Squidd I'm Almost Ready To Move To The Basement!!
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lubeck
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I was doing some dry fitting with F and it is not plum at all where the silicone is on the tank. does F need to be flush to the bottom of the tank? Or would it be better for it to be flush to the bottom and not to the side. there is a substantial amount of gap and don't think silicone will fill it properly.
Also, does G get glued to C? and is H glued to the tank? just so they are level with F. This is not as easy as I thought it was going to be.
I am getting confused with all the different angles and not being able to see it in person. I asked leona if she would give me pics of hers and there was no reply.
Also, does G get glued to C? and is H glued to the tank? just so they are level with F. This is not as easy as I thought it was going to be.
I am getting confused with all the different angles and not being able to see it in person. I asked leona if she would give me pics of hers and there was no reply.
lubeck
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Squidd, I went back to the "plumbing 101: and on post 757 I found her sump pic. Yeah... Anyway, looking at that pic it shows both A and B notches toward the top of the picture. and shows C on the bottom left. Right? The return chamber is directly in the middle-bottom of the pic. Does this seem Right???
squidd
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Originally Posted by Lubeck
I was doing some dry fitting with F and it is not plum at all where the silicone is on the tank. does F need to be flush to the bottom of the tank? Or would it be better for it to be flush to the bottom and not to the side. there is a substantial amount of gap and don't think silicone will fill it properly...
Are you talking about the silicone "filet" in the bottom corner of the tank...?
Or that you tank is out of square...?
If it's just the "filet" ...you have two choices
1. With a straight edged razor, cut the ofending silicone out of the corner...the "seal" is between the egdes of the glass so it will not leak...instal the baffle and then rfill the "filet" with new silicone as you finish up..
2. "Grind" the corner off the baffle with a belt sander, 60 grit paper a little at a time keep it cool...only takes a little to clear the filet and then silicon in place as usual...
I was doing some dry fitting with F and it is not plum at all where the silicone is on the tank. does F need to be flush to the bottom of the tank? Or would it be better for it to be flush to the bottom and not to the side. there is a substantial amount of gap and don't think silicone will fill it properly...
Are you talking about the silicone "filet" in the bottom corner of the tank...?
Or that you tank is out of square...?
If it's just the "filet" ...you have two choices
1. With a straight edged razor, cut the ofending silicone out of the corner...the "seal" is between the egdes of the glass so it will not leak...instal the baffle and then rfill the "filet" with new silicone as you finish up..
2. "Grind" the corner off the baffle with a belt sander, 60 grit paper a little at a time keep it cool...only takes a little to clear the filet and then silicon in place as usual...
squidd
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Originally Posted by Lubeck
Squidd, I went back to the "plumbing 101: and on post 757 I found her sump pic. Yeah... Anyway, looking at that pic it shows both A and B notches toward the top of the picture. and shows C on the bottom left. Right? The return chamber is directly in the middle-bottom of the pic. Does this seem Right???
Yes...
Squidd, I went back to the "plumbing 101: and on post 757 I found her sump pic. Yeah... Anyway, looking at that pic it shows both A and B notches toward the top of the picture. and shows C on the bottom left. Right? The return chamber is directly in the middle-bottom of the pic. Does this seem Right???
Yes...
lubeck
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OK then! I will opt for option 1 but am very nervous about cutting out the filet. I am picking up the A and B baffles tomorrow morning and will attempt to assemble B, F, C tomorrow night. I was really hoping to have the fuge running by the weekend but doesn't look like its going to happen.
Thanks
Thanks
lubeck
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Originally Posted by Squidd
You can run them down as two seperate lines...or you can connect them together in one larger line (less holes in floor) but then you have to seperate them again when you get to S/F...
Suggest run two seperate... 1" to skimmer, 3/4" to fuge...BUT "H" them together with all 1" down in the basement or under the stand with ball valves on each, so you can divert all flow to skimmer for fuge maintenance if needed (sometimes it is..)
Like an "H" with a cross over or balance pipe...
I was hoping just to keep both lines seperate. Is that all right? I do have ball valves for each.
You can run them down as two seperate lines...or you can connect them together in one larger line (less holes in floor) but then you have to seperate them again when you get to S/F...
Suggest run two seperate... 1" to skimmer, 3/4" to fuge...BUT "H" them together with all 1" down in the basement or under the stand with ball valves on each, so you can divert all flow to skimmer for fuge maintenance if needed (sometimes it is..)
Like an "H" with a cross over or balance pipe...
I was hoping just to keep both lines seperate. Is that all right? I do have ball valves for each.
squidd
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That's fine, you can do that if you want...
I just find it very convienient to be able to "divert" the flow from either fuge or skimmer chamber (thru "H") when shutting down a "portion" of the S/F for cleaning or mainenance...
Awhile back I had a "snot like" break out in my fuge...had to shut it down, clean it out, reset the sand bed etc...took a couple days...I was able to divert all flow to skimmer side and keep main pump running...Same as when I pull my skimmer and suck the junk out of overflow/skimmer/settling chambers...divert all flow thru fuge and keep return running with out sending all the skuzz up to the tank...
I just find it very convienient to be able to "divert" the flow from either fuge or skimmer chamber (thru "H") when shutting down a "portion" of the S/F for cleaning or mainenance...
Awhile back I had a "snot like" break out in my fuge...had to shut it down, clean it out, reset the sand bed etc...took a couple days...I was able to divert all flow to skimmer side and keep main pump running...Same as when I pull my skimmer and suck the junk out of overflow/skimmer/settling chambers...divert all flow thru fuge and keep return running with out sending all the skuzz up to the tank...
squidd
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Looks good, "E" is a baffle and should have max spacing from "D" to be efective...as long as pump fits (looks good from here) you'll be fine...
Because "E" is suspended it's just a baffle and Return chamber actually carrys water volume from "D" so you'll have plenty for evap control...
Because "E" is suspended it's just a baffle and Return chamber actually carrys water volume from "D" so you'll have plenty for evap control...
lubeck
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Originally Posted by Squidd
"In" it or "On" it...is it a hose barb made to slip hose onto (generic one piece bulkhead)??
If so a short peice of 1 1/4" Spa Flex over hose barb and 1" PVC glued "inside" it...SF used as "coupler"...
I tried dry fiting the spa flex hose and BOTH were too big. I had ID 1-1/4" and ID 1" they both were too big.
"In" it or "On" it...is it a hose barb made to slip hose onto (generic one piece bulkhead)??
If so a short peice of 1 1/4" Spa Flex over hose barb and 1" PVC glued "inside" it...SF used as "coupler"...
I tried dry fiting the spa flex hose and BOTH were too big. I had ID 1-1/4" and ID 1" they both were too big.
lubeck
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As far I found a match for the 1" drain.
I finished the fuge sump waiting for dry to clean it up.
I went with a 3/4" durso drain I hope that does not change anything so now i think i have a 1-1/4" for my 1" drain and 3/4 for 3/4.
I am going to start tonight cleaning everything for tomorrow morning/
I start tomorrow and finish.
I finished the fuge sump waiting for dry to clean it up.
I went with a 3/4" durso drain I hope that does not change anything so now i think i have a 1-1/4" for my 1" drain and 3/4 for 3/4.
I am going to start tonight cleaning everything for tomorrow morning/
I start tomorrow and finish.