Throwing around a idea (plumbing)

IowaJeeping · 03/20/2015, 04:51 PM

So I saw this idea on plumbing for my 180g reef ready tank that I ordered. Anything wrong with what your seeing. I might go herbie for overflow but really have not decided on it yet as I want this build to be less touching involved. Lets build my idea together or destroy it lol.

link just incase for the picture

http://postimg.org/image/4eui6gl89/

IowaJeeping · 03/20/2015, 08:21 PM

Anyone

Kenmx10 · 03/20/2015, 08:49 PM

The layout looks ok to me. A couple things to consider, It might be too much flow for the Cheato. I would create a section for the cheato where you can adjust the flow. And install a bubble trap between the skimmer and return pump if you haven't planned on doing that.

Also it looks like you have 3 ball valves after the pump. I would use one gate valve and add a back flow valve.

Also on the drain pipe on the right side, your not showing a valve. I would install a valve on both drains.

IowaJeeping · 03/20/2015, 08:52 PM

There will be a bubble trap for sure.

bigfish14 · 03/20/2015, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenmx10

The layout looks ok to me. A couple things to consider, It might be too much flow for the Cheato. I would create a section for the cheato where you can adjust the flow. And install a bubble trap between the skimmer and return pump if you haven't planned on doing that.

Also it looks like you have 3 ball valves after the pump. I would use one gate valve and add a back flow valve.

Also on the drain pipe on the right side, your not showing a valve. I would install a valve on both drains.

I agree with this. This setup will not give you the ability to control the flow through the fuge cheato section. I would have the tank drain into the skimmer section then have the return pump Td off to your fuge cheato section. This will allow you to control the flow or take the fuge section completely off line

d2mini · 03/21/2015, 08:40 AM

Can you change your order?
Those corner overflows are about the worst overflow u can get.
Surface skimming is very important and those do a terrible job.
A large center overflow would be better and would clean up your plumbing. You would have the room for beananimal plumbing, too.

IowaJeeping · 03/22/2015, 12:08 AM

I got the tank for $550 new. I will switch out the ball valves on return for a gate valve and t off then for the fudge system

IowaJeeping · 03/30/2015, 12:48 PM

Ok, Im back from Hawaii and getting my tank tomorrow, Thank you for the help hopefully I will be posting pictures sooner than later

03/20/2015, 04:51 PM	#1
IowaJeeping Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 202	Throwing around a idea (plumbing) So I saw this idea on plumbing for my 180g reef ready tank that I ordered. Anything wrong with what your seeing. I might go herbie for overflow but really have not decided on it yet as I want this build to be less touching involved. Lets build my idea together or destroy it lol. link just incase for the picture http://postimg.org/image/4eui6gl89/ __________________ 180g softie and LPS tank at the moment, researching to make a mixed reef

03/20/2015, 08:21 PM	#2
IowaJeeping Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 202	Anyone __________________ 180g softie and LPS tank at the moment, researching to make a mixed reef

03/20/2015, 08:52 PM	#4
IowaJeeping Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 202	There will be a bubble trap for sure. __________________ 180g softie and LPS tank at the moment, researching to make a mixed reef

03/21/2015, 08:40 AM	#6
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Can you change your order? Those corner overflows are about the worst overflow u can get. Surface skimming is very important and those do a terrible job. A large center overflow would be better and would clean up your plumbing. You would have the room for beananimal plumbing, too. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

03/22/2015, 12:08 AM	#7
IowaJeeping Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 202	I got the tank for $550 new. I will switch out the ball valves on return for a gate valve and t off then for the fudge system __________________ 180g softie and LPS tank at the moment, researching to make a mixed reef

03/20/2015, 08:49 PM	#3
Kenmx10 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston S.C. Posts: 771	The layout looks ok to me. A couple things to consider, It might be too much flow for the Cheato. I would create a section for the cheato where you can adjust the flow. And install a bubble trap between the skimmer and return pump if you haven't planned on doing that. Also it looks like you have 3 ball valves after the pump. I would use one gate valve and add a back flow valve. Also on the drain pipe on the right side, your not showing a valve. I would install a valve on both drains.

03/30/2015, 12:48 PM	#8
IowaJeeping Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 202	Ok, Im back from Hawaii and getting my tank tomorrow, Thank you for the help hopefully I will be posting pictures sooner than later __________________ 180g softie and LPS tank at the moment, researching to make a mixed reef