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Post by Derekmillett on Mar 26, 2014 10:07:15 GMT -5
So my skimmer isn't going to be strong enough I guessing? FML!
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Post by Derekmillett on Mar 26, 2014 10:09:12 GMT -5
I thought the overflow would beable to handle the pump also, but it doesnt, got to the rim of the tank, unplugged pump just in time!
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Post by Pokahpolice on Mar 26, 2014 10:35:22 GMT -5
What about using that extra flow to make a closed loop in the tank for free circulation? Or, you could drive canisters off of it (Carbon, GFO, Bio Pellets) like I do. Agreed, ball valve into your canisters and no need for a separate pump. |
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Post by Derekmillett on Mar 26, 2014 10:37:30 GMT -5
That's what I will do! Thanks everyone. Do you think the skimmer I have will do a "good enough" job?
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Post by Pokahpolice on Mar 26, 2014 10:39:31 GMT -5
Hook it up and run it. Worst case, you replace it down the road.
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Post by Derekmillett on Mar 26, 2014 10:42:06 GMT -5
That's about the only choice I really have at this point...
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Post by gotareef on Mar 26, 2014 11:16:17 GMT -5
the skimmer is plenty for the tank the problem is the return pump is to big... the g3 runs on around 500gph not sure how big of a skimmer you would need for 1300gph maybe a g8xx thats a huge skimmer! and runs I think 3x sedra9000 pumps
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Post by NateG on Mar 26, 2014 11:17:53 GMT -5
I could be mistaken but I was under the impression that as head pressure increases on a pump its wattage goes down. No idea how it relates to the interesting point of stray voltage. I too run my biopellet reactor from a diverted line from my return.
But please be advised, that although many use the less expensive home depot ball valve for flow adjustment...they are not designed for that purpose. Ball valves are designed for on/off, GATE valves are designed for flow adjustments and will not get locked up the way ball valves will. FWIW I've seen $60 hayward/spears ball valves used for flow control get jammed up. Where all of a sudden you need to shut the valve, and it can't be moved at all. That will not happen with a gate valve. Spears makes an excellent gate valve, it may be $30 or so but that's only the cost of a couple frags.
If you run a reactor from your pump, you will be thankful to have it adjusted with a gate valve. I'm sure others will disagree and say ball valves are fine. But they are wrong lol
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Post by Derekmillett on Mar 26, 2014 11:22:42 GMT -5
the skimmer is plenty for the tank the problem is the return pump is to big... the g3 runs on around 500gph not sure how big of a skimmer you would need for 1300gph maybe a g8xx thats a huge skimmer! and runs I think 3x sedra9000 pumps So do you think I should go w a smaller return? What size return pump would you reccomend. This one is 1900 gph at 1'. 1300 at 6'. That was the box says amyway. |
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Post by gotareef on Mar 26, 2014 11:30:21 GMT -5
I think if I was in your situation I would get another overflow (I dont trust just one) and divert some of the flow like mentioned above
I have a hyperflow26 and its almost to much for my rr tank with corner overflows
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Post by Derekmillett on Mar 26, 2014 11:32:50 GMT -5
Alright. That's the plan. Thanks!
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Post by BriMc on Mar 26, 2014 11:34:00 GMT -5
it's a 210 with only 1 overflow? what size is the overflow?
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Post by Derekmillett on Mar 26, 2014 11:39:51 GMT -5
it's a 210 with only 1 overflow? what size is the overflow? Eshopps pf -1800. Says rated for up to 300 gal. |
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Post by jasonandsarah on Mar 26, 2014 12:18:53 GMT -5
Maybe you should keep it and run a reactor off it? I wish my return pump was big enough to do that..
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Post by gotareef on Mar 26, 2014 12:39:43 GMT -5
you should set it up with a t then 2-3 ball valve's with nipples this way if you wanted you can hook up multiple things for future upgrades
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