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Sebae again
03-31-2007, 01:33 AM
Anyone using eductors to increase flow ? Where can you buy them and what do they cost ?
Pescador
03-31-2007, 01:49 AM
Aren't they like the things you put on the tap to start a siphon? How do you use them in a reef tank?
Aquatic-eco system has these for mixing but I'm not sure if it's what your looking for.http://aquaticeco.resultspage.com/search?w=eductors&Image3.x=21&Image3.y=13
Jason McK
03-31-2007, 02:40 AM
I use them on my closed loop. Had to take one off because it was stripping the flesh off my Stag.

Hidden reef sells them. Not sure if they are on display but that is were I got mine. Just ask. I think I paid $22.00 for a 1 inch

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g293/Jasonmck/DSCF0005-1Medium.jpg

J
Sebae again
03-31-2007, 03:13 AM
So ,I guess they work pretty well then. Thanks for the info.
kaboom
03-31-2007, 05:07 AM
what's the science behind these, what do they do?
Sebae again
03-31-2007, 06:55 AM
They increase the waterflow [ movement ] by about 5 times by pulling the tank water through by the jet of water that is created by the nozzle. Same as using a venturi with a hose for cleaning a tank or draining a water bed only you don't get rid of the water.
BCOrchidGuy
03-31-2007, 07:46 AM
They also spread the flow out so it's not a single jet of water concentrated in one narrow stream but spread out like a garden hose open half way instead of all the way.

Doug
Sebae again
03-31-2007, 08:08 AM
Do you use them? I was thinking about getting some.
michika
03-31-2007, 02:39 PM
I use them on my close loop system. Ours are DIY and work really really well!
Sebae again
03-31-2007, 03:55 PM
How did you make yours ? Any pics ? Thanks.
fishface
03-31-2007, 04:10 PM
can you get these to fit onto loc-line??
Jason McK
03-31-2007, 04:19 PM
I believe so. Mine are loc-line. Talk to Mike at Hidden Reef.

J
fishface
03-31-2007, 04:21 PM
I believe so. Mine are loc-line. Talk to Mike at Hidden Reef.

J
are you impressed with these J?
Jason McK
03-31-2007, 04:54 PM
for sure. I think they are the greatest.

J
vanreefer
03-31-2007, 07:56 PM
I would also like to know how to DIY thes bad boys
michika
04-01-2007, 04:17 AM
I will try and assemble some images for you and post them tomorrow.
KrazyKuch
04-01-2007, 06:21 AM
go here
http://themantledmonster.thereeftank.com/eductor.html