In an effort to damage my house less..

ataller · 11/30/2009, 09:52 PM

I am setting up a basement sump. In an effort to damage my floor and wall less, what is everyone's opinion on me combining my two 1.5" drains to one 2" drain and running that downstairs to the sump.

From my experiementation it will be a lot easier to run the one drain to the basement than two.

Thanks,

Adam

bertoni · 11/30/2009, 09:56 PM

That might be fine, although I'd check the total flow. The 2" won't move quite as much as the 2 1.5" tubes, which could be an issue if you're near the edge.

chow · 11/30/2009, 10:08 PM

Do 3" . But you have to admit if the main pipe clogs up for some reason(algae?) it'll cause it to overflow your tank upstairs while with 2 pipes you have a back up just in case.

ataller · 11/30/2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chow

Do 3" . But you have to admit if the main pipe clogs up for some reason(algae?) it'll cause it to overflow your tank upstairs while with 2 pipes you have a back up just in case.

Agreed with the backup pipe, though I would hope it would be pretty hard to clog a 2 or 3" pipe. If I do decide to go with the hassle of running two seperate lines it would be for the safety factor.

Only plan to run about 1000 gph through the pipe, I would think a 2" could easily handle the flow?

bertoni · 11/30/2009, 10:18 PM

I agree that the 2" should be fine for that level of flow, ignoring the clogging issues.

spleify · 11/30/2009, 10:30 PM

I agree that you will likely be fine. And unless your throwing oranges in your tank, I would think it would be pretty hard a clog a 3" pipe

chow · 11/30/2009, 11:17 PM

I'm just paranoid LOL

chow · 11/30/2009, 11:18 PM

At least we don't have to worry about a mollusk colony starting up in our pipes! LOL

leafeater · 11/30/2009, 11:21 PM

What size pump are you planning to use to return that water?

11/30/2009, 09:52 PM	#1
ataller Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 610	In an effort to damage my house less.. I am setting up a basement sump. In an effort to damage my floor and wall less, what is everyone's opinion on me combining my two 1.5" drains to one 2" drain and running that downstairs to the sump. From my experiementation it will be a lot easier to run the one drain to the basement than two. Thanks, Adam

11/30/2009, 09:56 PM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	That might be fine, although I'd check the total flow. The 2" won't move quite as much as the 2 1.5" tubes, which could be an issue if you're near the edge. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

11/30/2009, 10:18 PM	#5
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I agree that the 2" should be fine for that level of flow, ignoring the clogging issues. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

11/30/2009, 10:30 PM	#6
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	I agree that you will likely be fine. And unless your throwing oranges in your tank, I would think it would be pretty hard a clog a 3" pipe __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

11/30/2009, 10:08 PM	#3
chow Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 61	Do 3" . But you have to admit if the main pipe clogs up for some reason(algae?) it'll cause it to overflow your tank upstairs while with 2 pipes you have a back up just in case.

11/30/2009, 11:17 PM	#7
chow Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 61	I'm just paranoid LOL

11/30/2009, 11:18 PM	#8
chow Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 61	At least we don't have to worry about a mollusk colony starting up in our pipes! LOL

11/30/2009, 11:21 PM	#9
leafeater Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 47	What size pump are you planning to use to return that water?