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HOW DOES IT WORK AND WHAT ALL SPARE PART THAT HAS BEEN USED IN SUBMERSIBLE PUMP

bell & gossett, the leader or pump makers, has a great website in 5 languages.

http://www.bellgossett.com/BG-Literature-English.asp

I’ve got two goldfish, quite small, in a 10 liter tank.
However, I am not sure how high (or how low) to set the pump. Should it be quite fast or quite slow? I’ve also got a plant in there.
I’m simply not sure how much oxygen to have in the tank!

You should really get a bigger tank and make sure you have an adequate filtration system. If you want your fish to be happy and healthy, please get a bigger tank. However…. as you are shopping around for a properly sized tank……

If you are using the airpump to create a current in the tank, use a low to moderate setting. Your fish should be able to easily swim against the current. If you notice your fish rarely uses its fins to swim and justs drifts around the tank, the air pump setting is too high. Watch your fish and follow your common sense instincts.

If you are using the air pump for an airstone or ornament, the bubbles coming up should be about 1/2 the size of a peppercorn and should take about 1 1/2 seconds to reach the top of the tank. If the bubbles are causing your fish to "elevator", it’s set too high!

I don’t mean to make light of the question, however, using your gut feelings and watching your fish is the best way to tell if your settings are ok.

Phily911 gave best answer to what psi . Now I need to know what adjustable pressure pump will work. I have found some holley red, blue, and black and someone said only a carter would work. Some say don’t use with fuel injection etc. can anybody reccommend one and where to purchase for best price? Phily 911 if your on-line you seem to know what your talking about. Any suggestions for lowest cost yet effective pump. After replacing lift pump and injector pump I’m about tapped out.

You really don’t need a fancy fuel delivery pump unless you are cranking out ridiculous amounts of hp (over 500 hp).

If you have that kind of hp, you’ll be buying a new driveshaft/tranny/engine mounts pretty soon, so save your money.

Have you ever wanted to have a pet that is something unique, never clutters and messes around in your house, or not that much expensive? Why try freshwater aquarium fishes? It takes a lot of work sometimes especially when changing or filling water on the tank, but it is a gratifying task. It just takes a bit of adjusting and getting used to with this kind of hobby, but due to its relaxing effect as expert say, many people tend to forget this tedious tasks whenever they stare at the fish as they swim lazily.

Some people find taking care of fishes as a pet difficult. The reason behind this maybe is that they lack familiarity or they were not given the right information on the proper ways on taking care of the aquarium as well as the fishes inside, but the truth is, it is not that much difficult at all.

There are several steps to be considered in order to become successful on taking care of freshwater fishes. First step is to have all the equipments to be used on the aquarium or fish tank. One is the filtration equipment, which is responsible for keeping and maintaining the cleanliness and freshness of the water on the tank and you need an air pump to keep the water on the tank aerated and to produce oxygen for the fish or plants inside the tank.

Decorations such as gravel, sand, and plants that can be plastic or real ones, depending on your choice, are great ideas as well. There are also some decorations nowadays made of plastic such as a fortress, vessel, shells and other fancy garlands and some aquarium backgrounds, which are commonly underwater views. Lights also give a very desirable effect on the enhancement of color in the aquarium and gives real plants inside chlorophyll for them to grow. However, beware of putting different decorations inside the tank because it may just pollute the water or just muddle the water inside. Always remember that fishes needs space for them to swim.

There must also be a cover on the aquarium to protect dust or other materials going into the tank. A stand for the aquarium also plays a vital role in keeping the balance of the tank. Other cleaning materials is also important such as a net, chlorine remover, heater for keeping the right temperature of the water and most importantly, fish food.

Some of the best advices is to be careful in feeding the fish because over feeding of fish may result to harm. There are also some people who put too many fishes on their aquarium, do not forget that some fish fights and it might cause inadequate supply of oxygen for the fish and real plants inside the tank if there are too many fishes on the tank.

