Bell Siphon Setup
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| IBC cap with hole , male and female threaded connectors and washer |
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| Threaded connectors are fitted on the IBC cap |
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| Side view. Stand Pipe will be connected to top and drain pipe will be connected to bottom |
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| Gravel guard with cap, Bell Siphon with cap and stand pipe - see the difference in length |
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| The length difference will be usually 1/2 to 1 inch among each. | | |
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| Stand pipe connected to IBC cap. The water level in the grow-bed is decided by standpipe. The usual practice is to have water up to 1 inch below the grow bed. |
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| Bell Siphon above stand pipe |
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| Drain pipe connected to other end of IBC cap. As per experts, there should be a bend on the drain pipe for Siphon action to start |
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| Gravel guard above Bell Siphon |
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| Holes are put on Gravel guard. It should be noted that hole size should be smaller than the gravel size. |
The first Bell Siphon was not working properly and after lots of trial and error, figured out a new method. The images of latest Siphon is not updated at present. Will be adding it soon.
I call it TFBS. ( Trouble Free Bell Siphon) :)Ta :)gs: IBC, Aquaponics, Kerala, Aquaculture, Fish, Grow Bed, Fish tank, Bell Siphon
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