Before I drill

[props4you]

Modifying this reactor to be recirculating.
Thoughts please before I drill the hole?
Trying out "All in One Biopellets".
They are a little heavier than regular biopellets.
The pump i am using is a Syncra 2.0 (568 GPH).
Any suggestions are welcome.

Configuration A or B ?

A

B

 

[jonnyu]

Both look good. I think b will be less stress on the acrylic as the pump is supporting it's own wait vs a which 2 fitting are supporting it's own wait

 

[DRThompson]

Externally, B - I agree with Jonny
Internally, A

 

[props4you]

Thanks Dave and Jonny
It will be external and outside... No pump noise in the house.
The pump down at the bottom requires an extra elbow on the outlet.
Should I be concerned about losing pressure to keep the pellets tumbling ?

 

[tonyyloww]

I don't use one of those. but I tell you what..... that looks good. just FYI I think that it will be best for the pump to be on the bottom just cause with time the acrylic might lose its strength!:thumbsup:

 

[tommychip]

I don't use one of those. but I tell you what..... that looks good. just FYI I think that it will be best for the pump to be on the bottom just cause with time the acrylic might lose its strength!:thumbsup:

agreed! don't ever want to take that chance with A.

 

[cubetank]

I build one with pvc