DIY Return for w/d sumps?? A little help....

[Scottfree]

Anyone have pictures or suggestions/examples of their return for a DIY return from a sump? I'll be running a MAg drive PM12 pump, and this is on an acrylic tanks so I don't have the benefit a fully open tank.

 

[jjdsplace]

why not drill bottom of tank and have return come in from there up a tube and use a directional nozzle at the top of the tube

 

[Dr Joe]

Most just use a spray bar, are you looking for something special?

Dr Joe

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[Scottfree]

Most just use a spray bar, are you looking for something special?

Dr Joe

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Nothing special, but the out on the PM12 is 3/4" and from what I've seen the Eheim spray bars are 5/8". Just was curious if anyone has made one or what do they use as a their return line?

 

[zennzzo]

drill the tank on the back and use 2 x 3/4" bulkheads and use 45's or 90's in the tank for directional flow...

Just split the return line at a point close to the tank...

 

[Scottfree]

Drilling the tank isn't an option...

 

[zennzzo]

how are you getting the return flow into the tank now?

 

[Scottfree]

I don't have the W/d setup as of yet, I'm looking to set one up, I have 2 Eheims currently running on the tank.... As stated drilling isn't an option I dont have the clearance to drill....

 

[rallysman]

I just use 3 PVC 90s to get the water back over the tank. I could do a spray bar, but never have taken the time to.

 

[zennzzo]

drill from the inside out? or do 3 90's like Rally said...