Weekly discussion - plumbing pics

[Anonymous]

There are many reefing issues that can give both old and new hobbyists a headaches as well as joy. This week, lets talk about plumbing - what works, what doesn't, what do you wish you had done. If you have pics post 'em. If you have diagrams, post 'em. Images really help us all understand the potentially complicated issue of plumbing!


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If you have topics that you think would be helpful for the RDO community to discuss, please send me a pm or start your own thread! :mrgreen: [/quote]

 

[Anonymous]

I wish I had a sump, and will soon make this come true.

I am going to get a tank with most likely 2 overflows, one at each corner. It comes with holes in the bottom.

I wouldn't mind a little guidance of how to plumb this thing. I saw an illustration in TRA vol 3 for making an overflow connection that doesn't make those hideous gurgling and slurping noises. But I wouldn't mind some more info....

 

[Anonymous]

ATOS, look up Durso overflow, and see if it is what you are looking for.

 

[Anonymous]

When I use the search on this site, I keep getting stuff like 'Tom Cruise plans to eat his baby's placenta.'

This place needs a local google search button, eg:

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[Anonymous]

or just this:

http://www.google.com/search?q=Durso+ov ... =reefs.org

 

[bleedingthought]

or just this:

http://www.google.com/search?q=Durso+ov ... =reefs.org

I really like this idea!

 

[Anonymous]

A couple of things

1. Valves and unions on either side of a return or closed loop pump.
2. Never throttle the suction side of a pump, it could damage the impeller.
3. When possible upsize the suction line 1 size (if the pump has a 1/2" fitting use 3/4" piping and size down at the pump, etc). If the suction side of your pump is going to have any lenght to it, like a closed loop, this is necessary. This reduces the suction losses and reduces tha chance of the pump cavatating.
4. If you run a shallow sump a downward looking elbow on the suction will reduce the possibility of sucking air.