Can you adjust the strength of the water flow? Bit strong for my betta. The 3 settings on the blue button all seem the same. Which is the weakest?
652278
I have also noticed the settings make very little noticeable difference. The longer wand attachment reduces the flow somewhat but no as much as I'd like.
652279
Putting it at the lowest possible point is the lowest setting for it. My fish seem to love the current, I always see them happily swimming through it.
652280
Yes it is adjustable, and even on full flow it should not be too much for your betta in a 3 gallon if he is healthy. Use the spray bar and be sure he has some plants and decorations. I use it on my betta in a 3 gallon, full flow, with no problems at all. The weakest is the one where the blue covers the inlet to the filter. Take the bottom off and look an the inlet hole
652281
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.
652282
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.
267423
When you pull up the telescopic water return, directly under the opening there is a small notch and the words "<---max/min--->". The notch is a little hard to adjust without fingernails but you can move it left or right (mine was set to max when I took the unit out of the box so it was pushed all the way left.) When you move the notch it will make a slight clicking or ratcheting sound. I put the flow all the way to the minimum and it is perfect for my 3 gallon tank and super quiet. You can then adjust the direction of output head and slide it back down. (Sorry to answer so many years after asking, I just wanted others to see that it is adjustable since a lot of the answers imply that it isn't.) When you pull up the telescopic water return, directly under the opening there is a small notch and the words "<---max/min--->". The notch is a little hard to adjust without fingernails but you can move it left or right (mine was set to max when I took the unit out of the box so it was pushed all the way left.) When you move the notch it will make a slight clicking or ratcheting sound. I put the flow all the way to the minimum and it is perfect for my 3 gallon tank and super quiet. You can then adjust the direction of output head and slide it back down. (Sorry to answer so... » Read More When you pull up the telescopic water return, directly under the opening there is a small notch and the words "<---max/min--->". The notch is a little hard to adjust without fingernails but you can move it left or right (mine was set to max when I took the unit out of the box so it was pushed all the way left.) When you move the notch it will make a slight clicking or ratcheting sound. I put the flow all the way to the minimum and it is perfect for my 3 gallon tank and super quiet. You can then adjust the direction of output head and slide it back down. (Sorry to answer so many years after asking, I just wanted others to see that it is adjustable since a lot of the answers imply that it isn't.) « Show Less
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From my experience this is not a fixed value. If you set the flow switch at 0.5 GPM and the temperature at max, when you are flowing at a rate just above the 0.5 GPM you can a 90 Deg. F rise per the book. If you increase the flow rate above 0.5 Deg. F the temperature rise will decrease below 90 Deg. F. I have discovered that if I am using only the hot water and decrease the flow rate the temperature goes up. Note: 1 BUT will raise 1 pound of water 1 Deg. F; 1 gal = 8.34 pounds of water. Good luck with your unit, so times getting the proper balance between hot and cold water is a challenge. From my experience this is not a fixed value. If you set the flow switch at 0.5 GPM and the temperature at max, when you are flowing at a rate just above the 0.5 GPM you can a 90 Deg. F rise per the book. If you increase the flow rate above 0.5 Deg. F the temperature rise will decrease below 90 Deg. F. I have discovered that if I am using only the hot water and decrease the flow rate the temperature goes up. Note: 1 BUT will raise 1 pound of water 1 Deg. F; 1 gal = 8.34 pounds of water. Good luck with your unit, so times getting the proper balance between hot and cold water is a challenge.
2117189
Once you adjusted each individual botton to provide the amount of water that you want forget about the three buttons. Just leave it always on as I do or if you have a safety concern, unplug it. I never tried the three button feature and live happy without it.
436407
Pretty much is on & off. Flow is pretty slow anyway, what is the point of going slower. What I did, was just drop the head in the bucket of water if for any reason I wanted to stop. for example, running to grab something I had forgot. But the on off button was easy access too
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No, it is not adjustable. You could slow down the flow by stuffing extra filter materials or partly blocking the output. It would be too much for a betta in a small tank, like a 5G. You might be able to use it in a 10G, specially if you lift the spray bar above the water level -- more aeration, less current. But if you have a smaller tank for your betta (like most owners), this would not be your first choice of filters.
