I just dramatically increased my flow for $20!

marino420td · 09/08/2007, 03:44 PM

I have no way of measuring their effectiveness but I'm sure these work. In case you haven't see the thread in the DIY forum, here is a link.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1099596

These were designed by ivgonmad and are very easy to make. Each one costs about $5 in parts from Lowes. Parts list is on the above thread.

I just made enough for each outlet on my closed loop and I can tell there is more turbulence in the tank.

Two are missing the white part. I bought all they had.

Installed

FTS

I have mine mounted on locline so I can change their direction if needed.

Not the best looking things in the tank but no uglier than lockline or large powerheads. I did not take the time to paint them but that would improve their look.

Give them a try. Much cheaper than high flow powerheads!

ivgonmad, thanks for the design!

UrbanSage · 09/08/2007, 04:11 PM

I haven't read the DIY thread.
And I am not being condescending, but wouldn't it be easier to buy a penductor?

FUA · 09/08/2007, 05:07 PM

I have thought about doing this too. Just increasing the flow by making a few small holes instead of one big one thus increasing the water pressure. good idea.

RichConley · 09/08/2007, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by UrbanSage
I haven't read the DIY thread.
And I am not being condescending, but wouldn't it be easier to buy a penductor?

This is about $80 cheaper than buying 4 penductors.

UrbanSage · 09/08/2007, 05:44 PM

Oh duh, I guess I did a poor job of reading the post. Thought it was $20 a piece.

Thanks

danskim · 09/08/2007, 06:59 PM

Cool, thanks. I guess I'll try this on my returns.
But are they still effective without a pressure-rated pump?

09/08/2007, 03:44 PM	#1
marino420td Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Posts: 2,529	I just dramatically increased my flow for $20! I have no way of measuring their effectiveness but I'm sure these work. In case you haven't see the thread in the DIY forum, here is a link. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1099596 These were designed by ivgonmad and are very easy to make. Each one costs about $5 in parts from Lowes. Parts list is on the above thread. I just made enough for each outlet on my closed loop and I can tell there is more turbulence in the tank. Two are missing the white part. I bought all they had. Installed FTS I have mine mounted on locline so I can change their direction if needed. Not the best looking things in the tank but no uglier than lockline or large powerheads. I did not take the time to paint them but that would improve their look. Give them a try. Much cheaper than high flow powerheads! ivgonmad, thanks for the design!

09/08/2007, 04:11 PM	#2
UrbanSage Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tea, SD Posts: 1,657	I haven't read the DIY thread. And I am not being condescending, but wouldn't it be easier to buy a penductor? __________________ You can't control the wind, but you can adjust your sails. Current Tank Info: 270 gallon reef.

09/08/2007, 05:44 PM	#5
UrbanSage Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tea, SD Posts: 1,657	Oh duh, I guess I did a poor job of reading the post. Thought it was $20 a piece. Thanks __________________ You can't control the wind, but you can adjust your sails. Current Tank Info: 270 gallon reef.

09/08/2007, 06:59 PM	#6
danskim Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 1,639	Cool, thanks. I guess I'll try this on my returns. But are they still effective without a pressure-rated pump? __________________ Dan The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. -Jacques Cousteau

09/08/2007, 05:07 PM	#3
FUA Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 863	I have thought about doing this too. Just increasing the flow by making a few small holes instead of one big one thus increasing the water pressure. good idea.