WarDog's Tank Thread : Episodic Trial And Error

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by Ryancw

love the cover on overflow, yet another thing to throw on my to do list. Good looking build

Thanks!

Originally Posted by gregzz4

Ooooo, I likey the red pipe, and the skid80 fittings, and the gate valve
Great choices
Looks awesome dood

Just a thought, as you don't yet have a high level switch attached to that fancy new overflow cover ...

You may want to lower your emerg pipe an inch or two, or install a switch on your controller
Sorry I don't have a pic handy for you of the underside, but you get the idea

My emerg is an inch or more below the top of the inner lip of the megaflow box
I TRUST NOTHING

Thanks gregzz4! So what you are saying is a high level switch connected to a controller (via a breakout box?) that detects high water level and shuts down the return pump?

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by WarDog

Thanks gregzz4! So what you are saying is a high level switch connected to a controller (via a breakout box?) that detects high water level and shuts down the return pump?

Oh ya baby, or whatever connection you need to make to whatever controller you're using
But yes, to shut down your return pump is the idea - as well as all related gear during that kind of issue
Nothing worse than having your sump dump all over your livingroom floor

I test my high level switch weekly when doing WCs, as well as all my other switches, and my check valves

You can always PM me if you have questions

Keep up the good work and pics bud, your build is coming along very nicely
You're makin' me jealous

If I had the time to redo my system, I have ideas/plans ...

[JDigital]

Where do you get the red PVC pipe?

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by JDigital

Where do you get the red PVC pipe?

http://www.formufit.com/ . They supply the coloured pipe to BRS. Half the price on their site.

[WarDog]

Return piping complete. I'll show a picture of the back after the wife lets me drag the tank back into the middle of the living room.

I'm debating whether or not to add a tee on the return for a chiller, or use a dedicated pump with some transparent hose?

[JDigital]

If you've got the extra GPH coming from your return pump I would tee it off to your chiller. Adding a separate pump will just add that bit extra heat to the system (even if you are running a chiller). That's just my opinion though... I've never ran a chiller.

[WarDog]

Lost all motivation to work on the tank this week what with the crazy heat. Temperatures in the house are around 41 C. Been hiding away in the air-conditioned confines of the bedroom.
Crawled my way out of the deep freeze to do a bit of work. Sweat was dripping down my face as I mounted 8 screws to the plumbing clips I picked up today. Yeah... that's enough!

Here are the pics. I was thinking to paint the back of the wood white, but my mind melted and I remembered the A/C. No one will ever see it anyways.







Thanks for looking. Comments/suggestions welcome.

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by JDigital

If you've got the extra GPH coming from your return pump I would tee it off to your chiller. Adding a separate pump will just add that bit extra heat to the system (even if you are running a chiller). That's just my opinion though... I've never ran a chiller.

Think I might just do this. I am running an Eheim Compact+ 5000. After fittings and head loss I should be getting 650gph to the tank. I think this is enough turn over, and I should be ok to tee into it for the chiller.

If anyone else has thoughts on this I'd love to hear them, thanks!