3" ABS/PVC overflow
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Let me make sure we are discussing the right thing......
The idea is that the pipe will sit level at the top of the tank with the smaller internal pipe running to the sump/filter etc. Heavy solids then sink to the bottom of the large pipe and trap there?
The idea is that the pipe will sit level at the top of the tank with the smaller internal pipe running to the sump/filter etc. Heavy solids then sink to the bottom of the large pipe and trap there?
The 3" pipe skims the surface, to intake water, and provides deeper water pressure to feed the outlet to the filter...Yanbbrox;2233088; said:
The inside of the 3" there is the tubing that runs to near the bottom so it will siphon everything that spills into the tube. The end of the pipe will always be submerged so the noise should be quiet and the flow increased from my current overflows.
Should the power go out, the tank will only empty down as far as the top of the 3" pipe grate. Once the power returns, the pump goes back on and starts to overflow the tank, which spills into the 3" overflows...
zennzzo;2233703; said:
I understand much better now, my post did have about half a page on theories and insights but I checked in early and very briefly today and edited it because things have developed somewhat, why do you folks over there have so many power problems? just curious, is there no way to hook up a UPS?
It should work out ok, just remember solvent weld pipes are a real pain imo
Yeah I wonder the same thing...we are on a house circut of 110vts DC....Yanbbrox;2233813; said:I understand much better now, my post did have about half a page on theories and insights but I checked in early and very briefly today and edited it because things have developed somewhat, why do you folks over there have so many power problems? just curious, is there no way to hook up a UPS?
It should work out ok, just remember solvent weld pipes are a real pain imo
You guys across the pond have 220vt mains for everyday use...we are always experiencing power failures in the rain and storms, go figure...
I hear ya on the PVC Cement, measure twice, cut once, and you only get one shot at prepping the PVC pipe and fittings...I am totally anal about preping the PVC...making sure to get all the hand oil etc from the surfaces.
Do the "goopen-slopin" on both sides with the cement, and push together all the way and twist a bit.
Then when it has started to weld, 10-15 secs, you can let go and she'll be there with no leaks.
IMO it is the next best thing to welded stainless pipe for water system plumbing...$$$$$
OK here is what I got so far and I'm draining the tank so I can get my phat ass behind there and re-route the plumbing...
yer second image is what i was trying to describe... but yes.. either way... CORRECT!!! YAY
i really need to just go nuts and drill a some of my tanks... but then i wouldnt have a place to grow my RUCKY BABOO! (my gf is korean and gives me a look whenever i say that)
i really need to just go nuts and drill a some of my tanks... but then i wouldnt have a place to grow my RUCKY BABOO! (my gf is korean and gives me a look whenever i say that)
half my cemented pvc fitting have globs of silicone on them as well.. guess whos not anal about doing it right the first time... cuz whats the fun of that..
chesterthehero;2234373; said:
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What you have never seen/heard a fat guy crawling under stuff he has no business trying to get under, and fixing leaky crap he can't even see/reach ??!?
I'll take the prep thank you....
dood im like john goodman and jim belushis love child... i know all about fat guys doin stuff they have no business doing.. its like.. what i do all day every day.. so i guess its just safe to say that i am a stupid person who enjoys making life harder than it has to be...
chesterthehero;2234539; said:
I wonder a what piont I started making those really weird noises when I get up and down off my knees...Stealth it ain't...
OK this is what I have been sweating all over on...
Right hand side DONE...now for the left side and then the dreaded under tank session...
