So i think im going to do it.

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i’ve got the inset magnets on my stands - suppose provides most access vs doors
however there huge - where do you put em?

usually take em off when i’m doing maintenance over the weekend then put back

i have some of them covered with rubber adhesive material on the bigger tank with the thinner panels

i know the new ones were commercially made locally i think and sold to me…

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Tj203 said:
Yes it is I wanted to be able to use my wireless remote and turn my pump on and off. The only thing I can find reasonably price is one of the ones that is used for the thermostats thermostats so people can't touch it. $11 off Amazon not too bad
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kasa power strips? there’s an app

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dr exum said:
kasa power strips? there’s an app

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It is 230v single phase 8.8 amps. The 230v is what killed me I have been using a wireless remote outlet to turn my pump on and off now.
With that Contactor I would be able to use that app.
I will definitely look at that app because I can use it for my other things on my tank. Apex is so expensive would be nice to get something cheaper.
 
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Tj203 said:
It is 230v single phase 8.8 amps. The 230v is what killed me I have been using a wireless remote outlet to turn my pump on and off now.
With that Contactor I would be able to use that app.
I will definitely look at that app because I can use it for my other things on my tank. Apex is so expensive would be nice to get something cheaper.
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Dam those are cheap I bought one already lol
 
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Water going in!!!! Dam way more work then I thought took forever. Think I am going to add Ratchet straps instead of the 2x4's got that one for free when I bought the other one because it did not have a cage. Could not pass that up! Now I just need to let the water come up to temp and make the connection to the tank. Might be up and running tomorrow. O and any one who wants to make fun of my table have not price lumber lately over $10 for a 2x4 here I used what I had here.

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Well that answered my question The farther a drain goes the more Capacity it has. I have 21 and a 1/2 inch drains Coming from my fish tank And there's two 2" drains between the 2 toats and they can not keep up I need to add another one
 
Raising the sump off the floor also makes it easier to siphon, drain and otherwise clean. Some concrete blocks is all you should need.

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Might be more cost effective to raise your sump high off the floor. So less water head for your pumps (can use cheaper pumps with lower running cost) as well as giving you usable floor space under the sump back. And a bit easier to gravity drain when you need to empty the sump.

As this is a sump, it doesn't have to be one single unit if door access is an issue but a pool liner is probably the cheapest method.
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Raising the sump off the floor also makes it easier to siphon, drain and otherwise clean. Some concrete blocks is all you should need.
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I did I put it on a table about 3 ft off the ground.

I just don't understand how two 1 1/2 in drains with more pipe and fittings flow more then 2 two 2 in. I had to add another 2 in drain to the tote. If you look at the flow chart it should work. O well live and learn. I never thought it was going to be this much work it took me over 40 hours to get this hooked up and switched over. I was working till 2 am last nite and was up at 7 to get it done.

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Tj203 said:
Yes it is I wanted to be able to use my wireless remote and turn my pump on and off. The only thing I can find reasonably price is one of the ones that is used for the thermostats thermostats so people can't touch it. $11 off Amazon not too bad
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Have you considered using a box like one of these?

BUD Industries JB-3957-KO Steel NEMA 1 Sheet Metal Junction Box with Knockout and Lift-Off Screw Cover, 8" Width x 8" Height x 4" Depth, Gray Finish: Electrical Boxes: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

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With this box you would have plenty of room to put all of your junction wiring in a single box instead of spread out over several boxes which would also make it easier to make changes in the future.

Awclub ABS Plastic Junction Box, Dustproof Waterproof IP65 Electrical Box - Universal Project Enclosure Grey, with PC Transparent/Clear Cover 4.7"x4.7"x3.5"(120mm x 120mm x 90mm) - - Amazon.com

Awclub ABS Plastic Junction Box, Dustproof Waterproof IP65 Electrical Box - Universal Project Enclosure Grey, with PC Transparent/Clear Cover 4.7"x4.7"x3.5"(120mm x 120mm x 90mm) - - Amazon.com
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