Pool filtration setup?

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Im thinking this so far. Quiet one 6000 (1500gph) with 2 1" suctions one in the middle and one on the side. Output will be 2 1" reduced to 3/4" outlets one shooting along the side of the wall and the other at a 45 degree angle closer to the bottom without cutting a groove in the sand. Any inputs or ideas? Waste seems to collect in the middle and some flies around so I figure a side suction would collect that as well.
 
If you have sand on the bottom, you are going to have a problem with the center drain. If the pool does not already have a drain, then adding one now is going to be a job.
 
the pool has a drain but im not using a drain, the center section is about 6" from the bottom, or ill just turn it sideways so its 6" from the bottom and laying sideways.
 
How big is the pool? I ask since 8g's isn't much for biological filtration.

What pump are you running?

So far looks like it's planned pretty well.

To make the grates larger than the opening of the container (so they fit to the walls) just cut them in half and reassemble inside.

If circulation isn't strong enough, run a large powerhead (pump) on the opposite side to push the water along the wall towards the intakes.

Don't forget pix.:D

Dr Joe

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Dr Joe;1820248; said:
How big is the pool? I ask since 8g's isn't much for biological filtration.

What pump are you running?

So far looks like it's planned pretty well.

To make the grates larger than the opening of the container (so they fit to the walls) just cut them in half and reassemble inside.

If circulation isn't strong enough, run a large powerhead (pump) on the opposite side to push the water along the wall towards the intakes.

Don't forget pix.:D

Dr Joe

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Its a 6' round kiddie pool, ID are 52x52x24" only filled up 12-13". The pump on the way is a quiet one 6000.

So far I have it planned as 3 1" outlets reduced to 3/4" Each pointing in a slighty different direction. And 2 1" inlets, hope it doesnt strain the pump. Im gonna be using capped end of PVC and drill holes in it for the inlet, Im guessing I need ALOT of holes.

Plenty of pics will happen, everything should be here this week and hopefully together saturday.
 
Also should the pump be placed before or after the canister? Im thinking 2/3 levels with the top dumping water in and the bottom pulling everything through. Course pads on top, semi or fine in the middle and a bunch of ceramic bio on the bottom
 
By canister I take it you mean the filter?

Is the filter lower than the drains? Otherwise mount the filter higher and pump into it (but you won't have the return pressure for circulation so you'll have to use powerheads in the pond).

There are several types of floor drains that could save you some drilling and give you the circulation that you need for the inlets.

Curious, why are you using ceramics?

Dr Joe

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Why is everyone talking about drains? I figured ceramics since I already have them in my canister, and read that bio balls in a "canister" dont do so well.


heres a side shot of what it would look like
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Red would be the dual inlets, go into my diy canister, then pulled through via the pump and shot back into the tank via the blue returns.
 
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