Tank/Sump Set-Up

[burblecut]

I am going to run my sump and everything else from my main floor to the basement.
Does anyone have any good diagrams of what all you need to accomplish this?

[simplycoral]

Hi,

I drain my display tank via dual 1inch overflows down to the sump in my basement. (The two pipes on the left). I then return the water with an external pump; back up to the display (Pipe on the right). If i were to change anything; i would have gone with a more powerful return pump and increased the sizes of the drains & return pipes.

Regards, Simon.

[fishay]

@simplycoral: What kind of piping is that you're using?

[Bloodasp]

looks like the ones they use for your washer drain if im not mistaken

[Red Coral Aquariums]

Placing a sump in another room besides the area your display is in is becoming very popular with bigger tanks. Ensure you calculate the head loss on your return pump.
Kevin

[MMAX]

I guess you'd need a fairly high powered model to pump water from your basement to the main floor.

[mike31154]

All depends on the flow you're looking for through your sump and the total head loss. When selecting a pump for such an application, look for 'pressure' rated pumps. Most pump manufacturers offer these and virtually all will provide charts showing flow compared to head and the resulting curve. The specs will also include the maximum head pressure. Once that limit is reached, the flow is zero.

I'm planning a basement sump set up in the future and have already purchased a lightly used Panworld 150PS pump for the occasion. Good for up to 23 ft of head pressure. I should have approx 11 to 14 feet, depending on how it's eventually plumbed.

[simplycoral]

Originally Posted by fishay

@simplycoral: What kind of piping is that you're using?

Its 1" Flexible Pond Hose; from Pisces Pet Emporium. I believe most garden/pond retailers stock it.

It allowed me to run around some awkward spots in my basement ceiling :smile

Regards, Simon.