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Forum: DIY 04-21-2009, 11:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,704
Posted By golf nut
Use the slip slip fittings as you mentioned,...

Use the slip slip fittings as you mentioned, typically good bulkhead fittings will be both left handed and buttress threads for best results, likely the one you have is just a generic tank adapter...
Forum: DIY 04-21-2009, 10:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,704
Posted By golf nut
based on the link that is a 3/4 threaded...

based on the link that is a 3/4 threaded bulkhead, but a 3/4 nipple cut it in half, thread inside the bulkhead and adapt to a 3/4 union. should be pretty easy.

If you are trying to thread over the...
Forum: DIY 04-21-2009, 10:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,517
Posted By golf nut
Is this like being a little bit pregnant?

Is this like being a little bit pregnant?
Forum: Tank Journal 04-20-2009, 10:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,985
Posted By golf nut
I would seriously oversize the overflows in the...

I would seriously oversize the overflows in the DT, when either of those surges kick in they will become siphons and dump very quickly a 2" siphon will be too much for a standard 1 1/2 drain even if...
Forum: Lounge 04-20-2009, 01:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,589
Posted By golf nut
What are you using to start it? pull start or...

What are you using to start it? pull start or other method?
Forum: DIY 04-17-2009, 02:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,358
Posted By golf nut
Not if it is going to re-crystallize, just enough...

Not if it is going to re-crystallize, just enough water to fully dissolve the salt .
Forum: DIY 04-17-2009, 02:36 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,358
Posted By golf nut
How much water would you need to completely...

How much water would you need to completely dissolve the amount salt you need for 10 gallons, and how long would you think it would stay completely dissolved?.

I designed a mixing device years...
Forum: Tank Journal 04-17-2009, 02:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,985
Posted By golf nut
Filling fast enough was one of my concerns,and of...

Filling fast enough was one of my concerns,and of course having a substantial safety overflow, how often did it surge using standard water pressure?
Forum: Tank Journal 04-17-2009, 12:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,985
Posted By golf nut
Which pump did you use to test the surges with?...

Which pump did you use to test the surges with? or was it from a household feed?
Forum: Tank Journal 04-16-2009, 06:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,985
Posted By golf nut
What size pump are you planning to fill the surge...

What size pump are you planning to fill the surge devices with?

Are you using any electronic controls or will they simply "fire when ready" ?
Forum: Tank Journal 04-16-2009, 02:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,985
Posted By golf nut
You do carry flood insurance don't you?

You do carry flood insurance don't you?
Forum: Reef 04-15-2009, 04:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,585
Posted By golf nut
You mean a face only a mother could love.

You mean a face only a mother could love.
Forum: Reef 04-15-2009, 03:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,662
Posted By golf nut
Is there a simple way for you to get it above ...

Is there a simple way for you to get it above the water to do an easy test?
Forum: Reef 04-15-2009, 03:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,662
Posted By golf nut
Does the pipe draining from the overflow go under...

Does the pipe draining from the overflow go under the surface of the water in the sump?
Forum: Reef 04-14-2009, 06:08 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,101
Posted By golf nut
In order to get the best you can from any pump...

In order to get the best you can from any pump you need to maximize pipe diameters, every little helps, sometimes seeing is believing and unless you have done testing it is hard to believe, try...
Forum: Reef 04-14-2009, 05:29 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,101
Posted By golf nut
You did ask this question did you not? He...

You did ask this question did you not?

He gave you the correct answer and some free advice, why the hostility?

What is so secret about an OEM pump, I am going to guess that this is an Emerson...
Forum: Lounge 04-14-2009, 05:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,406
Posted By golf nut
I can see it put a smile on your face.. well...

I can see it put a smile on your face.. well deserved.
Forum: Reef 04-14-2009, 03:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,101
Posted By golf nut
And this pump with no numbers has saltwater...

And this pump with no numbers has saltwater seals?

Why not run Spaflex and get better flow.at least 4 ft less head.
Forum: Reef 04-14-2009, 02:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,101
Posted By golf nut
beat me to it, providing it is done properly.

beat me to it, providing it is done properly.
Forum: Reef 04-14-2009, 01:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,699
Posted By golf nut
Pics would be helpful.

Pics would be helpful.
Forum: Reef 04-13-2009, 11:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,101
Posted By golf nut
If the Herbie style is a siphon type feed rather...

If the Herbie style is a siphon type feed rather than a Durso type, providing the diameters are the same there should be substantial increase with the Herbie

Which exact pump do you have? may as...
Forum: Reef 04-13-2009, 11:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,699
Posted By golf nut
Silly question I know, but if any of the new...

Silly question I know, but if any of the new plumbing is going up and then down you will certainly trap air in there and it will be forever before it is evacuated.
Forum: Reef 04-13-2009, 11:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,157
Posted By golf nut
Can you drain the sump a little, let it run down...

Can you drain the sump a little, let it run down and then air cure a new piece where you need to?
Forum: Reef 04-13-2009, 07:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,101
Posted By golf nut
Unfortunately tone of voice doesn't show well in...

Unfortunately tone of voice doesn't show well in posts, your initial question was about the overflow and not about the pump, however because we want to help we also make comments when we see what...
Forum: Reef 04-13-2009, 02:46 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,101
Posted By golf nut
You could likely run it up the street and feed...

You could likely run it up the street and feed Pazils tank and still have enough left over for Mr Phelps.
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