Reef Discussion

[macca_75]

Silly question I guess, but when you purchased JG line it usually comes off a roll and likes to stay coiled.

I want to drop the lines into the sump in nice straight runs. Is there any way to straighten the line so it sits nice and straight instead of trying to curl back into a roll?

 

[gtrxu1]

Could run it inside some rigid tubing...

I use those suction cups with the little clips to 'guide' them in a straight line, kind of annoying they like to come unstuck.

 

[macca_75]

Could run it inside some rigid tubing...

I use those suction cups with the little clips to 'guide' them in a straight line, kind of annoying they like to come unstuck.

I was thinking of Nylon P Clips for mounting, but also want the line to "hang" straight.

Hmm suction cups sound OK but the issue is I want the line to be at a precise height in the sump - if the suction cup lets go and the line curls it will be higher.

 

[Agent M]

You could try soaking the tubing in boiling water and position it straight while it cools. It may still have a curl to it but it won't be as bad as it was off the roll

 

[Buddy]

You could try soaking the tubing in boiling water and position it straight while it cools. It may still have a curl to it but it won't be as bad as it was off the roll

I did this for a ~30cm length of tube for my dosing pump and it worked well. I held the tube vertically and just poured the kettle down the tube, straightened right away.

 

[Sam Parker]

yeah I was going to say heat, but heat in the form of water will do the trick nicely

 

[Buddy]

yeah I was going to say heat, but heat in the form of water will do the trick nicely

I wonder if it would make it easier for longer lengths if you held down both ends so the tube was straight and used a heat gun on it?

 

[Sam Parker]

Alternatively, you can use acrylic tube which stays perfectly straight and can be bent nicely too:

 

[Tom H]

Hot water, hair dryer or straighten it out for a few hours in the sun.

 

[Mattres]

Alternatively, you can use acrylic tube which stays perfectly straight and can be bent nicely too:

Mate I love this.
I've had a look around for acrylic tube but coming up peanuts, where did you find yours?
The bends you made are quite neat to, did u have a bending tool and or use some heat?

 

[Sam Parker]

I can't take credit for it, It's Brendan and Nicole's tank and either they or Dave at deer park put those lines together.

Either way, Dave sells the tube if your after some? It's easy to bend by hand with a little heat.

 

[Mattres]

I can't take credit for it, It's Brendan and Nicole's tank and either they or Dave at deer park put those lines together.

Either way, Dave sells the tube if your after some? It's easy to bend by hand with a little heat.

Ah k, they did a good job!

Okay thanks, Im not sure deer park ships interstate?
I'll keep looking and hopefully find some. Thanks mate!

 

[Sam Parker]

I can post you some, how much do you need?

 

[MagicJ]

I can post you some, how much do you need?

You must be over due to buy another fish - just drop some off on the way past :p

 

[Mattres]

I can post you some, how much do you need?

Wow thanks mate very much appreciated, only if its not to much hassle.
Haven't measured up how much, wouldn't be a lot as they don't have to run far. What size lengths would they come in? At a guess I reckon I would need 2 meters.
Maybe 2x 1 meter lengths

 

[Sam Parker]

I can get you 2 1m lengths no worries, it's fairly cheap stuff too. Postage could be a bit tricky, but being so light it shouldn't cost much

 

[Mattres]

I can get you 2 1m lengths no worries, it's fairly cheap stuff too. Postage could be a bit tricky, but being so light it shouldn't cost much

Awesome that would be amazing.
No rush though, whenever you're able.
Whatever the cost is let me know and I'll pay into an account asap.
You're a legend.

 

[Sam Parker]

No drama, I'm sure it will be peanuts in the end. So just 2x1m lengths?

 

[Mattres]

No drama, I'm sure it will be peanuts in the end. So just 2x1m lengths?

Thinking about it maybe I should get a couple extra incase I stuff one up.
Hmm maybe I'll just get 6x1m lengths if there cheap. Thanks again.

 

[Sam Parker]

I'll see what I can get you tonight