Flow Help - Return Pump

[TokioSuperGrip]

Hello,

I've recently set up a random flow generator on my 25g AIO waterbox and have a few questions.

It seems to have significantly weakened the "force" of the flow coming out. If I put my finger 2-3 inches away from the nozzle I barely feel the flow, when before on the standard attachment it had some strength. Is this the intended purpose? I made sure there's not any area that's leaking flow. It is a 1/2 model with s Sicce Silent 1.0. I might go with the 1/4 inch but could like to ask for advice.

 

[Timfish]

Has it been taken apart and cleaned thuroghly?

 

[TokioSuperGrip]

Has it been taken apart and cleaned thuroghly?

Possibly, i took it apart a few times but couldn't seem to attach the "nozzle" onto the extension piece all that well

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hello,

I've recently set up a random flow generator on my 25g AIO waterbox and have a few questions.

It seems to have significantly weakened the "force" of the flow coming out. If I put my finger 2-3 inches away from the nozzle I barely feel the flow, when before on the standard attachment it had some strength. Is this the intended purpose? I made sure there's not any area that's leaking flow. It is a 1/2 model with s Sicce Silent 1.0. I might go with the 1/4 inch but could like to ask for advice.

My experience has been increased flow. Assure the fins in the nozzle are not distorted by vermetids or snails

 

[vetteguy53081]

Possibly, i took it apart a few times but couldn't seem to attach the "nozzle" onto the extension piece all that well

VNC has a flexible type that fits all pipes and if rigid may need to be attached to a suitable pvc piece

 

[Timfish]

If there are issues with it fitting together that certainly could effect the flow.

 

[TokioSuperGrip]

I've removed my return pump, ensured it was "Max", then tightly fitted every piece. My hands hurt.

It reduced the "force" of the flow but seems to be giving better flow. Next up is to remove one of the two locktight pieces (I think too long of a nozzle is ugly)