Low Jeremy
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/responsible-care-for-freshwater-fish-aquarium-93911.html

We always run to a place where there is rush for our fuel. But did you know that it does not always help us to save our money? It is always good to know what are the best places to purchase gas and when to do it.

Another small but useful tips to fill your car tank and saving some more from it, the more care you take of filling your car gas the more you save yourself of other hazards that could have arise otherwise.

We sometime don’t really look at the tank of our car to see how much gas is in it. This could give you unwanted troubles.

Try to buy your gas from a gas station that is consistently busy and therefore has its underground tanks filled on a regular basis. Gas stations that are slow will have gas that has been sitting in underground tanks for longer periods of time, leading to gas contamination.

This contamination can mean that the gas you are purchasing is less powerful than fresh gas and will decrease your fuel economy.

Try to time your visits to busier gas stations at those busy times but make sure that you’re not in a rush to get anywhere. If you’re late for an appointment you may find yourself giving up in frustration if you have to wait to purchase your gas and then find yourself moving over to a gas station that has a higher gas cost for the day.

When you have finished filling up your gas tank try turning the nozzle of the hose a full 180 degrees. This will drain a bit more gas into your tank; in some cases up to an entire half cup that would otherwise be a bonus to the next gas customer.

Once you get into the habit of turning the hose you’ll find yourself doing it without thinking. That extra half cup that you get each time that you fill your gas tank can add up to a lot of extra gas at the end of the year that you never have known about.

For most cars these days, buying higher octane gas is a waste of your money. Regular unleaded has approximately 87 octane already and is fine for your vehicle. By avoiding buying high-octane gas you’ll be saving a large amount of money over a period of time. High octane gas is always more expensive at the gas pumps so the next time that you feel guilty for filling up your SUV with regular gas you can be assured that no harm will come to your vehicle. Octane is simply a measurement of how difficult it is to ignite the gas in your car and has nothing to do with the quality of the gas. If you are experiencing engine pings, rattles, or knocks you can switch to high-octane gas.

However, you shouldn’t be experiencing any of those knocks and rattles if you are keeping your vehicle maintained and making sure that you don’t miss those scheduled maintenance checkups. If you are driving a new model car you definitely shouldn’t be hearing any pings or rattles and if you are you should take your vehicle to a mechanic.

Try to avoid “topping off” at the gas pumps. When you purchase just a bit of gas at the gas station the pump doesn’t have enough time to really activate, resulting in short bursts of fuel that may short change you from the amount of gas that you are purchasing.

The best time to replenish your gas tank is when you have half a tank or less left in your vehicle, or when you find a gas price that you just can’t afford to miss. Try nott to drive your car when the gas gauge is on empty.

You may think that you using very little gas when your car is on empty, but you are in fact using more gas because your vehicle is running less efficiently as it tries to accelerate and decelerate in a normal fashion. Keep your gas level above the quarter tank mark if at all possible.

You don’t have to rush every time during the rush hour for refueling your car. You can buy gas from the station which is higher in prices but do not go for cheap gas always because that could cost you more in the maintenance of your car.

Turning the nozzle of the hose a full 180-degree can drain a bit more fuel into your tank. So don’t give the benefit of your carelessness to others. Use it yourself.

The best way to avoid spending more on high-octane gas is maintaining your car properly with regular servicing. This can help you save extra money on your car gas.

The best time to fill your car gas is when you have half tank or less left in your vehicle, or when you find a gas price that you just can’t afford to miss. But don’t rush for the good price only. Don’t drive your car with an empty tank or you better get ready to spend more on its maintenance.

Mitch Johnson
http://www.articlesbase.com/classics-articles/buy-gas-from-a-busy-station-41069.html

Congestive heart disease is a physical disorder in which the heart no longer pumps hard enough. Since the heart pumps weakly, blood can back up into the lungs, liver, gastrointestinal tract, and extremities.

