Critique my tank-sump design…
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geoj
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Here is the return with the pipe extra tall
I used a level to set the high of the return
Here is how it worked out
This is the return under the tank with a 1" barb fitting
I made the fitting connections so I can glue it all together then use threaded connections and Teflon tape to make all final connections
I used a level to set the high of the return
Here is how it worked out
This is the return under the tank with a 1" barb fitting
I made the fitting connections so I can glue it all together then use threaded connections and Teflon tape to make all final connections
geoj
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Here is my stand pipe for the overflow side
This is a threaded to slip joint I wont glue it on this side the wet side
Two threaded to slip joints the white one I had to grind down the grip ridges so it would fit
through the bulkhead hole for final assembly
This last 90 is just slipped on to help direct the flow an keep splashing down, no glue
This is a threaded to slip joint I wont glue it on this side the wet side
Two threaded to slip joints the white one I had to grind down the grip ridges so it would fit
through the bulkhead hole for final assembly
This last 90 is just slipped on to help direct the flow an keep splashing down, no glue
geoj
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/378301/critique-my-tank-sump-design/60#post_3311048
It's looking really good! What do you have down there supporting the egg crate, is that just pieces of the black pipe that you cut?
That was my first thought also
Hand cutting those would be a chore if you wanted them all the same height. Otherwise table saw...
geoj
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Originally Posted by Scopus Tang http:///forum/thread/378301/critique-my-tank-sump-design/40#post_3310130
Interesting build - just tagging along.
FYI multiple coats of a polyurathean ("sp", sorry I suck at spelling) will be just as waterproof as truckbed liner - although the truckbed liner may actually last longer.
Went with the Poly. The tank had been polyed inside and I had a can in the shed so I put 3 more coats on should be good for now.
2quills
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Originally Posted by GeoJ http:///forum/thread/378301/critique-my-tank-sump-design/60#post_3311386
Leak tested the sump
no leaks, but there was lots of creaking so much that I siliconed the entire thing. Did you know that silicone was slippery... When the right hand still has silicone film on it carry the Eheim pump in the left hand.
Ouch!!! lol Shoulda waited for it to get sticky
Originally Posted by GeoJ http:///forum/thread/378301/critique-my-tank-sump-design/60#post_3311386
Leak tested the sump
Ouch!!! lol Shoulda waited for it to get sticky
geoj
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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/378301/critique-my-tank-sump-design/60#post_3311481
Did you rough the edges of the plexi up before you siliconed them in?
LOL Your the second, I have to confess I had the sump made for me got it cheap, so cheap I need to reinforce the joints, but now there is no leaks and no creeks
geoj
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The pluming is done and the tank is full and I have marked the running water level and the power off water level in the sump. I have 4.5 gallons of extra water volume then needed .
I have added CaribSea Seaflor Special Grade Reef Sand and it made the water cloudy. So rinse the sand!
Skimmer is over flowing on its lowest flow I have pulled the drain plug and am letting it run for now I hope it is because of the cloudy water and that it needs to be broke in some. Playing with the skimmer some when I raise it I get better bubble control looks like it needs to go up 3". We shall see in the morning.
I played with the stand pipe made it longer and drilled to holes to stop the burping, all I hear is a small trickle of water and the hum of the pump now.
I have added CaribSea Seaflor Special Grade Reef Sand and it made the water cloudy. So rinse the sand!
Skimmer is over flowing on its lowest flow I have pulled the drain plug and am letting it run for now I hope it is because of the cloudy water and that it needs to be broke in some. Playing with the skimmer some when I raise it I get better bubble control looks like it needs to go up 3". We shall see in the morning.
I played with the stand pipe made it longer and drilled to holes to stop the burping, all I hear is a small trickle of water and the hum of the pump now.
acrylic51
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I would set it at it's lowest point and as it gradually breaks in you can make your adjustments from there....If your really in a rush you could pull the skimmer out and give it a vinegar bath and let it run that way to remove any oils left over to speed break in time! Looks good though!!!!!
geoj
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/378301/critique-my-tank-sump-design/60#post_3313372
Cool
I think 6" water depth is the magic number for those skimmers.
When I was playing with it by lifting it up 6" was about the height the foam settles down when the skimmer is set to low foam. So 6" looks about the right height we will just see as it breaks in.
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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/378301/critique-my-tank-sump-design/60#post_3313404
I would set it at it's lowest point and as it gradually breaks in you can make your adjustments from there....If your really in a rush you could pull the skimmer out and give it a vinegar bath and let it run that way to remove any oils left over to speed break in time! Looks good though!!!!!
Ok I will, start on the lowest amount of foam. I had it running in a 5 gallon bucket for a week so I hope that will help...