My slow 135g build - Page 38

rlcline76 · 05-02-2008, 11:33 AM

Looking good so far, JoJo!

JoJo · 05-02-2008, 11:37 AM

thanks, hopefully i can get this plumbing issure done by tonight

JoJo · 05-02-2008, 11:46 AM

after doing some reading i'm thinking of using 1" pipe as a return, it will be really tight inside the overflow box so i will have plan carefully

mywivestank · 05-03-2008, 09:05 AM

JoJo, do you have two returns, I can't remember? If you have two then 3/4 is just fine. It is not going to be fun trying to fit 1" in there.

cracker · 05-03-2008, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoJo

after fitting the durso in the overflow area, i realized how BIG 1 1/2" durso is! then got thinking that the Mag 9 output is only 3/4". so will it be ok having a 1 1/2" drain with a 3/4" return? i've heard that return lines from a Mag pump should be twice the size as the pumps output but i'm not sure how accurate that statement is.

The instructions that came with my magdrive stated to increase the diameter of the return. 3/4 " will work fine. If You go to say 1" you will lose some velocity but may increase flow or volume. Ok so it's tight inside the overflow. You have another pump for a closed loop right? Stick with the 1.5 " durso & 3/4 return. Will they fit?

cracker · 05-03-2008, 09:47 AM

just don't make any permanent connections untill You figure whch size pipe works best for You. I do understand that the durso needs to be at least the same size as the bulkhead to work best.

mywivestank · 05-03-2008, 02:51 PM

Nicely stated Cracker. I completely agree, not that it matters, just want to throw my two cents in.

JoJo · 05-03-2008, 03:44 PM

Hey Mark, thanks for stopping by. I only one overflow box & one return line.

Thanks Brian, i just came from HD, i got a reducer(1 1/2 x 1"). the 1" pipe has just enough room to clear the durso pipe.

JoJo · 05-03-2008, 03:50 PM

man, after checking the flow chart, i may have to squeeze a 1 1/4" pipe through the durso. i dont want to waste the extra 300gph because the 1" pipe couldnt handle it.
1" PVC
10 GPM
600 GPH

1 1/4" PVC
20 GPM
1,200 GPH

mywivestank · 05-03-2008, 04:35 PM

I'm sure you will make it work JoJo. I've been working on my 93 chevy truck and I've had to make things work all day, I have faith in you.

Dentoid · 05-03-2008, 04:36 PM

The Durso guard dog! Priceless!

JoJo · 05-03-2008, 05:36 PM

thanks for the vote of confidence Mark. i'm considering starting a new project car, but i want to get this tank up & running successfully first, i dont think i can afford working on both.

LOL Scott, what can i say... i left myself wide open for that one.

mywivestank · 05-03-2008, 05:39 PM

Maybe that is why My tank isn't done yet. I'm working on two cars. I have way too many hobbies, and no time. I think because I mess with the fish at work so much that I haven't much time to get the other tank up. Then again, I have to figure out what I'm going to build for the house now? It has been a very busy week at work, the truck was calling me this morning, so I had to respond.

JoJo · 05-03-2008, 05:45 PM

sounds like a true gear head to me!!!

mywivestank · 05-03-2008, 06:08 PM

Can't help myself, you have the durso installed yet?

05-02-2008, 11:33 AM	#556 (permalink)
rlcline76 Manta Ray Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,365 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My slow 135g build Looking good so far, JoJo!

05-03-2008, 09:05 AM	#559 (permalink)
mywivestank Limpet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL. 32254 Posts: 142 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My slow 135g build JoJo, do you have two returns, I can't remember? If you have two then 3/4 is just fine. It is not going to be fun trying to fit 1" in there. __________________ I Love my wifes carpet anemone (Shaggy) Mark

05-03-2008, 09:47 AM	#561 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,785 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My slow 135g build just don't make any permanent connections untill You figure whch size pipe works best for You. I do understand that the durso needs to be at least the same size as the bulkhead to work best.

05-03-2008, 02:51 PM	#562 (permalink)
mywivestank Limpet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL. 32254 Posts: 142 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My slow 135g build Nicely stated Cracker. I completely agree, not that it matters, just want to throw my two cents in. __________________ I Love my wifes carpet anemone (Shaggy) Mark

05-03-2008, 04:35 PM	#565 (permalink)
mywivestank Limpet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL. 32254 Posts: 142 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My slow 135g build I'm sure you will make it work JoJo. I've been working on my 93 chevy truck and I've had to make things work all day, I have faith in you. __________________ I Love my wifes carpet anemone (Shaggy) Mark

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Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,289 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My slow 135g build The Durso guard dog! Priceless! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

05-03-2008, 05:39 PM	#568 (permalink)
mywivestank Limpet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL. 32254 Posts: 142 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My slow 135g build Maybe that is why My tank isn't done yet. I'm working on two cars. I have way too many hobbies, and no time. I think because I mess with the fish at work so much that I haven't much time to get the other tank up. Then again, I have to figure out what I'm going to build for the house now? It has been a very busy week at work, the truck was calling me this morning, so I had to respond. __________________ I Love my wifes carpet anemone (Shaggy) Mark

05-03-2008, 06:08 PM	#570 (permalink)
mywivestank Limpet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL. 32254 Posts: 142 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My slow 135g build Can't help myself, you have the durso installed yet? __________________ I Love my wifes carpet anemone (Shaggy) Mark

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