Congestive heart disease is also called congestive heart failure (CHF), cardiac failure, or heart failure. These names can be misleading, since they seem to indicate that the heart has totally failed and that death is imminent. This is not the case. Congestive heart disease is nearly always a chronic, long-term condition, although it does sometimes develop suddenly.

How Common Is Congestive Heart Disease?

Of 100 people between the ages of 27 and 74, approximately 2 have congestive heart disease. That means about 6 million people in the U.S. are affected by the disease. After age 74, congestive heart disease becomes more common. It is said to be the leading cause of hospitalization among senior citizens.

Causes of Congestive Heart Disease

Congestive heart disease has many causes. They include, but are not limited to, the following causes:

* Weakening of the heart muscle due to viral infections. The weakness may also be caused by toxins such as alcohol abuse.
* Weakening of the heart muscle by coronary artery disease that has led to heart attacks.
* Weakening of the heart muscle by heart valve disease that involves large amounts of blood leakage.
* Heart muscle stiffness caused by a blocked heart valve.
* Uncontrolled high blood pressure, also called hypertension.
* High levels of the thyroid hormone.
* Excessive use of amphetamines (”speed”).

Symptoms of Congestive Heart Disease

Either side of the heart muscle may weaken and cause congestive heart disease. The symptoms of congestive heart disease depend on the side of the heart that is affected. They can include these:

* asthma that can be attributed to the heart
* blood pooling in the body’s overall circulation
* blood pooling in the liver’s circulation
* enlargement of the heart
* shortness of breath
* skin color that appears bluish or dusky
* swelling of the body, especially the extremities

Congestive Heart Disease Risk Factors

As is true with most heart disease, family history is a major risk factor for congestive heart disease. Genetics cannot easily be altered. Age is a second risk factor that cannot be changed. Congestive heart disease is particularly prevalent among older people.

Aside from those two, however, risk factors can and should be addressed. Here are 7 risk factors for congestive heart disease that you may want to discuss with your health care provider.

1. High blood pressure: This is the highest risk factor for congestive heart disease! Men with uncontrolled high blood pressure are twice as likely as those with normal blood pressure to suffer congestive heart disease. If a woman has uncontrolled high blood pressure, she is three times as likely as women with normal blood pressure to develop congestive heart disease.

2. Heart Attacks: This is the second highest risk factor for congestive heart disease. Those who have had heart attacks that resulted in damage to the heart muscle, and scarring of the muscle tissue, have increased risks of experiencing congestive heart disease.

3. High Cholesterol: Showing high levels of cholesterol, particularly when levels of HDL are low, is listed as another risk factor for congestive heart disease.

4. Diabetes: Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are risk factors for developing congestive heart disease.

5. Obesity: Men and women who are overweight unnecessarily increase their risks of experiencing congestive heart disease. The heart must work harder when the body is not at a healthy weight, and can begin to lose its ability to deliver blood efficiently.

6. Prolonged Physical Inactivity: A sedentary lifestyle, with little exercise, puts people at risk for congestive heart disease, especially as they increase in age. The heart needs cardiovascular exercise to remain strong and able to function well.

7. Smoking: Smoking increases the heart’s workload. It also affects the lungs. This is a risk for congestive heart disease that anyone can eliminate.

CAUTION: Please see your doctor if you have reason to think you may have one or more of the risk factors or symptoms of congestive heart disease. The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only.

Anna Hart
http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/congestive-heart-disease-information-131420.html

OK, here’s the deal ( I know it is hokey…) - I have an Above Ground Swimming Pool @ 5500 gallons. I just got an ECCOtemp L-10 Liter Outdoor Tankless Propane Water Heater. - It is supposed to be used for taking showers, etc. I want to use it to help heat my pool. I want to put an electric water pump on the pool to recirculate the water back up to the ECCO. The ECCO needs water pressure of 30-50 PSI to open the ignition circuit for operation. There are alot of types of water pumps to choose from, but they do not list the PSI , just the GPH. I am looking at 1" Clear Water pumps from Harbour Freight - $29 - $49 , 1/2 HP but I don’t know if it will generate the PSI. Submersible pump would be easy also, but not sure if they have the PSI I need. I KNOW that the pool chemicals will affect the ECCO. I want a way to heat my pool in the cooler months, and in the evening - not 24/7. Cost is important. I live in Florida and don’t want to pursue the solar angle on this brainstorm. The pool heats quite nicely on its own, but the above ground really saps the heat from it. I do have the pool somewhat insulated. Thanks!
What do you mean by a "shower pump"?
I have never heard of one. Please be specific, Thanks!

