Continuous water changer

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
zennzzo;2456069; said:
Yup...not tempered...
I'd use a 1/2" bulkhead and PVC...
http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/832/Low-Cost-Bulkheads
BKF1-$5.75

http://cgi.ebay.com/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350127311933
10.00 or so...
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I would like to drill the tank, but it is going to have to wait until the inhabitants have another place to go. I've got a tank coming in, so that should be relatively soon. Thank you for your help with this! :grinno:

You don't happen to know how to build plywood tanks, do you? :D
 
abortedsoul;2455420; said:
If, for whatever reason there is a power failure, the pump back to the tank would stop running; since the drip emitter is powered by water pressure, how would I stop my tank from overflowing?

Also, do you have any ideas on simplifying the system?
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drip into the sump...
 
neoprodigy;2445639; said:
you can... but... how often the power go out in your area?
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The power has never gone out in my area in the couple of months that I've lived here, but if for any reason I must be away for a couple of days, is there a way I can set the incoming water to shut off in the event of a power failure?
 
abortedsoul;2456726;2456726 said:
The power has never gone out in my area in the couple of months that I've lived here, but if for any reason I must be away for a couple of days, is there a way I can set the incoming water to shut off in the event of a power failure?
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if you are using gravity to drain your waste water.. then you have nothing to worry about... yes... add a valve anyway.. :)
 
neoprodigy;2457063; said:
if you are using gravity to drain your waste water.. then you have nothing to worry about... yes... add a valve anyway.. :)
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A "float" valve?
 
I am going to the store today to get the parts; if all goes well, I should have it built before sundown.
 
Is it done?
 
abortedsoul;2456002; said:
60"x18"x24.5" and most certainly is 1/2" glass. The tank is a bit less than 125 gallons, according to the calculator.
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Definitely not tempered. It must be a little older of a tank. I have a 150 that had 5/8" thick glass on it. Talk about HEAVY!
 
Pharaoh;2474819; said:
Definitely not tempered. It must be a little older of a tank. I have a 150 that had 5/8" thick glass on it. Talk about HEAVY!
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Yeah, it almost killed me, trying to solo-carry this tank. Yes, it's finished. I'll post pics when I get time to take some!
 
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