plumbing diagrams

BarbMazz · 12-12-2007, 08:35 AM

Are there any links to actual diagrams of reef system plumbing? I'm looking specifically for diagrams that incorporate a sump tank with a refugium and an in-sump skimmer.

Please and thanks for any information you can send my way!

Barb

AQTCJAK · 12-12-2007, 11:43 AM

Barb draw a picture post it here with the diam. of you fittings & I will work something up for you

BarbMazz · 12-12-2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AQTCJAK

Barb draw a picture post it here with the diam. of you fittings & I will work something up for you

Well now I'm Lost again!!

Hi, AWTCJAK

I've already heard lots of good things about you here in RS.

I will start by saying that I have no equipment, yet! So, I have no fittings. And, I have only a tiny tiny bit of knowledge.

Will it help if I tell you what I've decided upon for a setup when I DO actually buy?

65g acrylic reef ready tank (36x18x24with black background)

20g long sump tank with refugium, with ASM skimmer in-sump, heater in here, too.

Lighting: either a Coralife MH/Actinic fixture (should I do 1x150mh, or 1x250 MH...I want to eventually get some clams) with Moon led's, or an Outer Orbit with similar specs.. OO prices seem a bit lower

Neptune Controller; Don't know enough yet to know which model, and suggestions are welcome.

Danner Mag Drive Max 9.5 pump and Maxi-jet powerheads? (I don't know enough about powerheads, yet!)

The thing that MAY change is the tank size; I may have to downsize to a
55g. If so, I would get the high 55g tank... measurement 36x18x20.

I don't know much about what I need to plumb a system like this, which is why I asked about plumbing diagrams. I realize there are different WAYS to plumb, but I don't seem to understand the basics other than the water overflows the display tank and goes down to the sump, where it cycles through the fuge, then cycles to the pump area where it is pumped back up top. And repeat, endlessly.

If you'd like to fill in the gaps of my education thus far, PLEASE feel free. I learn better with visual aids like diagrams. Just words doesn't help info sink into this brain.

Barb

AQTCJAK · 12-12-2007, 12:29 PM

I will work something up for you

BarbMazz · 12-12-2007, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AQTCJAK

I will work something up for you

Gosh!! That's great! Thanks a bunch!

Barb

framerguy · 12-12-2007, 01:24 PM

Jack is a plumbing majician, get ready for a treat!

boozeman · 12-12-2007, 01:29 PM

until Jack posts his masterpiece, these may give you an idea

BarbMazz · 12-12-2007, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by boozeman

until Jack posts his masterpiece, these may give you an idea

Thanks, Boozeman.... This definitely helps me. Have some

on me!

<-----ME on Crown!

Barb

Dentoid · 12-12-2007, 02:19 PM

Barb, this is a great site and will keep you busy for hours. Marc (Melev) is a member on RS. Take a look for animation on how a sump works. Then scour his site, there is so much information there. Do it now before he realizes what he has and starts charging!

Melevsreef.com | Acrylic Sumps & Refugiums

ReefGuy69 · 12-12-2007, 03:23 PM

I have to agree with Dentoid Marcs site is wonderful. I would have actually paid a fee just to browse it, but dont tell him that. His pictures and diagrams are so useful. I wouldnt have been able to build my sump/fuge on my own if it wasnt for his site. I took all his ideas like the Auto Top off, the Power Station, and the acrylic designs and worked them all into my own setup. HE ROCKS!!! but seriously his site is very very helpful, especially because he has so many different setups. Here is my set up that i planned with the help of his site to just give you some more ideas. I just measured the space i had to work with and built everything from there.

BarbMazz · 12-12-2007, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dentoid

Barb, this is a great site and will keep you busy for hours. Marc (Melev) is a member on RS. Take a look for animation on how a sump works. Then scour his site, there is so much information there. Do it now before he realizes what he has and starts charging!

Melevsreef.com | Acrylic Sumps & Refugiums

Phew!! Made it just in time! Thanks for the great link. These visuals really help me SO much. The amount of information that I have absorbed in less than one weeks astounds me.

Barb

BarbMazz · 12-12-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefGuy69

I have to agree with Dentoid Marcs site is wonderful. I would have actually paid a fee just to browse it, but dont tell him that. His pictures and diagrams are so useful. I wouldnt have been able to build my sump/fuge on my own if it wasnt for his site. I took all his ideas like the Auto Top off, the Power Station, and the acrylic designs and worked them all into my own setup. HE ROCKS!!! but seriously his site is very very helpful, especially because he has so many different setups. Here is my set up that i planned with the help of his site to just give you some more ideas. I just measured the space i had to work with and built everything from there.

Do you people know what a TREASURE this place is, and its MEMBERS?!?!? I don't think so because you're all TOO CLOSE to it!!
I belong to a lot of message boards and I'm telling you very honestly that this forum is MUCH different than any one I post on.

I mean, even the threads that get closed are nice compared to some of the dog forums I belong to... and I'm talking the regular talk on regular threads that DON'T get closed.

I don't think I've seen a place where different methods are respected, and helpful advice is given in a friendly way without pushing someone's own personal way as "best".

Anyway, congratulations on such a wonderful community... this reef rocks!
Barb

boozeman · 12-12-2007, 04:07 PM

thats why every now and then we get a thread like this

I love you guys/girls

BigAl07 · 12-12-2007, 04:10 PM

And you can makes your checks payable to BigAl....

lcstorc · 12-12-2007, 06:02 PM

We do try to be helpful as long as you can live with our constant requests for pics and occasional silliness.
Seriously I have never found such a great group of people either.

12-12-2007, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
BarbMazz Madame Klanganator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Near Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 3,320 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	plumbing diagrams Are there any links to actual diagrams of reef system plumbing? I'm looking specifically for diagrams that incorporate a sump tank with a refugium and an in-sump skimmer. Please and thanks for any information you can send my way! Barb __________________ A Snail's Pace Beginning: an old lady's first reef http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tml#post366161 ~not knowing how near the truth is we seek it far away~

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AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,224 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: plumbing diagrams Barb draw a picture post it here with the diam. of you fittings & I will work something up for you __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

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AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,224 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: plumbing diagrams I will work something up for you __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

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boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: plumbing diagrams until Jack posts his masterpiece, these may give you an idea __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine Last edited by boozeman : 06-17-2008 at 04:42 AM.

12-12-2007, 02:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,289 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: plumbing diagrams Barb, this is a great site and will keep you busy for hours. Marc (Melev) is a member on RS. Take a look for animation on how a sump works. Then scour his site, there is so much information there. Do it now before he realizes what he has and starts charging! Melevsreef.com \| Acrylic Sumps & Refugiums __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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ReefGuy69 Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 747 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: plumbing diagrams I have to agree with Dentoid Marcs site is wonderful. I would have actually paid a fee just to browse it, but dont tell him that. His pictures and diagrams are so useful. I wouldnt have been able to build my sump/fuge on my own if it wasnt for his site. I took all his ideas like the Auto Top off, the Power Station, and the acrylic designs and worked them all into my own setup. HE ROCKS!!! but seriously his site is very very helpful, especially because he has so many different setups. Here is my set up that i planned with the help of his site to just give you some more ideas. I just measured the space i had to work with and built everything from there.

12-12-2007, 04:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: plumbing diagrams thats why every now and then we get a thread like this I love you guys/girls __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

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