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Originally Posted by SuperFudge
Untamed & Blaster,
I have the opposite end of the union attached to a bulkhead fitting in the side of my sink.
But the OM`s needed still to be at the high point of these loops, so when i did need to open the OM`s, i didnt have to drain the loops everytime.
I wasnt happy for long with this set up due to a couple reasons,
-Heat....3 degrees per pump difference.
-clutter...i hated leaning over on the plumbing while worked on the tank.
-noise...by far that was the noisiest part of the whole system.
as much as i loved the OM`s i dont miss opening them up either.
I felt as though this were also a weak part of the system, due to the fact the intakes for the pumps were low, and i had nightmares of a pump housing cracking or a pipe let loose...draining the entire system.
I also wanted a more permantent walkways that also wrapped around the side of the tank aswell.
Marc.
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Bulkhead the sink! What a brilliant idea!! That will be done pretty soon at my place for sure.
OM's a the highest point. I'm not certain that I could have done that...but I never thought to do it, either. Draining them for service is certainly annoying.
Nighmares...Thanks for sharing that one. I don't think I'll be sleeping so good for the next little while...
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