#41
|
|||||
|
|||||
Any thing new Mike??
__________________
Feed the bear goodies, make a new friend, don't feed the bear............... 8' - 165gal Reef DIY LED's Build 2012 Nano Contest Winner Febuary 2013 POTM Winner 300 gal + 60 gal Complete DIY Build |
#42
|
|||||
|
|||||
Well, as is my lot in life for living in this Saltwater desert.
I am waiting on plumbing supplies, one order from Go Reef and another from MOPS. Looking at building a manifold for return and reactors etc. Stand is almost ready, not taking any chances and giving it many coats Got eurobraces cut to length ready to attach. Lots of little projects now Son's hockey tourney this weekend and wife is leaving in the morn for her best friends 40th Bday, so tank is on backburner till next week..
__________________
Mike 36 Gallon Saltwater http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=72283 90 Gallon Slow Build http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=82824 |
#43
|
|||||
|
|||||
Some progress
Received the latest order of plumbing supplies, so I felt that I should get it in gear.
Stand is complete , will skin it out later. I am going to try a Durso drain on this tank and this is my attempt, it has been suggested that a valve on top would be a good way to control the air and adjust the noise. This is what I have come up with... Can this work ?????? I won't be testing until I get the eurobracing completed and finish plumbing... Interested in your opinions .....
__________________
Mike 36 Gallon Saltwater http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=72283 90 Gallon Slow Build http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=82824 |
#44
|
|||||
|
|||||
Heya Wayne
Have you thought about using a Herbie instead of the Durso? Much quieter and easier to adjust. You already have 2 holes for the drains and a third for your return, so I thought I'd throw it out there. You won't have to run your return over-the-top like so many of us. Plus, you may gain some clearance as Dursos tend to be tall. I've been testing mine with freshwater for the last 2 weeks and am extremely happy with it. Here's a link for you to look @ Delphinus' ... scroll down a bit for his pic of the standpipes. http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...&postcount=244 My tank is a 19" 75g. I run my 1" drain about 4-1/2" from the overflow height and the emergency is @ max height to the lip of the overflow. Both of those measurements include the 3/4" strainers pictured in Del's link. |
#45
|
|||||
|
|||||
There's only 2 holes at the bottom of the OF, 1 - drain & 1 - return.
I would suggest to raise the the tee so that the top of the 90 degree elbow is about 1/2" below the bottom of the egg crate. Take the tee & cut off some of the top & bottom of it so there is only 1/2" of the slip in section left. Also cut down the top reducer so that it is flush in the top.
__________________
Feed the bear goodies, make a new friend, don't feed the bear............... 8' - 165gal Reef DIY LED's Build 2012 Nano Contest Winner Febuary 2013 POTM Winner 300 gal + 60 gal Complete DIY Build |
#46
|
|||||
|
|||||
I see that now ...
Why couldn't he run over the top and use/not use the bulkhead on the overflow box sidewall? Just a thought as I am a Herbie fan |
#47
|
|||||
|
|||||
Personally if it was my tank this is what I would do, K.I.S.S method. All my tanks are Durso & are completely silent & with out issues.
__________________
Feed the bear goodies, make a new friend, don't feed the bear............... 8' - 165gal Reef DIY LED's Build 2012 Nano Contest Winner Febuary 2013 POTM Winner 300 gal + 60 gal Complete DIY Build |
#48
|
|||||
|
|||||
Quote:
I'll play with it and see what i can fit in there.. might have to break out the KY
__________________
Mike 36 Gallon Saltwater http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=72283 90 Gallon Slow Build http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=82824 |
#49
|
|||||
|
|||||
I'm a huge bean animal fan myself, but will try the KISS method here.Just to see if I can make it work. mostly I'm trying to avoid external plumbing , but if it comes down to it, I will break out the drill and go thru the back for the returns and do a Herbie
__________________
Mike 36 Gallon Saltwater http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=72283 90 Gallon Slow Build http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=82824 |
#50
|
|||||
|
|||||
To give yourself a little more room you could cut a little off the bulkhead at the top of the OF. I would deffinately use spa flex for the return, that's all I am going to use from now on.
BTW: when are you coming to Edmonton?
__________________
Feed the bear goodies, make a new friend, don't feed the bear............... 8' - 165gal Reef DIY LED's Build 2012 Nano Contest Winner Febuary 2013 POTM Winner 300 gal + 60 gal Complete DIY Build |