RocketSurgeon
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From my understanding, you want the gate valve closer to the discharge, for ease of siphon start up, and reduce noise level (assuming you're using the gate valve for a siphon line).
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From my understanding, you want the gate valve closer to the discharge, for ease of siphon start up, and reduce noise level (assuming you're using the gate valve for a siphon line).
Can anyone comment if this setup is ok?
I have two holes in my overflow, 1.5" and 1". I plan on using the 1.5" as the main drain. My plumbing would be like this..
Bulkhead - 1.5"
1.5" pipe
T
1.5" -> 1.0" Reducer
Gate Valve
Sump
From the T - 1.5" > 1.0" Reducer
Ball Valve
Flows into refugium which is in the sump but on the other end.
I figure since I have 1.5" drain, I can divert some of that to the fuge. But does it even matter since my return pump is only a Tunze Silence 1073.040? (550GPH - 600gph)
I have two holes in my overflow, 1.5" and 1". I plan on using the 1.5" as the main drain. My plumbing would be like this..
Bulkhead - 1.5"
1.5" pipe
T
1.5" -> 1.0" Reducer
Gate Valve
Sump
From the T - 1.5" > 1.0" Reducer
Ball Valve
Flows into refugium which is in the sump but on the other end.
I figure since I have 1.5" drain, I can divert some of that to the fuge. But does it even matter since my return pump is only a Tunze Silence 1073.040? (550GPH - 600gph)
Rhodes19
New member
Hi Josh,
I don't have a set up like that but I think it would work. My only recommendation is to keep the pvc 1.5" through the T with the gate valve before the T and then reduce to 1" after the T. I think that will give you the most flexibility in the event that you up grade to a bigger pump. HTH
TheFishMan65
New member
You may have trouble balancing it. And if both ends are under water you may create a siphon the drains the fuge. I have heard and not heard of these problems. I think it depends on the water flow into the fuge.
TheFishMan65
New member
I hope it works I have been curious for a while why it works for some and not for others.
Tony Romano
New member
Are sump & fuge on same level? I also think your pump maybe to light for 1.5 pipe. I run a 2700 gph and have trouble with 1.5 being a tad big. Is there room to split out put of your pump? If fuge was a few inches above sump you could go from pump to fuge back to sump and leave your tank return alone. This would be eaiser to adjust flows IMO.
I have 2 returns in my tank and find attempting to balance with silent flow a real bugger. I am assuming a split would be about the same.
Good luck!
I have 2 returns in my tank and find attempting to balance with silent flow a real bugger. I am assuming a split would be about the same.
Good luck!
das75
New member
1" could be ideal, depends on the flow you're planning.
Rhodes19
New member
Yeah, it needs to be air tight otherwise you get noise. The 1" threaded gate valve will be fine. Makes it easier to remove if you ever have to upgrade. HTH
holdyourlight
New member
I have a basement sump with a mag12 as my return. i only do probably about 400 gph. i have a bulkhead in my overflow for 1" plumbing and one for 3/4" plumbing. can i do the 3/4" as the full siphon and the 1" as the emergency? i'm afraid the 1" as the siphon would be too much flow for my return
das75
New member
For flow, the pump is setting the volume, the gate valve regulates it the amount through the drain so either would be able to handle 400gph.
I'd probably just go how you were planning though, 3/4" as the main, 1" for backup.
RocketSurgeon
New member
It will only siphon what you feed it. I too, would use the larger for my emergency.
S13<3
KeepItSuperSimple
i am building a 40br with a 20l sump, would this setup work
3/4" bulkhead/pipe main drain w/strainer to keep snails fish out
3/4" bulkhead/pipe emergency drain w/strainer to keep snails fish out
3/4" bulkhead/pipe return
powered by a sicce 3.0 714GPH
i was looking at the 2.0 568GPH but the 3.0 is only $10 more, should i go with the more powerfull pump?
what other pumps do u guys recommend? must be dead silent as this tank is in my bedroom
3/4" bulkhead/pipe main drain w/strainer to keep snails fish out
3/4" bulkhead/pipe emergency drain w/strainer to keep snails fish out
3/4" bulkhead/pipe return
powered by a sicce 3.0 714GPH
i was looking at the 2.0 568GPH but the 3.0 is only $10 more, should i go with the more powerfull pump?
what other pumps do u guys recommend? must be dead silent as this tank is in my bedroom
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shaggss
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Nobody can help me to buy them parts !!!
Can not order on http://www.nautilusreef.net/ ,I do not know why?
e-mail address is:
nautilusreef@hotmail.com
Componentslumbing
x2 1.5" CJ Standpipes
x2 1.5 BH's
x2 reducers (1.5" - 1")
x2 TUBV's
x1 3/4" TUCV
x2 3/4" TUBV's
My email address is: minunatul@hotmail.com
thanks !!!
Why are you so fixated on using these? There are a lot better systems than these, look at the thread you are in for example. You have posted this in a few threads on various forums now? If the guy doesnt answer you then he is obviously too busy, out of business or doesn't care.
Use the Herbie, it s great, very simple and set and forget. Even Andrew is going to try it!
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