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Forum: Reef 02-25-2009, 04:15 AM
Replies: 45
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Posted By golf nut
Check the sump.

Check the sump.
Forum: Reef 02-25-2009, 04:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,039
Posted By golf nut
Then it isn't a closed loop but a standard...

Then it isn't a closed loop but a standard return.
It could be a number of things, but based on the fact that hubby is out playing hockey I would think that your sump may be running dry and air is...
Forum: Reef 02-25-2009, 03:27 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,039
Posted By golf nut
A true closed loop draws water from the main tank...

A true closed loop draws water from the main tank and recirculates it back to the tank, if this isn't what you have then it isn't a closed loop, if you have a link to the pic I might be able to see...
Forum: Reef 02-25-2009, 03:12 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,039
Posted By golf nut
where are your closed loop pics? are you...

where are your closed loop pics?

are you going over the top with the feed to the pump?
Forum: DIY 02-25-2009, 01:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,275
Posted By golf nut
Why not use low voltage inputs or magnetic...

Why not use low voltage inputs or magnetic switches to the PLC and 115 outputs out of the water.

Which PLC.
Forum: Tank Journal 02-23-2009, 11:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,450
Posted By golf nut
You could do a RCSD by installing a couple of...

You could do a RCSD by installing a couple of bulkheads on either side of the tank, low down to be the most effective, you will still hear air rushing out as you release them.

However this will...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-23-2009, 06:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,450
Posted By golf nut
The whole reason for using a surge is to get flow...

The whole reason for using a surge is to get flow into the tank,the trick is to do it without noise and bubbles, there is no such thing as a free lunch, you still need to power a pump to fill the...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-22-2009, 01:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,450
Posted By golf nut
Which pump would you like to use? . I am...

Which pump would you like to use? .


I am not yet sure how your baffles are going to work but gut instinct says that the chamber is simply going to fill and only slowly release into the tank,...
Forum: Lounge 02-22-2009, 05:32 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,073
Posted By golf nut
2012 , Perfect, I should have all my...

2012 ,

Perfect, I should have all my credit cards maxed out by then.
Forum: Reef 02-22-2009, 03:08 AM
Replies: 7
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Views: 1,448
Posted By golf nut
You don't need to go nuts with a return from your...

You don't need to go nuts with a return from your sump, the only reason to take water from the tank is to feed the skimmer.

get the flow in the tank going with either a closed loop or other...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-21-2009, 07:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,450
Posted By golf nut
Have you considered using the flow from the pump...

Have you considered using the flow from the pump to do the switching?
Forum: Tank Journal 02-19-2009, 06:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,450
Posted By golf nut
Here as another option for you, sort of...

Here as another option for you, sort of complicated but a true dual surge without any tank level changes. notice the lower surge tanks have sealed tops to them, they are not open to the air.
Forum: Lounge 02-19-2009, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,883
Posted By golf nut
So it is simply an air lift, wonder why he just...

So it is simply an air lift, wonder why he just doesn't use a jet pump
Forum: Tank Journal 02-19-2009, 12:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,450
Posted By golf nut
The comment wasn't directed at you, I have built...

The comment wasn't directed at you, I have built many machines and know that 98% is pretty straightforward, it's the last 2% or the kink that causes you the grief.

In your pic are you planning on...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-19-2009, 12:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,450
Posted By golf nut
I think I have read this before a couple of...

I think I have read this before a couple of times. the couple of kinks can become a huge pain in the orifice.
Forum: Lounge 02-18-2009, 04:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,883
Posted By golf nut
So, could you tell us how it works?

So, could you tell us how it works?
Forum: DIY 02-17-2009, 04:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,886
Posted By golf nut
What are you going to use to drill oval holes?

What are you going to use to drill oval holes?
Forum: Polls 02-16-2009, 04:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,061
Posted By golf nut
Unfortunately it can fail, even so it is noisy...

Unfortunately it can fail, even so it is noisy and prone to salt creep and lots of air. there have been a few mods over the years but there still has to be a better way.
Forum: Polls 02-15-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,061
Posted By golf nut
If you can build a valve like this, you will be...

If you can build a valve like this, you will be able to dump large amounts of water with very little power to operate it as is the big issue with toilet flappers. even though the barrel is only an...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-14-2009, 03:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,076
Posted By golf nut
The problem is finding 4 linebackers to carry it.

The problem is finding 4 linebackers to carry it.
Forum: Tank Journal 02-13-2009, 10:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,450
Posted By golf nut
Do you have a pic of the proposed plan?

Do you have a pic of the proposed plan?
Forum: Tank Journal 02-13-2009, 12:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,450
Posted By golf nut
You won't get sued as long as it's for your own...

You won't get sued as long as it's for your own use, I would be interested in your surge idea.
Forum: Reef 02-19-2004, 03:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,848
Posted By golf nut
technical info

Hi Guys

Thanx Brad for the invite.

figured I'd post here as there was a few questions to answer.

99% of the components are PVC, there is a driveshaft from delrin and a couple of...
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