Hi, need help! it works, but no matter the faucet turn, not enough pressure/suction to clean from under gravel. Please any advice? Thanks!
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In addition to what Kathy said, remember the longer the hose the less the suction will be. If the length of your hose is far greater than the distance from your tank to your sink then you can cut off some of the extra hose... just make sure you have enough hose remaining to reach your sink.
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There might be an air block in your plumbing system.Consult a plumber a get it fixed to get good suction.
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I agree with both Joel and Kathy, I find the product works well for drainig and filling , but with that said the suction could be better. I have a 25 foot hose with no xtra it just reaches my bathroom sink, and allows me to siphon ok. I turn on both faucets, but water pressure may play a big roll in how much suction you get. wish I had a better answer.
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Make sure that you have no kinks in the hosing, and then you turn the water on all the way so it's shooting out the bottom stick in the tank and turn the blue switch and it should begin suction. If not double check to make sure all connections are done correctly and tightly. If all else fails contact the company for support and possible product replacement. The best of luck to you once it's working its a wonderful product
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I had a problem with the flush handle assembly occasionally sticking in the down position after flushing. The water would continue to run until you pulled up on the handle returning it to the rest position. During this time it became hard to push. I removed the handle and cassette associated with it and shot silicone spray through the handle shaft into the cassette. Now it works like it was supposed to. I don't know if this is the source of your problem but I would hear the toilet running occasionally and found this lack of lubrication to be the problem.
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Machine is a piece of junk. We went thru three of these and finally said that is enough. Suggest you do a descaling with a good quality descaler. Looks like your mechanism is beginning to clog.
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Hi Anna, if this is a new tank? you may not have cleaned the gravel properly and may have to do a partial tank exchage. I have used algone in the past and has cleared the tank nicely but did notice that it does leave a slim and clogs the filter. Please let me know if that helps.
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Don't worry about the sides. You should worry about the water pressure. Make sure you control the water pressure using a pressure washer with a differentialswitch. I have. Honda with a 2500 psi force. I cleaned my main pipe perfectly. Also my backyard drain pipe. Becareful with under ground pipe since after using this device they won't be underground anymore.
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Sorry, I can't help you. We have had no issues with the faucet or water pressure.
72131
I have not tried such extreme scenario. It it works it may probably will with minimal suction as water is heavy, it may take longer and use a lot of water from your faucet. I have a sink in the basement less than 50 feet from my two aquariums. The Aqueon siphon has weak suction and cracked, having to replace it two times. My aquarium per store had the same issue cleaning a few dozen aquariums. They now use the Python syphone adapted to the Aqueon tubing and vacuum nozzle. They claim that the Python siphon is studier and generates more suction. I followed their advised and they were right! I can endorse their recommendation. Here is the Amazon link to the Python siphon. http://www.amazon.com/Python-13B-Aquarium-Replacement-Pump/dp/B000255NVE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1417656862&sr=8-3&keywords=python+aquarium+cleaner You can also find the Python nut-luck for it that will help you reuse/adapt the rest of the Aqueon parts. I am sure the Python siphon will produce more suction but you may have to test it going up one flight of stairs. Good luck!
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I had the same issue at first. I figured if you'll set something underneath the system it will help to even the flow and after a while take it out and it should work perfectly. Although it seem like it is evenly on the floor it tend not to work properly. I hope this helps.
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I don't think so. The filter creates a water flow through the clear tubes by displacing the water on it towards the top with the air bubbles that grow in size due to lowering the column pressure. This flow suck the water from the gravel and filter the water through it. All the garbage stay in the gravel till you clean it. The problem is that 3 or 4 inches doesn't provide enough pressure column to make the principle works. But that is just my opinion. Good Luck!
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I would have to think the valve is not working. I would open it and try a pipe cleaner from the outside. Also check the handle to see if it is turning the valve.
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I bought two and put in the bottom of a 55 gallon tank. Since installing the filters there has been quite a build-up of ??? on the top of the gravel. It is white and stringy (?) and very hard to clean out because of the tank depth! I have had MUCH better luck keeping the tank clean by installing two flow through filters and extending one of the intakes as close to the bottom as possible. If I had it to do over again I would NOT have gotten the under gravel systems.
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For me, the issue has been the length of the hose and the water pressure. There is plenty of flexibility for cleaning the sides, but the hose is too short to get the water going back toward the drain, so I have to bank it off the sides. We're on a well and we keep our pressure tank at about 50 psi. I have considered taking out the flow restrictor on the advice Blanco support staff, but haven't gotten around to it.
639339
Sorry! Can't help with your problem. Out faucet was installed by a plumber and we have not had any problems whatsoever.
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Just keep going up and down with the hose in the stones and water at the bottom of the tank, slowly the water in the vacuum starts flowing. Someone told me to suck the water with my mouth. The flow is too heavy that way and too quick. Follow the directions that came with the vacuum. They work. The tank should be quite a bit higher than the bucket I use with the hose extended from the tank to the bucket.
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It works by the venturi effect - look it up if you are unfamiliar with this. You'll need to connect a standard garden hose between a water faucet and the Muck Vac head. The water faucet must be fully on to work. The water makes a u-turn at the head and flows up the Muck Vac handle creating a suction at the head. This is the venturi effect. The unit is not very effective.
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I am having the same problem with mine. My friend tested it and found it works okay at some water pressures but not others.
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No. Sounds like you need a small electric power washer. Not even a 1 or 2 gallon tank sprayer will provide enough pressure to actually clean a surface.