We have used this same siphon for as long as I can remember in our greenhouse. we have 4 working now. I purchased 2 new ones and neither one will draw
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Besure the Length of line or hose isnt too long. If the line is to long, it wont draw.
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My husband took a small drill bit and drilled in the hole that is on the Hozon. He also made sure the spring was clean.
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thank you !!!!! ours will not draw either!!!! and I thought I was doing something wrong
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I have 2 very old ones that still work, have had to repair the housing my self to keep them going but the electric parts still good. My new one I use at work and have had no problems with it so far.You may have just gotten a bad one, I would contact Solano and see if they will make it good. I bought a different brand but it was to heavy to use at work . Good luck.
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When I bought mine last year I had the same problem. Even level it didn't work. Called company and they sent me two little pieces of PVC pipe that were cut to fit over the places where the water tank nozzles are pushed up and are supposed to empty. Not explaining it well but basically if it won't work after being level, call the company and they can help.
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I had the same problem so I exchanged mine for a new one. The new one works fine. I believe the original one had a faulty thermal cutoff switch. Mine would run for a minute or two when I first started it and then cut off. 30 seconds later it would run again but only for a few seconds. I wondered if I was somehow stressing the machine to much, perhaps I was working it too hard. But I'm just re-tilling a garden so my soil is not hard. And the new one works great, though I'm using it exactly the same way. So if you have this problem, I suggest you exchange it for a new unit.
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YES, it MOST DEFINITELY WILL cause a siphon to be created. Please see my review titled "Saltwater aquarium applications beware!" for more information.
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I used one for years and it worked fine. After that one failed, I tried buying new ones and never got a new one to work. I returned two and quit trying. I really like the results when the first one worked but after that I believe something in them fails and all the ones I purchased after that failed the same way. Same as your results.
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I used it nothing happened. the septic guy said useless. our lines needed replacing after 20 yrs. he was right.
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My experience with this unit is that regardless of doing all the suggested methods to get the continuous drain to work and continue to work is eventually useless. There is probably an inherent defect with this device with the continuous drain feature. How many times it can be returned for the same defect is probably a better question? Will we be reimbursed for having to deal with this problem is the next question?
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I'd just try to fill one at home with 28 oz. of water and see what happens. You'll still have 5 good ones if it works!
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I am glad to see someone else has this problem! I have had mine replaced 4 times! Did you ever get yours working? I had an old model for 10 years that never leaked, so I know what I'm doing. Frustrating.
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Several feet but the siphon doesn't seem to work. I blew air through the tube to make sure the water could go through but it still doesn't seem to get enough water to the plant. Any suggestions?
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You may need to contact the company and ask them. When I first got mind, it did not flow at all so the company sent me a new dispenser (not tank) and then it worked.
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May I suggest you go On Line to the manufacture for an answer to you questions... Personally I don't see a problem.. Your working with WATER .... Now... I must say...This product has saved me time and made it easy to keep my batteries filled more often... It used to be a CHORE I failed to perform as necessary because of the effort and contact with the batteries... Not anymore.... Use & Enjoy !
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I called the company and they replaced one. By the time it got here three more died. they are junk, stay away if you value your money. I can not say this enough, they leak. If it rains ever where you live the water goes down around the little solar panel and shorts out the components inside.
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The DAP I bought is still working for me. I have replaced the same type of "GREEN" hose I bought at Bed, Bath, And Beyond 4 times (all in warranty). I gave up on using them and bought this one. I have my fingers crossed that it will survive much longer....................
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I have had Gardena hoses and connectors for four years without having a single one fail. I suspect that the problem was too high a pressure for Phoneman. Hint: close the faucet slightly with a narrower hose.
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Be sure to use a relay. It pulls a lot of juice. I did have to return my 1st one due to a crack around the compresser. If it works sometimes I would verify all connections. It may be a loose or pinched wire.