damo83 Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 G'day, I set up my tank and sump over the weekend but my return pump is pumping too quick for the drains. I think this may be because the drain hoses are kind of kinked and squashed from the way they were packaged. The sticker on the hose said to soak in warm water to straighten. This worked for the 3/4" but not for the 1" hose. Anyone got any tips on how to straighten/unsquash (don't think thats a word but you get the idea) the hose? Its clear vinyl hose that I bought from bunnings. If all else fails I'll just hunt down some braided hose. Thanks Damo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japes Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Unless it's properly kinked or very close to it shouldn't be slowing down water flow; the clear plastic tubing from Bunnings kinks very easily though. With that said I'm also after a solution to this problem. What I'm doing for 25mm piping is getting some stuff they have in the PVC section called 'Overflow tubing' It's thick rubber, ribbed and won't kink at all, i was bending it around in about a 10cm circle and it was perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damo83 Posted April 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Unless it's properly kinked or very close to it shouldn't be slowing down water flow; the clear plastic tubing from Bunnings kinks very easily though.With that said I'm also after a solution to this problem. What I'm doing for 25mm piping is getting some stuff they have in the PVC section called 'Overflow tubing' It's thick rubber, ribbed and won't kink at all, i was bending it around in about a 10cm circle and it was perfect. It is fairly close to being kinked... i might try leaving the hose out in the sun tomorrow and see if that helps. If not i'll have a look at the "overflow tubing" you mentioned. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 have you tryed to put a broom handle through the inside of pipe as you heat it up with hot water to take the kink out of it, and then run cold water over it to hold it in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumundi Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 What about a heat gun, or strong hair dryer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teacherman Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 There is a company- queensland pipes or something, that make springs like coils that go around soft pipes. If you put the spring around the pipe it softens the bend and will prevent kinks. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damo83 Posted April 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Thanks for the suggestions guys! I tried the broom handle last night and it helped a bit. The tube is still quite flat instead of round but the flow is better and the water level in the main tank stops and maintains a constant level so thats a start. I think i'll still hunt down some braided hose though just in case... Thanks again Damo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
