SCWD Setup Information

HAP · 12-10-2003, 04:00 PM

I just ordered from Premium Aquatics an SCWD device.

I am looking for pictures of setups that anyone might have as well as hints, tips, tricks & etc. to help me as I go to put this together.

I plan on putting it on my return from the sump back to the display tank and have it switch between two nozzles.

Outside that, I don't know what pitfalls may be in my way.

Any help I can get would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

TDEVIL · 12-10-2003, 04:25 PM

SCWDs are a great item to have IMO

what is the gph of the pump, should be between 50gph and 1400gph (recomended) FYI

im not sure if you will have any problems with using this as a return or not so i will let those who have mor exp, with these answer that thought

they are very simple to hook up though, just think of it as a 'T' and go from there (as far as the plumbing is concerned)

here is a pic of one used in a closed loop, you could just adapt to your needs

and here is where it came from
http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com...losedloop.html

hope this helps (if it doesnt let me know

)

TD

HAP · 12-10-2003, 05:05 PM

Thanks, TDevil.

The pump is a Mag12 with a 5 foot lift back to the display which puts the gph at about 1000-1100.

I guess what I should do is have a closed loop on the SCWD that is separate from my sump return...is that correct? Or, is it okay to combine my sump return with the SCWD.

TDEVIL · 12-10-2003, 05:20 PM

well Hap, i am not positive, and im not sure if when the Scwd switches directions if it would mess with the return aspect

i dont think it would, but i would rather someone with the exp, on this end answer this

that was just a thought that poped in my head (dont know why)and im really not sure
sorry if i put any doubt into your plans

TD

wildcat · 12-10-2003, 05:24 PM

SQWDs can be mounted in line on your returns as well. No problem. Recommended installation is near the top of the tank. Mine are about 2 ft from the pump in my sump area with no adverse effects in the 7 mths I've had it.

TDEVIL · 12-10-2003, 05:56 PM

thanks for that WC

and WELCOME to RS

TD

wooddood · 12-10-2003, 08:41 PM

i run mine on my return line and am very happy with the results.it switches every seven seconds.im also going to be adding a closed loop and am going with a scwd on that also.hth.

HAP · 12-10-2003, 11:38 PM

Thanks all. Your help and advice is priceless.

wooddood · 12-11-2003, 05:40 AM

no problem hap happy to help.

Pro_builder · 12-11-2003, 11:38 PM

Thanks for the info from all. I am setting up a closed loop system now wit ha SWCD on it.

wooddood · 12-12-2003, 07:47 AM

hey troy post us a pic when your done with yours im doin the same very soon thanks.

Pro_builder · 12-14-2003, 12:07 AM

wooddood, Will do (show a pic), I just have to find the time and the right pump for my aplication. Haven't decided on a Mag 7 or 9 yet. I already have 10X turnover from my sump.

wooddood · 12-14-2003, 05:53 AM

troy let me know what pump you decide on.i was thinking on a mag too but there was a thread the other day saying mag pumps should'nt be ran externally.thanks dave.

TDEVIL · 12-14-2003, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wooddood
troy let me know what pump you decide on.i was thinking on a mag too but there was a thread the other day saying mag pumps should'nt be ran externally.thanks dave.

i have herd this also (before the thread), i think it is just a seal issue

Mag is standing by there saying, In-line-In-sump

im ordering a mag 18 and a SCWD today

, after all the fish/corals need a present also

TD

wooddood · 12-14-2003, 11:56 AM

thanks td,i know in marcs pic you posted he's running a mag pump on his externally.i was just wondering if it was a heat issue or what?

12-10-2003, 04:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
HAP Star Polyps Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lewisville, TX...but my heart is in Chicago! Posts: 151 View Gallery Karma Komment	SCWD Setup Information I just ordered from Premium Aquatics an SCWD device. I am looking for pictures of setups that anyone might have as well as hints, tips, tricks & etc. to help me as I go to put this together. I plan on putting it on my return from the sump back to the display tank and have it switch between two nozzles. Outside that, I don't know what pitfalls may be in my way. Any help I can get would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! __________________ Definition: Aquarium (n) A hole in your living room in which you throw money. [And I thought this would be cheaper than going to Aruba to dive - Yeah! Right!!] Oceanic 75g Reef Ready, DIY stand and canopy, 50g sump/refugium with 125lbs+ Fiji live rock, Turboflotor Multi Skimmer, 2 – 250w Metal Halides running Ushio 10k lamps, 110w Actinic, DIY moonlight, several corals (mostly softies but a few SPS and LPS as well), a bi-color blenny (Benny), a yellow Tang (Jet), 2 percula clowns (Frick & Frack), a blue spotted jawfish (Spot), a red-lipped blenny (Red), a dragon goby (Puff), a psychedelic mandarin (Mandy), a diamond sifter (Jewel), a green bta, a rose bta, a couple serpent stars, a coral banded shrimp and several crabs and snails who will remain anonymous...

12-10-2003, 05:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
HAP Star Polyps Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lewisville, TX...but my heart is in Chicago! Posts: 151 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks, TDevil. The pump is a Mag12 with a 5 foot lift back to the display which puts the gph at about 1000-1100. I guess what I should do is have a closed loop on the SCWD that is separate from my sump return...is that correct? Or, is it okay to combine my sump return with the SCWD. __________________ Definition: Aquarium (n) A hole in your living room in which you throw money. [And I thought this would be cheaper than going to Aruba to dive - Yeah! Right!!] Oceanic 75g Reef Ready, DIY stand and canopy, 50g sump/refugium with 125lbs+ Fiji live rock, Turboflotor Multi Skimmer, 2 – 250w Metal Halides running Ushio 10k lamps, 110w Actinic, DIY moonlight, several corals (mostly softies but a few SPS and LPS as well), a bi-color blenny (Benny), a yellow Tang (Jet), 2 percula clowns (Frick & Frack), a blue spotted jawfish (Spot), a red-lipped blenny (Red), a dragon goby (Puff), a psychedelic mandarin (Mandy), a diamond sifter (Jewel), a green bta, a rose bta, a couple serpent stars, a coral banded shrimp and several crabs and snails who will remain anonymous...

