Covering Seio Intakes. How?
 

Well, I need to cover some intakes...

My question is , how? How can we make an efficient powerhead intake guard for Seio pumps? Sorry, I just can't think of anything that would work well.

Please, if you know of any ways or have any suggestions, I am all ears.

Thank you, :smile:

A big foam ring?

Yeah, that was my first thought as well.. but...

I think doing something like that would completely reduce the power on my Seio 620's . And I really don't want that if possible.... because I have lots of SPS in there that need all the flow they can get.

Perhaps I am wrong though.. I can try it out.

Dumb question.. but how would you secure the foam on to the intake? Tie it around or, I dunno? :neutral:

If anyone else has any other ideas I am welcome to them... as I'm not too crazy about the foam idea, although it may be the only option.

Thanks

Go get one of those round foam disks that Eheims use. Cut a hole in the center a bit smaller than the one you need and push it on. The friction as well as the suction from the pump will keep it on.

Scott,

I know you have some pantyhose kicking around so why dont you try that? Seriously, i have used it before and it worked out well. You might look strange at walmart picking it up, but just play the role!

Steve

Mr. Alberta,

Thanks for the suggestion :D .. Where can I find those Eheim foam discs? Anyone know by any chance?

Steve,

That's a pretty good idea as well.. I may have to consider that as well !

Thanks guys, a couple options opening up to me now.. just need to know where I can get a foam disc.

Scott

Big Al's should carry the foam discs.

Thank you.

Would pantyhose work effectively for now until I can get down to BA's?

In other words. If my anemone detatches and winds up on the intake.. will the pantyhose save it, or is it a waste of my time to try?

I cut a 1" wide strip of flat bonded polyfiber mat, long enough to go around the Seio's intake, and secured the ends with a small plastic cable connector so that it formed a ring. The friction of the fit, plus the suction of the intake will hold it on, as Mr_Alberta stated.
~Tamara

Mmmm - I can't seem to edit my message, of a few minutes ago, so had to post a new one :neutral:

Just wanted to add that the foams need to be rinsed daily, as they WILL reduce the flow considerably as crud accumulates in them...
~Tamara

Here you go folks.. compliments of RC. A cheap and free , effective intake guard. Seeing as most of us use the Seio's as Tunze style.. simply cut here:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...5/untitled.jpg

Use the top half (the box part) Apply to the Seio and BAM... intake guard.

Will be doing this when I get home :D

(image courtesy of Reefcentral's Highlander)

Neat. It looks -just- like a sohal tang. :p

Tsk tsk watermark photos!

Steve

Edit*

Fixed:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...5/untitled.jpg

Umm, wouldn't an anemone still be able to get sucked through that?

reply....
 

Quoted from Highlander on RC:


"The pull will be less through the slots on the secondary cover, because there are more of them, and they are longer"

Scott,

Do you have the link to the RC thread? Id be interested in reading it.

Yup, here you go Ryan (and everyone else..)

Here's my thread:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=770856

And here's the other thread the intake guard originated from:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=770805


:mrgreen:

Thx Scott.