low flow bell siphon - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T12:42:22Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/low-flow-bell-siphon?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A253706&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI had every intention of usin…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-11-28:4778851:Comment:2574032011-11-28T23:06:03.903ZMyKisahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MyKisa
<p>I had every intention of using over sized pipe right up to the indexing valve..for that extra ump of impact from the volume surge...too cool</p>
<p>I had every intention of using over sized pipe right up to the indexing valve..for that extra ump of impact from the volume surge...too cool</p> Keep in mind I have not teste…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-11-24:4778851:Comment:2547412011-11-24T13:09:52.478ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>Keep in mind I have not tested the indexing valve with a FLOUT yet. I did run some tests with the 1 1/4" gravity modified indexing valve and a barrel ponics type flush valve. I used over size pipe from the flush tank to the valve and only reduced down right at the valve.</p>
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<p>I expect to perhaps run some more gravity tests after Thanksgiving some time though I've been rather busy and haven't managed to set it up yet.</p>
<p>Keep in mind I have not tested the indexing valve with a FLOUT yet. I did run some tests with the 1 1/4" gravity modified indexing valve and a barrel ponics type flush valve. I used over size pipe from the flush tank to the valve and only reduced down right at the valve.</p>
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<p>I expect to perhaps run some more gravity tests after Thanksgiving some time though I've been rather busy and haven't managed to set it up yet.</p> very good!, it will be about…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-11-24:4778851:Comment:2547352011-11-24T10:47:59.262ZMyKisahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MyKisa
<p>very good!, it will be about a 5` drop. I have a nice hill to deal with.....want to keep it as simple as possible, thanx</p>
<p>very good!, it will be about a 5` drop. I have a nice hill to deal with.....want to keep it as simple as possible, thanx</p> If you install a 2" Flout in…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-11-24:4778851:Comment:2543582011-11-24T00:05:47.098ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>If you install a 2" Flout in a tank up high, you could probably operate a 1 1/4" <strong>gravity modified</strong> indexing valve if you make sure the FLOUT tank is at least 28 inches above the valve, and the valve is at the height of the top of the grow beds or higher. And make sure you are not dealing with super long pipe runs (had one person ask about running a gravity modified set up and running the water like 200 feet horizontally and I doubt that will work very well, the FLOUT tank…</p>
<p>If you install a 2" Flout in a tank up high, you could probably operate a 1 1/4" <strong>gravity modified</strong> indexing valve if you make sure the FLOUT tank is at least 28 inches above the valve, and the valve is at the height of the top of the grow beds or higher. And make sure you are not dealing with super long pipe runs (had one person ask about running a gravity modified set up and running the water like 200 feet horizontally and I doubt that will work very well, the FLOUT tank would need to be up much higher to battle the friction loss.)</p> I plan to use flount, wish I…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-11-23:4778851:Comment:2543522011-11-23T18:54:58.338ZMyKisahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MyKisa
<p>I plan to use flount, wish I knew more about how much pressure it takes<br/>from flount to activate the sequencing valve by gravity feed<br/><cite>TCLynx said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Size the bell siphon appropriately to the flow, add the affnan modification, add a cup tipper.</p>
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<p>Or you could use a FLOUT instead</p>
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<p>I plan to use flount, wish I knew more about how much pressure it takes<br/>from flount to activate the sequencing valve by gravity feed<br/><cite>TCLynx said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Size the bell siphon appropriately to the flow, add the affnan modification, add a cup tipper.</p>
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<p>Or you could use a FLOUT instead</p>
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</blockquote> Most plants do fine with cons…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-11-23:4778851:Comment:2541812011-11-23T03:18:04.307ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>Most plants do fine with constant flood so as long as the flow is enough to keep the water aerated and the top of the media stays mostly dry, having the bed flooded for an extended period of time shouldn't hurt anything.</p>
<p>Most plants do fine with constant flood so as long as the flow is enough to keep the water aerated and the top of the media stays mostly dry, having the bed flooded for an extended period of time shouldn't hurt anything.</p> Thanks so much for the advice…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-11-23:4778851:Comment:2543072011-11-23T02:43:37.822Zapril Dawsonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/aprilDawson
<p>Thanks so much for the advice everyone.I’m already using very small outlets that are already installed so changing that is not an option right now. FLOUTS look fairly expensive considering how many i would need, i’ve already spent the money on my bell siphons anyways. I will try the hoses in the pipe right now.</p>
<p>Everything is working pretty well now but it would definatly be much more dependable with a tipper. Sometimes it goes right away and other times it takes a cup of water or…</p>
<p>Thanks so much for the advice everyone.I’m already using very small outlets that are already installed so changing that is not an option right now. FLOUTS look fairly expensive considering how many i would need, i’ve already spent the money on my bell siphons anyways. I will try the hoses in the pipe right now.</p>
<p>Everything is working pretty well now but it would definatly be much more dependable with a tipper. Sometimes it goes right away and other times it takes a cup of water or about a half hour of equilibrium (is this detrimental to the plants?). Do you know any sites that explain how to build one? i have looked and all i can find so far are videos.</p> I just youtubed some tipper v…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-11-22:4778851:Comment:2540552011-11-22T19:30:34.697ZJonathan Farrandhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonathanFarrand
<p>I just youtubed some tipper videos. WOW!</p>
<p>I just youtubed some tipper videos. WOW!</p> While on the subject. Two que…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-11-22:4778851:Comment:2541382011-11-22T19:21:51.768ZJonathan Farrandhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonathanFarrand
<p>While on the subject. Two questions: 1. How crucial is the funnel or coned stand pipe? I have reducers as this, but they lack the smooth downward conical shape. 2. The top of the bell, the distance from the standpipe to the top of the bell, how crucial is this gap? I think my bell's have fallen on larger difference in space than a smaller difference.</p>
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<p>I love the four hoses in the stand pipe and I want to get some tipper cup going on. Thanks</p>
<p>While on the subject. Two questions: 1. How crucial is the funnel or coned stand pipe? I have reducers as this, but they lack the smooth downward conical shape. 2. The top of the bell, the distance from the standpipe to the top of the bell, how crucial is this gap? I think my bell's have fallen on larger difference in space than a smaller difference.</p>
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<p>I love the four hoses in the stand pipe and I want to get some tipper cup going on. Thanks</p> Ive got a few bell siphons th…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-11-22:4778851:Comment:2539202011-11-22T11:00:12.105ZRyan Chattersonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Ryan
<p>Ive got a few bell siphons that use a 1/2" stand pipe and they only require around 1-2gpm to trigger the flood. Extremely slow trickle running through them. </p>
<p>Ive got a few bell siphons that use a 1/2" stand pipe and they only require around 1-2gpm to trigger the flood. Extremely slow trickle running through them. </p>