Since siphons do not have moving parts, there aren’t very many structural issues that can go wrong, but it’s important to inspect them regularly to ensure proper operation. The most common problem you’ll find is the siphon trickling or leaking effluent rather than providing the expected dose. This is called a trickling siphon or a siphon that has lost its prime. Depending on the application this can result in the effluent not being distributed properly.When a siphon loses its prime, there is a loss of air pressure under the bell. Lack of air volume under the bell means the liquid
