Bell Siphon Question

[Byron Wooten]

I have had one of my bell siphon's working for about six months. The other day is began not breaking the siphon. It starts the siphon perfectly; it just won't break it.  I have adjusted the flow rate of the water both down and up trying to tune it in, but to no avail.  Any ideas? 

[Jonathan Kadish NYC AA Chair]

http://www.affnanaquaponics.com/2010/02/affnans-valve-detailed-expl... should be a good help to you

[Suzanne Hayes]

When was the last time you cleaned out the pipes?  That will affect mine from time to time

[Byron Wooten]

Thanks Jonathan.  I've read Affnana's information before, but will give it another look with this problem in mind.

Byron

Jonathan Kadish NYC AA Chair said:

http://www.affnanaquaponics.com/2010/02/affnans-valve-detailed-expl... should be a good help to you

[Byron Wooten]

Thanks Suzanne.  All the pipes are clear, but I'm thinking the vent tube may be clogged so I'm going to take a look at it today. There may be some algae in it.

Byron 

Suzanne Hayes said:

When was the last time you cleaned out the pipes?  That will affect mine from time to time

[Byron Wooten]

Just an update.  My standpipe is 1" in diameter.  I added a 2" >1" reduced at the top an bam. It started working perfectly. Still not sure why it quit in the first place.