RedDevilDon2005;2654997; said:
what size is that sump again?
170 gallons.....
hybridtheoryd16;2655182; said:
On the right side of your design. I do not understand the piping and sock filter. I was thinking that the flow path was, straight drains from the tank down to the filter pad, then thru the scrubbies and then thru the baffle and probably a bubble trap in the shaded area then to the pump. But if that is correct what is the piping and sock for?---------------------------------Thanks and besides me not understanding it, it looks great.
CichofitAll;2655641; said:
It looks to me like it is a return loop so he does'nt have to throttle down the return pumps output. The sock is probably to prevent splashing.
The sock helps in three ways. One, I have a Huge pump going on this bad boy and it will help lighten the load of what goes into the tank (also have the butterfly valves to help). Two, It will help filter out very fine waste that the filter pads and bubble trap dont pick up. Three, I have lot's of room in this sump to play around with(72x24x22), so I'm trying to experiment with new things...
I'm good on bio filtration. I just want to make sure I'm good with the mechanical.
I'm sure it would probably be better to put the sock before the pump rather than after. That way its screening out 100% of the water going through the sump instead of the fraction I make it after the pump, with the ball valve. But I could use the pressure relief. So it is going as it is.
Hope that makes sense..
And remember, this is a rough sketch.....
Y'all know what I mean when I say sock? it's made for fish tanks. Usually used in salt setups.
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One problem is, they do such a good job they get clogged easily and overflow out the top. But since It will be inside the sump, I'll be good to go.
Here's a pick of a couple in action. NOt sure of what brand, but filter sock is filter sock.
Aside from what micron it is....
