air pocket in dosing tube help?

[qchau]

Hi,

Just got a new bubble magus dosing pump with the seaside aquatics containers....I primed the pumps like the directions say but after awhile air pockets form in my tubing again.

I've been reading that this does not effect the amount dosed? Is this true? What can I do to remove the air bubbles for good?

 

[xmas_one]

You should have less problems with bubbles in the tubes if the doser is placed closer in elevation to the dosing containers. I'm gonna guess your doser is a good deal higher than the containers.

 

[qchau]

the pump is about 2ft higher then the containers....I checked all the fittings and they feel pretty snug

 

[xmas_one]

the pump is about 2ft higher then the containers....I checked all the fittings and they feel pretty snug

Try lowering the pump and see what you get. Also, if your pump is way higher than your sump, there is the danger that your lines can just drain out into the tank. No bueno if that happens with your alk line.