How to stop Floraflex siphon issue?

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BAMN

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Hey Guys,

I'm wondering if anyone else has a solution to the Floraflex siphon issue that's seen in the video below. I want to refrain from poking a hole in my line. Is there another option to cure this issue? I ran into this problem on my last run while using a 5 gallon bucket. Glad to know I am not alone, but still an annoying issue to have when you're trying to dial everything in.

 
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waterproof808

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Install one of these at a high point in your feed line

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Air Bleed Valve

The FloraFlex® Air Bleed Valve 2.0 (3/4") is an essential component for maintaining the optimal performance of your irrigation system. Designed with precision and efficiency in mind, this valve effectively prevents airlocks and ensures smooth water flow throughout your system. Constructed with...
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BAMN

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waterproof808 said:
Install one of these at a high point in your feed line

floraflex.com

Air Bleed Valve

The FloraFlex® Air Bleed Valve 2.0 (3/4") is an essential component for maintaining the optimal performance of your irrigation system. Designed with precision and efficiency in mind, this valve effectively prevents airlocks and ensures smooth water flow throughout your system. Constructed with...
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Thank you! I figured that's what I needed but just wanted confirmation.
 
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BAMN

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"We do not suggest adding a bleed valve if you only have one bubbler. In this case we have two and are looking for a nice smooth even feed when the system turns on, note the valve will release a small amount of water at the time the system does turns on.⁠"

Quote above is from Floraflex...

Welp...nevermind. I'm only using one bubbler for my setup. Back to the drawing board.
 
bk78

bk78

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BAMN said:
Hey Guys,

I'm wondering if anyone else has a solution to the Floraflex siphon issue that's seen in the video below. I want to refrain from poking a hole in my line. Is there another option to cure this issue? I ran into this problem on my last run while using a 5 gallon bucket. Glad to know I am not alone, but still an annoying issue to have when you're trying to dial everything in.

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What size is your line coming from your pump?
 
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bk78

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Get a 5/8 T splitter, add it to your main line, then add a 5/8 one way check valve to that T

As soon as the pump turn off it’ll suck in air and break the syphon instantly. I run a 12 site, with 12 individual pumps and have a check valve on each line and never had a syphon since I installed them

Here’s a example of a 5/8 check valve


 
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BAMN

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bk78 said:
Get a 5/8 T splitter, add it to your main line, then add a 5/8 one way check valve to that T

As soon as the pump turn off it’ll suck in air and break the syphon instantly. I run a 12 site, with 12 individual pumps and have a check valve on each line and never had a syphon since I installed them

Here’s a example of a 5/8 check valve


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Wow! This sounds promising! Thank you so much. Could I just cut the line and add in the 5/8 check valve instead of a t fitting? I'll wait till you post the picture, but this sounds exactly like what I need to fix my issue. You are appreciated.
 
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BAMN

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Sounds like the check valve would have one end exposed and the other would go into the t fitting? I think I got it for now, just never seen it used in that way before.
 
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bk78

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BAMN said:
Wow! This sounds promising! Thank you so much. Could I just cut the line and add in the 5/8 check valve instead of a t fitting? I'll wait till you post the picture, but this sounds exactly like what I need to fix my issue. You are appreciated.
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No. You’ll need to add a “T” then the one way check valve
 
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BAMN

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lusidghost said:
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Super clean setup! Got it! You are appreciated. Every single one of you.


PopAndSonGrows said:
Punch a small hole in the line that draws from your bucket, a few inches below the bottom edge inside the bucket. Kinda like a carb hole
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Just thinking out lout here, but if I were to puncture a hole near the bottom of the bucket as you mentioned above, that same hole would be submerged in feed water, not instantly exposed to air. Would that interefere with stopping the water syphon?
 
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BAMN

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The goal here is to place a small hole a few inches above the pump inside the bucket, still covered by feed water? Correct me if I am wrong. I beg you lol.
 
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bk78

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BAMN said:
Sounds like the check valve would have one end exposed and the other would go into the t fitting? I think I got it for now, just never seen it used in that way before.
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You can see the check valves on each of my lines. They break the siphon the second the pump stops

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