Suction Cup problem

[shelley&john]

Hi,
I'm having a terrible time with the suction cups on my equipment.
Nothing wants to stick. Anyone have any nifty suggestions for curing this problem?

 

[tangman99]

Welcome to the club! Suction cups are a problem sooner or later. If they are new, you may have something on your glass. Use something like a kent scraper or razor blade if it is glass to clean it and try it again.

 

[newreefers]

I had the same problem, I ditched the suction cups n lieu of this little invention of mine. It is 3/4" pvc with the section that hangs down the back of the tank being filled with lead shot out of one of my dive weights. This works like a charm, the ph has never moved. Eventually the corraline will cover the white pvc.

 

[newreefers]

front view

 

[newreefers]

side view

 

[goldrush]

If you've got them in a spot that you are sure you will keep them,you can crazy glue the suction cups to the glass. To simple??

 

[salty rick]

Mine just hang from the power cord.

 

[newreefers]

I tried crazy glue and eventually it let go and the ph pointed at the sand and created a sand storm, tried letting it hang from the cord with the same result.

 

[richard rendos]

I silicon mine to the glass.

 

[entice59]

Richard Rendos, dont you have to take out the PW to clean it?
my friend just bought some suction cups from a hobby store, only 3 dollars a pack, i think 15 in a pack..... he said they are work like a charm

 

[richard rendos]

the maxi-jets have two parts..pump, and mounting bracket. you can take the pump loose from the bracket for cleaning.

 

[shelley&john]

Thanks everyone for all of the great suggestions. This board is the greatest!