Check valve bounce.

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Hey guys. Here's a new one, for me anyway. Recently hard plumbed my Red Sea Reefer return from my reef octopus return pump. It works wee, is leak free, and I'm loving the ability to run reactors off of one pump. The thing is, when I go into feed mode, or stop the pump for whatever reason, the check valve bounces for a few seconds, letting water pass, and also causing the return nozzle to spit water which lands on my head. I'm guessing there's not enough back pressure to slam the flap shut? Just wondering if anyone else has seen this?

Randy

 

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