slappers Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 don't use them at all, just in the first stages of setting up and flow adjustments, but tank only been going for two weeks i don't use anything over my overflow pipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 depends on the size 20mm 25$ 25mm37$ you might be able to get them cheaper if you got some good contacts got these from Mico Plumbing but they got them from Asmuss Plastic Systems LTD 34 ARRENWAY DRIVE, NORTH HARBOUR Phone 094772320 www.plasticsystems.co.nz they are more expensive to buy through plastic systems than through mico - even though plastic systems supply mico already been there done that, ask for trade price through mico. if you are going to mico in tawa drive (just down from plastic systems) ask for duncan, he'll sort ya out! be aware that even though plastic systems have almost every type of plumbing part imagineable (its a BIG warehose full of goodies) they didnt have plumbing with yank threads so if you are getting anything from usa with usa threads on it, make sure you get your extra plumbing parts from there too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 i guess that applies to the seaswirls??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 yeah, most likely as the manufacturers or importers dont want to deal with the public, its too much hassle for them. resellers are easier for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 I sell them Check under Commercial Trade. I've decided just to keep with the ones I have for now, even though it is harder to switch off. I plan not to use them that often once my system is running. How often do you guys use the valves? I find the stiffer valves are better as they stay stable...especially for my overflow design. it is critical they dont move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 well... They definitely wont move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 I find the stiffer valves are better as they stay stable...especially for my overflow design. it is critical they dont move. heh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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suphew Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 I dont use my taps often, but when I do I really don't want them to be stiff, cause theres normally water heading for the floor! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelifaxNZ Posted November 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Ok, I've finished building my tank with plumbing. I know the plumbing is not the best, but you have to work with what you've got and what you're allowed to do! :roll: But overall I'm quite happy with it. My Biostar Flotor skimmer is coming and that will be in the sump. The online shop I ordered it from sent me the wrong one And I will be getting the Atman lighting from Ben very soon, I hope Here's the pics... Back view of the plumbing... View of the sump. There is plastic tubing at the end of the Hansens. They hadn't been put on when I took this photo... May have to go down to the beach this weekend to get some NSW and see how my setup runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 test it with fresh water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 looking good one question is that a old computer table its sitting on ??? if so is it going to take the weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelifaxNZ Posted November 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Ok, I'll test with fresh water first. It's actually the end of a long bench. It has the leg in the front, a V bracket at the back and sitting to the left is a filing cabinet underneath which will help support it. I may have a photo of the whole setup and you will probably see the filing cabinet to the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelifaxNZ Posted November 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 Did my water test today which is really scary! It is dripping where I have the clips on. Any suggestions on how to stop this besides from tightening the clips even more? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted November 12, 2005 Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 change the fitting, where the hose is push on you can get it with a thread and hose lock bolt thingy on it, you push the hose on and tighten the bolt up. i have one here to show you but the outlaw has got my camera :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelifaxNZ Posted November 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 That's what I had originally, but Pies said to take it off and use the clips instead. Has the screw on worked for you ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted November 12, 2005 Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 take off the hoseclip, remove the pipe and place it in a jug of boiling water. whilst hot push the pipe back on and crank the hoseclip VERY tight whilst soft. will not leak after that....they are meant to be extremely tight. Oohh...and you want 2 x clips for each connection...one to back up the first one. for the sake of 4 bucks its worth it, trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelifaxNZ Posted November 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 Good thinking Cracker. I'll do that. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted November 12, 2005 Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelifaxNZ Posted November 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 Done and working perfectly. Thanks for your help. Problem now is that the Eheim 1250 is not powerful enough!!! I need to upgrade already!!! :evil: Looks like I might need an Eheim 1262 but it's 80watts. Are there any other decent pumps that are cheaper and uses less watts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasp Posted November 12, 2005 Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 Cheaper, more powerful, and use less watts! You can have a combination of any two, but not all three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted November 12, 2005 Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 the law of physics states that 8000liters per hour, (or other litre per hour pumps), will require certain energy sources. there may be minor differences in wattage for similarly powered pumps , but who cares......get a eheim1262 or a big Laguna! they rock! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted November 12, 2005 Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 i have a sicce suprema 55w does 4000 l/h not using it but it might come in handy one day i think they were talking about it in another thread mitre 10 has them for under 100$ but dont quote me on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelifaxNZ Posted November 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 That might do temporarily until I can get a 1262. Really want to get the lights next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted November 12, 2005 Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 i got a 1262 $250 and its yours plus p&p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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