent integrated float, just tie it straight up to the discharge line (make it look like a hot air balloon ) heavy zip ties or hose clamp. then just plug your sump into the bwc1. done. you need your float to stay made/on at all times.
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I had the impression that you could buy the wands that will make it produce the violet light. My friend has the same machine and that's what she told me. I used her violet light wands on her machine.
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The picture doesn't show it but the cord in the photo plugs into another cord that has a plug, about the size of a mobile phone charger. That plug goes into an outlet and powers the lights but does not create bubbles. In order to create bubbles you have to purchase an air pump and hose. It's a completely separate unit that plugs into an outlet and the air hose plugs into the LED unit pictured. You don't have to have an air pump, though. The lights make an awesome night light without any bubbles.
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Good answers from Ray and Don. I like the extending the wand idea. Personally i would try pumping the pressure to the max and adjusting the nozzle for a stream rather than mist spray. Be sure to wear protective gear as you are likely to get the spray on you.
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Ha ha....we were actually going to suggest that, but didnt know how to phrase it. Good for you using your noggin....sometimes a bubble of air can form in the plumbing and it is hard to get it out. Guess we will have to add "sucking" to our technical must do list! But that is often all it takes in cases where water is not being disbursed. Sometimes things get disconnected or air bubbles form during the rough ride across the ocean. Glad to see it worked out for you...its a good little machine for the money.
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Personally I have an extra pump for my color changing bubbles. I have a 75 gal fresh water tank. Although your tank is smaller you would want the bubbles to e strong and you wouldn't want to take away from the filtering capabilities of the 30 gallon pump. I'm sure you will enjoy the bubbles. I know my fish do.
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The hose can detach , but the air doesn't blow nearly as hard as my luminess . The liquid airbrush makeup you use with a dropper i doubt would work with this.
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It should not be doing that. It should sit in a fixed position and the only thing moving is the bubble blower circulating into the bubble soap and blowing bubbles. Send it back.
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Sure. I just keep the water even with the spray bar and turn it so it points to the back of the aquarium. I have a lot of live plants in there too that break up the current.I don't know if the switch makes much difference.