Has anyone use a filtration system that use bulkhead in the bottom panel of the tank before? I only use a overflow system not the the bottom drain, how does those work? If the pump stop working and will it drain the tank completely since the drain are on the bottom.
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You could run a piece of PVC pipe from it to about 2" below the top of tank that would set your water level if using a wet/dry setup
It's not done for the reason you state. A leak or pump failure would easily lead to catastrophic flooding.
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Similar to this but in aquarium I've notice some people on YouTube use some on both side of their aquarium
not sure what you are asking, my 180 is duel bottom drilled, reversed UG with 2 pumps. unless a hose break not going to be any leaking. can easily be hooked up to canisters , both bulls have ball joint valves so can work on things with out worrying about the tank.
I'm having trouble loading a YouTube video on here. Something similar to that, what happen when a pump shut off? Will the water in the tank still drain to the sump or whatever filtration you put under the tank.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HTTKDfN9f0
its the first tank he showed in the video. Notice the four drain on the bottom panel of the tank.
its the first tank he showed in the video. Notice the four drain on the bottom panel of the tank.
The bulkheads and pipe w/strainer can/could have been used for drain - but that would make sense to have so low. If it were for return that also seems not right, but I suppose could be done. They would probably would have had to have a check valve to not drain all the tank water to the sump when the pump turned off.
It more likely was used as a closed loop circulation - many marine tanks have them, and some freshwater as well.
It more likely was used as a closed loop circulation - many marine tanks have them, and some freshwater as well.