Project Underground Jet System under way

[LowCel]

I just started my underground jet system a few minutes ago so I thought I would post my progress. This is the first one I have ever done so I am keeping my fingers crossed.

The first thing I did was cut some pieces of 3/4" pvc about 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" long to use as the jets. After they were cut I boiled them for about five minutes.

Once they had been boiling for about five minutes I took them out one at a time. I placed one end in a union to keep it from mis-shaping then I smashed the other end with a pair of channel locks.

Once I finished them I started working in the tank. I used 1" pvc out of the overflow and down to the bottom of the tank. There I reduced the pipe down to 3/4" and started laying out the system.

So far I have done the right half of the tank.

 

[Yanbbrox]

Looking good, keep us posted

 

[LouieV]

AWESOME! looking good...cant wait to see it fully operating!!

 

[iloveoscars702]

very nice.. cant wait to see it in operation. keep us all updated

 

[timeneverfreezes]

Looks good! What size pump are planning on using?

 

[LowCel]

Thanks everyone. I am going to be using a reeflo dart return pump. It should put out close to 2,000 gph after allowing for the head height.

I just finished setting up the other side. Now I have to decide if I am going to dye the pvc that is going to be under the sand. I'm thinking that it would look better white than black. I couldn't find a tan colored dye. I am going to die the back pieces black so they won't be seen very easily.

So what do you all think? Dye it black or leave it white? I am going to be using pool filter sand for the substrate.

 

[CJB]

Looks good.

What color sand are you planning? if natural, leave it white. I think white would look less obtrusive with a natural substrate.

 

[LowCel]

Thanks, I am using pool filter sand which is a natural color.

 

[Knowdafish]

Just glue whatever sand you are going to use to the jets. You can use epoxy (best) or silicone sealant. That way the jets will blend in with the sand.

 

[LowCel]

Will pvc cement work for it? It is very easy to spread that on the pvc.