Zimbaliza Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Hi Just checking, what would be the best bet, for an airpump for a tank (88cm deep), I currently have Eheim 400 air pump, that isn't really handling the load. (Maybe just OLD??) I'm looking at maybe getting one of those air compressor type pump's off Aliexpress/Ebay i.e. 40l/min, and just have it on remote control (so it's not going 24/7)... I believe they are a little loud? I've never had one...Anyone have any ideas/advice?Thanks-Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colour_genes Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 What is it that you are using the airpump to run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Hi Just checking, what would be the best bet, for an airpump for a tank (88cm deep), I currently have Eheim 400 air pump, that isn't really handling the load. (Maybe just OLD??) I'm looking at maybe getting one of those air compressor type pump's off Aliexpress/Ebay i.e. 40l/min, and just have it on remote control (so it's not going 24/7)... I believe they are a little loud? I've never had one...Anyone have any ideas/advice?Thanks-ChrisHave you tried getting a rebuild kit? The valves and diaphragms do wear out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimbaliza Posted March 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Thanks Ira, I was thinking about taking it to bits, looks like Hollywoods have the EHEIM AIR PUMP MEMBRANE DIAPHRAGM FITS 100 200 400 for $25Eheim 400, airpump's currently running, a standard Eheim diffusor (one end of the tank), and a 60cm bubble curtain, down the other end, Thanks again,-Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimbaliza Posted March 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 looks like the highlighted bits are broken/damaged.... maybe able to superglue/fixfew other minor cracks to the plastic bits... joy!-Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Yeah, if those are cracked or broken, it definitely would decrease the amount of air they pump through the diaphragms. Not sure superglue will work. If you don't want to just replace them I'd suggest something more along the lines of reinforcing them with a couple layers of light fiberglass cloth and thinned epoxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caswal Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 If it is ABS plastic you can weld it back together using acetone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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