Your heating unit is hopelessly undersized for this to matter. For the pumps, go to a better store and get a pump that is rated for the average shower, about a gallon a minute, at 50 psi.

OK, here’s the deal ( I know it is hokey…) - I have an Above Ground Swimming Pool @ 5500 gallons. I just got an ECCOtemp L-10 Liter Outdoor Tankless Propane Water Heater. - It is supposed to be used for taking showers, etc. I want to use it to help heat my pool. I want to put an electric water pump on the pool to recirculate the water back up to the ECCO. The ECCO needs water pressure of 30-50 PSI to open the ignition circuit for operation. There are alot of types of water pumps to choose from, but they do not list the PSI , just the GPH. I am looking at 1" Clear Water pumps from Harbour Freight - $29 - $49 , 1/2 HP but I don’t know if it will generate the PSI. Submersible pump would be easy also, but not sure if they have the PSI I need. I KNOW that the pool chemicals will affect the ECCO. I want a way to heat my pool in the cooler months, and in the evening - not 24/7. Cost is important. I live in Florida and don’t want to pursue the solar angle on this brainstorm. The pool heats quite nicely on its own, but the above ground really saps the heat from it. I do have the pool somewhat insulated. Thanks!

Hello,

You can force the water to a higher pressure by putting a two way valve after the heat unit. By throttling down the flow, you can increase the back pressure.

The idea of heating your pool for the night is not very cost effective. Calculate the time needed to raise the temp a few degrees, even if you ignore all the loses, especially on an above ground pool. How many BTU’s is this unit? Is there a minimum flow rate for the hot water? If it was designed for showers, the flow rate will not be much.

I did something similar for a custom builder once, but it was all to company specs.

When you heat a pool, you are only allowed to raise the temperature of the incoming water by two degrees over the outgoing water. Why? Safety! You are going to burn the hell out of someone. These things are not approved to use on swimming pools. Be careful!

Keep a cover on the pool when not in use to conserve the heat of course.

Good Luck

Kinda of a stupid question but my air pump really irritates me at night since my tank is my bedroom. Would the fish mind if I turn it off at night while I sleep, and I can turn it back on in the day? Hahha.
People, THE AIR PUMP IS NOT THE ONLY SOURCE OF OXYGEN! I have another air pump attached to the tank, the one I’m talking about is for decoration! Calm down, hahah.

I understand completely, some air pumps (especially the cheap ones) make a HUGE racket!

First of all, IF YOUR PUMP IS DRIVING A FILTER, then DO NOT TURN IT OFF! That would be equivalent to cutting off a diver’s air supply, because filtration is a 24 hour, all day, all night, required process for all fish. When the filter stops, lethal ammonia and nitrite spikes will occur. The filter provides an area of high oxygenation for bacteria (which remove toxins) to thrive, and by shutting off the pump (and filter), your bacteria will die.

IF YOUR PUMP IS ONLY OXYGENATING THE WATER, then shutting it off would be fine. Fish don’t need 24 hours of oxygenation, because oxygenation in an aquarium happens at the water’s surface constantly, without the help of an air pump.
At the surface, Carbon Dioxide from the water exchanges with oxygen in the air, because there is a higher concentration of oxygen in the air. You don’t need to oxygenate the tank, unless it is overstocked, because normally, the filter provides the necessary surface agitation to introduce oxygen.

Good Luck!