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Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat
WHats the point of a surge tank????
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Water is slowly pumped up to a holding tank which is above the main display. When the holding tank hits a certain volume, it rapidly dumps it's contents into the display. This creates a large wave (or surge) and simulates ocean conditions. It is another way to create random flow, as well as a nice way to suspend stuff that may have settled somewhere.
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