ITHURTZ;1828768; said:
The term 'drain' is a misnomer. It is the proper term for a circulation entry point at the bottom of the pool/pond.
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The term 'drain' is a misnomer. It is the proper term for a circulation entry point at the bottom of the pool/pond.
ITHURTZ;1828768; said: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
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.
Your "suctions" were translated into 'drains'
And unfortunately we also assumed from your original sketch, that the output from the pond (since this as a top view) would conform to standards and be below the pond.
I suggested drain grates to keep you from having to drill all the holes in the PVC end caps ("capped end of PVC and drill holes in it for the inlet").
I forgot this is going to be a pressurized canister, Have you given thought to how are you going to prime it? (I have ideas).
Dr Joe
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Suction seems like a poor choice when doing something this large scale. I have used the drilled pipe many times as suction grates. I'd tap into the side, run a 2" pipe out from the edge about 2-3", put on a T and run a 2" pipe each way about 12" (with caps on the end). Drill the holes on the T arms. If you run the pipes up and over, you run the risk of cavitating the pump (sucking in air). You will also lose your prime everytime you shut the pump off.
Also, have the pump pull from the pool, then push into the filter. That way as the filter gets dirty, you aren't starving the pump for water.
Also, have the pump pull from the pool, then push into the filter. That way as the filter gets dirty, you aren't starving the pump for water.
It won't loose prime if the canister seal isn't broken while it's turned off, everything will just stop.
Zoo that is a good idea. Im not worried about pump losing prime as I am placing 2 valves on each side. Ill just turn the pump off and close the valves.
Got the pump today, tiny little sucker haha. Hopefully this weekend I can get it up and running, gonna take alot of planning.
Got the pump today, tiny little sucker haha. Hopefully this weekend I can get it up and running, gonna take alot of planning.
8gallon came today. Ill have to say I am disappointed in quality control. Lid feels nice and tight, but on the side of the barrel inside I can see light going through. Theres a 1/2"x maybe 1/4" thin spot. UGH I might have to throw some pool putty on that area to make it strong I dont need no leak.
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/va...egory_name=25&product_id=292&variant_id=75041 the barrel I got incase anyone missed it. I also contacted them and told them
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/va...egory_name=25&product_id=292&variant_id=75041 the barrel I got incase anyone missed it. I also contacted them and told them
Pool Putty won't bond to the plastic. It will stick for the short term but not for the long term. Instead use fiberglass resin or epoxy.
I am really surprised that the quality was substandard considering what they charge for those. I think what you should do instead of running it on the pressure side, is to put the pump inside so the vessel isn't stressed.
I am really surprised that the quality was substandard considering what they charge for those. I think what you should do instead of running it on the pressure side, is to put the pump inside so the vessel isn't stressed.
Im afraid fiberglass resin would melt it no? Would the pump be more powerful being inside rather than out.
heres the weak spot
heres the weak spot
my 1" bulk heads came today, pending how late I work tmw will determine when I can get this thing up and running. I still have no clue how I am going to do this. Ugh the projects I get myself into sometimes....
