This look right?

Stang69 · 01-13-2004, 01:50 AM

This a pic of the loose assembly of my closed loop. I am goin to run a amp 3000 with dual 1.5 inch intakes and 4 returns. The bulkheads pictured are 1 inch I am going to reduce down to 3/4 in the tank as to be able to put loc line on them?
I have 2 unions one for the intake one fot the return. I also have a ball valve for the return of the pump so if I have to I can turn down the flow or shut it off incase of pump problems. What if anything am I forgetting?

Oh and I also have to get intake screens for in the tank

Any input is welcome

Thanks Jeff

Nautilus · 01-13-2004, 06:54 AM

A "T" and a cap on the intake so you can prime the pump.

wooddood · 01-13-2004, 08:14 AM

looks good but would like to see it in action.im just wondering about the flow with 4 returns.whats the gph on the amp 3000?

Pro_builder · 01-13-2004, 08:38 AM

Jeff, You want a valve on the output and input of the pump. This way you can shut both of them off so you don't get water on the floor if you have to take the pump out of the CLS.
You will want to us the valve on the return to tank side of the pump to moderate your flow, if needed. This way it doesn't harm your pump, or cause air bubbles.

The 1" pipe on 4 returns will be fine. Keep us informed on how it goes.

Stang69 · 01-13-2004, 09:55 AM

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You will want to us the valve on the return to tank side of the pump to moderate your flow

Doh!!!!

See thats why I ask this stuff hehhe

Thanks
Jeff

mojoreef · 01-13-2004, 10:06 AM

The inputs of the pump are to small, I would go with 2 x 1 1/2 inch intakes, this way you have enough water flowing in and its spread out over two holes. That will allow for less of a draw on each hole, otherwise you have a greater chance of sucking something inot the pump. Also its a good back up system, if something clogs the one hole you have the second one as back up.

mike

big t · 01-13-2004, 10:31 AM

Hey Jeff

So are those your version of 1 inch, or my version of 1inch? LOL

Stang69 · 01-13-2004, 10:53 AM

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Originally posted by mojoreef
The inputs of the pump are to small, I would go with 2 x 1 1/2 inch intakes, this way you have enough water flowing in and its spread out over two holes.

mike

May have misread Mike It says dual 1.5 inch intakes

Jeff

Stang69 · 01-13-2004, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by big t
Hey Jeff

So are those your version of 1 inch, or my version of 1inch? LOL

ROFL!!!

Jeff

I never claimed to be a carpenter

Stang69 · 01-13-2004, 10:57 AM

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Originally posted by wooddood
looks good but would like to see it in action.im just wondering about the flow with 4 returns.whats the gph on the amp 3000?

3000 per hour

Jeff

mojoreef · 01-13-2004, 11:00 AM

Leis I tell you Lies!!!!!!!!!!!!! ok so I am going blind to

Mike

01-13-2004, 01:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Stang69 Bryozoan Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bremerton Washington Posts: 44 View Gallery Karma Komment	This look right? This a pic of the loose assembly of my closed loop. I am goin to run a amp 3000 with dual 1.5 inch intakes and 4 returns. The bulkheads pictured are 1 inch I am going to reduce down to 3/4 in the tank as to be able to put loc line on them? I have 2 unions one for the intake one fot the return. I also have a ball valve for the return of the pump so if I have to I can turn down the flow or shut it off incase of pump problems. What if anything am I forgetting? Oh and I also have to get intake screens for in the tank Any input is welcome Thanks Jeff

01-13-2004, 08:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	looks good but would like to see it in action.im just wondering about the flow with 4 returns.whats the gph on the amp 3000? __________________ 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.

01-13-2004, 08:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Pro_builder DIY Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 1,746 View Gallery Karma Komment	Jeff, You want a valve on the output and input of the pump. This way you can shut both of them off so you don't get water on the floor if you have to take the pump out of the CLS. You will want to us the valve on the return to tank side of the pump to moderate your flow, if needed. This way it doesn't harm your pump, or cause air bubbles. The 1" pipe on 4 returns will be fine. Keep us informed on how it goes. __________________ -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!!

01-13-2004, 10:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
mojoreef Just a reefer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,176 View Gallery Karma Komment	The inputs of the pump are to small, I would go with 2 x 1 1/2 inch intakes, this way you have enough water flowing in and its spread out over two holes. That will allow for less of a draw on each hole, otherwise you have a greater chance of sucking something inot the pump. Also its a good back up system, if something clogs the one hole you have the second one as back up. mike __________________ Make sure you check out The Fish Gallery The Coral Gallery The Equipment Gallery

01-13-2004, 10:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
big t Fire Coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Lakewood WA Posts: 77 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hey Jeff So are those your version of 1 inch, or my version of 1inch? LOL __________________ Tom

01-13-2004, 06:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nautilus Midas Blenny Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 108 View Gallery Karma Komment	A "T" and a cap on the intake so you can prime the pump.

01-13-2004, 11:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
mojoreef Just a reefer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,176 View Gallery Karma Komment	Leis I tell you Lies!!!!!!!!!!!!! ok so I am going blind to Mike __________________ Make sure you check out The Fish Gallery The Coral Gallery The Equipment Gallery

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