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06/24/2008, 03:46 PM
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Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
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3/4" drain...
Want to know whether a 3/4" drain will be adequate for a 23g DT w/ 10g sump. Since the tank is 23g I suppose the return pump flow rate should be at most 200gph to avoid microbubbles through the sump. I was thinking of using an eheim 1250 once I give my current Mag5 a try.
Will I just bring about issues with a 3/4" drain? I will only be drilling for one hole so I want the hole to be as small as possible to avoid the 5mm thick glass from cracking. My initial thoughts were for a 1" drain but it seems with a 3/4" drain I can make the overflow box small plus the hole size will be smaller making the glass less weak. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance 
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06/24/2008, 04:46 PM
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Super Saiyan
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I think a 1" hole will be better, if you can get away with a 3/4" hole, then I don't see the problem in doing so.
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06/24/2008, 05:42 PM
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I dont know... I just feel 3/4" would be simpler and safer
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06/24/2008, 07:04 PM
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bump!
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06/25/2008, 06:31 AM
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anymore opinions on this ???
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06/25/2008, 06:40 AM
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i would also try for the 1" drain also... and go with the 3/4 for your return
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