surge question

oralsturgeon · #1 12/06/2007, 11:46 PM

I have never seen a gravity fed surge device in action. My question is the following:
How does the surge device not allow for a rush of bubbles enter the tank?

hoosierpat · #2 12/07/2007, 01:26 AM

There pretty much is a rush of bubbles on every one that I've ever seen. I think I heard that Rod is real into these so maybe he could shed some light on your question.

BenjieC · #3 12/07/2007, 08:43 AM

There will be bubbles no matter which type of device is used. The Carlson & reverse Carlson will put in more bubbles than the Rod/Borneman surge device, but I believe you will get more dynamic water flow from the carlson devices. Maybe we can get Rod and 444RK to chime in. They each use a different type.

Rod Buehler · #4 12/07/2007, 08:47 AM

I use the Borneman design.. The 2"ers put out a lot of bubbles, but the ones that are reduced to 1" only give a little burp at the beginning and a small amount of spray at the end. Through the main part of the surge, they are pretty much bubble-less

BOTR · #5 12/07/2007, 09:27 AM

You could always use acuated valves. Set them so the surge never fully drains, and set your output below the water level. This gives you a bubble free surge, but it will cost you!

http://www.kthsales.com/website/vend...ted_valves.htm

Chris

sugartooth · #6 12/07/2007, 10:18 AM

Brother, do you have one working like the one you describe?
I possibly would be interested in this in the future since I don't like splashy splashy.

Can you show a pic of yours?

444reefkeeper · #7 12/07/2007, 11:25 AM

I use the Carlson surges. After a few years of tuning, I am able to achieve a quiet, relatively bubble-free surge.

1.5"s fire great for me. Testing 3" soon.