Kazaf Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 My air pump stopped working just a few minutes ago. Noticed that one of the accessories broke. Here is a picture: When I first bought my tank the LFS told me it prevents water from entering the pump. Wondering if its true? What is this called? It has broken and I'm looking to get a new one very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 They are called Check Valves and they prevent water running back into your air pump. Most LFS stock them and they should cost around the dollar mark. There are a number of different designs and the one in the photo I don't recognise. Is air still coming out of your air pump as it may be the diaphragm that is the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazaf Posted January 31, 2006 Author Share Posted January 31, 2006 At first i notcied the air was not coming out of the tube, so i thought it mayve been my air pump, but it was stillr running. I checked the tubing and i foudn water leaking out of the check valve as i taken it out of the cupboard for a clealer look it broke and water started to come out. so i detatched it from the airtube for the meantime. it did still have air pumping, but was very weak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colfish Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 sounds like the air pump might need an overhaul nothing to it, just small $'s in spares and it'll be good as new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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