Grow out system?

[Snelly40]

i would get an scrylic holder like mentioned above, or if yo ulike that floating look you could possibly make something like that out of wood,....
or you could talk to the guy in the Pyrex thread

[fatman]

Originally Posted by Woodstock

The electrician is coming out this afternoon to install TWO seperate 20 amp circuits with GFI's.

Even though I only have three of the 20 gal tanks plumbed in and circulating water, the plumbing is flushing horribly bad. I think am going to remove the 1" flexible hose at the end and just keep it 2" all the way to the sump. I initially wanted the flexible hose so I could remove them if needed to access the external return pump....but I really don't think it is necessary. I can still reach the pump good enough.

Woodstock, just a bit of warning. Twenty amp outlets cost much more than 15 amp outlets. Twenty amp outlets are not standardly used in residential applications. They are typically only used for commercial installations. An example: A twenty amp GFI outlet at Home Depot would cost over $20 each, but 15 amp GFI outlets can be bought on sale all over for $5 each or occasionally less. A high quality 20 amp outlet by a firm like Hubbell (top of the line commercial) will run over $20 and not even be a GFI outlet. I use 20 amp hospital grade outlets from Hubbell that sell retail for $29 each online and $36 each through alocal store. No I did not pay retail But bought many of them at auction.

The cheapest and still safe method of installing outlets is to install 12 gauge wiring that will easily handle 20 amps, but use a standard 15 amp breaker and use a 15 amp GFI outlet as the first outlet in your series of outlets (this means all in the series will have GFI protection). A 15 amp GFI circuit breaker will provide no better protection than a 15 amp GFI outlet but would cost many times more. A 15 amp GFI circuit breaker wil run from $35 to $65 each, depending on the type and brand. Yes there are different types of GFI circuit breakers. There are three types.

You will know a 20 amp outlet when you see one because they have a special outlet that will allow a high wattage 20 amp piece of equipment top be plugged into it. These plugs are on a lot of restaurant equipment, hospital eqipment and commercial equipment. One of the outlet prongs is turned sideways on a 20 amp plug. this means a 20 amp outlet has one hole that looks like a T turned sise ways, so as to alow the use of standard plugs or high wattage 20 amp plugs.

Yes all that I have written meets electrical codes. Do not expect an electrician to explain how he can put in differing systems for differing amounts without being asked, and even then most electricians will not be honest with you but will just want install what makes them the most money or what is most commonly installed and they are used to doing. To do any thing other than what is common typically calls for them to be having to follow engineered blue prints which they all hate to do and typically they resent having to do.

[Woodstock]

Originally Posted by fatman

Woodstock, just a bit of warning. Twenty amp outlets cost much more than 15 amp outlets. Twenty amp outlets are not standardly used in residential applications. They are typically only used for commercial installations. An example: A twenty amp GFI outlet at Home Depot would cost over $20 each, but 15 amp GFI outlets can be bought on sale all over for $5 each or occasionally less. A high quality 20 amp outlet by a firm like Hubbell (top of the line commercial) will run over $20 and not even be a GFI outlet. I use 20 amp hospital grade outlets from Hubbell that sell retail for $29 each online and $36 each through alocal store. No I did not pay retail But bought many of them at auction.

The cheapest and still safe method of installing outlets is to install 12 gauge wiring that will easily handle 20 amps, but use a standard 15 amp breaker and use a 15 amp GFI outlet as the first outlet in your series of outlets (this means all in the series will have GFI protection). A 15 amp GFI circuit breaker will provide no better protection than a 15 amp GFI outlet but would cost many times more. A 15 amp GFI circuit breaker wil run from $35 to $65 each, depending on the type and brand. Yes there are different types of GFI circuit breakers. There are three types.

You will know a 20 amp outlet when you see one because they have a special outlet that will allow a high wattage 20 amp piece of equipment top be plugged into it. These plugs are on a lot of restaurant equipment, hospital eqipment and commercial equipment. One of the outlet prongs is turned sideways on a 20 amp plug. this means a 20 amp outlet has one hole that looks like a T turned sise ways, so as to alow the use of standard plugs or high wattage 20 amp plugs.

Yes all that I have written meets electrical codes. Do not expect an electrician to explain how he can put in differing systems for differing amounts without being asked, and even then most electricians will not be honest with you but will just want install what makes them the most money or what is most commonly installed and they are used to doing. To do any thing other than what is common typically calls for them to be having to follow engineered blue prints which they all hate to do and typically they resent having to do.

Thanks again

[Woodstock]

I have ordered a skimmer to help remove dissolved organics and keep water quality high. This skimmer will be installed externally.

A monster Octopus DDNW - 250!!



10” Octopus Dual Recirculating
Large Skimmer



Quote:

• Item #: OCT-DDNW-250
• Allows the user to input the exact amount of water desired to be skimmed.
• Requires a feed pump or plumbed from an overflow to inject water into skimmer.
• Needlewheel pump driven.
• 2 OTP 3000 pumps at 750 gph each included.
• In sump or out of sump.
• High performance venturi air injection system.
• Rating: Up to 350 gallons.
• Diameter = 10" Height = 31"
• Footprint = 23.5" x 11"

[BigAl07]

The babies are gonna LOVE the new "Water quality" Doni

[mps9506]

Originally Posted by Woodstock

I have ordered a skimmer to help remove dissolved organics and keep water quality high. This skimmer will be installed externally.

A monster Octopus DDNW - 250!!



10” Octopus Dual Recirculating
Large Skimmer



Quote:

• Item #: OCT-DDNW-250
• Allows the user to input the exact amount of water desired to be skimmed.
• Requires a feed pump or plumbed from an overflow to inject water into skimmer.
• Needlewheel pump driven.
• 2 OTP 3000 pumps at 750 gph each included.
• In sump or out of sump.
• High performance venturi air injection system.
• Rating: Up to 350 gallons.
• Diameter = 10" Height = 31"
• Footprint = 23.5" x 11"

Geez you are a great mom. Ever think about adopting a 27 year old? I don't eat much

[Woodstock]

LOL~ Well, you'd have to sleep in the garage since two of my three teenage kids still live at home and the bedrooms are all filled up

[mps9506]

Originally Posted by Woodstock

LOL~ Well, you'd have to sleep in the garage since two of my three teenage kids still live at home and the bedrooms are all filled up

No problem. I do require a pretty big protein skimmer though.

[Woodstock]

LOL~ Your chore can be emptying the collection cup.

[Woodstock]

I purchased my new Octopus DDNW 250 skimmer from NCGuy and set it up today.
I first had to build a stand for it. Yes, I built it all by myself

This monster skimmer is already pulling out some super nasty skimmate only after a few minutes! I think I have found a new favorite skimmer

The sump beside it is a 100 gallon Brute sump. You can see how large the skimmer is compared to it.

[lcstorc]

Nice construction

[NCguy]

Looks great!!! You did a good job on the stand too.When you said that you were building the stand I thought it would be just a stack of Better Homes and Gardens mags or something. Very nice....I like it

[Woodstock]

Thanks Lynn

Ewww...
I have the skimmate draining into a 5 gal bucket.

[Woodstock]

Originally Posted by NCguy

Looks great!!! You did a good job on the stand too.When you said that you were building the stand I thought it would be just a stack of Better Homes and Gardens mags or something. Very nice....I like it

LOL~
Thanks I have my carpenter's badge now!

[plecosword]

MASSiVE~