Here goes my DIY 60gl Sump (1st ever made)... need feedback
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DB junkie;2922404; said:
I got one drain... the same PVC Dia. coming from the Overflow is the same size Dia. going to my tank.
At the tip of my Plumb there is a Black plastic nipple (saltwater pc) with a skirt on it (dont know how to explain the nozzle). Thats what I use for it... I have to put Driftwood in certain parts of the tank cause then all my sand goes to one side. If I take off the skirt-thing, then it drains my sump and the tank overflows
... some reason with that pc it hits it just right...I posted pics of it before, I just have to find them
There is something that's being overlooked here.
The pump is almost 5K GPH right?
In order for a tank to flow almost 5K gph you're going to need (2) 2 inch overflows.
You must be restricting the pump so much that your single drain is able to keep up... An unrestricted pump of this size would need a 3 in drain if you're only running one.
Can you provide more info? Like a pic of the overflow, actual sizes of the PVC, pics of this "skirt" thing you're referring to?
Something isn't right.
** edit.......
Did some looking...... The pump uses 1.5in output. If you are seriously using a single 1.5 in drain then you are only using the pump at 1/3 of its potential, as a single 1.5 in drain is only capable of 1350 GPH.
Either modify the tank for 2 2in drains so you can let that sucka eat OR I will gladly send you a few brand new Quiet ones for it so you don't have to modify anything....LOL 2 Quiet 1 4Ks will still be too much for a single 1.5 drain.... But at least this way you loose some noise and aren't wasting 180 WATTS all the time.
So..... Are you up for letting that thing eat or should I box up your new pumps???? LOL
The pump is almost 5K GPH right?
In order for a tank to flow almost 5K gph you're going to need (2) 2 inch overflows.
You must be restricting the pump so much that your single drain is able to keep up... An unrestricted pump of this size would need a 3 in drain if you're only running one.
Can you provide more info? Like a pic of the overflow, actual sizes of the PVC, pics of this "skirt" thing you're referring to?
Something isn't right.
** edit.......
Did some looking...... The pump uses 1.5in output. If you are seriously using a single 1.5 in drain then you are only using the pump at 1/3 of its potential, as a single 1.5 in drain is only capable of 1350 GPH.
Either modify the tank for 2 2in drains so you can let that sucka eat OR I will gladly send you a few brand new Quiet ones for it so you don't have to modify anything....LOL 2 Quiet 1 4Ks will still be too much for a single 1.5 drain.... But at least this way you loose some noise and aren't wasting 180 WATTS all the time.
So..... Are you up for letting that thing eat or should I box up your new pumps???? LOL
DB junkie;2923513; said:
Ill get the drain size tonight... pretty sure it is what I said...
As for the GPH, I never knew how to do all that "Size your Drain" stuff (ref. to GPH).
I like the way my set up is going, but what is the GPH on the Quiet 1s (bout to do a search, just curious for specs)?
How bout them drain sizes West????
Q1 4Ks are rated at 1017 at no head. They drop off pretty quick though.... 4-5 foot of head I'd guess probobly 750 ea. I JUST got them from Sean (House64) I have only used them twice to empty water cans. I think one of the 3 is still in the box.
But seriously I'de work you a trade in your favor if you are not intrested in wasting all that power anymore. I NEED a second pump for my pond that's submersable and around 5K GPH. If you NEED current I have a 937 GPH powerhead that is tossing my fish around right now that I'm sure they would LOVE for me to remove. I'd throw that in on top of a pair of the Q1 4Ks.
Sizing drains is easy... Just make sure they flow wayyy more than any pump/s you are going to run.
No offense but your sump situation not only sounds wastefull but also risky. If that restriction falls off you are going to empty the sump, overflow the tank, then burn up the pump......
Q1 4Ks are rated at 1017 at no head. They drop off pretty quick though.... 4-5 foot of head I'd guess probobly 750 ea. I JUST got them from Sean (House64) I have only used them twice to empty water cans. I think one of the 3 is still in the box.
But seriously I'de work you a trade in your favor if you are not intrested in wasting all that power anymore. I NEED a second pump for my pond that's submersable and around 5K GPH. If you NEED current I have a 937 GPH powerhead that is tossing my fish around right now that I'm sure they would LOVE for me to remove. I'd throw that in on top of a pair of the Q1 4Ks.
Sizing drains is easy... Just make sure they flow wayyy more than any pump/s you are going to run.
No offense but your sump situation not only sounds wastefull but also risky. If that restriction falls off you are going to empty the sump, overflow the tank, then burn up the pump......
DB junkie;2926463; said:
I forgot to check the size?
Im going to see how things work out with the set up for now
No offense taken, I didnt post this up to get positive feedback... its the mistakes is what makes the thread good for the Poster
.The "restriction" part, I know... and hope it dont
As for wastefull, How? Cause the sump is to small? I just want a lil something to back the FX5, not something that the tank relies on (as far as huge bio load... and all the stuff that comes with a big sump)
Wastefull in the same manner as using a 280 watt lightbulb and painting 2/3 of it black INSTEAD of just using a 75 watt light bulb...... You don't need that big of a pump, so why waste the extra energy needed to run it?
I can't believe that restricting a pump that much won't cause premature wear........
But it's YOUR set up, and if this is the way you want to do it then that's the way it is!!!! It will be how the West1 won......LOL
I can't believe that restricting a pump that much won't cause premature wear........
But it's YOUR set up, and if this is the way you want to do it then that's the way it is!!!! It will be how the West1 won......LOL
