Closed Loop

[teresaq1]

Can some one post pictures and plumbing for a closed loop system. I have been researching them, but all the pictures are gone. It would be for a 150 gal. Thank You

 

[benter]

hey teresa..I posted you some info on the other website..let me know if you read it and are interested...Thanks ben

 

[treystang]

Teresa here is a google search that has some good links. First hit has a great rundown of a seutp that was put on a 29gallon tank. That should get you a start on a plumbing needs and ideas. Then you can research larger setups for your 150g
http://www.google.com/search?q=closed+loop+melev

 

[beth]

If we could get a good thread going on this subject, it would be great for the archieves. I know we had discussions previously, but lost all the good pictures with the BB upgrade.

 

[teresaq1]

Thanks beth, thats what i was hoping for since all the old thread have no pictures.

Trey, thanks, i have that site saved in fav already.

 

[acrylic51]

Check out Leonas' thread with Squidd....he goes into really go detail about it with some diagrams.....and also don't remember what the thread title is, but Kip has a actually pic of his plumbing for CL and other plumbing ideas as well!!!!

 

[dogstar]

Do you want to drill for your CL or do it over the top. How much flow/size pump and what size pump is on your return all ready?

 

[teresaq1]

it would be over the top. tank already drilled on bottom. the tanks not set up yet, but my sump,fuge will be 55 gal tank. still working on all the plumbing for that. will prob use a mag 12 for return.

 

[dogstar]

Does your tank have duel OFs like an AGA RR tank or single OF box. For an external pump around 1200gph plus your sump pump will give you around 13x to 15x turn over depending on how much head pressure and fittings ect.
Do you understand pluming very well like ball valves and fittings ect. Many details to cover if not.
This is just a quick sketch I made of one way so it moves water down low in the tank. It does not show all nessery fittings and pipe sizes. 1001 ways to make a CL.