cracker Posted October 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Been busy today.....Installed DURSO, Halfway drain and return feed. (All inside overflow). Water in tomorrow afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brianemone Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 whats the idea behind the half way drain? (used to empty tank or for large water changes?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted October 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Either/or....just a useful valve for emptying tank level without using mechanical means....I have a drain valve at the sump that drains outside. Just handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted October 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Leak test this morning.......overflow. All good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted October 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Plumbing shots....decided to use clear hose all the way to the sump for smooth flow. NOTE: middle shot is pipework that will be permanently behind new bath in bathroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted October 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 FULL SHOT with 1 x 400MH on...... Very blue....hope not too much....might be coz there's no water!! Gives an idea.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 few questions. Not to sure if the plumbing you have is a good idea, if it gets a bend and blocks you will have a major problem, Pressure pipe is the best. Do you have one overflow pipe or two, ?? Will one handle the flow? What metal halide is it,?? Looks like phillips flood lights. They are supa heavy. Are you going to put the TV under the tank?? If so not really ideal as the condensation etc can’t be good for it, I hope the TV does not blow, could be fried fish for breakfast Your water level looks like it is going to be very high once you put the overflow comb in, not much of a safety margin. You could solve the problem by not having a overflow comb and put a pipe on the outlet with small holes with a endcap so fish dont go up it. Just my thoughts, could be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Not to sure if the plumbing you have is a good idea, if it gets a bend and blocks you will have a major problem, Pressure pipe is the best. totally agree. if you stick with clear piping, just make sure that its in a very low light level otherwise you'll get algae growth in the pipe causing reduced flow over the years. Your water level looks like it is going to be very high once you put the overflow comb in, not much of a safety margin also agree. my water level sits about 3/4" above the overflow! thats with a return doing 4,000lph. if i remember correctly yours is ALOT more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 i agree i used that clear on a pump outside worked well until the aglae built up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 I wrapped my clear pipe in black foam to stop growth, wish i used pressure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 pressure pipe takes a bit more work. but is worth the extra time and money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 I used blue flexipipe no light can get in and it works really well it is very strong. I had big problems with my overflow to high because I have massive flow had to cut the combs down. Only had a couple of fish go over twice before they learnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 I don't think it's that big of a deal if they're clear and need cleaned. They're in the overflow, so it's not like he can't simply turn off the return pump, wait for things to settle, drain the water out of the hoses, pull them off and give them a clean. Easy! So, they'll work just fine, just be a little higher maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 why do higher maintenance when it can be avoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 Cracker has other problems to worry about than working on his tank, He has lost part of his roof and lost power for 24 hours. A tornado past through about an hour ago. No casualties.. Picks to come when power is back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 Some weird weather we've been having lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 serious? let us know if you need any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 Cracker has other problems to worry about than working on his tank, He has lost part of his roof and lost power for 24 hours. A tornado past through about an hour ago. No casualties.. Picks to come when power is back. Is the tank ok? (Someone had to say it :lol: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misnoma Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 That sucks... weather up here is absolutely nuts though, Thunder/Lightning etc, and enough wind that our building is swaying which is always fun with the tanks. Hope everything comes back together okay cracker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 B>?":Y H* We are lucky the wind is coming the other way we are sheltered but the river looks like ocean going waves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 I hope the cube tank is O.K. with a 24hr power cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misnoma Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 I'm sure he's got the kids on stirrring duty, keeping the current up to normal levels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 now where did i put that generator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 I will have to get one can't borrow the fire stations again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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