getting very angry with my lfs
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posiden
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Originally Posted by Sparty059
http:///forum/post/3293697
I've ordered the two 3/4" bulkhead threaded x threaded and the 1 1/2" bit. I feel like this whole thing is moving along very quickly!
Nice.
Just don't do the work quickly. LOL
http:///forum/post/3293697
I've ordered the two 3/4" bulkhead threaded x threaded and the 1 1/2" bit. I feel like this whole thing is moving along very quickly!
Nice.
Just don't do the work quickly. LOL
acrylic51
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Originally Posted by 2Quills
http:///forum/post/3293666
I agree...especially on larger size drains that have to support some of the weight.
Sparty, if I were you...since you're trying to make the most out of the space you have I would get two stantard Sch 40 3/4" bulkheads and one 1 1/2" holesaw bit.
I would opt for dual (2) 1" bulkheads over 3/4" bulkheads.....
http:///forum/post/3293666
I agree...especially on larger size drains that have to support some of the weight.
Sparty, if I were you...since you're trying to make the most out of the space you have I would get two stantard Sch 40 3/4" bulkheads and one 1 1/2" holesaw bit.
I would opt for dual (2) 1" bulkheads over 3/4" bulkheads.....
2quills
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I think you'll be fine with the 3/4", Sparty. That's why I suggested two of those over one 1" drain. It's only going to be on your fuge so you're only going to have about 25% of your drain water going through it anyway. And again, you're trying to use the best of the space you have since you don't want to have to raise the tank up on a stand. It's going to be tough enough trying to fit lighting over top of it with only a few inches worth of space.
Otherwise I agree with, Acrylic51. Usually bigger is better, but in your case I don't think you'll have to much to worry about.
Otherwise I agree with, Acrylic51. Usually bigger is better, but in your case I don't think you'll have to much to worry about.
sparty059
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Ok, that's fine then. Eeek! I hope all of this works! I'm very egar to start drilling holes in my tank! It looks like they both passed the leak test. As soon as I get back from the office I will be triple checking... but I didn't see any water level change or any puddles next to either of the tanks!
Also, can anyone give me information as to how I will know if these tanks are tempered glass? Is there any helpful hints anyone can provide me with to check this out?
Also, can anyone give me information as to how I will know if these tanks are tempered glass? Is there any helpful hints anyone can provide me with to check this out?
2quills
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Don't worry...2 is better than one. This is why when you mention that you only have one drain coming out of your tank people say...only one? But think about it, if the drain coming out of your tank is 1.5" and that line drops into your sump on the skimmer side then you branch off of that using a "T" fitting...you'll run a smaller 3/4" line that drains into your fuge. And that 3/4" line won't even be draining at maximum capacity. So two 3/4" drains in the fuge should be fine.
To answer your second question...Yes I would plan on doing one more baffle to put in the fuge. It doesn't necissarily even have to be glass. You could just use some egg crate/light diffuser. Or a combination of both (which is probably what I would do). If it were me, i'd cut a glass baffle probably 13-14" or so high (depending on how tall the 20g tall tank is) and then get some egg crate and cut a section and glue it to the top of the baffle. This is basically to creat a barrier that will allow water to flow through it but no large critters or big chunks of macro algea or plants...etc. The egg crate is basically a bunch of 1/2" x 1/2" square holes. So anything small enough to fit through there would be small enough to pass through your drain lines without blocking them up...you follow me?
Check out this pic...look at the very first baffle on the far left. You can see the egg crate on the bottom of that baffle. Now just imagine it being upside down for your application. That's pretty much what I'm talking about.
To answer your second question...Yes I would plan on doing one more baffle to put in the fuge. It doesn't necissarily even have to be glass. You could just use some egg crate/light diffuser. Or a combination of both (which is probably what I would do). If it were me, i'd cut a glass baffle probably 13-14" or so high (depending on how tall the 20g tall tank is) and then get some egg crate and cut a section and glue it to the top of the baffle. This is basically to creat a barrier that will allow water to flow through it but no large critters or big chunks of macro algea or plants...etc. The egg crate is basically a bunch of 1/2" x 1/2" square holes. So anything small enough to fit through there would be small enough to pass through your drain lines without blocking them up...you follow me?
Check out this pic...look at the very first baffle on the far left. You can see the egg crate on the bottom of that baffle. Now just imagine it being upside down for your application. That's pretty much what I'm talking about.
sparty059
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Ok, quick question. Urgent... my friend is on the phone with me right now at his glass shop. I told him I need three 9"x11 1/2" and one 14"x11 1/2" all 1/4 thick. This is all I need from him? And do I need to make ANY changes? He will cut it right now if it's right, but he wants to make sure I'm correct and positive because I've changed my mind 10 or 15 times since starting haha.
2quills
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Originally Posted by acrylic51
http:///forum/post/3294230
I never reduce my drain lines to smaller lines....I had only suggested 1" because they will flow alot more than 3/4"....No big deal though.....When you reduce line to smaller you'll increase the velocity.
You talking about on the sump or the branch from the drain from the tank?
http:///forum/post/3294230
I never reduce my drain lines to smaller lines....I had only suggested 1" because they will flow alot more than 3/4"....No big deal though.....When you reduce line to smaller you'll increase the velocity.
You talking about on the sump or the branch from the drain from the tank?
2quills
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Oh no, I wouldn't reduce my main drain lines either. Only line I would reduce at all would be the branch feeding the fuge.
It's kind of hard to give perfect recommendations without actually being there to see how things fit first hand. I would have recommended going with two 1" lines on the fuge to if I knew for a fact that you could fit them in there, Sparty. Nevertheless I don't think you'll run into too many probs. That's why I think you should do the egg crate idea as an added safety measure.
It's kind of hard to give perfect recommendations without actually being there to see how things fit first hand. I would have recommended going with two 1" lines on the fuge to if I knew for a fact that you could fit them in there, Sparty. Nevertheless I don't think you'll run into too many probs. That's why I think you should do the egg crate idea as an added safety measure.
