help with spray bar for new 1200gph pump

[krishj39]

I got a mag-drive 12 pump for Christmas. I still need to get a spray bar to diffuse the current coming into the tank and was wondering what kind I should buy. I haven't had to use one before, so I'm clueless. All I know is 1200gph is pretty strong to just come out of one tube, plus it would be beneficial to have one of those adjustable kinds so I can turn the current to different parts of my tank. Any advice appreciated.

 

[zeppelin]

Here's a pic of one I made out of PVC.
Larry

 

[krishj39]

thanks all, i'm going to buy the supplies today.

 

[beefcake]

How loud is that Mag Drive 1200 ? I have one also but have yet to use it. It's loud as heck out of the water.

 

[krishj39]

fraid i can't help you yet beefcake. I just got it myself. Actually, I went back and traded it for a 9.5 instead of the 12. I think that will be plenty, I'm trying to avoid having to add another overhang box if possible.

 

[algaeeater]

Hi
Can you tell me where you got those flexible nozzle jets. They are exactly what I need. Thanks for posting your pic. I want to make a spray bar too.
Thanks again.

 

[osolow]

where did you get the black pvc?

 

[marinemarty]

Hi Zep, Would you be interested (sp?) in making one of those spray bars for me? I could financially compensate Let me know
Martin
Z@nyc.rr.com

 

[beefcake]

WOW! two of em? how big is your tank ?

 

[johnnysalt]

Zeppelin/Larry...help us out with some details man!! Where did you get that black pvc?!? and nozzles?!?
Thanks!

John

 

[osolow]

I know you can't put up other sites but SWF.Com does not have them (or i can't find them) but I got my nozzles here.
http://www.**************.com/produc...=6&pCatId=7630
If i need to take this address off please let me know.
osolow
I need to find the black PVC

 

[trompet3]

hey zeppelin, where did you get the black pvc?

 

[coralcollector]

the mags are quiet in sumps but noisy out

 

[johnnysalt]

So does anyone else KNOW where to get black pvc?!? Home Depot doesn't have it....I take that back....they do have black washing machine discharge hose....1" outside diam. 5/8" i.d. Not sure I'd want to use that though!
OR I can use black vinyl tubing from either HD or the place that osolow mentioned....they have it in 5' increments.
Let us know though if you have another place to get it....and what size it is.
Thanks,
John

 

[coralcollector]

all of my pvc is purple like coralline algae pvc purple primer works great!

 

[c_bell]

Is the pvc primer safe to use inside the tank???

 

[coralcollector]

yes i have it inside of mine no probs

 

[starfishjackedme]

I think it's inert after it cures. Anyway, i have the Mag 7, 9.5 and 12. They are a little noisy, but tucked in a sump they aren't that bad. I swear the little 7 is the loudest though. I use it for top off and mixing water.

 

[krux]

when he first posted the pic of that spray bar people asked about the black pvc, the answer was.... that he used white pvc and painted it back.... so there ya go.

 

[melbournefl]

Just a word of warning about paint. Be sure to use NSF-61 certified paint for potable water. Whatever brand you choose, it's a 2 part epoxy paint that runs *about* $50 per gallon plus HAZMAT shipping costs (if you can't find it locally). They sell it at aquatic-eco systems in a variety of colors.
HTH
Later,
Paul