12-10-2003, 05:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	well Hap, i am not positive, and im not sure if when the Scwd switches directions if it would mess with the return aspect i dont think it would, but i would rather someone with the exp, on this end answer this that was just a thought that poped in my head (dont know why)and im really not sure sorry if i put any doubt into your plans TD __________________ my web site <-- needs updated

12-10-2003, 05:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	thanks for that WC and WELCOME to RS TD __________________ my web site <-- needs updated

12-10-2003, 08:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	i run mine on my return line and am very happy with the results.it switches every seven seconds.im also going to be adding a closed loop and am going with a scwd on that also.hth. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

12-10-2003, 04:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	SCWDs are a great item to have IMO what is the gph of the pump, should be between 50gph and 1400gph (recomended) FYI im not sure if you will have any problems with using this as a return or not so i will let those who have mor exp, with these answer that thought they are very simple to hook up though, just think of it as a 'T' and go from there (as far as the plumbing is concerned) here is a pic of one used in a closed loop, you could just adapt to your needs and here is where it came from http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com...losedloop.html hope this helps (if it doesnt let me know ) TD

12-10-2003, 05:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
wildcat Bryozoan Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 49 View Gallery Karma Komment	SQWDs can be mounted in line on your returns as well. No problem. Recommended installation is near the top of the tank. Mine are about 2 ft from the pump in my sump area with no adverse effects in the 7 mths I've had it.

12-10-2003, 11:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
HAP Star Polyps Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lewisville, TX...but my heart is in Chicago! Posts: 151 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks all. Your help and advice is priceless. __________________ Definition: Aquarium (n) A hole in your living room in which you throw money. [And I thought this would be cheaper than going to Aruba to dive - Yeah! Right!!] Oceanic 75g Reef Ready, DIY stand and canopy, 50g sump/refugium with 125lbs+ Fiji live rock, Turboflotor Multi Skimmer, 2 – 250w Metal Halides running Ushio 10k lamps, 110w Actinic, DIY moonlight, several corals (mostly softies but a few SPS and LPS as well), a bi-color blenny (Benny), a yellow Tang (Jet), 2 percula clowns (Frick & Frack), a blue spotted jawfish (Spot), a red-lipped blenny (Red), a dragon goby (Puff), a psychedelic mandarin (Mandy), a diamond sifter (Jewel), a green bta, a rose bta, a couple serpent stars, a coral banded shrimp and several crabs and snails who will remain anonymous...

12-11-2003, 05:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	no problem hap happy to help. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

12-11-2003, 11:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pro_builder DIY Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 1,746 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks for the info from all. I am setting up a closed loop system now wit ha SWCD on it. __________________ -Troy 180 gallon Reef, 3- 250 XM 15K MH Electronic ballast, 380 watts VHO Actinics, 2- 5 watt LED Moon lights, 100 gal rubbermaid sump, 75 gallon Fuge, ETSS 600 Skimmer, 4700-5400 gph pump for return, Octopus 3000 controller, Iwaki 40 RL skimmer pump, 2- 65w PC 10K fuge lights, 2 55 gallon barrels, Custom light oak stand and hood, misc pumps, extra 600 gallon rated tank size protein skimmer. Purple tang, yellow tang, pacific blue tang, 2 green chromis, 1 Sand sifting star, snails, hermit crabs, 2 mated perculas, pulsing Xenia, Anenome, mushrooms, ricordia, zoanthids, kenya tree 1 1/2" tall, misc other hitchhiker stuff. DIY is my dream... ...well OK the only way I can afford this Addiction!! Just as the light goes on in my head... ... I break the bulb!!

12-12-2003, 07:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	hey troy post us a pic when your done with yours im doin the same very soon thanks. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

12-14-2003, 12:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
Pro_builder DIY Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 1,746 View Gallery Karma Komment	wooddood, Will do (show a pic), I just have to find the time and the right pump for my aplication. Haven't decided on a Mag 7 or 9 yet. I already have 10X turnover from my sump. __________________ -Troy 180 gallon Reef, 3- 250 XM 15K MH Electronic ballast, 380 watts VHO Actinics, 2- 5 watt LED Moon lights, 100 gal rubbermaid sump, 75 gallon Fuge, ETSS 600 Skimmer, 4700-5400 gph pump for return, Octopus 3000 controller, Iwaki 40 RL skimmer pump, 2- 65w PC 10K fuge lights, 2 55 gallon barrels, Custom light oak stand and hood, misc pumps, extra 600 gallon rated tank size protein skimmer. Purple tang, yellow tang, pacific blue tang, 2 green chromis, 1 Sand sifting star, snails, hermit crabs, 2 mated perculas, pulsing Xenia, Anenome, mushrooms, ricordia, zoanthids, kenya tree 1 1/2" tall, misc other hitchhiker stuff. DIY is my dream... ...well OK the only way I can afford this Addiction!! Just as the light goes on in my head... ... I break the bulb!!

12-14-2003, 05:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	troy let me know what pump you decide on.i was thinking on a mag too but there was a thread the other day saying mag pumps should'nt be ran externally.thanks dave. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

12-14-2003, 11:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	thanks td,i know in marcs pic you posted he's running a mag pump on his externally.i was just wondering if it was a heat issue or what? __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

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