My new DIY Sump... - Page 2

Rborgia · 02-19-2006, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiefmcfuz


	Rich would that be a Lo E or a high E? Remember it's EADGBE

Are they that much different?

<-- clueless....

**Chiefmcfuz** · 02-19-2006, 11:35 AM

Diameter yes they are. Low E is a wound High E is a plain unwound string

Rborgia · 02-19-2006, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiefmcfuz


	Diameter yes they are. Low E is a wound High E is a plain unwound string

Ok, good to know. I want to go get some, or ask my brother for old strings.. he plays.

DRZL · 02-19-2006, 12:46 PM

Looks great but one problem i'm noticing,

what if it oveflows? I know it happened to Rich before, any backup ideas on that little jug?

Rborgia · 02-19-2006, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRZL


	Looks great but one problem i'm noticing, what if it oveflows? I know it happened to Rich before, any backup ideas on that little jug?

hmmm hadn't thought of that. Maybe a "top off" which would kill the pump.

I will look into that now. Thanks for pointing that out.

Rich

**jhale** · 03-15-2006, 10:58 AM

Rich, how is the sump working?

I'm thinking of making a smaller sump to make more room in my stand.

Rborgia · 03-15-2006, 11:09 AM

Hey JH...

The sump is working great. My only issue is the size of the return area. Due to space limitations in the stand (34x 16) I made the reutrn area just large enough to hold my mag 9.5. So I only have one day of evaporation coverage there.

I need to get some freshwater supply to the sump some how... but the location of the system and my wifes complete resisitence to me drilling the hard wood floor... isnt helping. And the floor to ceiling mirrors behind the tank, I wont even suggest touching those... I do value my life.

but all in all, it seems to work well. I need to research the baffles a bit.. I'm not sure, but... I think that last baffle should be a little shorter then the first. (over 12" -under -over 11" ??). Hoping some of the arcylic pros can help out a bit.

Good luck!!

Rich

**Chiefmcfuz** · 03-15-2006, 12:07 PM

Drill it then tell the wife that's the way you wanted it done because you're the man and she's the woman and she's gonna like it and if she doesn't tough luck! Then.......................RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOLOLOLOL

Rborgia · 03-15-2006, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiefmcfuz


	Drill it then tell the wife that's the way you wanted it done because you're the man and she's the woman and she's gonna like it and if she doesn't tough luck! Then.......................RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOLOLOLOL

hahahha... I'm seeing flash backs of my life... my son... my tank!

The floor stays in tact.... It keeps the piece and she likes the idea of a bigger tank.. a much bigger tank. So I will keep her happy.

Plus I value that fresh pasta sauce too much to get thrown into the dog house!

haha... makes me laugh to even think of doing it.

NYPDFrogman · 03-15-2006, 01:32 PM

I know someone who will have a 180tank stand and canopy for sale in a couple of months

02-19-2006, 11:35 AM	#12
Chiefmcfuz Big Nosed Lazy Reef Dummy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 11,792 Reefer Ratings: (21) Friends: (30)	Diameter yes they are. Low E is a wound High E is a plain unwound string __________________ Brendan Condo For Sale Northern Westchester Click here, My reef tank 24 gallon Aquapod

02-19-2006, 12:46 PM	#14
DRZL ROCKSTAR Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hillside NJ Posts: 1,944 Reefer Ratings: (12) Friends: (0)	Looks great but one problem i'm noticing, what if it oveflows? I know it happened to Rich before, any backup ideas on that little jug? __________________

03-15-2006, 10:58 AM	#16
jhale paper bags are fun! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: G.V NYC Posts: 15,160 Reefer Ratings: (43) Friends: (32)	Rich, how is the sump working? I'm thinking of making a smaller sump to make more room in my stand. __________________ FS: Aquamedic dosing pump, MH250 ballast, wavemaker

03-15-2006, 12:07 PM	#18
Chiefmcfuz Big Nosed Lazy Reef Dummy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 11,792 Reefer Ratings: (21) Friends: (30)	Drill it then tell the wife that's the way you wanted it done because you're the man and she's the woman and she's gonna like it and if she doesn't tough luck! Then.......................RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOLOLOLOL __________________ Brendan Condo For Sale Northern Westchester Click here, My reef tank 24 gallon Aquapod

03-15-2006, 01:32 PM	#20
NYPDFrogman cranky old........ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vernon, NJ Posts: 1,532 Reefer Ratings: (12) Friends: (7)	I know someone who will have a 180tank stand and canopy for sale in a couple of months __________________ *FRANK* please visit www.finestsportsnj.com view my 450 tank thread here http://www.castawayreefers.com/showthread.php?t=622

03-15-2006, 11:09 AM	#17
Rborgia Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westbury, NY Posts: 681 Reefer Ratings: (8) Friends: (0)	Hey JH... The sump is working great. My only issue is the size of the return area. Due to space limitations in the stand (34x 16) I made the reutrn area just large enough to hold my mag 9.5. So I only have one day of evaporation coverage there. I need to get some freshwater supply to the sump some how... but the location of the system and my wifes complete resisitence to me drilling the hard wood floor... isnt helping. And the floor to ceiling mirrors behind the tank, I wont even suggest touching those... I do value my life. but all in all, it seems to work well. I need to research the baffles a bit.. I'm not sure, but... I think that last baffle should be a little shorter then the first. (over 12" -under -over 11" ??). Hoping some of the arcylic pros can help out a bit. Good luck!! Rich

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