October 17, 200916 yr comment_335627 Rightio, In the processing of putting a higher flow powerhead on the filter in my tank. The new one (similar to pictured) has an extra outlet(?) on the bottom where as the previous one didnt. Where would this normally connect to or be used for? For the meantime I am just going to block it off somehow. Report
October 17, 200916 yr Author comment_335637 Surely someone must know? thought it would be a pretty basic one for those that use larger powerheads.... Report
October 17, 200916 yr comment_335642 a lot of powerheads dont have the top 1. i have a powerhead that has two down the bottom at 90deg apart. either block it up so all the water goes out thru the top one or leave itas it for some current in the tank Report
October 17, 200916 yr comment_335643 One of them will probably be to add an air intake if you want it to spit out bubbles through the outlet Report
October 17, 200916 yr comment_335663 As spoon says, it is to give you the option of feeding a tank top filter like the Jebo's have or sucking up through a corner filter like the Juwel (I think) tanks. You should be able to block off the one you don't need. If your not convinced put it in a bucket, plug it in, and try it out. Report
October 17, 200916 yr Author comment_335680 thanks all. Have blocked it for the time being and the top one goes to the filter on top of the tank. Might have to unblock that second one though and put some current in to the tank as at the moment the filter on top is going pretty hard. Powerhead flows 900ltr/hr vs previous one of 450ltr. Plenty of flow for a 110ltr tank! Report
October 17, 200916 yr comment_335682 One of them will probably be to add an air intake if you want it to spit out bubbles through the outlet thats what it is for, there should be a clear fitting with a pipe & adjuster for the amount of air to let in. alternatively the power head should have the same part without the outlet if you didn't want air. i choose not to use the air type fitting. Report
October 17, 200916 yr Author comment_335686 I didnt get those bits smidey - just bought the powerhead is that the same one thats on your sunsun tank mate? this was an upgrade for mine Report
October 17, 200916 yr comment_335699 I didnt get those bits smidey - just bought the powerhead is that the same one thats on your sunsun tank mate? this was an upgrade for mine yep it is. the other thing with using that is the litre per hour reduces as water goes out the outlet rather than up to the filter. the other attachment should fit if you have it from the other powerhead. Report
October 17, 200916 yr Author comment_335713 no such fitting with the other powerhead as it only had 1 inlet and 1 outlet. I have found a cap that fits over my 2nd outlet - might drill a small hole in it to relieve some of the filter flow and add a wee bit of current to the tank. btw, if you need spare powerheads - can source for $16-20 each so nice and cheap! Report
October 17, 200916 yr comment_335722 no such fitting with the other powerhead as it only had 1 inlet and 1 outlet. I have found a cap that fits over my 2nd outlet - might drill a small hole in it to relieve some of the filter flow and add a wee bit of current to the tank. what i mean is that you could take the other one off the other power head & put it on the new one so no extra outlet was there instead of capping that one. mine came with each of them & you can fit which ever one you want to. btw, if you need spare powerheads - can source for $16-20 each so nice and cheap! mine has been running faultlessly for over 3 years now. where do you get them? Report
October 17, 200916 yr Author comment_335723 boxturtle on trademe has them but doesnt list them unless you ask - has the tanks though so just ask on there if ever need one. mines been running fine too but just wanted to try fit a bigger one to up the filter capabilities Report
October 17, 200916 yr Author comment_335725 Standard one with my tank was 450 ltr/hr This one is 900ltr/hr so a big step up. If I take a bit off using the outlet maybe 750-800ltr could be a good target. Still got it going at full tit right now and its cleared up the tank pretty dam quick after the mess i made mucking about with it late this arvo Report
October 17, 200916 yr comment_335727 cool, you will be pleased with extrafiltration. just be careful the outlets & filter boxes are coping ok with the extra flow, watch for over flowing. I'm pretty sure if it over flows it will flow back into the tank at the end but just make sure. Report
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