plumbing ?

laserjim · 09/19/2010, 11:05 AM

Is this pump big enough for a 265 and can I plumb it like this? Thanks!

laserjim · 09/19/2010, 04:09 PM

Anybody?

julie180 · 09/19/2010, 04:58 PM

I don't know anything about the pump.

I would suggest using a y instead of a tee. If you must go with a tee, make it a straight shot to one side of the tank and tee off of that for the other side. They way you have drawn it causes serious restriction on water flow. (been there, done that)

I would put a valve on each return side and a valve and union at the pump in case you ever have to remove it.

shaggss · 09/19/2010, 05:17 PM

What type of overflow are you going to use?

FOWLR or Reef?

+1 on the above for adding the unions and valves for easy removal.

If using a bean or herbie overflow, remember that gate valves are easier to adjust.

Have your sump big enough the handle the DT overflow when the power goes off and don't rely on Check valves. The way the drawing is, you have the drains are at the bottom of the tank. DEFINITELY do NOT do this unless they are separated from the DT with a weir. 265 Gallons on the floor will not be good!

Is 1300GPH at zero head? If so, I think it will be under powered once you take into account head height, elbows etc.......you need to aim for around 5 x DT turn over/hour, that is of course using power heads for supplemental flow in the DT.

You need to provide a more detailed drawing and some plans for better and more definitive answers.

HTH

cheers

Uncle Salty 05 · 09/20/2010, 08:19 AM

For a 265 I would go for a bigger pump in the 1500-2000 gph range.
Are your returns going to be on the bottom of the tank?
How are you going to stop the tank from draining during a power outage?

09/19/2010, 11:05 AM	#1
laserjim Another Day In Paradise Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,956	plumbing ? Is this pump big enough for a 265 and can I plumb it like this? Thanks! __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 430 gallon, 4 radion gen 3pro, 4 T5 bulbs, 60 inch Life Reef skimmer, Apex gold, 2 Dos dosers, ,80 gallon sump. 2 Cor pumps. 2 Ecotech MP 60 powerheads

09/19/2010, 04:09 PM	#2
laserjim Another Day In Paradise Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,956	Anybody? __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 430 gallon, 4 radion gen 3pro, 4 T5 bulbs, 60 inch Life Reef skimmer, Apex gold, 2 Dos dosers, ,80 gallon sump. 2 Cor pumps. 2 Ecotech MP 60 powerheads

09/19/2010, 05:17 PM	#4
shaggss Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,709	What type of overflow are you going to use? FOWLR or Reef? +1 on the above for adding the unions and valves for easy removal. If using a bean or herbie overflow, remember that gate valves are easier to adjust. Have your sump big enough the handle the DT overflow when the power goes off and don't rely on Check valves. The way the drawing is, you have the drains are at the bottom of the tank. DEFINITELY do NOT do this unless they are separated from the DT with a weir. 265 Gallons on the floor will not be good! Is 1300GPH at zero head? If so, I think it will be under powered once you take into account head height, elbows etc.......you need to aim for around 5 x DT turn over/hour, that is of course using power heads for supplemental flow in the DT. You need to provide a more detailed drawing and some plans for better and more definitive answers. HTH cheers __________________ NEVER get eye level with an infants anus! New build, planning stages. 30 x 20 x 20", Geisemann Spectra 250W with Radium, Profilux controller, Profilux doser 2, Fluval SP4 return pump, Life Reef 28

09/20/2010, 08:19 AM	#5
Uncle Salty 05 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,799	For a 265 I would go for a bigger pump in the 1500-2000 gph range. Are your returns going to be on the bottom of the tank? How are you going to stop the tank from draining during a power outage? __________________ In all that I endure, of one thing I am sure. Knowledge and reason, change like the season. A jester's promenade. - Kerry Livgren Current Tank Info: 180 gal reef tank with dual attached refugiums 20 long and 10 gallon. Plus 55 gallon True Percula breeding tank.

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09/19/2010, 04:58 PM	#3
julie180 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raymore, MO Posts: 2,556	I don't know anything about the pump. I would suggest using a y instead of a tee. If you must go with a tee, make it a straight shot to one side of the tank and tee off of that for the other side. They way you have drawn it causes serious restriction on water flow. (been there, done that) I would put a valve on each return side and a valve and union at the pump in case you ever have to remove it.