562983
Really strong if you turn the water up! It's a smaller set of holes, so it does come out slower then your regular faucet, but you can turn the handle to have it rush out faster & it will (I have periodically turn it on too hard when I have a lot of dishes in the sink & spray myself - lol).
522848
The water features runs separately, however, as mentioned in other answer, it is possible to turn the knob half way in between the 2 features to get a little bit of both but the water flow will be low. The recommended PSI is 60.
696556
You cannot adjust it, but from my experience when you turn it on it gives you a very strong flow and bunch of bubbles, but with time the flow and the amount of bubbles drop significantly. Sometimes when I want more bubbles, I just turn off for a few seconds and then turn back on the unit and the flow and the bubbles are strong again. I hope that helps :-)
610794
The flow is pretty fast for me, much quicker than my last Brita one. There could be something defect with yours.
1368110
Yes, the filter can go all the way under the water. And the flow can be directed which way to go. The extension wand is very nice. My Betta doesn't get thrown around. And you can set it to high or low.
849731
I just installed this on a Drinkwell Platinum. It is working fine. You do have to remove the nozzle that comes pre-attached to the pump (I used a utility knife to pry the nozzle out) but then the spout on the platinum fits right in. No flow control but it does not appear to be a problem. The flow seems perfect. I'll ask the cats if they agree after they have had a chance to try it out;-)Update: I asked the cats this morning what they thought. They had no comment. I took this to mean they did not notice a difference.
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I also worried about the water pressure since I have high water pressure as well as air from the main water line on occasion. That said, I have found the you pull the the water control handle on the control panel you can adjust the water to the pressure you find comfortable.
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I've used it for my beta for four years. The filter is strong so I run it only now and then to give him a little exercise - he seems to like swimming against the current for a few minutes. I put a large sponge over the end of the spout which cuts the current quite a bit too. If you leave it at it's normal strength it is way too strong for a beta. To keep the tank clean I wipe down the inside walls with a paper towel and replace one cup of the water once a week. That way the filter isn't really that necessary. I think the tank - with a little extra care is just perfect for a beta- it gives him plenty of room and the light shows off his color perfectly. Hope that helps. I've used it for my beta for four years. The filter is strong so I run it only now and then to give him a little exercise - he seems to like swimming against the current for a few minutes. I put a large sponge over the end of the spout which cuts the current quite a bit too. If you leave it at it's normal strength it is way too strong for a beta. To keep the tank clean I wipe down the inside walls with a paper towel and replace one cup of the water once a week. That way the filter isn't really that necessary. I think the tank - with a little extra care is just perfect for a beta- it gives... » Read More I've used it for my beta for four years. The filter is strong so I run it only now and then to give him a little exercise - he seems to like swimming against the current for a few minutes. I put a large sponge over the end of the spout which cuts the current quite a bit too. If you leave it at it's normal strength it is way too strong for a beta. To keep the tank clean I wipe down the inside walls with a paper towel and replace one cup of the water once a week. That way the filter isn't really that necessary. I think the tank - with a little extra care is just perfect for a beta- it gives him plenty of room and the light shows off his color perfectly. Hope that helps. « Show Less
2043021
I like the adjustable feature so no matter the size of the fountain (within reason) you can have it flow as you like. I just have to use filtered water since mine gums up in a couple of days. Just spin the dial and get the pressure you want or need.
1621024
You can control the water flow volume by turning down the water supply valve. Granted, it takes longer for the tank to fill. I haven't found that to be a problem. It's such a small sink, that no matter what, you're going to have some water splashing around it. Not enough to be a problem though, especially, with the reduced flow.
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The flow is weak on all of the settings except for the steam option, which requires hotter water than the other settings. What I mean is that is you switch to the steam setting from any other setting you will notice a drop in the water temperature. All in all I still like it and if you are not tall I recommend that you buy the adjustable poll to hang the hand-held shower head on.