substitution for suction cups?

renogaw

renogaw

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i'm having issues keeping one of my maxijets 1200 on the glass. the suction cup just doesnt seem to want to stay on. they're about 6 months old and are the original cups. anything better than just replacing the cups?
 
renogaw

renogaw

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if i were to use a magnet it would have to be in the tank and outside the tank no? wouldn't magnets mess up the water?
 
earlybird

earlybird

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these are rubber coated. You would need 2 per ph. Epoxy or silicone one to the powerhead and place the other one on outside. I'm going magnets b/c I don't want my ph to fall and disturb the sand. Suction cups really "suck."
 
renogaw

renogaw

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from your post, you have mj's as well. are you using the cradle that comes with it that you normally would put the suction cups onto?
 
earlybird

earlybird

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FYI, I don't have water in my tank yet. I wonder if that is a universal "cradle" if so I'll attach the magnet to it in case of ph failure, it could be replaced.
 
renogaw

renogaw

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hmm... boiling suction cups... the wife thinks i'm nuts already, this is going to confirm it :) :jumping:
 
michael_t

michael_t

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Replace the suction cups. Go to walmart and hit the craft section. They have killer suction cups. Snaps right into the MJ plate.
 
thegrog

thegrog

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Try staples!!!! :hilarious

Sorry, coffee not kicked in yet.
I don't have problems as long as the glass stays nice and clean. I usually clean the suction cups really well too before putting them on. One trick I have tried with good success is to put a TINY dab of corn oil on the suction side before putting it on. This helps keep water out and provides a real good seal. The oil is organic so it won't harm the system. Just enough oil on your fingertip to provide a slight glaze to the cup is all you need.
You could also try duct tape!! :hilarious OK, time to get another cup of coffee!!
 
renogaw

renogaw

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not sure any of those suggestions would work though under 8 inches of water :( maybe the ducttape....
gonna try the magnets from that site listed on the other post and see how they work--they are cheap enough and more of a permanent solution.
 
earlybird

earlybird

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The magnets would also allow you to move the ph around easier so you can have different flow on different days.
The Grog- what made you think of corn oil?
 
jessi p

jessi p

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Great magnets - I just love this idea. I have 2 PH's that need attached somewhere and these magnets are perfect!
 
saltn00b

saltn00b

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Originally Posted by TheGrog
The oil is organic so it won't harm the system.
crude oil is organic, will that harm the system?
cats have nipples, Greg, can you milk a cat?
 
bang guy

bang guy

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Originally Posted by renogaw
maybe with enough oil on your fingers...
Milking a cat with oily fingers is probably a good way to lose a finger. With my cat you'd be pulling back a bloody stump where your hand was lol
 
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