Eheim filterpad mod

[funkybozu]

so i really like my JS but i had a few problems with the ejuice not coming out properly.
this mod uses the straw mod and the spring mods concepts




as you can see the blue Eheim filter pad is pretty loose so the air flow is good, it is also very springy so it always goes back to its original shape . in fact its so loose that if you don't block the entrance with the normal wick then the juice will run out of the cart, graet thing though is that with the normal wick at the end ,it just works, completly drains the cart
its like an endless perfect drip, ive been walking around with it in my pocket for a few days now and no spill, no leak

[funkybozu]

BTW you should be able to find this filter pad at any home depot type place that carries aquarium fish stores

[quovadis]

So all you are using is the blue reticulated foam?
Correct.

[funkybozu]

nop im using both
the blue foam takes up 4/5 of the cart with 1/5 the normal pad/wick
the blue pad lets air through very easily so the juice runs the way you want it to
you need the white wick to slow the juice down, im amazed at how much juice this thing can carry, and amazed at how much stays trapped in the normal carts,
ive tried it on 901 carts as well, works great.
the trick is to use the minimun amount of normal whick which traps and doesnt let go of the juice, 1/5 of the cart is about perfect

[quovadis]

is this the stuff you mean?
Trilby Tropicals Aquarium Fish and Supplies : ECCO COARSE FILTER PADS 3PK

[Sar]

Would this work with other types of atomizers/cartridges?

You put the blue Eheim filter piece on the bottom of the cartridge that is closest to the mouthpiece and cover that with the original wool/poly stuffing that was in the cartridge?

[solonguniverse]

Would this work with other types of atomizers/cartridges?

You put the blue Eheim filter piece on the bottom of the cartridge that is closest to the mouthpiece and cover that with the original wool/poly stuffing that was in the cartridge?

I'm sure it would! I've been thinking of using a two-piece system in my 510 cartridges with two different densities of material. It seems like most problems stem from the bottom half of the cartridge holding liquid and if it was looser it would release it into the denser material on the top half at a pretty steady rate.

[funkybozu]

is this the stuff you mean?
Trilby Tropicals Aquarium Fish and Supplies : ECCO COARSE FILTER PADS 3PK

yup looks loike the same thing

[funkybozu]

I'm sure it would! I've been thinking of using a two-piece system in my 510 cartridges with two different densities of material. It seems like most problems stem from the bottom half of the cartridge holding liquid and if it was looser it would release it into the denser material on the top half at a pretty steady rate.

yup you can cut the pad to any size you want so it will work with any cartige


solon yes the different density thing does solve a lot of the problams with the juice not coming out of the bottom of the cart
you really need the original only to stop the flow
10~20% of the cart is enough to do that

[quovadis]

Ok guys
i tried all these types of reticulated foams.
Your cart should be used with reticulated foam only ...no poly fill...

This reticulated foam is far superior for the following reasons.

1. they are not absorbent but hold the liquid.
2. they are mostly air so tons of liquid can be placed into the cart.

3. if you pack this foam loosely you can fill the cart totally without using straws or other devices. The liquid slowly seeps all the way to the bottom of the cart.

4. You must make sure that the foam piece is in a "V" Shape , so it is narrower at the bottom of the cart.

5. You must make sure that the foam piece is exactly the length of the cart
(e.g. an 801 cart is 1.1" exactly of filling material.
You must not compress the foam down into the cart. It must fit loosely.

6. no leaking...

Throw all poly FILL away...it's a waste of time ...