TurboFlotor giving me problems

[aresgod]

Hey guys, Before i moved my 40 gallon tank to my apartment i had it(the Turboflotor) running in a 20 gallon sump which is now non-existant, it is all explained in a differnet thread, but for various reasons i do not have a sump now and i cant get my turbo flotor 1000 multi SL to run correctly, it immediately fills with wet foam which turns to water and fill the cup with in a minute of activation, i shortened the length of tubing between pump and unit to lessen the bubbles, but before i shortened the tubing i was still having the same problems, so i was wondering if anyone had used these before and if they had any tips. I have already contacted aqua medic and asked their help(still waiting on a reply) i know i could just put a ball valve in line with the pump and the unit, but since there is no sump i am really trying to limit the amount of equipment in the tank, which right now is to pumps hidden in rock work, and the skimmer, and that is all so i would like to keep it that way, any advice or tips would be apreciated,
thanks
Brahm Callahan

 

[1979camaro]

how do you have it set up? its sitting in the tank?

my understanding is that raising the height of the chamber will help you create a dry foam...is there a way to raise the shaft which holds the collection cup on the turboflotor?

 

[wayne]

I don't have a turboflotor but the theory stays the same.
You can rise the cup
You can reduce the water flow (how a prizm works)
You can increase the air part of the air/water mix.

What are your options

 

[aresgod]

i can reduce the water flow, already did that, helped a little but it just slowed the amount filling the cup, and the air water mix i already adjusted, i am currently trying to adjust the height of the cup, but at the moment i have to go to class so i will do it when i get home thanks for your suggestions i will let you know how it goes
Brahm